The Haines Borough Assembly voted unanimously Tuesday to allow an international ski and snowboard competition to use area outside the borough-approved heli-ski map for its spring event.
After almost no discussion on the issue, the assembly voted 5-0 to allow the Freeride World Tour access to the face of Telemark Ridge, which faces the Chilkat River. Dave Berry was absent.
Local heli-ski tour operator Southeast Alaska Backcountry Adventures is partnering with Freeride World Tour…
