2 hours duration ★ Private tours available
$75 for adults, $60 for youth under 12 (children under 2 free)
$75 for adults, $60 for youth under 12 (children under 2 free)
Ever wondered what Alaskans do with such short days and so much dark in the winter? We make the most of the dark and get out doing our favorite activities! Snow reflects any bit of light, coming from the moon or a headlamp, illuminating the trail ahead of you. On a full moon you would be surprised just how well you can see without any artificial light!
Join us for an evening snowshoe hike through the boreal forest. We will start and end in our cozy little one room cabin, where you will get to see what dry cabin living is all about. Here we will learn about snowshoes, get headlamps, and check on cold weather gear, supplementing as needed. Then we will head out the door, getting set up with a pair of snowshoes and poles. Once everyone is comfortable with their setup and clothing layers, we will head out onto the trails to discover the treasures of the forest.
Join us for an evening snowshoe hike through the boreal forest. We will start and end in our cozy little one room cabin, where you will get to see what dry cabin living is all about. Here we will learn about snowshoes, get headlamps, and check on cold weather gear, supplementing as needed. Then we will head out the door, getting set up with a pair of snowshoes and poles. Once everyone is comfortable with their setup and clothing layers, we will head out onto the trails to discover the treasures of the forest.
On our evening snowshoe walk you will experience the magic of the boreal forest, moving through snow covered birch and spruce trees, including seeing iconic Alaskan dwarf spruce forest. We will walk through a winter wonderland admiring the way the snow sparkles with the light of a headlamp and keeping our eyes out for animals that prefer the dark such as moose, lynx, weasels, owls, and snowshoe hare. We will discover animal tracks, learn about local plant uses, and how plants and animals survive life in the cold. It may be winter but there are still birds, mammals, and plants to be found! Keep an eye to the skies as you never know when the Aurora (Northern Lights) might make an appearance!
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This is your experience and we are happy to customize it to suit your needs. Trails are chosen depending on the abilities and interests of the group. If you want an exploratory nature hike, a quiet meditative walk in the woods, or a fast paced hike with some off trail explorations, just let us know! If you get cold, we can always head back to the cabin to warm up!
After our wander in the woods you are welcome to come in and enjoy the warmth of the wood stove and sip on a cup of herbal tea (locally foraged by us) or hot chocolate. Feel free to ask questions and check out the projects we are working on and finished crafts made with locally foraged products. We want you to leave having a local insight into living and Alaska and are happy to share some of our experiences, hunting, working, and adventuring in Alaskan villages and bush. If you are missing your four-legged friend at home, our dog Cooper is happy to give you some attention and loves a good ear rub (He's also happy to lounge on his bed if you would rather not interact with him).
Come see what simple Alaskan living is all about and why Alaskans love getting out after dark!
Visit our Snowshoeing page for answers to frequently asked questions about snowshoeing and this tour offering.
**At this time, due to CDC guidelines and concern for everyone's wellbeing, we will not be spending time inside our cabin as part of tours. As much as we love to share the cabin with folks, it is snug and hard to maintain the appropriate social distancing. Please dress warmly as we currently do not have another place for you to get out of the cold. We are still happy to share stories about life in Alaska, answer any questions about dry cabin life, and of course if you'd like to meet Cooper, he's always happy to meet new friends! We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we continue to try to share the beauty of the boreal forest while navigating these difficult times. We will also be limiting the amount and type of additional gear we give out. If you know you need something for your time in Fairbanks, we recommend renting from Alaska Element.
After our wander in the woods you are welcome to come in and enjoy the warmth of the wood stove and sip on a cup of herbal tea (locally foraged by us) or hot chocolate. Feel free to ask questions and check out the projects we are working on and finished crafts made with locally foraged products. We want you to leave having a local insight into living and Alaska and are happy to share some of our experiences, hunting, working, and adventuring in Alaskan villages and bush. If you are missing your four-legged friend at home, our dog Cooper is happy to give you some attention and loves a good ear rub (He's also happy to lounge on his bed if you would rather not interact with him).
Come see what simple Alaskan living is all about and why Alaskans love getting out after dark!
Visit our Snowshoeing page for answers to frequently asked questions about snowshoeing and this tour offering.
**At this time, due to CDC guidelines and concern for everyone's wellbeing, we will not be spending time inside our cabin as part of tours. As much as we love to share the cabin with folks, it is snug and hard to maintain the appropriate social distancing. Please dress warmly as we currently do not have another place for you to get out of the cold. We are still happy to share stories about life in Alaska, answer any questions about dry cabin life, and of course if you'd like to meet Cooper, he's always happy to meet new friends! We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we continue to try to share the beauty of the boreal forest while navigating these difficult times. We will also be limiting the amount and type of additional gear we give out. If you know you need something for your time in Fairbanks, we recommend renting from Alaska Element.
**Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.**
Discounts for military and K-12 school teachers upon request!
Discounts for military and K-12 school teachers upon request!