The Arctic Winter Games were held in Alaska for the first time since 2014 this March. Photo by Justin Cox.
The Arctic Winter Games were held in the Mat-Su Valley from March 10-16. The Arctic Winter Games are both an international sports competition, featuring 20 sports, as well as a cultural event. They are held every two years, with Alaska last hosting the games in 2014. Overall, Team Alaska came away with 222 medals: 70 gold, 84 silver and 68 bronze.