In this year’s competition, there are a handful of first-time racers — but those aren’t the only rookies. One is veterinarian Greg Reppas, whose job is to ensure the dogs are healthy throughout the race.
Sports
Update: Eaglecrest’s Town Down Hill
The second annual Town Downhill is Sunday at Eaglecrest Ski Area.
Police favoritism suggested in Adair-Kennedy arson case
Witness cannot identify Ashley Johnston as the blond-haired suspect leaving the scene last June.
Books to Boards program puts more Juneau kids on skis and snowboards
The Books To Boards program at Eaglecrest Ski Area is in its fourth season, offering a select group of Juneau middle school students a chance to learn to ski and snowboard for free. It’s sponsored by the Eaglecrest Foundation, a non-profit corporation formed to raise, invest and manage donations for programs and projects at Eaglecrest…
Mackey pulls out of Yukon Quest at Dawson
A demoralized and disappointed Lance Mackey pulled his dog team into Dawson City Thursday morning and voluntarily scratched from the Yukon Quest.
Racing through the winter
Nearly 80 Juneau youth – ages 6 to 18 — are in race programs this season at Eaglecrest Ski Area.