Juneau’s “off season” – October through April – may be a sleepy time for the local bears, but we’re wide awake! Juneauites enjoy a vibrant arts and adventure destination during every season.

Winter Outdoor Activities

Winter sports enthusiasts find challenges at every turn amid snow-clad mountain meadows and stunning downhill slopes, all in postcard-worthy settings. Juneau's winter jewel, Eaglecrest Ski Area, has produced an Olympic silver medalist (Hilary Lindh) and is considered to be "one tough cookie" for even the most expert skiers. Our breathtaking winter landscape is the backdrop for myriad outdoor activities:

• Downhill skiing
  
• Cross-country skiing
  
• Heli-skiing
  
• Snowboarding
  
• Ice skating
  
• Ice Hockey
  
• Snowshoeing
  
• Invigorating winter hikes

Arts, Culture, Shopping and Dining

Juneau’s rich cultural community comes fully alive from October through April with an impressive array of performing and visual arts to stimulate your senses and renew your spirit. Some, but not all, activities enjoyed by winter visitors include:

• First Friday gallery walks
  
• Alaska Folk Festival
  
• Perseverance Theatre
  
• Theatre in the Rough
  
• Juneau Symphony
  
• Juneau Dance Unlimited
  
• Opera to Go
  
• Juneau Lyric Opera

And to round out the Juneau experience, great shopping and incredible dining are available year-round.

So if your off season visit to Juneau is for business or for pleasure, make time for fun! Whether you crave an active outdoor adventure or an evening at the symphony, you can find it in Alaska's capital city!

Want to see how you can make it happen? Check out this sample itinerary.