Alaskan Winters

As we are passing through the fall months winter is rapidly approaching, and for students who have never experienced an Alaskan winter it can be an exciting new experience. If you love winter sports and activities, or just want to see snow for the first time this is definitely the place for you! There are a few tricks though for those who find the long dark days and chilly atmosphere not as tolerable as other people who love this frozen state.

1. Wear lots of warm layers. Scarves mittens and hats are some good things to have for when you are outside. Outside may be frozen but inside can be toasty, so as I said wear layers.
2. Stay active people! Some Alaskans like to hibernate through the winter months but if you do this you will miss out on so much. Go ice skating, watch a hockey game, see a movie, go sledding, join a club, take up knitting and knit yourself a scarf to stay warm…. Okay, I could go on and on about activities to keep you from hibernating.
3. If the seasonal darkness concerns you the Student Health and Counseling center can provide you with a S.A.D light. More information at:
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/studenthealth/
4. Some perks about the winter season: The Aurora Borealis, The Iditarod, Fur Rondy *An Alaskan Festival with events such as running of the reindeer,* Hot chocolate and gooey chocolate chip cookies, winters sports: snowboarding, skiing, sledding, ice hockey, ect.

If you would like to check out more about what goes on in Anchorage during the winter you can check out the Anchorage Visitors Bureau:
http://www.anchorage.net/

Stay Warm,

Lindsay