dog-mushing

Watch the Iditarod ceremonial start on 4th Avenue in Anchorage, tour kennels in Wasilla, or take a guided mushing lesson in the Mat-Su Valley year-round.

Anchorage's best winter activities go well beyond the ski resort. Here's your full guide to dog mushing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, and more in 2026.

Explore Anchorage winter sports from skiing and fat biking to skating and mushing culture, with local tips for planning a winter trip in Anchorage, Alaska.