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Ft. WW Ski Area For "Mission Essential" Only

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Fort Wainwright's Birch Hill Alpine ski tubing area will not be open to the general public this winter. The popular is venue is scheduled ti open November 27, but Post Community Recreation Officer Dan Cain says Ft. WW remains in "Mission Essential" status, and that limits outside access.

Dan has been in public radio news in Alaska since 1993. He’s worked as a reporter, newscaster and talk show host at stations in McGrath, Valdez and Fairbanks. Dan’s experience includes coverage of a wide range of topics, from wolf control to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and dog mushing.