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What is ski biking? And why is it so fun?! | INDIE ALASKA

An athlete rides a ski bike and a ski bike lays in the snow.
Claudine Haynes rides a ski bike in the snow.

Ski biking is becoming more common at ski resorts across Europe and in some parts of the U.S., but Claudine Haynes is on a mission to bring it to Alaska. Inspired by her love of the easy-to-learn sport, she is building her own ski bikes and even inviting strangers to her house in Eagle River to try it out themselves.

Video and story by Valerie Kern
Additional video provided by Claudine Haynes
Music by APM Music and FirstCom Music

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.

Valerie Lake worked at Alaska Public Media from 2017 to 2025. She was the managing producer for Indie Alaska, director for Alaska Insight, and led the video production team. Valerie Lake has previously gone by the names, Valerie Lloyd and Valerie Kern.