Winter in Alaska

Kite Skiing

staff photographer

Kiteskiing is a fairly new sports that is gaining popularity.

April snow

Snow fell heavily in Anchorage and vicinity this morning, snarling traffic and prompting the National Weather Service to issue an advisory for between 4 and 7 inches of snowfall.

Spring on the Arm

Photographer Bob Hallinen spent a recent afternoon documenting the late winter scenery of Turnagain Arm.

CRAIG MEDRED

Clinging to winter

Photos from the Arctic to Indian section of the Iditarod Trail.

Iditarod photo galleries

Daily race photos updated trail of this year's race, and hundreds of photos from past races.

Iron Dog multimedia

The Iron Dog started in 1984 with a 1000-mile race from Big Lake to Nome. On its 10th anniversary in 1994, officials added another 1,000 miles, from Nome to Fairbanks. This year's field has 40 teams, two drivers to a team.

Snow Sports

Check out what other readers are up to this winter.

February 2 Sno-X

Action from the State Snowcross Championship Series Saturday on February 2, 2008 at the southeast corner of Minnesota Drive and International Airport Road.

2008 Ski for Women

Costumes ruled the day at the 2008 Alaska Ski For Women. Over 1500 participants signed up for the fun, women-only, 12th annual ski event held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008.

PHOTOS

Icy Winter

Photographer Bob Hallinen captures the colors and shapes of winter.

Cold, hard facts

Ice climbing

Ice climbing along the Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm, Jan. 12, 2008.

Snowzilla

He doesn't breathe fire, but Snowzilla could topple a house

Alyeska Opening 2007

Opening day on the slopes.

Arctic Man 2007

Photos from the 2007 Arctic Man competition.

Arctic Man 2006

Photos and video from a spring-time Alaskan tradition.

2008 AFN Convention

Post a picture you took from the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.

Reader-submitted: 2008 Halloween pets

Submit pictures of your favorite costumed pet for the chance to win a $100 gift certificate at the pet store of your choice. Entry deadline is midnight Tues., Oct. 28.

Reader-submitted: 2008 Halloween kids

Send us a picture of your trick-or-treater.