Tag: Alaska

Tragedy in Alaska: Avalanche Claims Lives of Three Backcountry Skiers

Three people have been confirmed dead after being caught in a large avalanche while skiing in the Alaska backcountry, according to state officials. The...

Alaska’s Unusual Winter: Record Heat, Little Snow, and Growing Wildfire Fears

This winter has been one of the warmest the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta has ever seen. In Bethel, it ranks as the sixth mildest winter...

Iditarod 2025 Just Got Even Tougher Here’s Why This Year’s Race Is Making History

The legendary Iditarod dog sled race is off to a challenging start this year, and it’s already shaping up to be one for the...

Why Is the US Freezing While the Rest of the World Heats Up? The Wild Story Behind This Winter’s Arctic Blasts

It’s been an unusually cold winter across much of the United States — and the Arctic just won’t quit. This latest wave of frigid...

Iditarod 2025 Forced to Move—Here’s Why Mushers Are Rerouting

The 2025 Iditarod race is making a big change this year—organizers have decided to move the official restart from Anchorage to Fairbanks due to...

Is Mount Spurr About to Erupt? Scientists Detect Troubling Signs

Scientists are keeping a close eye on Mount Spurr, a massive volcano about 75 miles west of Anchorage, after noticing an uptick in seismic...

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