Categorised in News
Tags: Alaska, Fairbanks

If you don’t know anything about the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics; it’s time for you to find out what you’re missing. The competition takes place July 16-19 and features one-of-a-kind events such as the knuckle or seal hop, the four man carry, the ear pull, the kneel jump and the Eskimo or Indian stick pull. If any athletic event can be called “truly unique” this is the one…
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Tags: Alaska, Alaska Native Culture, Fairbanks, Sports

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is offering magnificent opportunities for students or Fairbanks visitors over the next few months. Plan to spend the entire summer working toward a degree or pencil in one of their many special events during your Fairbanks vacation. More…
Categorised in Summer
Tags: Alaska, Fairbanks, UAF
In the process of writing the last post about Lance Mackey’s historic Iditarod win, I came across a fantastic radio package recorded last night on the trail in White Mountain. Fairbanks’ own KUAC reporter Libby Casey filed the piece for APRN. Listen…
Categorised in Winter
Tags: Alaska, Fairbanks, Dog Mushing, Lance Mackey, Iditarod, Jeff King