Winter Recreation

Musher guides charged after client left behind on trail

Two dog musher guides face criminal charges after police say they left one of their clients unconscious and barely breathing on a trail during a March excursion that went awry.

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WINTER RECREATION

Denali Park road open to Mile 13

Park officials say there is fun to be had this time of year in the park, well before the summer tourists arrive.
ALASKA NEWSREADER

Rescue raises questions about 'guided' mushing trip

Tim Mowry of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner presents a very detailed account of a mushing vacation gone badly awry for a 43-year-old Atlanta chiropractor and his fiancee. Their excursion into the White Mountains National Recreation Area ended with two dog teams refusing to run, rescuers said...
OUTDOORS

Avalanche survivor has surgery for broken leg

A young man from New York medevacked from Turnagain Pass early Saturday after being swept up in an avalanche remained hospitalized Sunday in Anchorage, a hospital spokeswoman said.
SKIING

Air Guard rescues skier injured in Turnagain Pass avalanche

An avalanche Friday night injured a skier in the Turnagain Pass backcountry south of Anchorage, according to the Alaska Air National Guard, which sent a helicopter to rescue the man during the early morning hours Saturday.
FUR RENDEZVOUS

Canadians, rookie mushers eager to hit Fur Rondy trails

The field of 24 teams in the 2012 World Championship Sled Dog Race, which starts Friday in downtown Anchorage, includes eight mushers competing in the race for the first time.
WINTER RECREATION

Snow enthusiasts split on use of avalanche survival aids

In a year when there have been several avalanches and some deaths Outside, expeerts are of two minds when it comes to avalanche safety devices like the inflatable air bag that is supposed to keep a person floating near the surface of cascading snow.
WINTER RECREATION

New winter storm elevates avalanche danger

Avalanche danger in the mountains around Anchorage remains considerable after another winter storm buried parts of Southcentral in snow -- again -- on Friday.
ALPINE SKIING

Alyeska Ski Club tabs new director

A former racer for the Alyeska Ski Club is now the club's program director.
SOUTHEAST

Eaglecrest plans early opening

Juneau residents will have another reason to be thankful next week: Eaglecrest Ski Area is opening eight days early.
WINTER RECREATION

Avalanche program educates outdoor enthusiasts

After an adventure of her own in the St. Elias Mountains years ago, Dorothy Alder has worked in backcountry and avalanche education. In late October she brought her safety program to Kenai.