Yukon Quest is under way now! It's one of the country's toughest sled-dog races. This year's start took place in Whitehorse, Canada and the finish line is in Fairbanks, Alaska ... more than 1000 miles away!
Next up on the calendar the first weekend in March will be the start to probably the most famous sled-dog race, The Iditarod.
Another very nice winter event is taking place in Fairbanks, the World Ice Art Championship. The Northern Lights that can be often seen during that time of the year are another good reason to visit Alaska during that time (and there are no mosquitos either!!)