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MAP EXPLORER

Find lodging, dining, activities, attractions and more in each region of the Mat-Su Valley. More Info

Online Availability Report

Check the upcoming availability of local accommodations. More Info

Video and Photo Tour

Take a look at Mat-Su Valley's Video and Photo Tour. More Info

Winter Vacations

Knee Deep in Winter, watch our video!

Alaska winters are spectacular in the Mat-Su Valley. Alpenglow sunsets over Denali, winter ice fishing, piles of powder primed for snowmobiling, snowboarding or snowshoeing and some of the earliest pre-season skiing in the country - it's no wonder why this is where Alaska comes to play.

Winter Events and Festivals
Alaska Ice Fishing
Ski, Snowboard and Snowshoe Trails
Alaska Dog Sledding
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Top Alaska Winter Destinations
Guided Snowmobile Tour

Fast Track it to the Mat-Su Valley. There's so much to do!

This Winter in the Mat-Su

Alaska's most celebrated athletes are in the national spotlight during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. More Info

Take Beginning Mushing 101

Learn the basics of dog sled handling and experience Alaska dog mushing while driving a team using terms like "gee" and "haw" to direct Alaska's most famous and celebrated athletes - Alaska sled dogs. Read more

Chase the Race

Follow Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race mushers and their sled dogs while flightseeing over the Iditarod National Historic Trail; or hit the trail with a sled dog or snowmobile guide to an official Iditarod checkpoint. Mingle with mushers during the annual pre-race festival, Iditarod Days, and be sure to cheer them on at the Willow restart, March 7, 2010. Read more

Enjoy Pure Snowmobile Adrenaline

Ride deep into pristine Alaska backcountry by snowmobile and carve trail through some of the worlds most scenic and wilderness terrain. Snowmobile tours and rentals available through end of April. Read more

Kick it up in Hatcher Pass

Groomed cross country ski trails begin at the parking lot near Hatcher Pass Lodge and continue about 4.5 kilometers up the curvy road to Independence Mine (closed in winter). Après-ski at the Lodge or follow the pack down the mountain to find a favorite local joint. Read more

We'll Leave the Lights On

Aurora fans stay up late on clear, dark nights in February, March and April - especially during the new moon phase - for a chance to view the colorful Northern Lights. Climb aboard the Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train in Anchorage for an overnight escape to Talkeetna and the chance to see the lights dancing over Mount McKinley.