Current News for Anchorage
Mushers Prepare for the Challenges of the Iditarod Trail, Anchorage Readies for the Start of the “Last Great Race”
In just a few short weeks, months of training and years of dreaming will culminate in the start of the 38th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. On Saturday, March 6, at 10 a.m. more than 70 mushers and their dog teams will rush down Fourth Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, for the ceremonial start of the 2010 Iditarod. News Release - Feb. 3, 2010
Discover how Fast an Outhouse can Move, and Match Speeds with Reindeer at Fur Rendezvous
Only in Anchorage, Alaska, can competitors square-off in outhouse races, craft massive yet intricate snow sculptures, and dash to keep clear of reindeer. More than 15 zany events and more than 100 other activities are found at Alaska’s largest and oldest winter festival – Anchorage Fur Rendezvous – slated for Feb. 26 - March 7, 2010. News Release - Feb. 1, 2010
Alaska Ski for Women: Costumes, Competition, Compassion
The Alaska Ski for Women returns to Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska, for its 14th year on Feb. 7, 2010, with a twofold mission: encourage women of all ages and abilities to take part in an organized Nordic skiing event and raise money to support local non-profit organizations that provide safe harbor and support services for women and children affected by domestic abuse. News Release - Jan. 29, 2010
Despite Dismal Economy, Deep Budget Cuts, ACVB Sees Some Success in 2009; 2010 Outlook: Challenging
The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) met or exceeded many of its performance measures in 2009, in spite of a harsh business environment and deep budget cuts. Bed tax collection is projected to be about $17.5 million, 21 percent less than in 2008 reported Julie Saupe, ACVB president and CEO at the annual “Report to the Community” membership luncheon at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. News Release - Jan. 21, 2010
Get the Best Seat of the Iditarod: the basket of one of the dog sleds
It’s nearly impossible to talk your way into the passenger seat of a race car, or ride piggy back with the reigning track and field champ, but a once in a lifetime opportunity to ride with the fastest is still available at the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. News Release - Jan. 8, 2010
XC Champs Set Down in Anchorage
One of cross country's biggest and most well known playgrounds, Anchorage, is geared up for it's second season of elite national racing as the ConocoPhillips U.S. Cross Country Championships hits Kincaid Park to name the nation's best in the sport. View all news releases for the 2010 ConocoPhillips U.S. Cross Country Championships
