Sports

A legend of traditional Alaska Native games has died. Big Bob Aiken, known as the ‘The World’s Largest Eskimo’ still held records for the Indian and Eskimo stick pull competitions. He believed deeply in the original purpose of the games.

The Juneau Douglas Ice Association sponsored Treadwell Arena’s first goalie camp of its kind this past weekend.

The high school football game is the center of life for many towns in rural America. One town in western North Dakota is celebrating the return of the ritual for the first time in more than 25 years.

“This building basically houses our lift ticketing, our snow sports school, our rental, the repair departments, as well as the children’s area, the adaptive area and some offices,” said Eaglecrest general manager Matt Lillard.

For many on both sides of the border, running the 110-mile Klondike Road Relay is an annual tradition. This year, I joined a team and ran the Klondike for my first time.

Roller derby is characterized by fast-paced bouts, slick moves and cheeky alter egos. Helmets are essential. But the raucous sport can be adapted for kids.