3rd grader Izabella Long attempts the Alaskan high kick as part of Native Youth Olympics games. Students tried different games after a school assembly for Elizabeth Peratrovich day on Feb. 10. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Competitors run across the snow at Dalton City to begin the Kat to Koot adventure race, which attracted 38 competitors despite low snow coverage and icy trails. Sarah Elliot and Jenn Walsh (bottom right) finished in third place, sticking to snowshoes instead of skis. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Competitors run down Haines Highway towards Piedad Road during the Kat to Koot (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Riel Allain of Whitehorse climbs through the trees on Piedad trail during the Kat to Koot race on Saturday. Allain was part of a team that finished in second place. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Students attempt the stick pull at the Native Youth Olympics practice in the Haines High School gym. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Lucy Nieboer heads out on the Miles Klehini 10-kilometer ski race. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Competitors head out on the start of the Alcan 200 along the Haines Highway. Organizers reported excellent conditions and 11 teams participating. (Photo courtesy of Lynette Campbell/Chilkat SnowBurners)
Archie Dunbar dances as part of a drum performance by Chilkat Dancers during Elizabeth Peratrovich Day celebrations. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Dakota Strong performs during a school assembly for Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Keynote speaker Lani Hotch reminded students about the importance of standing up for one’s values. “Sometimes you need to speak up when you see something that’s not right,” she said. “We don’t realize whose shoulders we’re standing on.” (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Laurie Mastrella and Scott Doddridge approach the finish of the Miles Klehini 10-kilometer race on Sunday. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
Connor Dryden kicks a ball during Native Youth Olympics practice at the Haines High School gym following Elizabeth Peratrovich Day celebrations. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)