Chilly Pursuits: Playing on the Ice

Ice Fishing

Numerous lakes surround Anchorage, with many of them being just minutes from hotels. Parks and Recreation monitors the thickness of the ice and once it reaches over five inches, it is ready for foot traffic. The lakes may be frozen over, but the fish are still biting and you will find many people spending the day fishing for rainbow trout, arctic char, grayling and land-locked salmon. Because the lakes are so close to Anchorage, you can literally fly into the city and within minutes be ice fishing. Companies such as The Bait Shack in Anchorage provide quality ice fishing gear that includes insulated tents, propane heaters, ice fishing rods, underwater cameras, tackle and more. Multiple packages are available to satisfy every fisherman or woman! Guided fishing tours in both Anchorage and Fairbanks not only offer the experience of expert advice but also provide everything you may need for a day out on the ice.

Ice Climbing

A crystal clear frozen waterfall, an ice axe, and your courage is what it takes for an ice climbing adventure. Experienced guides can take you to glaciers and waterfalls where all levels of climbers can spend the day scaling these unique frozen arctic attractions.