Tim Kelley is always looking for new places to explore on his cross country skis. To him, cross-country skiing is all about skiing across the country. And the country he enjoys the most is the Alaskan wilderness, along with its remote villages and people.
When 'Cross Country Skiing' Actually Means 'Skiing Across the Country'
FasterSkier · April 17, 2006
“I'm always on the hunt for new places to explore by skis in South Central Alaska. When I go to places I haven't been to before I sometimes take along a camera and try to document the ski trip to share with others.
“Why share these pictures? To show that “cross country” can be a fun part of cross country skiing. ..Skiers get a very narrow view of what xc skiing can be and what Alaska has to offer when they never leave a groomed trail, when they never leave a city trail network, when they spend year after year doing the same ski events.”
Recently, Tim skied from from the remote village of Aniak to Bethel along the Kuskokwim River in western Alaska. Approximately 135 miles. Here is his photo journal of that trip:
http://crust.outlookalaska.com/SpringSkiing2006/Kusko/
