Winter

For much of Alaska, winter is about 6 months out of the year. Still, the winter conditions can vary greatly depending on where you are in the state. Some southern coastal regions can often have milder winters than much of the lower 48, while interior Alaska can see some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded in North-America. Winter in southeast Alaska or Kodiak Island may be more wet, but with moderate temperatures, while interior locations such as Fairbanks can bring extreme cold, but can be very dry, sunny, and have very little wind. In addition, the daylight is increasingly limited the further north one is, but the longer nights bring frequent displays of the aurora borealis. The limited hours of sunlight in peak winter produce a serene warm glow among the snow covered trees in a silent boreal forest. Winter creates some of the most unique, beautiful, and serene environments for a mediator who utilizes the wilderness year-round for Dhamma practice. If utilized properly, winter is just as special as any other season above the 60° latitude, another part of what makes wilderness practice north of sixty so fruitful.

This page will feature winter photos of 2024 and on. There are older winter photos on the Alaska page. More coming throughout this winter…