In 2004,  I (Cory Smith) created the Alaska Ski Trails Reports on the Cross Country Alaska website.  I figured the best way to get the latest conditions was to ask the people who were actually using the trails.  The site quickly became the best source for the latest cross-country ski conditions in Alaska.  It’s been immensely helpful to me, and I am glad that others have found it useful as well.  

I also enjoy a lot of other sports.  So I wanted to bring the philosophy behind the Alaska Ski Trail Reports to a wide-range of outdoor activities.  In the spring when the snow melts, we all switch to different activites.  We  start wondering which trails are snow-free for hiking and biking?  Which rivers are prime for boating?  Have there been any wildlife encounters we should be aware of?

I am hopeful that all types of outdoor enthusiasts will find the Outdoor Reports useful in the same way that cross-country skiers do.