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Winter Recreation

From cool views of the northern lights to hot times in the ol' town, Anchorage is the quintessentialwinter city for both adventurer and socialite. Mild temperatures, bordering mountains and miles of untamed snow - need we say more? 

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Saddling up a snowmobile as part of a tour is a great way to see the Alaska backcountry.
Saddling up a snowmobile as part of a tour is a great way to see the Alaska backcountry. ©Visit Anchorage/Nicole Geils
Ice climbing opportunities are just a short drive from Anchorage.
Ice climbing opportunities are just a short drive from Anchorage. ©Visit Anchorage
Skiers fly high on the slopes of Alyeska Resort in Girdwood.
Skiers fly high on the slopes of Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. ©Alyeska Resort and Anchorage Photography
Gravity and a sled are all you need for wintertime fun in Anchorage.
Gravity and a sled are all you need for wintertime fun in Anchorage. ©ACVB/Cathryn Posey
Anchorage's Kincaid Park is a nordic skiing mecca and has hosted multiple national championship meets.
Anchorage's Kincaid Park is a nordic skiing mecca and has hosted multiple national championship meets. ©ACVB/Jody Overstreet
A snowboarder gets some serious air off a ledge at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood.
A snowboarder gets some serious air off a ledge at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. ©Courtesy Alyeska Resort © Simon Evans
Ride with dog sled team across an Alaska meadow.
Ride with dog sled team across an Alaska meadow. ©Nicole Geils
Cozy up in a horse-drawn carriage for a ride around downtown Anchorage
Cozy up in a horse-drawn carriage for a ride around downtown Anchorage ©ATIA/Matt Hage
Nordic skiing is fun for the entire family at Anchorage's Kincaid Park.
Nordic skiing is fun for the entire family at Anchorage's Kincaid Park. ©Visit Anchorage/Roy Neese
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Sledding & Skating in Anchorage
The air is crisp, frost sparkles on the trees. Anchorage’s ponds are dotted by skaters, and sled hills blend gravity and snow into pure fun.
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Snowshoeing
If you can put one foot in front of the other, you can snowshoe. Leave your footprint on Alaska’s winter wonderland – Anchorage is the perfect place to step into winter adventure.
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Winter Dog Sledding in Alaska
Amazing tales revolve around the relationship between mushers and their dogs, and together they have saved cities, inspired untold millions and carved out a permanent niche in Alaska’s history.
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Ice Fishing in Southcentral Alaska
Those fish you missed in summer? They’re still there in winter in the many lakes of Southcentral Alaska. Drill for your dinner with an Alaska ice-fishing outing.
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Nordic Skiing in Anchorage
With so many groomed, lighted trails, a dedicated Nordic ski association and a big wild backcountry to explore, there's a trail for skiers of all ages and abilities.
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Skijoring: A Cross-Country Ski and Dog Combo
Like to cross-country ski? Love your dog? Join the two together for a whole new winter experience.
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Snowboarding in Anchorage
Top of the mountain – you made it! Even the most action-packed Anchorage adventures require an occasional break. So you plop into a powdery seat, breathe deep and cool, and take it all in: Blankets...
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Snowmobiling in Southcentral Alaska
Some call them snowmobiles and others call them snowmachines, but whatever the name, skimming across the snow is a favorite Alaska winter pastime.
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Alpine Skiing
Alpine skiing in Alaska is outrageous; high mountaintops situated at sea level create some of the best snow conditions Mother Nature can offer.
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