Winter in Alaska

2009 Ski for Women

The 13th annual Ski for Women at Kincaid Park on Sunday, February 1, 2009. About 1,150 women and girls participated in the cross country ski event which benefits local non-profit organizations helping to stop the cycle of domestic abuse against women and children.

The Ski for Women is a race for some and a party for most.

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Anchorage weather: Jan. 14-16, 2009

Stranded cars were a common sight around the city Tuesday morning, such as this one on Ingra. Anchorage streetswere glazed in ice as warm weather and rain rolled into the area late Tuesday and Wednesday morning, January 14, 2009. Driving conditions forced the closure of area schools.

From -20 degrees to high 40s in only a couple of days, the weather shift has caused havoc in Anchorage, turning roads wet, icy and very dangerous.

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FREEZE art project

Colin Olito, Catherin Steele, and Kaitlin Perley pose for photos with Star the Reindeer and Albert Whitehead after Hal Gage made a photo of the group of local arts fans who showed up for the 20-Minute Beach Party on the Park Strip on Friday December 19, 2008. The photo will be used to promote Freeze which is billed as a celebration of Alaska and life in the North. The January events will include conferences, performances and exhibitions.

Scenes from the kick-off, construction and structures at the FREEZE art project in Anchorage.

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Slide show: Behind-the-scenes of FREEZE art project

Photos: Below zero in Anchorage

A moose sports a frosty face while browsing trees along East 68th Avenue in Anchorage on Jan 7, 2009. The temperature there was minus 22 degrees at the time.

It may be cold, but there's still plenty going on during a sub-zero Alaska winter.

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Photos: The deep freeze of 2009

Video: Cold Anchorage

2008 Crystal Gallery of Ice

Carvers compete in the Crystal Gallery of Ice carving contest at Town Square on Friday December 26, 2008 as people watch and have fun on the ice and snow.

Ice carvers work on their Crystal Gallery of Ice sculptures in Anchorage's Town Square Park. Judging is Sunday, December 28.

December snow gallery

Bottle caps form the face of a snowman gaining girth as more snow falls Wednesday afternoon December 10, 2008 on Susitna Drive in west Anchorage.

Snow covered the Anchorage area on Wednesday, December 10.

Interactive map: 2008 Holiday Lights

Winter activities

VIDEO SERIES

Learning to ski

Tour of Anchorage champion Holly Brooks teaches nordic skiing techniques for skiers of every level.

2009 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships

Two-time Olympian and World Cup competitor Kikkan Randall of Anchorage placed second in the women's 5-K freestyle event during the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships at Kincaid Park on Monday, January 5, 2009.

Anchorage hosted the 2009 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships at Kincaid.

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2008 Jr. Biathlon

Wynn Roberts, right, of Mt. Itasca, MN, shoots from the prone position en route to his second consecutive victory during the World Junior/Youth Biathlon Trials at Kincaid Park on Monday, December 29, 2008.

Skiers from across the country competed in the World Youth/Junior Biathlon Team Trials at Kincaid Park.

Orville and Doris Lake Memorial Sled Dog Race

Final day of the Doris and Orville Lake Memorial open class sled dog races at Tozier Track on Sunday, January 4, 2009.

Orville and Doris Lake Memorial Sled Dog Race was held at Tozier Track on January 4, 2009.

New Year's Eve 2008 in Anchorage

Fireworks light up Town Square Park in Anchorage, Dec. 31, 2008, as residents gathered to celebrate the new year.

Anchorage rang in the new year with a community party in downtown.

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Snow Sports

Check out what other readers are up to this winter.

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Halloween costumes

Post a photo of you in your Halloween costume to show off your creativity and check out others to see how you measure up.

Halloween costumes: Kids

It's one thing to dress up for Halloween as an adult, an entirely cuter thing to get your kid dressed up. Share your photos and check out other tots in disguise.

Pet costumes

It's time for our annual Howwwwl-oween costume contest, your chance to make your Scary Scottie, Ghoulish Greyhound or Princess Pug famous.

Alaska birds

Alaska is home to hundreds of different migrating bird species. Share your photos.