Try winter this year. Embracing winter activities is essential for enhancing both physical fitness and mental health. Activities like skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing keep us active during these long, cold northern months and ward off the winter blahs while boosting our overall well-being. The stunning beauty of our snow-covered landscapes offers a refreshing break from indoor routines and ignites our brains in positive ways. Moreover, participating in these winter sports creates opportunities to strengthen social connections, as friends and family come together to share the experience and build lasting memories. By venturing outdoors in winter, we unlock new skills, foster personal growth, build community, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the season—not to mention the joyous experiences that await.
Visit Try Winter
This winter the Anchorage Park Foundation is pleased to present the new Parks+Trails winter edition which offers and abundance of outdoor recreation ideas for every skill level. If you’re an experienced winter enthusiast, read about the latest happenings with ski jumping in Anchorage and find out how you can soar. For those of us who are newer to trying winter check out the sledding hill map on the back cover. Look for copies of Parks+Trails at recreation centers and park chalets or access the pdf online.
