A smiling woman wearing a beanie, sunglasses, and a blue jacket stands amidst a snowy landscape with mountains in the background in Mat-Su, Alaska

Stories from the Backcountry: Skiing for 125 consecutive months with Heather Johnson

DATE: January 26, 2026

TIME: Starts at 7:00pm

LOCATION:
Palmer Train Depot

Palmer, AK

$Free to attend no need to register

Heather Johnson ventured into the backcountry in 2015 and hasn’t stopped since—logging an impressive 124 consecutive months on skis, all within Southcentral Alaska. Rain, shine, or questionable conditions, Heather always finds a way to click in.

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