What: Enjoy the downhill tubing course set up at Arctic Valley ski area. A tow rope takes you up a hill from where you can enjoy one of three lanes to tube down. Fun trip as a family or a group of friends - easily accessed via all skill levels. When: Ideal to go...
What: An amazing network of trails worth checking out in the summer and winter time. Most trails are rated as easy difficulty. When to go: Accessed year round, but especially beautiful when riding in the winter with plenty of snow and lakes to bike on top of. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/CRABPNbvr9GcGxEs7Trailforks link: https://www.trailforks.com/region/girdwood/...
What: A beautiful trail leading out of Hope traversing along the Turnagain arm to the gull rock point. 11 miles with 2500 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Should take roughly 6 hours to complete. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/mCx9muHcAybbhBkx9Alltrails...
What: A tremendous 18 hole disc golf course in Anchorage with both pro and intermediate holes. When: Theoretically can be played year round, but best enjoyed without snow between early May to late October. Takes roughly 1 to 2 hours to play the whole course. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ibbZkix9cdyyQsss5 Tips: Moose really like...
What: An indoor ice museum located near Fairbanks where everything is hand carved from ice. A one-ish hour tour allows you to explore the museum and take plenty of pictures. When to go: Can be accessed year round. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/z3mFVsstTXDPx9TK8 Tips: This is one of many activities worth checking out in...
What: One of the most scenic ways to explore the state spanning trips all the way from Seward up to Fairbanks. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October; however, there are some great winter trips worth checking out as well. How to get there: Multiple whistle stops depending...
What: An amazing end of season event showcasing skiers and snowboarders launching off ramps to clear multiple pools of water. When to go: Festival is usually held around mid April every year. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/dUEvS1c23aJMjapDA Tips: See the Alyeska website ahead of the competition on how to participate. The slush cup is...
What: One of the best engineering marvels which carries oil 800 miles from the North Slope of Alaska to Valdez. When to see: Can be seen anytime of year. How to get there: There are many spots to see the pipeline, but the best is in Fairbanks where you can park and get righ...
What: An incredible system of cross country ski trails in Anchorage for classic and skate skiers alike. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak winter snow months between Jan and April. How to get there: There are many places to access the trail from various parking lots in Kincaid park. One of the...
What: An amazing paved trail system in Anchorage worth checking out on any type of bike. When to go: Worth riding in both winter (fatbike) and summer (roadbike). How to get there: There are many places to access the trail depending on where you live and where you'd like to get to. Tips: Both...
