Haines is hoping for snow for the second annual Winter Fest later this month.
Residents can participate in four events on Feb. 24 and 25, including an adventure race over Mount Ripinsky, outdoor games for families, a film festival and a ski race up the highway.
The Kat to Koot Alpine Adventure Race is a human-powered team race, which is set to start at the fairgrounds at 8 a.m. Saturday. Teams of at least…

