November
Nov. 2
Turnagain Hardcore’s “Higher”
7 p.m., 49th State Brewing Co., presented by Chugach Avalanche Center
All-ages show. Purchase tickets online at www.brownpaperticket.com or A2D Sledworks or AK Mining and Diving Supply.
Nov. 3
Fifth Annual Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Information Workshop
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Atwood Building, second floor, 4101 University Drive. Free and hosted by the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center, APU, Alaska Avalanche Information Center and the American Avalanche Association. The event begins at 9 a.m. for those wishing to experience the full range of activities, but the free portion, geared toward backcountry users as well as professionals, is 1-4:30 p.m. (akavalancheworkshop.org/)
Nov. 4
Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers hosts season kickoff
6-9 p.m. Nov. 4, Soldotna Sports Center. Members with names starting A to R should bring a side dish or salad. Those with names ending in S to Z are responsible for desserts. For more information call Jeff Breakfield at 907-398-4293.
Nov. 4
Snowfest
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 4, on the APU campus, 4101 University Drive.
Presented by Alaska Avalanche Information Center; free. Includes workshops on terrain management, group dynamics, preparations, companion rescue, sled tips, tricks for safety and more. www.alaskasnow.org
Nov. 7
Anchorage Snowmobile Club Board Meeting
6-8 p.m., Public Works; free and open to the public. Gene Gerken 907-349-7205
Nov. 14
Snomads Board meeting
Email: snomads@gmail.com
Nov. 15
Anchorage Snowmobile Club General Membership Meeting
7-8:30, IBEW, Anchorage, 3333 Denali St. Monthly General Membership meeting the third Wednesday of every month during riding season September to March. Guest speakers, announcements, updates, door prizes, refreshments.
Nov. 15
Fairbanks Snow Travelers General Membership Meeting
7 p.m., Northern Power (snowtravelers.org)
Nov. 16
Snomads General Membership meeting
6-7 p.m., Best Western Bidarka Inn, 575 Sterling Hwy., Includes a meeting and a potluck. snomads@gmail.com
Nov., 25
Haystack Ride, Fairbanks Snow Travelers
9 a.m. Meet at Chatanika Lodge for this family-friendly event. The ride starts at 10 a.m. Check www.snowtravelers.org for current updates on rides.
Call 907-9458-3745 for current weather conditions. Rides are cancelled if
colder than minus-20 one hour before the start time.
Club and event websites:
Alaska SnowRider Magazine: RideAlaska.com
Alaska Motor Mushers Club: www.ammcracing.org
ASC: www.anchoragesnowmobileclub.com
Alaska Trailblazers Snowmobile Club: Tok, Facebook
Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers: www.akchch.org
Curry Ridge Riders: www.curryridgeriders.com
Fairbanks Snow Travelers: www.snowtravelers.org
Homer Snomads: www.snomadsonline.org
Lake Louise Snowmachine Club, -Wolf Pack: www.lakelouisesnowmachineclub.com
Tired Iron Vintage Races: www.fairbankstirediron.org
Trek Over the Top: www.trekoverthetop.com
Valdez Snowmachine Club:www.valdezsnowmachineclub.com
Willow Winter Carnival: www.waco-ak.org
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