Back then, trappers and miners would emerge from Alaska s wilderness and meet once a year to trade, talk and compete in skills which often spelled their survival. Today, the Anchorage Fur Rondy has grown into one of the nation s largest winter festivals. Culture For a fascinating insights into Native culture, join in the Eskimo Blanket Toss or watch the Native Musicale. For a flavor of the frontier era, attend an outdoor public auction or watch the Dog Weight Pull. Sports For sports enthusiasts, Fur Rondy offers all sorts of activities from the serious to the insane.
Canoeists pit their water skills against an icy hill.
Dancing For those whose cabin fever has escalated to dance fever, there s an international dance festival, a polka fest, bag pipe competition, and the glorious Miners and Trappers Ball. The Aurora Borealis. February is one of the best months to witness these spectacular displays of heavenly pyrotechnics. Well then here are some great ideas for your trip. Touch ice from a thousand year old glacier at Alaska s most visited attraction, which is located just an hour drive from Anchorage on a national scenic byway.