2019 Solstice Tree Tour

The community and media are invited to the fourth annual Solstice Tree Tour, hosted by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage, at Kincaid Park. This is a celebration of Winter Solstice, festive holiday trees, and healthy outdoor fun for all ages (as well as skiers and non-skiers) and is an Anchorage winter tradition! The Solstice Tree Tour showcases Kincaid’s winter magic while bringing the community together to celebrate and showcase Anchorage’s trails.

Event entry is free and offers a rare opportunity for people to take a winter walk or snowshoe on the ski-only Mize Loop—though skiing is encouraged. More than thirty trees have already been sponsored and will be decorated by local businesses for this year’s event. Free hot drinks for kids, holiday cheer for adults, and traditional s’mores will be served as families and individuals travel the 2.5-kilometer Mize Loop. Warming barrels will be provided to help tree viewers stay comfortable. The loop concludes with a friendly competition among tree sponsors: event attendees voting on the top tree.

Ski demos will also be available for beginners. Carpooling or biking to the event is encouraged; six free shuttles will be traveling from 6420 Kulis Drive and Kincaid Elementary from 4-8 p.m. Bikers can store their wheels at a secure corral while they walk the loop. Dogs are not allowed.

Trees are still available for sponsorships and decorating. Get more information about those opportunities from Sara Miller at solsticetreetour@gmail.com. For other event details, please contact Sara Kamahele at the NSAA.