After ferry mechanical issues and record-breaking snowfall over the weekend, stranded residents had to come up with a creative solution to get home.
On Sunday, Jan. 26, there was no way in or out of Haines. Flights had been canceled throughout the week as a storm system dumped more than 50 inches of snow downtown. The Canadian government closed the Haines Highway in response to even heavier snowfall out the road.
The Matanuska ferry, the…
