Since humans have arrived in Alaska, they have trapped animals. For much of that time period, native Athabaskan and Inupiats … More
Month: March 2017
Favorite Books on Alaska
After spending the summer of 2013 in Alaska, I became infatuated with the state. In order to feed that infatuation, … More
Seasons of Light
The Arctic offers a varying array of light conditions throughout the year. Typically, regions are defined by their seasons; how … More
Spring Equinox
The calendar reads spring, but in the far north winter still holds its grasp upon the land. Nights are frigid, … More
Becoming a Hunter
Growing up in suburban Chicago, there aren’t many opportunities for hunting. The metropolitan area is filled with human activity and … More
Migration
The calf remained nestled among the tussock sedges. The cow licked the calf’s hair cleaning it of fluids. A few … More
Rotting Away
Rusted cans poke out of the sphagnum moss, their visibility diminishing year by year as they become swallowed by vegetation. … More
A Night Out
My bed was covered in gear. Sleeping bag and pads, big puffy jacket, light jacket, puffy pants, stove, kick wax, … More
Redemption Float
The pain stopped me in my tracks. A jarring sensation went up through my lower legs, from my shins on … More
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