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Here it comes! Plan your trip out to Seward this weekend (2 1/2 hours drive South of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula) for the 24th annual Polar Bear Jump. The plunge begins at 12:30. Gather at the docks... you'll see the crowd... and the ambulance on the ready.

Jumpers can consider themselves lucky that we have shaken off the cold snap that was keeping temperatures way below zero for the past few ...

A group of artists have appropriately chosen this winter season to present a series of artworks grouped as "Freeze." Even as they have chosen to represent the life in the frozen North, we have been in the midst of an unusually low cold snap (many days at -20F).

Today there is a family snowperson event on the Parkstrip (10th & E) from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. There have been large installations of ...

I am so happy that our town is hosting another National event, and a bit bummed that the weather has mucked it up. Our arctic blast has put a damper on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships. It seems surprising that they would cancel SKI races due to cold weather... a little counter intuitive... but that they have done day after day. They finally got a few races out today. ...

As I've written before, there's just no place like Alyeska for New Year's. The highlights include the torchlight parade and the fireworks display.

Torchlight Parade: Give up your poles and replace them with a flaming torch. Head up the mountain in the dark and wait with the others to snow plow (or snowboard, semi-slowly and in a line... even harder) down "intermediate" slopes. I've participated and been a spectator and, either way, it's a great ...

Kimball's started out as a dry goods store at the city's beginning in 1915. It has been a store ever since and was owned and operated by the Kimball family until they sold it to family friends in the 80's. It has been operating as the Kobuk, a tea shop and gift store for many years.

This is a great little gem of a store at this time of year. Old ...

Alyeska Resort is reporting snow snow snow. The Anchorage Daily News says three feet of new snow. The website says 43 inches in 48 hours. And that was yesterday... Alyeska is known for getting loads of snow, but they are sitting, in early December, on a 264 inch base, 1/3 of their usual accumulation.

I used to live in Girdwood and I can tell you right now what 8:00 AM ...

It is that time of year again! The Oscar Anderson Museum (420 M Street, just above Elderberry Park) haas decked the halls with all things Swedish and are open for one more weekend (Dec. 13 & 14) for tours  from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

This museum is an original Anchorage home built by Oscar Anderson in 1915. He lived there until he passed away in 1974, living the home and ...

The Frelin family of Anchorage puts out for the community, and in a big way. This year, their 4th annual holiday display continues to draws crowds and donations. Located at 3740 Amber Bay Loop (, this residence provides a bigger than life holiday display. There are lights, and animated decorations set to radio holiday music (FM 99.9).

The real opportunity that the Frelin family provides is a chance to give back ...

Come to Alaska and go ice climbing or glacier stomping. If you have never tried on a pair of crampons (sort of like a spike suit for your boots), then get yourself a good guide. The Ascending Path, a climbing guide service, offers classes, on day trips (year-round), multi-day clinics, and even longer expeditions in Alaska (and beyond). They offer fun instruction in ice climbing, snowshoeing, skiing, and (in ...

Okay craft show junkies, this is it, the Mother of all Alaskan-made craft shows. Admission is free and the show runs today and tomorrow at the new Dena'ina Convention Center ((on West 7th, between F&G streets). Over 300 booths. All items for sale hand crafted in Alaska. Go get into the spirit of the coming season. Wander the gift laden booths, listen to holiday music, and sip some hot chocolate. ...