Pete Wilda, a Fairbanks reader of this column, wanted to know how the snow here can bend off railings and loop from power lines without breaking. He grew up in ...

“At low temperatures, the snow deforms slower,” Sturm said of the bending snow phenomenon. “In warmer places like Colorado, a ...

This year, the Iditarod saw both a historic anniversary and the marked impact of climate change. Writer Lale Arikoglu follows the historic 1,000 mile sled dog race to understand why it still captures ...

Aspen, Colorado Aspen is synonymous with winter luxury. Known for its world-class ski resorts, Aspen attracts celebrities and ...

The “3 Old Guys” — from left, Paul Dick, Rex Hibbert and Rob Hallstrom — stand by their snowmobiles on Thursday, March 6, ...

The ice rink hosts weekly themed skating events like Family Night and Juke Box Night and is open daily through the winter season as a fun alternative to skiing or activity for when the lifts close.

The idea came to McConkey during a film trip to Alaska. He'd torn his ACL and with nothing better to do, grabbed a saucer sled and a bottle of booze. Saucer Boy was born. The character emerged ...

(AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) The Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska, is shown Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) A sign on Alyeska Highway points to winter tourism businesses in Girdwood, ...

Unusually warm conditions, connected to long-term climate change, are taking a toll on traditional winter sports in much of Alaska. What is normally 60 kilometers of snowy trails at Kincaid Park ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Winter weather started the day, with snow falling in Wasilla and Palmer, higher elevations of Eagle river – 2 inches and Anchorage…but it melted off by afternoon. Valdez ...

Top picks for activities are dog sledding, snowshoeing, and ice fishing, which let you immerse yourself in the breathtaking winter scenery. Plus, many places offer guided tours to discover local ...