Backcountry Skiing
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Hanging Valley
Hanging Valley holds some of North Anchorage’s finest couloir skiing. While not a secret to any Franger, the valley tends to remain quiet throughout most of the year.
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Calliope Mountain
Calliope Mountain rises high above the South Fork Eagle River valley and requires careful assement to find in stable winter conditions
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Harp Peak Ski
As snow began to disappear quickly, we enjoyed a day off the top of Harp Peak
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Gordon Lyon Ski
Gordon Lyon provided a quiet yet easy spot to get some late-season days in close to home
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Taylor Pass Ski
As the Chugach’s spring snow was on its way towards summer snow, we found one last chance to ski Turnagain in soft conditions
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Ballpark Ski
Unblown (to begin) snow in the Front Range leads to an unexpected lap with a friend on a day of skiing alone
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Mt Eccles Ski
A shot in the dark in Cordova pays off with a day of harvesting corn
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Byron Peak
Byron Peak offers climbers and skiers a big mountain experience just outside of Anchorage
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Tincan Proper and the Library
Tincan Proper and the Library deliver some of the best bang-for-your-buck steep skiing within Turnagain Pass
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Eddies Ski
Early season trip to Eddies provides an escape from the crowds found in the busier Turnagain spots
Kip Sprout 