By Bill Roth Updated: December 19, 2016 Published: December 19, 2016
People roast marshmallows during the inaugural Solstice Tour of Trees hosted by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage as they skied and walked the Mize Loop at Kincaid Park on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, during the community celebration of snow, Winter Solstice, and holiday trees. (Bill Roth / Alaska Dispatch News)
The first Solstice Tour of Trees drew hundreds of skiers and walkers to Kincaid Park on Sunday, Dec. 18.
Companies and organizations decorated about 15 evergreens along the Mize Loop ski trail for the event, organized by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage. Participants were treated to hot chocolate, coffee and s'mores.