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Anchorage is becoming an international destination for wild ice skating

March 1, 2026

‘A Terrific Year’ for Nordic skating on Lake Champlain

February 18, 2026

Wild Ice Skating Safety

December 18, 2025

Ice Skating in Southcentral Alaska

November 20, 2025

Wild Ice skating is Near

November 3, 2025

“Ermine Sleek but Mighty” w/ Paxson Woelber

October 25, 2025

Paxson Woelber – Episode 379

October 25, 2025

Life and Work with Paxson Woelber

September 22, 2024

Meet Paxson Woelber

April 12, 2024

In Alaska, the Rare Thrill of ‘Wild’ Ice Skating

February 20, 2024

Seeking the thrill of wild skating? Try these 7 frozen destinations

February 20, 2024

Meet Paxson Woelber

August 7, 2023

Talking about speedskating with some experts

October 15, 2021

Why do we skate?

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Our new Denali sticker is out, and it's 100% free Our new Denali sticker is out, and it's 100% free for a limited time! At 20,310 feet, Denali is the tallest mountain in North America. From Skilak Lake to Rabbit Slough to Byers Lake, Denali is ever-present on the horizon at many of Alaska's most iconic Nordic skating destinations. Our new stickers celebrate Denali and its great significance in our home state. The Denali sticker is free on our website until Monday, with no coupon code required. The sticker measures 3x3" and is printed in the USA on durable waterproof vinyl. Perfect for bumpers, bottles, bikes, and more. Limit 3 per order. As always, shipping is free nationwide!
Ermine goes to Juneau to talk to legislators and l Ermine goes to Juneau to talk to legislators and legislative staff about @ermineskate and wild ice skating! The trip included office visits with Senate Majority Leader Cathy Gissel, Senator Forrest Dunbar, and Representative Zack Fields. It also included a presentation about wild ice skating at the Legislative Lunch and Learn. It was a lot of fun talking to Alaska policymakers about the role wild ice skating is playing in Alaska's culture and economy. Everyone was enthusiastic, friendly, and helpful, and there were lots of suggestions about how to support and grow our wild ice scene. Huge thank you to Representative Ky Holland and Rep. Holland's staff for putting together this amazing trip!
Already missing this sound 🎶 Video credit @hannan Already missing this sound 🎶 Video credit @hannananahah
This season, Ermine sponsored three cats for adopt This season, Ermine sponsored three cats for adoption at @clearcreekkitties. We're happy to report that Glow, Grumpy Spice, and Mango have all found homes and have moved in with their new families. Our primary nonprofit partner has long been Food Bank of Alaska. However, there are many pressing needs in Anchorage, for creatures both big and small. We're not just trying to make the best Nordic skates on the market today, we're trying to make Alaska a better place to work and live for everyone. We greatly appreciate your support during the 2025/26 season, which has made nonprofit partnerships like these possible.
🎶 Fun is at its peak in the Valley 🎶 🎶 Fun is at its peak in the Valley 🎶
Q: So how does Nordic skating make you feel? Allie Q: So how does Nordic skating make you feel? Allie: [see photo] 😂
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