Mat-Su Valley Blog

The Oosik is hosted by the Denali Nordic Ski Club and is one of the most fun and funky races in Alaska. The course changes every year, but there are three divisions - 10- 25- and 50-kilometers. While competitive skiers definitely participate every year, it's the recreational skiers that have given...

The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race officially starts Monday, March 3 in Fairbanks. Traditionally, mushers depart for Nome from Willow in the Mat-Su Valley every year, but insufficient snow in some sections of that route this year have convinced race officials to relocate the race start. This is...

The world's longest snowmobile race officially kicks off next week in Big Lake, as the Iron Dog roars to a start. Pro Class racers hit the trail starting on Saturday, Feb. 15, followed by the Expedition Class. Pro Class racers will line up at the starting chute and depart in 2-minute intervals, with...