by Harlow Robinson | Mar 15, 2023 | Alpine Skiing, Cover Story
Anchorage alpine skier Finnigan Donley turned in a sensational performance at the U18 Junior National Championships March 11-14 at Mittersill Cannon Mountain in Franconia, N.H. Donley, who joined the Sun Valley Ski Academy in Idaho last year, earned two gold medals, a...
by Harlow Robinson | Feb 28, 2023 | Cover Story, Nordic Skiing
Alaskan David Norris pulled off a remarkable victory at the American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin on Saturday. The Fairbanks native won the largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon in North America in daring fashion, by attempting a solo breakaway...
by Harlow Robinson | Feb 27, 2023 | Cover Story, Sled Dog Racing
Buddy Streeper built up such a time advantage over the first two days of the 2023 Fur Rendezvous Championship Sled Dog Race that he could allow himself to soak up the moment during the third and final leg on Sunday. The Fort Nelson, British Columbia musher departed...
by Harlow Robinson | Feb 27, 2023 | Cover Story, Nordic Skiing, Prep Spotlight
West vs. Service: heading into the ASAA/First National Bank State Ski Championships over the weekend there was an air of anticipation for a showdown between the two powerhouse ski programs. The hundreds of fans lining the trails at Kincaid Park witnessed standout...
by Harlow Robinson | Feb 14, 2023 | Athlete of the Week, Figure Skating
In his final competition before retiring, Keegan Messing turned in the performance of a lifetime to capture the silver medal at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Colorado Springs. Messing is our Alaska Athlete of the Week. Messing shined at The Four...