Nike Site Summit Hiking Tours
Site Summit Tours overview
Nike Site Summit was an active part of America's first line of military defense from 1959 to 1979, during the Cold War era. Now, Friends of Nike Site Summit (FONSS) volunteers are working with Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to restore Site Summit as a valuable community resource, part of the Arctic Valley “experience,” and as a tool to educate current and future generations about the contributions of Cold War veterans, particularly those who served at Site Summit.
Due to COVID-19, bus tours cannot be offered in 2020. Hiking tours are FONSS-volunteer-led and depart from Arctic Valley Ski Area parking Tour itinerary will depend on weather and conditions. Hiking tours, limited to 20 guests, have been offered each summer since 2018. Please note that the hiking tours can best be described as strenuous.
Space is limited for each tour and registration will be closed once that limit has been reached. All participants must pre-register at least 3 business days in advance. The tours are available for ages 13 and older only. This limitation applies to babies in arms, even if in a carrier. Tours are non-refundable; substitutions are handled on a case-by-case basis and are best made at least 72 hours prior to the tour..
We love our canine friends; however, no dogs are allowed at Nike Site Summit
Due to COVID-19, bus tours cannot be offered in 2020. Hiking tours are FONSS-volunteer-led and depart from Arctic Valley Ski Area parking Tour itinerary will depend on weather and conditions. Hiking tours, limited to 20 guests, have been offered each summer since 2018. Please note that the hiking tours can best be described as strenuous.
Space is limited for each tour and registration will be closed once that limit has been reached. All participants must pre-register at least 3 business days in advance. The tours are available for ages 13 and older only. This limitation applies to babies in arms, even if in a carrier. Tours are non-refundable; substitutions are handled on a case-by-case basis and are best made at least 72 hours prior to the tour..
We love our canine friends; however, no dogs are allowed at Nike Site Summit
2020 Tours
One hiking tour on August 8th is still available. This tour will visit Nike Site Summit. Please check here to register.
To be on the notification list for future tours, please send an email to fonss2007@gmail.com with the subject line: 2020/2021 tour notification list. People on this list are given at least 10 days notice to register before tours are offered to the general public. Tour dates are usually announced in March.