skiing

December in Alaska means five hours of daylight, aurora visible every clear night, ski season in full swing, and a cozy holiday scene in Anchorage that most visitors never discover. Here's how to make the most of Alaska's darkest — and most magical — month.

Anchorage puts one of Alaska's best ski mountains just 40 miles out the door — here's everything you need to plan a great winter sports trip in the 2025–26 season.

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.