After heavy snows and dangerous roads cancelled the Miles Klehini Ski Classic in February, our second try in 40 degrees Fahrenheit and full sunshine on Saturday the 14th was amazing! The 10K course at the new 25 Mile memorial hut was beautifully set and fast, thanks to Ranger Russell and Jim Stanford. Thirteen racers participated and a new course record of 49.39” was set by Jose Allen who took first overall, plus first in the women’s division. Jim Stuart came in first for men. Camilla Bell was first for girls. Special thanks go out to all our volunteers that make this annual event possible. Prizes donated by Haines Brewery, SEARHC, Haines Distillery, Haines Packing, Katie Wendell, Sockeye Cycle, Sarah J’s, Alaska Backcountry Outfitter, and Fairweather Ski Works were very generous and appreciated. The 25-mile course was last set on 3-20-20 and should still be a great place for healthy exercise while “social distancing”.

Dan Egolf

For the Haines Ski and Hike Club