At play where the midnight sun holds court
The horses moved against the current, pulling the long draft boat up the river. Atop the flat bottomed boat lay thousands of pounds worth of gear. Whiskey, food staples and hardware were just a few of the many objects within the shipment. Men stood aboard the boat, using long poles to stay in the deeper … Read more
Back when I worked as a tour guide, it was inevitable that I’d eventually be asked about the bears in the area. “Are there bears around here?” “Do the bears come into the village?” In the wilderness, the large predator lingers in the forefront of almost everyone’s mind, some more so than others. Stories throughout … Read more
In just a few short days, I will head north to Alaska, ultimately ending up back in the Brooks Range. Unfortunately, at this time I will not be attempting my Brooks Range Odyssey. Since last summer, my intention was to make another attempt this upcoming summer, but that will have to wait for another year. … Read more
This wasn’t supposed to happen. I was going to be the badass who trekked over a thousand miles by himself in The Brooks Range. I was going to live out my dream, living and travelling in the wilderness on my own terms. What was going to stop me? I wasn’t afraid. Possibility of injury or … Read more
I am a free man. I value the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I will never let anyone tell me who I am or what I am capable of. Words from others will not affect me. It is only I who is able to define who I am. I believe in … Read more