Orville and Doris Lake Memorial Sled Dog Race

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2011/12 Alaska winter

From low sunlight, plunging temperatures and massive snow fall, Alaska's winter are an extreme mix of beauty and danger. Post a photo of you how you live through it.

Reader submitted: 2012 Aurora Borealis

Location: Point Woronzof Park Anchorage, AK, 01/24/12

RSVP: January - 2012

Location: Sheraton Anchorage, 01/14/12 The Chenega Commercial Holdings, LLC team poses for a group photo at the 2011 Stars of the Industry event at the Sheraton Anchorage. The Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association hosts this annual event to recognize and celebrate excellence in the hospitality industry.

Submit your photos from community projects and social occasions around town in January, 2012.

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Cordova snowstorm

Location: Cordova, AlaskaThis was even before the final part of the storm!

Cordova residents are tunneling out after several snow storms moved through Prince William Sound.

January Valdez snowstorm

Heavy snow pounded Valdez and Cordova on January 6, 2012, after the town received 19.2 inches Thursday from the Prince William Sound blizzard, making for a season total of more than 20 feet. Meanwhile, Nome is having its worst cold spell since 1989.

Frosty Alaskans

Alaska is in deep freeze and it's not only the trees that are covered in frost. Send us the photos of you braving the cold.

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UAA alpine racing

sarah Powell makes a turn. UAA hosted giant slalom racing at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood as part of the UAA Invitational ski meet on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

UAA hosted giant slalom racing at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood as part of the UAA Invitational ski meet on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

Arctic Valley

The Merry Marmot spring festival at Arctic Valley ski area on Saturday April 2, 2011.

Merry Marmot spring festival at Arctic Valley ski area.

Arctic Valley

Snow boarders and skiers enjoy a sunny blue sky day at Arctic Valley ski hill on Saturday February 5, 2011.

Arctic Valley ski hill on Saturday February 5, 2011.

Sled Dog Race

The Lake Memorial Sled Dog Race at Tozier Track on Saturday January 1, 2011. Sprint dog racing continues with a 2nd day on Sunday.

Sled Dogs at Tozier Track

Fast and Female

Hundreds of Fast and Female girls from 9 to 19 years old gathered at Chugiak High Jan. 29, 2011. Fast and Female is in its third year and is designed to teach girls cross country skiing with fun games and inspire them to conquer the world. Olympic cross country skiers Kikkan Randall and Holly Brooks were among the leaders.

Empowering girls through cross country skiing.

Skating Party

The Winter Solstice Full Moon Skating Party at the speed skating oval at Cuddy Family Park featured music, bonfires, hot chocolate and speed skates to tryout for free on Tuesday December 21, 2010.

The Winter Solstice Full Moon Skating Party at the speed skating oval at Cuddy Family Park featured music, bonfires, hot chocolate and speed skates for free on December 21, 2010.

Reader-submitted: Adventure

Reader-submitted photographs of outdoor activities.

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Skating Westchester

The ice at Westchester Lagoon was in great shape for skating on Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2010. Anchorage Parks and Recreation hosted the Family Skate event.

The ice at Westchester Lagoon was in great shape for skating on Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2010. Anchorage Parks and Recreation hosted the Family Skate event.