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Anchorage is the perfect winter destination with spectacular opportunities for winter activities, adventure and recreation. Blanketed with pristine white, fluffy stuff from mid-October through early April, Anchorage sparkles under brilliant blue skies that burn into bright starry Alaska nights. Mild winter temperatures, abundant snowfall, bordering mountains and miles of untamed snow amaze Alaska visitors seeking the ultimate winter experience.

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A snowmobile tour can get you into the Alaska backcountry.
A snowmobile tour can get you into the Alaska backcountry. ©Glacier City Snowmobile Tours
New Year's Eve Fire and Ice celebration in Anchorage's Town Square.
New Year's Eve Fire and Ice celebration in Anchorage's Town Square. ©ACVB/Roy Neese
Catch the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race the first Saturday of every March.
Catch the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race the first Saturday of every March. ©ATIA/Matt Hage
Ice carvings are part of the Fire and Ice New Year's Eve celebration in Anchorage's Town Square.
Ice carvings are part of the Fire and Ice New Year's Eve celebration in Anchorage's Town Square. ©ACVB/Roy Neese
Lace up your skates and take a turn around Westchester Lagoon.
Lace up your skates and take a turn around Westchester Lagoon. ©ATIA/Matt Hage
Award-winning panoramas await skiers on Mount Alyeska.
Award-winning panoramas await skiers on Mount Alyeska. ©ATIA/MattHage
Taking your wish list directly to the big guy in red is one of the perks of attending Anchorage's annual holiday tree lighting in Town Square Park.
Taking your wish list directly to the big guy in red is one of the perks of attending Anchorage's annual holiday tree lighting in Town Square Park. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
Wintertime is a perfect time for kid activities on the snow.
Wintertime is a perfect time for kid activities on the snow. ©Wayde Carroll
Anchorage city lights sparkle below Hilltop Ski Area, located just minutes of downtown.
Anchorage city lights sparkle below Hilltop Ski Area, located just minutes of downtown. ©ATIA
Dall sheep roam far above the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm.
Dall sheep roam far above the Seward Highway along Turnagain Arm. ©Visit Anchorage
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Winter Features

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Winter Playground
Snow blankets the ground and the northern lights dance overhead. It’s winter in Anchorage. If you think it’s time to hibernate, however, you’re in the wrong place. When the snow flies, it’s time to...
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Alaska’s Northern Lights
Anchorage's bright starry nights are nature’s perfect backdrop for dancing northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.  Many area hotels offer a “northern lights wake-up call.” 
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Olympic Inspiration
Anchorage is home to a winter wonderland of world-class trails and slopes and a group of past, present and future winter Olympians who were raised on the trails and still use them for racing,...
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The Winter Trio
Three huge events spice up late February and early March in Anchorage over 10 days - Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® and the Tour of Anchorage.
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Reindeer, Retail and Recreation
Here are a few reasons to visit Anchorage during the holiday season
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Anchorage Winters are Purely Irresistible
While a lot of regions are coy about their snowfall and the fun to be found under their blankets of white, Anchorage has plenty to boast. 
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Winter Itineraries

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