Overview
White Mountain is on the Fish River, on the Seward Peninsula in Alaska 60 miles east of Nome.
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Best things about White Mountain
Robert 'Putto' Charles Valentine's Basketball Tournament
People from the surrounding villages attend.
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
On the trail.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 58°F; winter lows dip to about -2°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Nome)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OME Nome Airport, Nome — 62 mi away. Directions
- UNK Unalakleet Airport, Unalakleet — 95 mi away. Directions
There is a small landing strip near White Mountain. Air is the best way to get in, with many flights each week, weather permitting. Bering Air has flights from nearby communities and Nome. There is also an access trail to Golovin, Alaska from White Mountain. Access by boat is possible during the summer from Council or through Golovin Bay. Finally, a small but noteworthy number of people get here on dog sled, during the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Robert 'Putto' Charles Valentine's Basketball Tournament
- Afternoon Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
During the summer months the village families practically move to their summer camps to do hunting and fishing. They gather greens and berries as well as dry fish for the winter months. Food items are fish, including salmon & other fish, caribou, reindeer, seal and moose.
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Understand
The town grew during the gold rush of 1900 and the population was 203 in the 2000 census. It is small, as are most towns in Arctic Alaska. People visiting say this is one of the most beautiful villages in Alaska. It is the only Bering Strait village located inland and is located along the famous Iditarod Trail and included in both the northern and southern routes.
Get in
There is a small landing strip near White Mountain. Air is the best way to get in, with many flights each week, weather permitting. Bering Air has flights from nearby communities and Nome. There is also an access trail to Golovin, Alaska from White Mountain. Access by boat is possible during the summer from Council or through Golovin Bay. Finally, a small but noteworthy number of people get here on dog sled, during the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Get around
The best way to get around, once you're here, is by rental car
See
See Robert 'Putto' Charles Valentine's Basketball Tournament
People from the surrounding villages attend.
Buy
Eat
During the summer months the village families practically move to their summer camps to do hunting and fishing. They gather greens and berries as well as dry fish for the winter months. Food items are fish, including salmon & other fish, caribou, reindeer, seal and moose.
Drink
In contrast to other villages, White Mountain is legally damp. You can not sell alcohol, but you may bring it in or import it for personal use.
Go next
- Bering Land Bridge National Preserve A remnant of the land bridge that connected Asia with North America more than 13,000 years ago. Fly out to Serpentine Hot Springs and spend a few nights in the bunkhouse while you hike among the huge granite tors which encircle the springs, sightsee, fish, and relax in the warmth of the hot springs.
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