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new game “Snow on the Tracks,” which has guests National Forest’s temperate rainforests, to younger
playing as a gang of convicts who have ended up on vegetation forming along the retreat of the glacier.
the wrong side of the law. While being transported At the trailhead hikers pass a 1960s red caboose
by train to stand trial, an avalanche hits the train, that has been converted into a basic cabin and is
leaving it teetering over “Dead Grizzly Gulch.” available for rent through the US Forest Service.
With more avalanches looming, the crew abandons Duff’s Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon
the convicts. Guests have just one hour to solve the is a 26-mile run that climbs multiple hills as it
puzzles, and work together as a team to escape the traces its way through pristine Southeast Alaskan
boxcar before being knocked off the cliff. Come fjord coastline and a glacially-carved valley, an
“brave the boxcar” and see if you escape. Note: This enchanting Sitka Spruce wood, over the Taiya River
game is family friendly, but does feature darker trestle bridge, past numerous trickling streams
lighting, loud noises and fog effects, which may and up West Creek Valley before finally reaching
scare younger guests or those with sensory issues. a forest opening with a spectacular view of West
The “Sensory Friendly Version” of the game is Creek Glacier and breathtaking mountain peaks and
more relaxed and has minor adjustments to sound, alpine scenery. A modified route was created during
lighting and other sensory effects in the game. The the pandemic so the race would finish at Skagway’s
door to the escape room is also allowed to be open, Dedman’s Stage with food, fair, music, beer and
and guests can take breaks on the porch if needed. more. Progress is being made to get the new course
Players are allowed to bring comfort and support certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
items into the game. This option accommodates The newest development for Glacial Naturals is
guests with young children, and those with sensory a traditional copper alembic still for crafting truly
and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, PTSD, artisanal hydrosols with local wild harvested and
dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning organically cultivated plants, for misting, ingesting
differences or challenges that prevent them from or as a health tonic. Some plants are harvested and
playing most escape rooms. distilled at specific moments of astrology and the
Klondike Electric Bicycles is now running moon phases, with harmonious crystals to increase
their highly rated, clean, quiet and eco-friendly energetic potency, and made with Ceremony and
“Skagway City Highlights E-Bike Tour” twice smudged with smoke. Used to cleanse and protect
every day. In addition, the new, exciting and your aura and facilitate your energetic practices
intimate “Skagway Trail and Sail Tour” allows up to harnessing the dynamics of the heavens.
six guests to experience the rush of riding E-Bikes The Vintage Photo Experience involves up to
while exploring the sights, sounds and history of one hour of fun playing dress up in 1898 costumes.
Skagway. Guests then disembark their bikes at Afterwards, participants will be treated to a photo
the small boat harbor and board the 50’ sailing shoot of 15 to 20 smart phone photos, including
vessel “Hopscotch” for an approximately 3-hour many different poses and locations inside the
sail along the Taiya Inlet and Lynn Canal, taking store, some serious, some funny and spontaneous.
in the magnificent Lower Reid Waterfall, bountiful Afterwards, everyone is invited to use their own
wildlife and an epic Alaskan lunch prepared by creativity to record videos, take more photos, or
Chef Ben. Captain Branden will amaze you with even go outside to take advantage of the incredible
his skill and maybe even let you steer the ship! historic backgrounds available in Skagway.
This unique tour powered by sustainable sources Bites on Broadway has a new event space: “The
is like nothing else in Alaska and will surely be the Skagway Social House Cabaret” hosts drag queen
highlight of any vacation. brunches, live music, wine tasting and pop-up
Klondike Cars provides electric cars for a trip events. The venue offers beer and wine and a New
on the South Klondike Highway into the Yukon, Taste of Alaska menu with salmon, reindeer, bison,
furnished with a mile-by-mile tour information elk and rhubarb, using their outdoor covered patio
binder or app. for seating and other special events.
Alaska Excursions is excited to announce the Boreal Artworks & Aurora Yarns of Alaska:
installation of a hydroelectric power system at In addition to highly sought after muskox qiviut
their Adventure Camp, transitioning from diesel wool yarns and garments, art prints, photographs,
generator to hydroelectric power flowing directly pottery, buffalo leather goods, coastal scent candles
from glaciers to produce clean energy for their zip- and an exquisite Alaskan glacier and wildflower
line and dog camp tours. inspired series of jewelry by local metalsmith
Now part of the Old Growth Forest Network, Jessica Medlin, shoppers can now choose among
the 6.4-mile round trip Denver Glacier Trail silky-soft woolen Glacier Blankets featuring
is located 5.5 miles north of Skagway and can Alaskan landscape images of Laughton Glacier and
be reached easily from the White Pass & Yukon Glacier Bay, yoga mats emblazoned with inspiring
Route Railroad from May to September. The and restorative Alaskan landscapes, luxurious wool
forest surrounding this trail demonstrates a range art scarves, and a gorgeous hand-dyed watercolor
of conditions, from lush old-growth spruce and yarn series inspired by the work of local Skagway
hemlocks trees characteristic of the Tongass watercolor artist Stephanie Ryan.
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