Outdoors/Adventure

Fairbanks musher Jeff Deeter wins Yukon Quest Alaska 550

After 20 years of racing, Deeter finally earned his first victory.

Chris Bieri February 7, 2025

Iditarod says it plans to maintain southern route for 2025 race

Organizers said course modifications may be necessary — including at the March 2 official restart, depending on snow coverage at Willow Lake, the traditional start point.

Anchorage Daily News February 1, 2025

Combining a passion for skiing and data science, Anchorage’s Eric Packer creates a forecasting app for winter adventurers

Packer, who skied nationally at the highest levels, used his engineering background to create Text Me The Snow.

Chris Bieri January 31, 2025
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Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race postponed until Feb. 7 due to poor snowpack

The race was initially scheduled to start Jan. 24, but unseasonably warm weather forced the move.

Anchorage Daily News January 16, 2025

Anchorage skiers and snowboarders are struggling through a poor snow season, but opportunities exist for the adventurous

“It’s out of the ordinary but nothing that’s unprecedented,” according to Arctic Valley Ski Area general manager John Robinson-Wilson.

Chris Bieri January 16, 2025

Nenana musher Jessie Holmes wins his first Copper Basin 300

The race known for its typically frigid conditions saw unseasonably high temperatures, and even rain.

Chris Bieri January 15, 2025

Alaska a highlight of cyclist’s record-breaking ride through the Americas

Bond Almand of Tennessee set out to achieve his dream of completing the Pan Am route in record time.

Josh Reed January 9, 2025

Can you guess the snowiest place on Earth?

Dig into the snow data and take a virtual trip to the snowiest places on the planet.

Ben Noll, Special to The Washington Post December 24, 2024

Photos: Santa skis and rides free at Alyeska

A sign of the season: the annual Santa Skis Free day at the resort.

Bill Roth December 19, 2024

Photos: Solstice Tree Tour at Kincaid Park

Bill Roth December 16, 2024
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