Solstice Tree Tour

The Solstice Tree Tour 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. Wear traction devices while walking around the Stadium and Mize Loop as conditions may be slippery. Decorated Trees are sponsored by local businesses. Free hot chocolate and traditional s’mores will be served as families and friends travel the 2.5-kilometer Mize Loop. Commemorative NSAA Silipints will be available for purchase for $12, which includes a free drink for 21 & older in the beer garden (IDs required) Cash only. Adult beverages provided by Raven’s Ring Brewery! Live Music will be entertaining guests at the beer garden. Warming barrels will be provided to help tree viewers stay comfortable. Voting! The loop concludes with a friendly competition among tree sponsors: event attendees vote on the top tree. Carpooling and Biking to the event are encouraged. Free Shuttles will run from 6420 Kulis Drive (the farthest parking lot on the left), Dimond High School (Pick up/Drop off at the flagpole), and Kincaid Elementary from 3:30pm-8:30 p.m. Last shuttle from parking lots to Kincaid Park will be 7:15pm. Last shuttle from Kincaid Park to parking lots will be 8:30pm. NO Parking inside Kincaid Park. Please use the shuttles. Bike Depot will be available for riders to store their wheels in a secure corral while they walk the loop. Dogs are not allowed at this event. Food trucks: grab dinner from a local food truck!!