Skiing

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

Unseasonably low amounts of snow coupled with heavy rain and wind has prevented prep skiers in Anchorage from taking part in the sport they love or are trying for the first time.

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

“It’s out of the ordinary but nothing that’s unprecedented,” according to Arctic Valley Ski Area general manager John Robinson-Wilson.

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

Former UAF skier Mariel Merlii Pulles won the women’s race as ski conditions were good despite the rain.

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

Anchorage’s Luke Jager recorded his third straight top-three podium finish to lead all Alaskans.

Two-sport star Samantha Smith was the national champion in the women’s division.

The field includes dozens of Alaska-based athletes from UAA, UAF and APU. Racing continues through Jan. 7 at Kincaid Park.

Seven skiers from Alaska or with Alaska connections cracked the top 20 in the interval start race.

It was Oldham’s first competition of the season.

Between snowmaking and volunteer efforts, organizers are confident the courses will be in fine condition for the Thursday start of nationals.

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

On the girls side, West’s Olivia Soderstrom took home the sprint title in Anchorage’s first high school cross-country races of the season.

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

The seventh-place finish was a career best for Anchorage skier Zanden McMullen.

The next ski area scheduled to open is Hilltop, which opens to season pass holders on Dec. 5.

The World Cup season kicks off in Finland this weekend, and some of Alaska’s elite cross country skiers are eagerly looking ahead to the World Championships in Norway.

Weeks before racing season begins, Brennan breaks down what it takes to stay ready at her elite level.

Plus, the weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

Anchorage’s Carter Brubaker is the lone skier on the C Team while Skyler Amy was named to the Development Team.