Photo by Jennie Milton

Alaska Kite Festival

Held in Thompson Pass every April, speed-gliding and paragliding athletes from around the world demonstrate acrobatic skills and compete for prizes in the Alaska Kite Festival. The festival also features snowkite instructional clinics for beginners.

For more information, visit Alaskasnowkitefestival.com or contact Alaska Kite Adventures at alaskakiteadventures@gmail.com.