What's Happening in Anchorage, AK…

Anchorage's Kincaid Park was recently the site of the Solstice Ski Tour, the third year the event has taken place.

The evening drew hundreds of participants who came out to ski or walk down a trail that led them past 40 festive trees decked out for the holidays. The trail is 2.5 kilometers, or about 1.5 miles, long.

The evening is part fundraiser, part teaching opportunity. The Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage (NSAA) benefits from the money raised, but also uses the event to talk about the city's trails. The NSAA's program manager, Sara Kamahele, says the group wants to keep residents informed about the trail system, which is 150 kilometers long. It also wants to let people know about the many chances they have to go skiing, as well as the way the NSAA works to maintain the trails.

This year, people walking or skiing the trails were able to enjoy free bacon, marshmallows, and hot cider while they watched a heavy snow falling. Those without skis were able to borrow them free of charge from Skiku, a non-profit organization that teaches children in rural areas in the state to ski. Skiku's program manager, Brian Kirchner, said his group is glad to join with NSAA to encourage more youngsters to get outdoors and participate in a healthy activity.

Being outside at night can be daunting for some people, so organizers of this kind of event might use poster printing to create Signs to help people find their way.

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