Temperatures have begun to dip below freezing, stirring winter recreators and, with them, the Haines Avalanche Center’s announcement for regular avalanche awareness classes. Beginning Nov. 14, free courses will be offered every other Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the public library. “In past years, we’ve done them sporadically throughout the winter, but this […]
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Hannah Blilie and Raymond Reeves were married on what some said was the most beautiful day ever on the summit of Mount Ripinsky on Saturday, Sept. 28. The couple was joined by their daughter Darcie Reeves, and Hannah’s daughter, Charlie Lou Katzeek. Friend Jason Eson married the couple. “Ray packed up Charlie and I packed […]
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Colton Combs and James Stickler, both 11, both took goats up Mount Ripinsky during the youth goat hunt season last weekend. They were accompanied by dads Bryan Combs and Jim Stickler. Colton’s goat measured 9.25 inches and James’s goat measured 9.12 inches. The boys spent the night on the mountain where they heard bears nearby. […]
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Stoli Antoanetova Lende and Nels Wolf Lynch were married Friday afternoon at the Chilkat Center, surrounded by family and friends. Don Nash served as marriage minister. Scott Pierce and Julia Scott performed “Swept Me Away,” a song by the Avett Brothers, and Stoli’s mom, Heather Lende, read a poem she composed for the couple. Stoli’s […]
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‘Race Trail’ closed to the public
By Jenna Kunze The race trail off Young Road that weaves up the steep face of Mount Ripinsky is closed to the public, posted with ‘private property’ and ‘no trespassing’ signs last week by property owner Roger Schnabel. The trail has been in public use for at least 50 years, locals estimate. There has been an Independence […]
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New signs beg the question: What is a scenic view?
New road signs installed on the Haines Highway by the Department of Transportation last month have some residents scratching their heads. Last month, the state placed 16 signs between 6.5 Mile and 11.5 Mile Haines Highway, including signs pointing to “Ripinski Trail” at the 7 Mile Saddle trailhead (spelled with the controversial ‘i’ spelling of […]
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Haines Volunteer Fire Department organized a tribute outside the public safety building for the 343 firefighters who died during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. “It’s a tribute really to all those who made the sacrifice and to show how great it is to be an American,” said fire chief Al Giddings. The department […]
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Who owns Haines’ trails?
Hiking trails around Haines have been used recreationally for decades. But now, the legality of their use has been called into question. On Monday, Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office southeast area lands manager David Griffin sent an email to the Haines parks and recreation advisory committee, warning that three trails in the Haines area […]
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Danny Johnston and Erin Dowden were married on Saturday at Chilkat State Park on a beautiful sunny afternoon across from Davidson and Rainbow glaciers. It was a fitting scene as the two met when Erin was working in Skagway on the White Pass Railroad and decided to take a birthday trip to Glacier Point with […]