1. Anchorageites Are Olympic-Level Snugglers
Months upon months of winter cold and nights that seem to never end mean your Anchorage lover is genetically predisposed to snuggling. Which is only good news for you. They’ll give you the warmest bear hugs around and always keep you nice and warm.
2. And The Next Morning They’ll Bring You Coffee That Will Blow Your Mind
Your Anchoragite knows you need a little something to get you up and at ‘em—a cup of tasty, tasty espresso. But not that watered-down Americano stuff. In Anchorage, coffee is serious business, and your refined Anchoragite could give a romantic Parisian a run for their euros when it comes to a stellar cup of joe.
3. Forget Fast Cars—Anchorageites Have Mastered The Art Of Snowmachining
Sure, it might seem a little touristy, but trust your Anchorageite, snowmachining down a wilderness path together will give you all the thrills Anchoragites are already addicted to.
And since they’re guaranteed to be masters behind the wheel (or...handlebars), you get to sit back and enjoy all the Discovery Channel sights—bald eagles, soaring mountains, and of course your badass tour guide.
4. If Things Get Serious, They’ll Spend Their PFD On You
PFD is basically the State of Alaska paying you to live stateside, and it’s usually pretty substantial—around $1,000 if not considerably more.
And if you two are getting to be more than friends, they’ll be more than happy to treat you to a fancy date, an exciting trip, or something similarly exorbitant to show how much they care. Of course, you could always be practical and save up for getting a place together soneday...
5. Anchorageites Will Always Protect You From Moose
This is not as unfamiliar a sight as you’d expect: You and your sweetie are getting ready to leave for work when suddenly, moose. Hanging out on the porch like it’s not keeping you from your whole day.
Beware: These huge, majestic creatures are nothing like your undoubtedly calm and collected Anchorage honey: they’ll charge. But don’t worry, your Anchoragite will keep you safe and sound. They know the drill, and they’ll help get the big guy on his way.
6. They’ll Take You On Dates You’ll Never Forget
This is Alaska. It’s pretty spectacular. So as you can imagine, there are some options for dates with your Anchorage sweetie that will leave you speechless.
Awesome whales of all kinds make their home off the coast, and you can bet your Anchorage lover has a friend with a tourboat. Or you can take a hike up with them into the Chugachs for a view right off of a postcard. And if all else fails, kayaking along huge glaciers might just do the trick.
7. These Folks Are Masters When It Comes To Snow Art
Your Anchorage sweetie knows their way around a chainsaw and a chisel—but you might be surprised to see with what finesse. The Crystal Gallery of Ice every January reveals fantastic forms that looks like they’re made of actual crystal. It’s incredible.
And in a town known for building literal Snowzillas, you know your Anchorage lover has enough prowess to make a winter wonderland out of snow in your honor, and even better, it’ll last you for months.
8. They Have No Problem Looking A Little Silly
Anchoragites definitely have a good sense of humor (and isn’t that what everyone’s looking for in a person?) and it isn’t any clearer than when, every winter, the people take to the street and try to outrun reindeer. Yep, you read that right. It’s not as easy as you might think!
9. All The Adventures Mean Anchoragites Are In Great Shape
If there’s a more outdoorsy city in all of North America, it can’t be more devoted than Anchorage. They’d always rather spend their time outside in a kayak, fishing for salmon down Ship Creek, climbing cliff faces in the Chugachs—anything but sitting around doing nothing. And it pays off.
Even if you aren’t already dating an Anchoragite, I bet you’re considering it now.
10. Your Love Will Bloom Even Bigger In Springtime
When the snow melts, it might leave your Anchoragite a little wistful. But that will soon give way to excitement because it’s finally springtime! And spring, as anyone who lives in a place that gets more snow than not during the year will know, is cause to go pretty buckwild.
Get ready to see your Anchorage sweetie brighten up, double up their energy and be ready for anything, especially if it involves spending time with you. Spring comes but once a year, and honestly it’s a better present than anything you’d get for Christmas.
11. They’ll Keep The Mystery Alive At The City Mystery Garden
Everyone knows a key to making a relationship work is maintaining a little mystery, and luckily your Anchoragite knows that more than most. Take the City of Flower’s Mystery Garden event.
Just as you’re both celebrating spring the best ways you can think of, you’ll definitely be making time to see what kind of flowers the city put into the ground to sprout up when the snow melts off. It’s always a pleasing sight—and smell, and will undoubtedly throw a little romantic spice into your spring revelries.
12. Anchoragites Have The Most Romantic View Ever Right Outside Their Door
This one’s a no-brainer. If there was ever a place to say those three little words or even pop the question, standing under the waves of changing color in the huge night sky has to be it. It’s like living in a dream… with the dreamiest person north of the Lower 48.
Did we miss anything? Tell us the best thing about dating someone from Anchorage in the comments below!
