Winterlake Lodge
Winterlake lodge, located at mile 194 along the historic Iditarod Trail, offers good accommodation in Alaska's remote wilderness. Join owner and cook Kirsten Dixon in the kitchen for a wine tasting or cooking class, soak(泡) in the hot tub or relax by the fire or in the lakeside wood burning sauna(蒸氣浴室).
ITINERARY(旅行計(jì)劃)
Day 1: Anchorage to Winterlake
Depart from Anchorage's Lake Hood via ski plane for your one hour flight to Winterlake Lodge. We will take you to your comfortable cabin.
Days 2+: Winterlake Lodge.
Each day is free to enjoy all the activities included with your stay. Activities include dog mushing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, yoga, meditation and massage.
Lodge owner and famous cook Kirsten Dixon also offers daily cooking classes in the large kitchen.
Departure Day: After breakfast, depart on a scenic flight back to Anchorage. Tour ends on arrival.
ACTIVITIES
Outdoor activities include sled dog rides, guided cross country skiing and snowshoe excursions(遠(yuǎn)足), snowmobiling, and exploratory trips through Rainy Pass. If you prefer a more thorough dog sledding experience, try the 4-day sled dog school. Lodge-based activities include cooking classes, wine tasting, yoga, meditation, stretching and massage. If you are not able to participate in the culinary(烹任的) weekends, don't worry-when you visit the lodge, you will have plenty of opportunity to cook and share you culinary skill.
DATES OF OPERATION
December 15, 2009 to March 31, 2010: Daily departures
Lodge is NOT available from March 6, 7 or 8, 2010, due to being an Iditarod Check-Point.
PRICE PER PERSON
2009/2010 Winter Rates
 
Per Person
Regular Winter 2 day/ 2 night stays
$ 1,500
Regular Winter 3 day/ 3 night stays
$ 2,000
Regular Winter 4 day/ 4 night stays
$ 2,500
Culinary weekend stays
$2, 317
** Rates are based on a 2-person minimum and on 24-hour periods. Single rates upon request.
  EXPERIENCE WINTERLAKE LODGE THIS WINTER AND SAVE $250 PER DAY AND PER NIGHT PER PERSON!
小題1:What is special about Winterlake Lodge?
A.You can share your cooking skills.B.You will experience sled dog rides.
C.You will experience remote wilderness.D.You can join in many outdoor activities.
小題2:If you want to visit Winterlake Lodge, you'd better avoid        .
A.late March B.late DecemberC.mid-JanuaryD.early March
小題3: If a couple wants to stay at Winterlake Lodge for 3 days and 3 nights this winter, it will probably cost them        .
A.$2,500B.$4,000C.$4,500D.$3,500
小題4: What is the main purpose of the text?
A.To provide travel information.B.To introduce a cooking school.
C.To provide guide service.D.To introduce a sled dog school

小題1:A
小題2:D
小題3:A
小題4:A
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