Organizations and businesses around town are scrambling to prepare for the Freeride World Tour, with event staff scheduled to begin arriving in Haines on Saturday, March 12.
The international ski and snowboard competition is returning to Haines, despite last year’s frustrating weather that kept athletes grounded for 10 days. This year’s weather window is March 17-25.
Thirty-three competitors will be among 80 people here for the event, including athletes, media and staff, said Haines Borough

