Su Valley Voice: Outdoor (& Some Indoor) Recreation in the Upper Susitna Valley

In this episode host Trisha Costello is joined in the studio by Jon Korta of the Denali Nordic Ski Club, Micah Morrow of Talkeetna Curling and Brian Robison of Talkeetna Curling and the MSB Parks and Recreation Department.  Audio contributions by Holly Stinson about kicksledding, Hailey DeReamer of Talkeetna Gear Shop and the Fresh Air Club, Michelle Crow of Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Ice Festival, Kai Leddy of SuDog300, Maura Shay of Willow Pickleball Club and Michelle LaRose of Curry Ridge Riders.  All manner and mode of outdoor recreation, from events to clubs to conditions – were discussed.

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Still curious?  Here are some handy links to connect you to the topics and organizations related to this episode of Su Valley Voice:  Outdoor (& Some Indoor) Recreation in the Upper Susitna Valley:

Featured on the show:

Curry Ridge Riders – Group on Facebook

• KTNA News Story, August 7, 2025: Curry Ridge Riders Searching for Equipment Storage

Denali Arts Council –  Talkeetna Ice Festival, February 5 – 8, 2026 (Ice Carving Workshops begin in January)

Denali Nordic Ski Club – Oosik Classic, generally the second weekend in March

• Snowio.   Statewide trail conditions.  To update your own report while on area trails, tag ‘Talkeetna Area Trails’ or ‘Talkeetna Lakes Park’

SuDog300   February 21, 2026

Talkeetna Curling    Talkeetna Bonspiel February 13-15, 2026

Talkeetna Gear Shop

• Fresh Air Club Collaboration with Denali Nordic Ski Club:  Winter Ecology Ski, December 14, 2025

Willow Pickleball Club – Group on Facebook

• Willow Community Center   
• Open Play:   M/T/W/Th/F 4:30pm – 6:30pm –  M/W/F 7:30am – 9:30am  –  Sundays,  9am-11:30am
• $5 drop in or $25/mo

Other Helpful Groups/Resources not featured on the show:

M.U.T.T. (Multi Users on Talkeetna Trails)

• Next meeting December 15, 2025

Alaska Outdoor Alliance

Mat-Su Borough Interactive Trail Maps

Other Facebook Groups to Check out:

-Upper Susitna Birding

-Talkeetna Skatepark

-Talkeetna Running Group

Full Interview with Holly Stinson all about Kicksledding…