Wow two posts today!
Fur Rondy starts this weekend and we are making sure to be a part of as many activities as we can. The Idirod takes place during this time and the race starts downtown Anchorage. Other activities include; sporting events such as hockey and basketball, Fireworks and a Carnival, Frostbite footraces, ice skating, snow sculptures, ice bowling and all other crazy activities that I will have to inform you about.
Fur Rondy started out in the 1930's, when only about 3,000 people called Alaska their home. Staying alive and warm was the only winter past time, so during the middle of February when miners and trappers came into Anchorage they decided to hold a three day festival, which back then consisted of mostly just sporting events and a bonfire downtown at the end of the weekend. If you have time you should check out the official website and look at all the events.
furrondy.net
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