Yes — this is the same Spencer Glacier I talked about above that I kayaked to in the summer! This time I snowmobiled OVER the frozen lake, past the big icebergs frozen in place on the lake, and right to the terminus of the frozen glacier. We could walk on the icebergs, go in ice caves, and be in awe of the dense blue ice under the watchful eyes of our guides who directed us on what areas were safe.
They actually refer to it as snow machining in Alaska for some reason — potato, potaaaato — it was a blast whatever you call it.
I started off a bit timid at first, but once I got the hang of the throttle and how to slow down, I was off to the races. There are ample opportunities to go upwards of 55mph as you speed out to the glacier! Learn more on the Glacier City Snowtours Website and book their glacier tour or mountain tour. What to take: They ask you to bring whatever gear you have, they review it and supplement you with anything you need to stayt warm on the tour. I ended up using their boots, a top layer coat, and their mittens.
I was never cold! Once at Glacier City Offices, they will transport you to the snowmobile trailhead. However, I did stay at the Alyeska Resort at the bottom of the ski hill in Girdwood! So I was exposed to a lot of skiing while there. The runs looked challenging and the views were incredible. Yes — you can bike in the winter. Especially when a place like Alyeska Resort makes it so darn easy for you! You can rent a fat bike at the resort and choose from a variety of beginner to more advanced trails.
They groom the trails which does make the riding part much easier! These bikes are sort of like mountain bikes, but with even fatter tires 4 to 5 inches! This gives you much more stability in the snow and quite frankly makes riding in snow a breeze!
I bundled up too much! It was magical!! If you like to road trip and want to get a nice slice of small town Alaska goodnes…and maybe also a slice of pie, then take off for a day trip to Talkeetna! The 3 block Main Street ends at the river one of the highlights of the area, and a place for great views of Denali National Park peaks. Plus, if you want to add some adventure to your day, you can do a 1 hour flightseeing tour and see Denali National Park from above!
Denali National Park and Preserve is over 6 million acres, and most people only get to see 15 miles of it. The best way to really get to see the grandeur of the park and the Alaska Range is to go flightseeing. Most flightseeing is done out of the little town of Talkeetna Alaska.
And make sure to book your flightseeing adventure in advance in the summer as it can be quite popular. Else you can also get there by Denali Star Train out of Anchorage and catch a train the next day back to Anchorage. If you feel like getting to the top of a mountain without working too hard, then the Gondola at Alyeska is the way to go! This 7 minute ride will take you up to 2, feet to some of the best views you can get of the Turnagain Arm!
You can ride this in the summer, look for wildlife, and get off and do some hiking at the top enjoying the wildflowers and views. In the winter you can watch the skiers tackle the mountain. And no matter what time of year you go, you can grab a drink and food at the Bore Tide Deli and Bar and catch a great sunset.
Be sure to visit the Roundhouse museum to learn about the mountain history. Jody, our Alaska Photo Treks photography guide for the night, picked me up and we chatted about my photography experience as we filled the van with other photo enthusiasts looking to make the most of the time in Anchorage.
This is an evening tour typically as the whole goal is to get out of Anchorage to the best spots to capture and enjoy sunset and the golden hours.
The tour took us to 3 different destinations outside of Anchorage I never would have found on my own and Jody gave us tutoring and guidance in each spot to get the most out of our sunset images. At our stops we focused on different elements of photography; long exposure, reflections, wildlife, and even some light painting once the sun went down!
You can see my complete write up on this Anchorage photography tour here. Get more information on the Alaska Photo Treks Website. If you only have a night, try the Twilight Photo Tour. They also offer a number of other day tours to choose from. They also furnishes some snacks. However I recommend you eat prior to the tour as it is a long night.
Learn more about the history and culture of Anchorage and Alaska at this stunning museum in the heart of Anchorage. At the Anchorage Museum you can explore the diversity of Alaska cultures; experience 10, years of Alaska history and art.
In they opened a new wing that features art of the North. The exhibition features 13 themes reflecting essential aspects of life in Alaska. When I went they had an incredible exhibit called Women of the North featuring the tough, strong Alaska women.
It was both inspiring and eye opening. Imagine 11 miles of paved walkways with fantastic views that are reserved entirely for walkers, bicyclists, and rollerbladers in the summer, as well as cross-country skiers in the winter.
Explore a little or a lot, but be prepared to be amazed by the postcard-like setting. Consider the acres of trails to be your classroom for learning about plants, wildlife and more. There are paths and activities for students of all ages. Ship Creek , running right through downtown Anchorage, is a favorite local spot for watching the salmon run against a backdrop of the city skyline.
This picturesque location is also a good spot to birdwatch. Add in targets to throw your frisbee at, start keeping score, and you have frisbee golf or disc golf as the pros call it and hours of family fun. Anchorage has several courses with mountain views.
While the Anchorage Museum is not usually free, Wells Fargo sponsors Family Free Days with lectures and hands-on activities for the whole family. Plan ahead to get the most out of your visit. Here visitors can view the bruins, big coastal browns, without disturbing the bears. Find bears closer to the city at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and keep an eye out while hiking or biking local trails throughout Anchorage — black bears can occasionally be spotted meandering through underbrush in parks and greenbelts around town.
Active from September through April, the northern lights dazzle. Night owls can pursue the shifting colors of the auroras near Anchorage: Eklutna Tailrace, Girdwood, and the Knik River Area are all popular spots for a night of viewing.
Click here to learn more. The state sport may be a winter pursuit, but mushers welcome visitors to their kennels year-round. Learn about racing sled dogs, take a ride on a cart, and hold a whole litter of cute puppies. To get sliding on snow even in summer, several mushers camp out atop glaciers for the summer, with helicopter access to the seasonal retreats.
Between March 20 and September 22, Anchorage has more daylight than anywhere in the other 49 states. The city gains five minutes a day — as much as a half hour each week — meaning plenty of time for outdoor evening activities.
Hike a nearby mountain peak, follow a bike trail through sun-dappled woods, cast a line for salmon in a local stream, and enjoy dinner al fresco surrounded by vast Alaska views.
Find authentic Alaska works straight from the artist. Whether you seek out traditional Alaska Native art, innovative crafts from a young entrepreneur, or salmon or local candy to take home and share, Anchorage is the spot to find it. Here's something to sweeten the deal more: shopping in Anchorage is tax-free.
The Alyeska Tramway swoops over treetops, taking passengers 2, feet up Mount Alyeska. Seven named glaciers, kettle ponds and sparkling Turnagain Arm are all visible from the tram.
Local fare includes king crab, halibut and salmon, naturally. But there are a few curveballs in Anchorage cuisine. Try reindeer sausage, or veggies fresh from the nearby Matanuska Valley. Circumnavigation of the Wedge. Difficulty: Difficult. Bartlett Ski Trails.
Avalanche Mountain. Ptarmigan Pass Trail. Difficulty: Difficult Distance: 1 mile. O'Malley Peak Trail. Elevation Gain: feet. Winner Creek Trail. Williwaw Lakes Trail. Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park. Flattop Mountain at Glen Alps. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 1 mile Elevation Gain: feet. Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Difficulty: Easy Distance: 11 miles. Thunderbird Falls Trail.
Difficulty: Easy Distance: 1 mile Elevation Gain: feet. Elderberry Park. Rendezvous Peak Trail. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 3 miles. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 9 miles Elevation Gain: feet.
Delaney Park Strip Downtown. Black Tail Rocks. Chester Creek Trail. Winter in Bird Valley. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 16 miles Elevation Gain: feet.
Alyeska North Face Trail. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 4 miles. Kincaid Bluff Trail. Distance: 6 miles Elevation Gain: feet. Blueberry Knoll. Bird Point Park. Ship Creek Trail Downtown. Ship Creek Trail Alpenglow.
Difficulty: Easy Distance: 8 miles. Lower Fossil Creek Trail. Alyeska Multi-Use Pathway. Difficulty: Easy Distance: 4 miles. Independence Mine State Historical Park.
Middle Fork Loop. Near Point Trail. Russian Jack Springs Park. South Fork Rim Trail. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 2 miles. Falls Creek Trail.
Ship Lake Pass Trail. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 7 miles. Town Square Park. Wolverine Bowl Loop. Difficulty: Easy Distance: 2 miles. Campbell Creek Guide. Emerald Hills Park. White Spruce Trail. California Creek Trail. Blueberry Hollow.
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 1 mile. Goose Lake. University Lake Park. Far North Bicentennial Park. Abbott Trail. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 12 miles. Hanging Valley Trail. Difficulty: Easy Distance: 10 miles. Rabbit Creek Park Trail. Campbell Tract Facility. Abe's Trail Gentoo-California Ridge.
Valley of the Moon Park. Bird Ridge Trail. Little Campbell Lake. Iditarod National Historic Trail. Difficulty: Easy Distance: 6 miles. Bird Ridge Interpretive Trail. Powerline Trail. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 11 miles. Difficulty: Easy Distance: 13 miles. Silver Fern Trail.
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