- While some people enjoy hiking or flying to remote mountaintops for extreme winter skiing, plenty of public ski areas are available for a safer ski adventure. Most mountains experience a good cover of snow by December and ski resorts are available in a variety of locations across the state. Fairbanks, Palmer, Anchorage and Juneau are just a few of the towns that host major ski resorts.
- The ice is usually thick enough for an ice fishing expedition in Alaska toward the end of November or beginning of December, allowing fishing to continue into March. Rainbow trout and king salmon are among the popular types of fish that tourists and locals catch in the winter months. Book your trip during the middle of the ice fishing season to ensure it won't be canceled due to unsafe ice conditions.
- Alaskan dog sledding adventures can take place in a single afternoon or you may wish to go for an extended week-long trip while camping along the way in heated cabins. Either way, you will be able to view magnificent scenery and wildlife as your own personal team of dogs pulls your sled through the wilderness. Along the way (depending on the location of your sledding tour) you may spot a variety of wildlife including bears, moose seals, foxes or bald eagles.
- If you've ever enjoyed curling on TV during the Olympics, you might be interested to know that you can take a trip to Alaska to learn how to do it. Curling clubs in Fairbanks and Anchorage offer lessons to visitors. Game strategy, balance and leg power are all skills that you will need (or need to learn quickly) to take part in this popular Alaskan pastime.
- Travel with a pack of travelers on snowmobiles across Alaska's vast snowy wilderness. Snowmobile adventures in Alaska can range from day trips to multi-day treks. Some extended tours offer winter camping while others stop off at hotels and lodges along the way.
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