winter sports

The Kenai River Brown Bears recently kicked off their hockey season. While games provide a sense of community during the winter months, they also stimulate the local economy.

A staple of the central peninsula, the Kenai Sport Swap is the place to go if you're looking to get your hands on new or used sports equipment. The event helps raise money for the Kenai Central High School ski team, the largest high school ski team in the state.

Backcountry enthusiasts were rewarded for their patience this week, with a long-awaited heavy snowfall covering much of south central Alaska. But more…