Sylvia Heinz (left) and Corinne Smith compete in the water haul race at the Southeast Alaska State Fair Backcountry Games on Sunday, Oct. 10. Although Smith defeated Heinz, Heinz was named “Heroine” of the entire competition. Kyle Clayton photo.

The Southeast Alaska State Fair hosted Backcountry games Sunday, Oct. 10 where residents of all ages competed in competitions ranging from the stone lift to the keg toss.