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SPORTS FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE As one of yesteryear's main means of rural winter travel, snowshoes served as a vital part of transportation and survival along the cold trails. Next month, six local athletes will test their abilities on the traditional equipment against some of the best snowshoers in the Arctic Winter Games.

Snowshoeing team bridges tradition and competition

 Coach's help: Coach Merry Ellefson, left, helps two of her snowshoe team members with their equipment during Tuesday's practice at Eaglecrest Ski Area. Ellefson is coaching Team Alaska at the Arctic Winter Games this March in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Kevin Sellers / For The Juneau Empire / Kevin Sellers / For The Juneau Empire
Coach's help: Coach Merry Ellefson, left, helps two of her snowshoe team members with their equipment during Tuesday's practice at Eaglecrest Ski Area. Ellefson is coaching Team Alaska at the Arctic Winter Games this March in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
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