skiing

Telemark skiing near Anchorage spans Alyeska Resort's groomed runs to the backcountry bowls of Hatcher Pass and Turnagain Pass.

Ski Alaska's premier mountain, ride the summer tram, hike Winner Creek Trail, and dine at Double Musky — the complete Alyeska and Girdwood guide.

Alaska winter has a reputation problem. Visitors picture darkness, cold, and not much else. The reality in Anchorage is more interesting: a fully functioning city with a thriving restaurant and brewery scene, world-class skiing 40 miles away, northern lights visible from the hillsides, and a calendar of events built specifically for the season. December brings […]

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.