Alaska Railroad · Special event train

The Ski Train

Once-a-year Alaska Railroad ski train to backcountry terrain at Curry

Alaska Railroad's Ski Train is a once-a-year event that has run since 1972, organized as a fundraiser for the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage. It runs a single day from Anchorage north to Curry, a remote, roadless area north of Talkeetna that was once home to a ski resort, long since lost to a fire. Because there is no road access, the train is the only way in and out for the day. Onboard, travelers can settle in for the scenery, play games and picnic with friends; once at Curry, the terrain opens up for cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing or snowshoeing suited to all levels. With a single departure listed for March 2026 and no price given in the evidence, this suits travelers already equipped for backcountry snow sports who want to plan around a specific date each year rather than a flexible schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • No price is given in the evidence for the Ski Train; confirm the current fare with Alaska Railroad or the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage.
  • Skiing and snowshoeing take place off the train in roadless backcountry terrain at Curry, described as suited to 'all levels,' but the evidence does not mention guiding or supervision for these activities.

Questions travellers ask

How often does the Ski Train run?
Once a year; the evidence lists a single 2026 departure in March.
What activities are included?
Off the train, travelers can cross-country ski, backcountry ski or snowshoe terrain suited to all levels; onboard, there's scenery, games and a picnic with friends.
What is the price?
Not stated in the evidence; confirm current pricing with Alaska Railroad or the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage.
Where does the train go?
From Anchorage north to Curry, a remote, roadless area north of Talkeetna that was once home to a ski resort.
What is the history behind this trip?
It has run since 1972 as an Alaskan tradition, and is a fundraiser for the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA).

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