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Alyeska Resort in Girdwood.
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Ski For Women
Girls Rule! Sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts – this event is for women only and represents ultimate girl power! This is the largest women-only ski event in North America, drawing more than 1,500 participants of all skiing abilities. Proceeds benefit the Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis program in Anchorage. Super Bowl Sunday. (907) 279-9581. www.awaic.org
Winterfest at Alyeska Resort
Pure Winter. Fun and activities for all ages including the Polar Bear Plunge, snowboard competitions, Mountain Bike Slalom, kids games, wine tasting, and evening parties. Early February (907) 754-1111. www.alyeskaresort.com
Ski Train
Have Skis Will Travel! A backcountry trek via train. Telemark and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, bonfires and fun. Weekends bookend the Iditarod. (907) 276-7609. www.anchoragenordicski.com/
Nye Frontier Classic Hockey Tournament
The Puck Stops Here. Four top-ranked college teams bang the boards. Second weekend in October. (907) 786-1230. www.goseawolves.com/classic/
Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout
Frozen Ropes. A premier, pre-season college men’s and women’s tournament featuring top-ranked basketball teams. Thanksgiving weekend. (907) 786-1230. www.Anchorage.net/shootout
