SNOW much fun

A winter visit to Fairbanks is like a trip inside a snow globe. With a landscape covered in ice and snow from November through March, Fairbanks has the coolest outdoor activities around including ice skating, ice sculpting, hockey, curling, sledding and more!

Explore the surrounding forests by snowshoe, ski or snowboard with miles and miles of public use areas, world class crosscountry ski trails and nearby slopes for downhill fun.

Experience the rush of snowmobiling with a local guide. Snowmachines—as they are most often called in Alaska—are one of the easiest ways to get into the incredible snowy areas around Fairbanks.

Ice fishing on frozen lakes is another popular winter pastime. Connect with a guide to help you drill into clear lake ice which can be up to four feet thick and drop your line to catch chinook or coho salmon, Arctic char, or rainbow trout.

Feel like taking a walk on the not-so-wild side? Reindeer make engaging and entertaining companions to stroll alongside through the boreal forest. Get to know these whimsical, domesticated cousins of caribou and their history in Alaska.

What’s the Weather Like

The subarctic environment here is surprisingly agreeable with low humidity, little precipitation and almost no wind. Whether dashing through the snow or playing on the ice, be sure to check the weather report each day and dress accordingly. If you didn’t pack them for your trip, you can always stop by a local retailer or clothing rental outfitter to gear up with a few essentials:

3 Winter parka

3 Snow pants

3 Warm socks and boots

3 Scarf or face covering

3 Hat that covers your ears

3 Gloves or mittens

3 Long johns/ base layer

Visit www.explorefairbanks.com/winter to learn how to dress for winter in Fairbanks.

Don’t Miss It!

Look for fireworks in December at the Winter Solstice Festival, celebrating the shortest day of the year, and on New Year’s Eve at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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