In December, the Freeride World Tour’s request to access two sites outside of the borough-approved heli-ski map generated controversy, including opposition from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Chilkat Indian Village and numerous residents.
The assembly on a 5-1 vote decided to open those areas, but it turns out the borough’s action made no difference. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources denied the tour access to those two sites, for both this year’s…