Despite letters of opposition from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Chilkat Indian Village and numerous residents, the Haines Borough Assembly on Tuesday agreed to open two areas outside of the borough-approved heli-ski map for an international ski and snowboard competition.
The assembly voted 5-1 to allow the Freeride World Tour access to the “Chunny” site – a spot on the Takhin Ridge near Chilkat Lake – and the Caesar’s site – near…