Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009

Who let the dogs out? Explorers, traders, trappers, prospectors, Alaskan Native villagers, missionaries, settlers and government agents owed much of their success and survival to their dogs. Experience Alaska’s state sport, dog mushing, through guided tours and plan to see a sprint or distance race, December through March. Visit a working kennel and hear stories of survival from veteran mushers. Fly to a remote lodge and spend the night out with your team and guide. Try a 30-minute dog sled ride in the basket or learn to drive your own team in a half-day mushing school. Come out to the Jeff Studdert Racegrounds – the perfect adventure for families to see the action up close. Downtown comes alive in February with the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race, 1,000 grueling miles along the gold rush trail from Whitehorse, YT, Canada to Fairbanks and again in March with the “granddaddy of all sprint races,” the Open North American. A trip would not be complete without a visit with the dogs. Jillian Rogers Catherine Brandist/FCVB Photo Contest Renee Ramsey/FCVB “On any given night, as I mush with my canine companions, I stare in amazement at the show of the northern lights with only the sounds of the dogs or the snow crunching under my feet to enhance their display. ” Julie Estey, dog musher Jade Frank/FCVB 1

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Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009 Contents Who Let the Dogs Out? When Do We Turn On the Northern Lights? Head North Surf's Up At the Hot Springs It's All About Ice and Snow Winter Wear Can You Catch Fish? Where's Santa? What Do Knights, Lions and Horses Have In Common? Discover Where Fairbanks Comes to Life Out and About...And On Tour Small Town...Big Events Who Offers Winter Fun? Fairbanks Denali Neighbors, Arctic Neighbors, Interior Neighbors Alaskan Neighbors Winter Fun: It's Cool To Be Safe Who To Call Aurora Sites: Facts and Forecasts

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