FAQs and Resources
General Frequently Asked Questions
Cold & Inclement Weather Policy
Temperature check-in:
Kincaid: Kincaid Weather Station
Hillside: Hilltop Ski Area
Coaches will post updates and any cancellations on each program’s WhatsApp communication channel by each group’s check-in time. We will update training google sheets as best we can, but they might not reflect up to date information.
Check- in Time:
- Groms: 3:00 PM
- Devos: 3:00 PM
- Juniors: 3:00 PM
- Noon Masters: 11:00 AM
- Evening Masters: 3:00 PM
- Women’s Group: 3:00 PM
- Tour of Anchorage Group: 3:00 PM
- Elite: 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Temperature Guidelines:
- Groms & Devo’s: Training will be held at temperatures 5F and above. Below 5F training is cancelled.
- Juniors: Training will be held at temperatures 0F and above. Between 0F and 5F training is low intensity. Below 0F training is cancelled.
- Master’s and Elite: Group training will be held at temperatures 0F and above. Between 0F and 5F training is low intensity. Below 0F official training is cancelled.
The policy is designed to encourage safe and enjoyable ski training. Our model mirrors the Northern Ski Federations recommendations and the FIS (International Ski Federation) guidelines. The temperature cut-off we have set is to minimize cold weather injuries both with frost bite and cold induced respiratory injury, including ‘exercise induced’ asthma and increased respiratory infection.
Cold & Inclement Weather Tips:
- Layer clothing. Always better to bring a little more than less. Extra jackets can always be stashed at intersections.
- Always wear a hat.
- Buffs, neck warmers, and balaclava work great.
- Remove exposed jewelry, especially earrings.
- Ski overboots help keep the feet warm.
- Airtrim masks can be helpful.
Air Quality Policy
As aerobic athletes, we breathe a lot. We may be more sensitive and potential harmful effects of poor quality can be magnified. It’s important that we consider the air quality before training. If air pollutants such as forest fire smoke degrade air quality, practices may be adjusted.
Alaska’s DEC Division of Air Quality monitors air quality in Anchorage – however, pollutants may be localized away from these monitoring stations.
If air quality is “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” at the Garden (Airport Heights) or Laurel (Midtown) sites and air quality is believed to be similar or worse at training locations, practices will be moved or canceled to avoid training in that air. The basis for that is we are sensitive when we are training at elevated respiratory levels.
If air quality is “Good” or “Moderate” at the Garden or Laurel sites, the Coaches will still use their best judgment to perhaps relocate or cancel practice. If air pollutants are significant enough to cause adverse affects (e.g. sore throat, coughing, etc.) when training, practice will be relocated to a better air quality location or cancelled.
If possible, forewarning of possible changes will be announced 24 hours before affected practices that will including a final announcement time to check in at. Final relocation or cancellations will be announced at least two hours before scheduled practice.
Program Discounts & Year Round Payment Plan
APU Nordic Ski Center offers discounts to individuals and families interested in joining out program! Please reference the list below to see who is eligible.
To take advantage of the discounts, please email nordic@alaskapacific.edu to be set up with a coupon code for registration.
Active Duty Military – 10%
APU Partner Discount – 20%
APU Staff & Faculty – 20%
Performance Discount – 10 – 25%
- Performance Discount Junior National performance incentive 25% discount for top three individual finish and 10% discount for top ten individual finish. Discount is for year round program registration.
Family Discounts
The APU Nordic Ski Center encourages family participation and we want to help reduce the financial burden for families with multiple members. Many of our member-families already take advantage, and we hope you can as well!
Our Family Discount is as follows:
- After purchasing two year-round memberships, all additional memberships are half price.
- Additional memberships include add-on, and seasonal programs such as mountain running, Tour Group, and Women’s 1-Day.
To register, please click here.
Year Round Payment Plan
Payment Plans are available for year round memberships. The payment can be split into two payments, the first half is due before the first day of practice and the second half due October 1. To enroll, choose the year round payment plan option when registering.
Refund Policies
APU Nordic Ski Center does not offer refunds on programs unless it is for a medical reason.
Please reach out to your head coach or email nordic@alaskapacific.edu for all refund questions or concerns.
Where Buy APU Team Merchandise
APU Nordic Ski Center sells team merchandise! Click on each item to view and get information! Purchase items in each individual link.
APU Borah Race Uniforms & Training Pants/Jackets – Borah Uniform Order Windows Are Open during the Fall. If you are in need, please reach out to apunordic@alaskapacific.edu