Alaska Mountain Wilderness Ski Classic


Brooks Range Routes
Wrangell-St. Elias Mountain Range Routes

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2024

The 2024 season will run from March 31st thru April 10th and will be the third and last year in the Brooks Range three year alternating route cycle.
To Register - please click on the link below:

Event Information
Event Dates: Sunday, March 31, 2024 – Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Event Venue: Brooks Range
Registration Deadline1: Friday, March 1, 2024
Registration Fee2: $350.00

To Register, please click the link below:

1 Registration Form and Release Form - all completed and signed - and the Entry Fee must be received by this date.

2 or participant cancellations, there will be no refunds after Tuesday March 12, 2024. Cancellations made up to and including 3/12/24 are entitled to a refund of the fee total minus the cost of the event garment. The garment and the adjusted refund will be issued to any registrant who cancels by 3/12/24


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL:

2024 is the final year Dave Cramer and his long-time dedicated crew at Summit Consulting Services are scheduling, organizing, and coordinating the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Ski Classic (for the March 31 - April 10, 2024 event). 

This announcement does not, by any means, preclude continuation of the Classic.

In fact, over the past 37 years, a number of different participant-enthusiasts have made this event happen, even when organization was minimal and communications less sophisticated.  

However, in 1997, Dave's volunteer involvement as the event director represented a turning point.  Route selection, planning, announcements, registrations/approvals, land use permitting, insurance, start/finish accommodations and meals, and transportation logistics all became more formalized and predictable for everyone involved.  In short, event continuity developed due to Dave's steady leadership for 27 (going-on 28) consecutive years.

Looking ahead to 2025, a new event director and organizing structure will be needed in order to keep this unique, incredible experience alive and thriving.  Be assured the role of event director/coordinator is a significant yet very rewarding commitment.

Those interested in "carrying the torch" are encouraged to contact Dave at Summit Consulting to find out more information.  He and his staff will be happy to share all the details regarding what is required to plan and execute the winter Classic, start to finish:  

Dave Cramer
Summit Consulting Services, Inc.
HC 72 Box 835
Tok, AK  99780
main ph: 907 291 2339
Dave's cell: 907 302 7271
Dave's email: scsdac@aol.com

History of the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Ski Classic

2023: Two Routes Offered (ANWR and Gates)

2022: Two Routes Offered (ANWR and Gates)

2021: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and limited interest, the 2021 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic Ski Classic was cancelled.

2020: McCarthy to Nabesna to Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

2019: McCarthy to Nabesna to Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

2018: Two Routes Offered (ANWR and Gates)

2017: Two Routes Offered (ANWR and Gates)

2016: Galbraith to Anaktuvuk to Wiseman

2015: McCarthy to Nabesna to Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

2014: McCarthy to Nabesna to Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

2013: McCarthy to Nabesna to Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

2012: Galbraith to Anaktuvuk to Wiseman

2011: Galbraith to Anaktuvuk to Wiseman

2010: Galbraith to Anaktuvuk to Wiseman

2009: Nebesna to McCarthy

2008: Nebesna to McCarthy

2007: Nebesna to McCarthy

2006: Galbraith Lake to Wiseman

2005: Galbraith Lake to Wiseman

2004: Galbraith Lake to Wiseman

2003: Due to extremely poor snow and river ice conditions, the 2003 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic Ski Classic was cancelled.

2002: Tok to Copper Center

2001: Nabesna to McCarthy

2000: Noyes to Sanford

1999: Nabesna to McCarthy

1998: Nabesna to McCarthy

1997: Nabesna to McCarthy

1994-1996: Brooks Range Ramble

1991-1993: Tok to Summit Lake

1988-1990: Black Rapids Glacier to McKinley Park

1987: Eureka to Valdez


AMWSC History & Top Finishers