Denali National Park Opens for Early Snowmachining

Officials say there's been enough snow to open Denali National Park and Preserve for snowmachining.

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by Megan Mazurek

Story Created: Dec 22, 2011 at 7:26 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Dec 22, 2011 at 7:31 PM AKDT

Good news for all you sled heads out there, Denali National Park opens up early for snowmachining.
The park superintendent says there's been enough snow to open the park and preserve in all the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve. The open areas include the park and preserve additions north and south of the crest of the Alaska Range.
Riders are reminded that lands within the former Mount McKinley park are closed by federal regulations.
Officials want to remind riders that conditions are potentially very dangerous due to recent snowfall and high winds. Avalanche hazard is high due to wind crusts and layers in the snow pack. It is important to avoid steep slopes, narrow valleys, and ravines. There are many areas of thin ice or open water on rivers.

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