Scott hit’s the road with camera in hand to capture the more intimate moments we might not otherwise look at ourselves. Take a moment, sit back, and enjoy the views. Even better we hope you’ll get out and play in the snow!

There is one thing that is always consistent with Alaska winters though – darkness. Up until December 21 we lose around 5 minutes of light per day, at which point we start gaining it back at about the same rate. So, if you are a local don’t forget to get out and enjoy the snow. For our friends not currently in Alaska, enjoy our winter from the comfort of your chair. We hope you enjoy!

Winter is just around the corner my friends, and one of the best places to get knee deep in winter is Alaska! Winter activities are abound here in the last frontier, and how much you do is solely dependent upon how much energy you are willing to expend!

Whether you’re base camp is Anchorage, Girdwood, Kenai, or Fairbanks – Alaska is a winter recreational mecca, truly offering something for everyone. This season 2009/2010, we’re taking you deeper into winter than we ever have before! We have Skiing, Cross-country skiing, Snowboarding, Dog Sledding, Snowshoeing, Backcountry trips, Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Festivals, and Events planned – all surely to keep you busy this winter!

Feeling chilled already?
We’ve got you covered! Summer took us to some amazing places, where we hiked, biked, camped, fished, ate and met some great locals along the way. These shows are guaranteed to warm you up and get you looking forward to summer 2010!

New Season of Alaska HDTV
October 1st, 2009
Trailers coming soon!

Are you a winter destination, outfitter, or provide activities?
Drop me a line, we’d love to talk about doing a show featuring your event or activity!

Stay tuned for more!
Scott

Hey everyone, we had a great time visiting Fairbanks, Alaska this winter! We tried to make the most of the short time and hope you enjoy this show about getting out and enjoying the colder season of the year in Fairbanks.

We flew in on Era Aviation, which we absolutely love to use when traveling inside the state of Alaska. Seriously, I could go on and on about Era, but one reason we love to fly Era is for the sheer ease of getting to the terminal and boarding without some of the typical hassle you get these days with the larger airlines.

Back to the story, we landed safely in Fairbanks, picked up the Avis rental car, and hit the road to explore Fairbanks!

After a long day of driving around, getting cold, shooting video and general exploration we made our way to the Fairbanks Riverside Princess Lodge to establish our overnight headquarters and unwind with some great food, local Twitter friends and a beer or three.

We do a bit of homework before we travel anywhere, and always leave things as spontaneous as possible. Keeping it real! We’d heard about Princess Lodges, we’ve visited a few location briefly, but for the record everything we’ve been told about their accommodations was completely true. There is no hard sell here for their Lodges, it’s simply a great place to come back to after a day of playing hard. Besides a touch of class never hurt us any (if anything we could probably use a little more class, haha!).

The end story is that it’s impossible to expect to see and experience Fairbanks in a day! If you’re curious what there is to see and do this winter visit Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau calendar at www.explorefairbanks.com/calendar – I suggest the World Ice Art Championships starting February 24, 2009 – March 22, 2009 as a starter!

As a local, the stigma attached to Fairbanks as being “Squarebanks” is not true much anymore. There’s a lot of local development, new and amazing architecture, events, and it is the gateway into the interior of Alaska. We can’t wait to return this summer!

Our travel resources
Explore Tours
Princess Lodges
Era Aviation
Avis Car Rental Fairbanks
Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau

Making travel plans for Alaska?
If you’re interested in visiting Wrangell or taking an Alaska adventure of your own, be sure to contact our friends at Explore Tours and let them know that Alaska HDTV sent you!

Cheers!
Scott and Kevin

Scott has been roaming all around the Anchorage area for the last few weeks searching for snow and beautiful scenery to share with you. From sunrise to sunset, there’s a great cross section of what Anchorage looks like in late November. We can’t forget a link to the unofficial HQ of Alaska HDTV Snow City Cafe, as seen in the video opening shots.

We had our first real snowfall in the last few weeks and finally had a few short days with sunlight. Enjoy the sights of Alaska “urban” winter while listening to “Season’s First Snow” by independent artist, William Saunders. Check out www.williamsaunders.com for more information.

All of us at Alaska HDTV are glad that winter has finally arrived! Stay tuned as we wax up our video skis and carve up some new shows for you!

Be sure to check out the great winter Alaska travel packages from our friends at Explore Tours. There are actually quite a few affordable and adventurous packages available, find out more.

April Showers? Global Cooling? Where’s Al Gore? Winter in Anchorage, Alaska is not yet over – April 25th, 2008 we recieved 17 inches!

Music by:
Ken Waldman www.kenwaldman.com

This past February, Scott of Alaska HDTV, Mark Tafoya of Culinary Media Network, and Scott McMurren from Alaska TravelGram took a trip out to experience Winterlake Lodge, which is hosted by Kirsten and Carl Dixon.

It’s a trip of a lifetime and if you’re seeking that remote Alaska experience with all the flavors of home, adventure, relaxation, and good good cooking – This is the place for you! We each produced our own piece on this amazing corner of Alaska and hope to hear your Winterlake Lodge experiences soon.

Cooking with Kirsten Dixon

by: Mark Tafoya Culinary Media Network

Scott McMurren’s Winterlake Lodge travel article published at ADN.com

Head to wilderness for fine food, wine and pampering

Think of Milepost 198 on the Iditarod Trail. It’s upstream from Lake Creek, not quite to Rainy Pass.

Right away, many of us would write this off as “flyover territory,” save for the odd Irondogger, dog musher or other crazy adventurer.

This is where Carl and Kirsten Dixon operate Winterlake Lodge, a year-round getaway for adventurers, food lovers and folks who want to put some space between themselves and the outside world of traffic jams and cell phones.

The lodge sits atop a small bluff overlooking Finger Lake. A big cathedral ceiling tops the two-story windows, which face south, framing the lake and the snow-capped peaks beyond. [...] More…

Cheers!
Scott

We visit one of Alaska’s most viewed glaciers located just 50 minutes outside of Anchorage, Alaska. A popular summertime destination, but winter offers an amazing experience!

Music Credits:
Mothersland by David Beard
I Do by Rob Costlow

We get out for a local hike just above Eagle River, Alaska at Mt. Baldy. This local mountain is a favorite for day hikes throughout the summer, but we thought we’d give it a try while there was still a little snow on the ground.

Music credit:
Ken Waldman www.kenwaldman.com