During the summer of 2019, our forestry work regularly brought us over the vast mountain ranges of Wrangell-Saint Elias National … More
Tag: backpacking
Growing Up in Alaska
The drizzle trickled down through the canopy. A few feet away the stones on the beach shed the droplets. Beyond, … More
A Bison Hunt
“Are you gentlemen ready for a late night?” The sun sat above the mountains but it wouldn’t be more than … More
Indian Summer
The wind whipped along the ridgeline, gusting across and ferrying the few loose flakes into the valley below. Up high … More
Yakutak to Elfin Cove: Lost Coast South
The Lost Coast of Alaska stands as one of the more remote regions of the state. The coast receives the … More
Alaska Mountain Wilderness Ski Classic 2017
Every major multi day winter ski trip that I have attempted has resulted in failure due to significant foot blisters. … 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
A Summer Mirage
This wasn’t supposed to happen. I was going to be the badass who trekked over a thousand miles by himself … More
The Brooks Range Odyssey
June 4, 2014: Today I head north to begin my adventure. I will hopefully begin my trek tomorrow. My … More
NOLS Semester Part 17: The Final Lump
This is part 17 in a 17 part series that discusses my experiences during my NOLS Semester during my first … More
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