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| February 2012 | January News | ||
The
Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race gets started on February
4th and Ice Alaska will open its doors on February 28th to the 2012
World Ice Art Championships. In addition to the wintertime activities listed
above, we have listed a popular music venue taking place in Fairbanks this month:
The Fairbanks Winter Folk Fest. Yukon
Quest International Sled Dog Race - Feb 4 This year's race will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, February 4th on the frozen Chena River in downtown Fairbanks near the Cushman Street Bridge and the Yukon Quest Log Cabin. The mushers and their dogs will travel 1,000 plus miles over mountains, across rivers and through long stretches of rough terrain before reaching the finish line in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. For
more information about the race, visit the Yukon
Quest Web site. You can also listen to live updates along the trail streamed
to you each day via KUAC in Fairbanks. Fairbanks
Winter Folk Fest - Feb 11 2012
World Ice Art Championships - Feb 28 to Mar 25 Single-Block
Competition - Feb 28-Mar 1 Kids
Ice Park For more information and photos, check out photos we captured at the 2010 World Ice Art Championships or visit Ice Alaska. HAPPY
NEW YEAR 2012 North
Pole Christmas in Ice Photos
Baby,
It's Cold Outside There's nothing like a brisk walk to awaken your soul and remind you you're alive. Just make sure you are dressed appropriately when walking at these cold temperatures. It's best to don several layers of clothes, including long underwear, a pair of warm or insulated pants, a turtle neck and wool sweater, a scarf to cover your face and neck, two pairs of socks, a warm hat, a reliable pair of winter boots, double or triple layer mittens, snow pants, and a good winter coat or an old-fashioned parka that encloses your entire face; one that only exposes your eyes to peer through the layers of warm fur. With just one step out your door, you will instantly feel the slap of cold Arctic air hit your face and any exposed skin. And when you draw your first breath, your lungs will feel constricted and tight. Immediately you become aware of your surroundings and the realization that it's downright cold - the kind of cold that causes frostbite and will burn your skin if it's not properly protected. It's hard not to think about how fragile life becomes in these conditions. Keeping the cold temperatures in mind, everything is prone to breakage. We've had luggage handles and stroller clips break, extension cords have snapped, and most types of plastics are vulnerable to breakage. Car accessories are no exception - axle boots crack on a regular basis while plastic window handles and trim becomes brittle. The ground becomes extremely dry and brittle as well, and the hard pack snow creates a strange creaking sound, akin to an old door, with each step you take. Even at these extreme temperatures, Alaska's infamous Ravens don't settle down, in fact they can be found spot checking open pickup beds in grocery store parking lots, looking for tonight's tasty meal. If your surroundings take you outside the city limits, you'll hear a different sound coming from the Ravens. Long before they fly overhead, the cold Arctic air echoes their flight path and broadcasts their comings and goings with the distinct swishing and flapping sound of their wings. Positive
Aspects of Subzero Temps One solution for storing additional groceries might be found in that broken down car that has been parked for several years, waiting to be fixed. Frozen cars dot the landscape of many Alaskan homes and it's a well known fact amongst the most hardy Alaskans, that a frozen car can double as a freezer during the long winter months. It's also a practical and full-proof deterrent against bears, moose, loose dogs and other roaming creatures looking for a wintertime snack! Indeed, it gets very cold in Alaska, but the beauty of the cold is the quiet stillness. Hoar frost and snow blankets the entire outdoors, and time seems to stand still when everything is frozen in its place! What's
Happening in February This year's race will start at 11:00am on Saturday, February 4th in downtown Fairbanks on the frozen Chena River. The mushers and their dogs will travel 1,000 scenic, but grueling miles, to reach Whitehorse. For more information, visit the Yukon Quest Web site.
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