Outdoors

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Valdez Ice Climbing Festival 2019-KCHU Audio

The longest running celebration of ice climbing in the world just added one more year to its history. The 36th annual Valdez Ice Climbing Festival attracted scores of climbers from around the country for a weekend of steep waterfalls, live music and winter weather. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat reports.  Click on […]

Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan Public Meetings

Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan Public Meetings

Advertisement Don’t miss the first round of public meetings for the Valdez Comprehensive Waterfront Master Plan that begins the week of February 25. During that week there will be a series of public workshops and open sessions will allow the public to provide input and help craft the master plans. […]

Northern Edge Timing Controversial

Northern Edge Timing Controversial

Military officials are scheduled to present plans for the upcoming Northern Edge 2019 training at this week’s Alaska Forum on the Environment. The controversial exercise will bring 6000 service members to the state for a war simulation. The two-week training is slated to take place in mid-May. But opponents to […]

Public Trails Planned for Meals Hill

Public Trails Planned for Meals Hill

Residents and visitors in Valdez may soon have a new network of public hiking trails to enjoy right in town. An Alaskan land conservation non-profit brought updates to last Tuesday’s Valdez city council meeting about the future of Meals Hill. KCHU’s Shahmeer Azmat reports.  Click on his picture to listen […]