March is my favorite month in Fairbanks. It is breathtakingly beautiful. The sun is bright, temperatures are generally mild, and the snow conditions are superb. Also, we still get great auroras at night. And the days rocket past 12 hours of possible sunlight, so you can ski into the evening – with sunglasses. It is awesome.
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Another Fairbanks Iditarod
We’ve had a rather warm winter in Alaska, and there wasn’t enough snow in Anchorage for dog mushing. So they moved the start of the iconic Iditarod sled dog race up to Fairbanks again — second time ever. The last was in 2003. It is a big event, and it was a beautiful March day to be out and watch as the teams began the long run for Nome. We had a nice weekend of new snow, and it was 2 above, with lots of light. Here are some shots of what it was like down on the Tanana River as the teams headed from Fairbanks to Nenana. Wonderful morning. Great weather. Sunglasses. The smell of wood smoke. Clapping muffled by mittens and gloves. Shouts of encouragement. Good looking dog teams. And happy people enjoying life in the Far North.
Smoke-grilled Salmon with Pineapple Sauce
With our penchant for dip-netting Copper River red salmon each summer, we get to enjoy some excellent fish year-round. We smoke grill it often, and sometimes we add a sauce…
Caribou Jumble
This one is fast, easy, and tasty.
Arctic Tongue (Lengua)
Tongue is a rare treat, and Rose and I both enjoy it. This is one of our favorite recipes for cooking it. Enjoy!