At play where the midnight sun holds court
Its multitude of calls will occasionally surprise even the most ardent observer. A presence throughout all of Alaska, they are one of the most visible animals within the state. Winter or summer, fall or spring, one can see their jet black figure flying above or calling, perched atop a spruce tree. The raven is arguably … Read more
As part of my job, I interact with people from all across the world and spend at least a few hours with them. I hear a lot about people’s preconceived notions of the Arctic and how it differs from what they imagined, especially in the summer time. I hope to dispel some of those myths … Read more
It’s said to be the best hike off the Dalton Highway in the Brooks Range. I had heard it from numerous residents of the area and I intended to find out for myself if that was true. My companion was my tent mate, Mark, and we decided on a day in late June to make … Read more
Dick Griffith forever changed backcountry travel in Alaska in the 1980s with the use of a small, inflatable raft for backcountry travel, which today is commonly referred to as a packraft. You can read the story elsewhere but, in the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic in the 1980s, Dick opened up the eyes of others to … 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