Alaska Olympic events mimic hunts, like sneaking up on seals
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) " To most spectators, the term "Olympics" means world-class swimming competitions, downhill skiing or the 100-meter dash.But near the Arctic Circle, a different type of Olympics for young people pays homage to the region's subsistence hunters and the methods they've used for centuries to feed their families and stay alive.This week, more than 400 high school students from across Alaska will gather in Anchorage for the Native Youth Olympics state [...]
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