NSAA offers ski jumping programs for both kids and adults
At one time or another, every kid dreams about flying through the air. The NSAA ski jumping program makes those dreams come true. Our trained coaches teach skiers how to execute jumps safely while enjoying the thrill and exhilaration of the flight. The facility has three jumps for all abilities: 15 meter, newly-rebuilt 40 meter and the big daddy 64-meter. For our super enthusiastic athletes who want to be on the snow as much as possible, NSAA is offers Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined. In this program, our skiers train in both ski jumping and our youth cross-country skiing program, Junior Nordic. Participants can ski with the Junior Nordic program three times a week and jump twice a week at the Karl Eid ski jumps.
NSAA offers programs for young skiers ages 5 and up. We know all ages love to fly so adult skiers are included in NSAA jumping programs. Check out our programs below—there’s something for everyone!
Upcoming Events
Jumping Nordic Combined Karl Eid Memorial Competition: December 29, 2012
Jumping Nordic Combined Jumpfest: Feb 23, 2013
Spring Flyfest: March 30, 2013
Kids Ski Jumping (the perfect addition to our popular Junior Nordic Program or just come and jump!)
Ages: Kids ages 5-14
Dates: Session 1: November 13, 2012 - January 7, 2013 Session 2: January 15, 2012 - March 9, 2013
Registration: Online starts October 1st (see right) SPACE IS LIMITED, so sign up right away. Registration is through Junior Nordic online registraion
Cost (with or without Junior Nordic): NSAA Members$180 per session - Non-members $200 per session (includes jump coaching, jumping equipment rental
Includes: Includes 2 days a week of jump instruction. Select 1 weekday and 1 weekend day: Tuesday or Thursday Evening (6:00-8:00pm) and Saturday or Sunday afternoons (noon-4:00pm)
Equipment: Beginning jumpers can start on their own alpine equipment. Jumping equipment (skis, boots, jumping suits) are provided as jumpers skills progress. Jumpers need to bring their own helmet and googles.
Location: Karl Eid jumps located adjacent to Hilltop Ski area
What is Nordic Combined?: Nordic Combined is one of Nordic skiing’s oldest disciplines combining Nordic skiing and ski jumping. Competitors begin by ski jumping, and are given points for both distance and style. The better you do on the ski jumping portion, the greater the head start you get in the Nordic ski race that follows. The skier that crosses the finish line first is the Nordic Combined winner.
Want to try Nordic Combined: Sign up for Junior Nordic M/W/Sat any location and Jumping for Tues/Sunday. Click on the orange registration link to the right.
Adult Ski Jumping
Ages: NSAA members of any age
Dates: November - March
Registration: Online registration starting soon!
Cost: NSAA Members$100 per year
Days: Adult skiers may jump any time the jumps are open—Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-8:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday 12:00-4:00 PM
Equipment: Jumping equipment provided (skis, boots, jumping suits). Jumpers need to bring their own helmet and googles.
Location: Karl Eid jumps located adjacent to Hilltop Ski area
Coaching Staff
Ski Jumping coaches are few are far between. That’s why we’re lucky to have three experienced jumping coaches running our Jr. Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping programs.
Coach Mike Jokela:
Mike Jokela began Nordic skiing in 1970 at age 10, and competed in cross country running and skiing for Service–Hanshew High School.
In 1976, Mike began ski jumping at the old 30 meter ski jump that was located at APU and was coached by program founder Karl Eid.
Since then, ski jumping has been his passion. Mike continues jumping at the Hilltop Ski Jumps and also frequents his favorite jump, the 90 meter in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. As a master, he competed in World Master competitions in the U.S. and Europe. Mike began coaching in 1994 and was an early coach of Alan Alborn, Anchorage’s Olympic ski jumper. Mike has been an active volunteer for the program for over 20 years.
Coach Dan Bevington:
Dan started jumping in the early ‘70s with the Norge Ski Club in Illinois. One of the club’s best jumpers, he competed around the Midwest. In 1979, Dan moved to Colorado to train at Winter Park and Steamboat, jumping in international competitions starting at age 13. He tried out for the Olympics in 1980 with two other teammates. Dan says about jumping: “I am enthusiastic about coaching youth because I myself learned how to control my body and fly through the air on skis at a young age. It had a profound effect on my life that lasts today. It will have a profound, life long effect on the lives of all youth who venture to learn this sport.”
Asst. Coach Trevor Taylor:
Trevor Taylor has been ski jumping for 30 years in Anchorage and around the world. He started in 1981 at the APU jump under the coaching direction of program founder Karl Eid. From 1984-1987 he jumped at Hilltop and competed in several Junior Olympic competitions. In 1988 Trevor moved to Colorado to attend college and continue his jump training on the K90 and K120 jumps at Steamboat Springs. After moving back to Anchorage, Trevor continues to jump, competing in the World Masters Ski Jump Competitions in Austria and Slovenia. He is also an avid speed skier, racing at Arctic Man as well as competitions in France and Norway.
All ages are welcome to join this fun sport! We have an
incredible resource right in our back yard not to mention
that Anchorage has produced Olympian Jumpers
who trained right here at our ski jumps.
The summer of 2011 was a busy one! Have you seen the renovated jump?
Swing by Hilltop Ski area and check out the renovated ski jumps! Many volunteers spent loads of hours this summer tearing up the old and replacing with the new to get ready for the 2011-12 season. We're ready!
Coach Mike Jokela: 
Coach Dan Bevington:
Asst. Coach Trevor Taylor:
