Arctic Winter Games | Outdoor Explorer BONUS EPISODE
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The Arctic Winter Games is a biennial event celebrating the sports and culture of the people who live in the circumpolar north. Delegations from Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland and northern Scandinavia gather to compete in 21 different sports and share their cultures with one another. This year it’s Alaska’s turn to host the Arctic Winter Games, which will take place during the school spring break, March 10-16, in the Mat-Su Valley. HOST: Adam Verrier GUESTS: Amy Spargo, Chair of the Arctic Winter Games Board Telsche Overby, Arts and Culture Program Coordinator LINKS: Arctic Winter Games Website Arctic Winter Games Livestream NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the start of the Arctic Winter Games. ]]>
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