it really is an incredibly long distance a lightyear is roughly 6 trillion miles or nearly 10 trillion kilometers here s how you calculate it you start with the speed of light which is about 186000 miles per second
Winter RecreationSnowmobiling, dog mushing and cross-country skiing have long been popular winter pastimes in the White Mountains National Recreation Area.Winter RecreationSnowmobiling, dog mushing and cross-country skiing have long been popular winter pastimes in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Skijoring (cross-country skiing while being pulled by dogs) and winter mountain biking are rapidly growing winter sports.he Summit Trail Shelter, 8 miles from the Wickersham Dome Trailhead, offers emergency shelter, but unlike the other White Mountains cabins, has no woodstove.Dog Sledding Dog sledding, also called dog mushing, is a popular Alaska winter sport. Teams with up to 15 dogs commonly travel the White Mountains trails.
Alaskans love winter activities - whether it is dog mushing, snowmachining, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing... or something else, the Alaska Experience isn't complete until you've visited in the winter. Many people ask us when is the best time to come to Alaska in the winter. Winter days in Alaska are pretty amazing no matter what, but not all days are created equal. September and October are often extensions of summer, but it can snow at any time, so planning a visit around a specific activity can be a little challenging.