Winter Fest saw a strong local turnout in its inaugural year, despite cancelled ferries and a closed Haines Highway that blocked out-of-town participation.
“We anticipated quite a few from Yukon and Juneau, so yes, it did impact the turnout,” said tourism director and event organizer Leslie Ross of the windy, snowy weather. “I think next year with just word out to a few groups in other communities, we will grow.”
But Ross said she’ll seek…
