About this Event
AWAKENING OF WINTER 7 – DUDE, WHERE'S THE SNOW?!
November 14, 2026 | Hilltop Ski Area, AnchorageDUDE! Winter is coming… SWEET! But seriously, WHERE'S THE SNOW?!Awaken Productions and The Sierra Winter Way are teaming up for the 7th annual Awakening of Winter! We're bringing Alaska's winter-loving community together for an evening of rad films, avalanche education, prizes, vendors, good friends, and plenty of stoke for the season ahead!
5:00 PM | DOORS OPEN
Grab your door prize tickets, pick up your pre-ordered hoodies, snag some food and drinks, and find a seat! Take some time to visit our vendors and exhibitors and check out the custom sleds and bikes wrapped by The Sierra Winter Way.
6:00 PM | SHOWTIME!
We'll kick things off with short films and presentations featuring The Sierra Winter Way, Craglord Films, Jeremy Hanke and Shena Thomas with Soul Rides and Mountain Stash Adventures, and Alaska Safe Riders before showcasing the main feature film from Awaken Productions!
7:30 PM | AVALANCHE GAMES BEGIN!Think you've got what it takes? Put your backcountry knowledge and skills to the test with hands-on avalanche games and chances to win prizes!Brought to you by Alaska Safe Riders in partnership with Soul Rides, these activities are all about learning, laughing, and building skills that help us come home after every ride.
MINGLE TIME | VENDORS, PRIZES & WINTER STOKE!
Visit with our awesome vendors and exhibitors, reconnect with riding buddies, meet some new faces, and get signed up for upcoming courses, rides, and events this winter!Door prizes will be announced throughout the remainder of the evening, so stick around!
9:30 PM | THAT'S A WRAP!
At 9:30, we kindly ask everyone to either lend a hand with cleanup or get the heck out! :)Bring your riding buddies, your winter stoke, and maybe a little patience while Mother Nature figures out what season it is.
DUDE, WHERE'S THE SNOW?!
We dunno, dude. But we know where the party is!
Event venue & nearby stays
Hilltop Ski Area, 7015 Abbott Road, Anchorage, United States
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