TUESDAY

Hilltop Alpine Race Team, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Hilltop Chalet at Hilltop Ski Area, 7014 Abbott Road. A competitive ski team that will be racing in the Youth Ski League against other youth ski teams from the Anchorage area. This program is for ages 7-13, who are intermediate to advanced skiers. Program includes: professional coaching by experienced racers, pre-season dryland training, running gates, video analysis of students skiing, 3-hour pratices twice a week. Races are held on Saturdays. Program includes a Hilltop season pass. (346-1446, www.hilltopskiarea.org)

Team in Training Information Meeting, 6-7 p.m., REI Anchorage, 1200 W. Northern Lights Blvd. Expert coaches will prepare you to complete in premier endurance events with fundraising that is directed to life-saving research and patient support services through Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Coaching and training on clinics on nutrition, stretching and injury prevention. Free. (888-345-4572 x 4593, www.teamintraining.org/wa/alaska)

WEDNESDAY

Homer Avalanche Seminar, 6-8:30 p.m., Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center, 95 Sterling Highway. Free seminar for those that love to recreate in the snow. Appropriate for ages 9 and up and all modes of travel including snowmobile, skis, snowshoes, board, mushing, auto. This is a fun, interactive seminar designed to help you recreate safer this winter. Made possible thanks to the AK Dept. of Public Safety and Div. of Parks, SnowTrac. (376-2898, www.besnowsmart.org)

Dog Safety Around Traps, 6:30 p.m., Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre, 3600 Denali St. Sponsored by Anchorage Skijor Club, Alaska Trappers Association, Anchorage Public Library, Geocache Alaska. Learn about how to keep your dog safe around traps. Movie, question and answer session with hands on practice using traps. Free. (243-5234, 349-9663; www.skijoring.org)

Avalanche Discussion, 7 p.m., BLM Campbell Creek Science Center, 5600 Science Center Drive. Recreational activity in the backcountry is on the rise. Local and statewide transportation corridors pass through avalanche terrain. Do you know where and how avalanches form? Do you know what causes avalanches to release? How do forecasters determine the relative danger that an avalanche could happen? Come learn the answers to these and many other questions from John Fitzgerald, avalanche forecaster with the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center. (267-1241)

Nature and Travel Writing Class, 7-9:30 p.m., Sierra Club Office, 750 W. Second Ave. Suite 100. Anchorage essayist and author Bill Sherwonit will teach a 12-week class, with an emphasis on the personal essay form. The class will also read and discuss works by some of America's finest nature and travel writers, past and present. $240. (245-0283, www.billsherwonit.alaskawriters.com)

Thursday

Kenai Avalanche Seminar, 6-8 p.m., Kenai Central High School, 9583 Kenai Spur Highway. A fun, interactive seminar designed to help you recreate safer this winter. Made possible thanks to the AK Dept. of Public Safety and Div. of Parks, SnowTrac. Free. (376-2898, www.naoiak.org)

Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Upper O'Malley Trailhead, Stroganof Drive. Join other outdoor enthusiasts for a challenging hike. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for non-members. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)

Intermediate Skate Ski Lessons, 6:30-8 p.m., Kincaid Outdoor Center, 9401 Raspberry Road. Take your skate skiing to the next level. Learn to marathon skate, V-1, V-2 and blending various techniques to move efficiently over varied terrain. Previous skate ski experience or beginning skate ski lessons are required. $25. (343-4217, www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/Skiing.aspx)

FRIDAY

Beginning Adult Skate Ski Lessons, 6:30-8 p.m. Fridays and 1:30-3 p.m. Saturdays, Kincaid Outdoor Center, 9401 Raspberry Road. Learn how to glide, stop, climb hills, poling, v-skating and diagonal skating techniques. Waxing, equipment and appropriate clothing are also discussed. $25. (343-4217, www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/Skiing.aspx)

Gun & Outdoor Show, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Wasilla High School, 701 E. Bogard Road. 29th Over 270 tables of guns, knives and outdoor gear. $5. (373-0900, www.htosports.com/teams/default.asp?u=WASILLAWARRIORHOCKEY&t=c&s=hockey&p=custom&pagename=2013+WHS+Gun+Show)

Beginning Adult Classic Ski Lessons, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Russian Jack Springs Park/Selkregg Chalet, 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane. Students will learn to diagonal stride, stop, turn, use poles, climb hills and move over varied terrain. Other topics discussed include appropriate clothing, equipment and waxing for conditions. $40 for 2 lessons. (343-4217, www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/Skiing.aspx)

Mountain Meadow Meander, 11 a.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Join volunteers Bob and Ann Fisher for a 6 mile round trip meander on scenic Nature Center trails. Hikers should be in good shape, but may be beginners. Bring a daypack with snacks, water, wind/rain/snow clothing and foot traction aids. Call the Nature Center for trail conditions. Limited to the first 12 people, at least 18 years old, who call to register. Free program. $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)

Snowflakes in Art and Science, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Jr. Naturalist Program for grades K-6. Learn the science of how snow is made, and create your own unique snowflakes to decorate the Nature Center windows or take home. If the weather cooperates, you will go outside with magnifiers and take a really close look at snow and hoarfrost. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)

Children's Cross Country Ski Lessons, 2-3 p.m., Russian Jack Springs Park/Selkregg Chalet, 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane. Children will learn to stride, glide, climb hills, turn and move over varied terrain. Choose one lesson or sign up for several. For ages 9-12. Preregister now, space is limited. Ask about ski rentals. $7.50. (343-4217, www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/Skiing.aspx)

MONDAY

Tying Salmon Flies, 6-9 p.m., Women's Flyfishing, 2220 North Star. Learn how to tie various flies that are successful when fly fishing for salmon. Flies from the new book, Pacific Salmon Flies: New Ties & Old Standbys, by Pudge Kleinkauf will be featured. Class dates are January 21-23. Both women and men are welcome. $125, all materials and equipment are provided. This class is not appropriate for beginners. $125. ((274-7113, www.womensflyfishing.net)

Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, 6:30 p.m., Bicentennial Park: Abbott Loop Community Park, Elmore Road. Monday outings are for beginners and families. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for nonmembers. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)

COMING up

Team in Training Fun Run, 6:15 p.m. Jan. 23, Goose Lake Park, 2811 UAA Drive. Come on a short, fun run and learn about Team in Training. TNT's expert coaches will prepare you to complete premier endurance events and provide you with all the tools needed to succeed, from coaching and training to clinics on nutrition, stretching and injury prevention. The best part is that while you are achieving your personal goals, you will also be helping cancer patients with fundraising that is directed to life-saving research and patient support services. Free. (888-345-4572 x 4593, www.teamintraining.org/wa/alaska)

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Valley outdoors-women workshop

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will host a "Becoming an OutdoorsWoman" winter workshop, March 8-10 at Victory Bible Camp near Palmer. The program is designed to help introduce people to hunting, fishing, and other related outdoor activities. Over 48 hands-on sessions are scheduled, including firearm safety, bear safety, shotgun, field dressing of fish and game, ice fishing, spin fishing 101, fly tying, wild edibles, snow machining, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, GPS, smoking fish, fly fishing, and winter survival. The fee is March 1st; check, money order, or credit card accepted. The fee includes meals and lodging as well as instruction, program materials, and use of demonstration equipment. Registration is also open for the "Beyond BOW events: Firearm Cleaning & Maintenance," Jan. 23; "Fur Sewing," Feb. 4-6; "Women's Hunter Education Class," Feb.10 and Overnight Backcountry Ski Trip to Juneau Lake cabin, Feb. 23-24 Details can be found www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=outdooreducation.bowschedule. Registration is required for all events. Registration forms can be downloaded online or by contacting Tracy Smith at tracy.smith@alaska.gov . $250 for applications postmarked by March 1, $300 after March 1.