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Wrangells Sheep/Moose Hunt via Packraft

During the summer of 2019, our forestry work regularly brought us over the vast mountain ranges of Wrangell-Saint Elias National … More

Alaska, backpacking, dall sheep, hunting, moose, Packrafting, Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park

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

Alaska, backpacking, hiking, NOLS, Sea Kayaking, wilderness

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

adventure, backpacking, bison, buffalo, hunting, montana, yellowstone

Indian Summer

The wind whipped along the ridgeline, gusting across and ferrying the few loose flakes into the valley below. Up high … More

adventure, Alaska, backpacking, hiking, Winter

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, backpacking, glacier bay national park, lost coast, Packrafting

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

Alaska, alaska mountain wilderness ski classic, Arctic, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, backpacking, cold, Gates of the Arctic National Park, nordic ski, Winter

A Night Out

My bed was covered in gear.  Sleeping bag and pads, big puffy jacket, light jacket, puffy pants, stove, kick wax, … More

Alaska, Arctic, aurora, backpacking, gates of the arcitc, mountains, ski, snow, Winter

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

Alaska, backpacking, Brooks Range, Coldfoot, Fairbanks, hitch-hiking, Wiseman

The Brooks Range Odyssey

  June 4, 2014: Today I head north to  begin my adventure.  I will hopefully begin my trek tomorrow.  My … More

Alaska, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, backpacking, Brooks Range, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Noatak National Preserve, Packrafting

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

Alaska, backpacking, blueberries, Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park

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