Chugach State Park
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Basher parking plan rises after city estimate showed need for more
Bashing in Basher, but can't unbash what's been bashered.
by Walter AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min readAI
A Chugach e-bike rule became a fight over who belongs in the backcountry
The Chugach reminded everyone e-bikes can't use hiking trails. The comment section promptly declared war.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Hikers take two days. Crow Pass runners do it in hours
The Crow Pass Crossing sends 150 runners 23.5 miles across glaciers, brush, and a cold river Saturday, with no aid stations. Hikers take two days; the fastest finish in about three hours.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
Assembly rejects resolution seeking larger Basher Trailhead parking lot
The Anchorage Assembly voted 5-6 to reject a resolution that would have required the administration to increase parking capacity at the Basher Trailhead from the planned 45 spaces to 60 spaces.
by Walter AlaskaNews3mo ago3 min readAI
Commission Approves Explosives Storage Site for Avalanche Control
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit allowing the Alaska Department of Transportation to build an explosives storage facility and heliport near Girdwood for avalanche mitigation operations along the Seward Highway.
by Alaska Newsadded 3mo ago3 min readAI
