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 FOUR SEASONS OF
 Photo by Dimitra Lavrakas
Although most visitors experience Skagway between May and September, winter offers a whole new perspective on this part of the world. The hectic pace of the summer is replaced by the easygoing lifestyle of the winter. Snow begins to fall in October paving the way for skiing and other winter activities. You may be the outdoors type, and if that’s the case it’s never far to
go snow machining or cross-country skiing. Northern lights viewing is possible in town and on the White Pass summit on a clear night.
For the month-long Yuletide season Skagway lights up with open houses, a tree-lighting ceremony, caroling, the popular Santa Train, a beautiful Yuletide Ball and other programs.
If you relish a tranquil environment, you will
love Skagway in the winter. Sit and watch the gentle snowfall while drinking a steaming cup of cocoa. Or maybe enjoy one of our beautiful brisk clear days. Come and find out why we live here year-round.
WINTER WANDERLUST
 Summer in Skagway is a wonderful time, when the sun refuses to set, the salmon run upriver and downtown bustles with activity. It is a great time to try out some of the region’s best hiking trails as well as numerous outdoor activities.
Skagway is known as the sunshine capital of Alaska, only getting 27 inches (70 cm) of rain a year! Summer is also the time of the midnight sun. There are about 18 hours of sunlight in
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Skagway during the month of June. In honor
of the long summer days, the Skagway Elks
Club hosts a Summer Solstice celebration with Southeast Alaska flair. This annual celebration
is open to all with food, games, live music and traditional beer garden. The 4th of July brings old fashioned family fun, including a parade, street fair & our very own ducky derby!
SPECTACULAR SUMMER
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