Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009

It’s all about ice and snow ICE fishing, ICE skating, ICE sculpting, SNOW skiing (cross country and downhill), SNOW boarding, ICE hockey, SNOW shoeing, SNOW mobiling, curling on ICE, mushing on SNOWY trails, mountain biking and horseback riding on SNOW. Winter provides countless opportunities to get out and see the Authentic Alaska. Enjoy a different style of fishing on a frozen lake or river. Test those double toe loops. See how big a giant ice sculpture can be. See how curlers sweep their rocks. See Spot (the sled dog) run. Mush with Spot (the sled dog). Ski Alaska’s driest snow within 10 to 20 miles of downtown Fairbanks. Drive less than an hour to some great downhill runs and cross country trails. Moose Mountain and Skiland are synonymous with downhill and Birch Hill and UAF (the university) are awesome for those who want to ride the glide. Bunny to steep-and-deep slopes and easy trails to challenging competitive courses, await both novice and veteran. Amenities vary with locations, but expect to find day lodges with snack bars, equipment and gear rental and skiing and snowboarding schools. From mild to wild, Fairbanks offers each winter visitor his or her own sense of adventure. Birch Hill Recreation Area Birch Hill Recreation Area is the largest and most widely used public trail system a few miles northeast of downtown Fairbanks. Host to the likes of the US Ski Team, US Biathlon Team and the Canadian Ski Team, Birch Hill was the site of the 2003 Junior Olympic Cross Country Ski Championships. There are an estimated 35-40 km of trails with 12-15 km of lighted trails. Worldclass facilities for world-class skiing. 4 Edby Davis Collection, Accession #73-190-93N, Archives and Manuscripts, Alaska and Polar Regions Department, University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF Photo by Ryan Wilson

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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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