What to Wear on an Alaskan Trek

One of the most common questions we receive is about what to wear for backpacking trips or glacier hikes. These suggestions are with Alaska's summer weather in mind, but can be useful when packing for any outdoor adventure. Weather Here's the thing about Alaskan weather: it varies immensely, is incredibly unpredictable, and the forecast is never accurate. Often when you look [...]

By |2023-11-05T21:11:25-09:00November 5th, 2023|Alaska Backpacking, Alaska Expedition, Backpacking Expedition, Exposure Alaska, Glacier Activities, Uncategorized|Comments Off on What to Wear on an Alaskan Trek

Preparing for and Respecting the Outdoors

You've made the first big step and booked a trek (perhaps a glacier tour with our friends on the Matanuska Glacier)! Now you have loads of questions about what you have gotten yourself into! One of the biggest hurdles for people getting into the outdoors is that they don't know what to expect. Everything always seems to be high stakes once you involve the outdoors. [...]

Solo Traveling in Alaska

Solo Journey Across Alaska Traveling to a new place can be both daunting and exciting. Especially when it comes to the expansive lands of Alaska. With so much to do and places to see, this guide to solo traveling in Alaska aims to offer you more tips and tricks to a successful journey. Independently traveling through Alaska could be just the experience you [...]

By |2021-12-19T11:20:02-09:00December 15th, 2021|Alaska Backpacking, Alaska Expedition, Camping in Alaska|Comments Off on Solo Traveling in Alaska

Learning the Ropes

Ice Climbing on the Matanuska The morning time and start of the day is consistently changing in Alaska. Especially near a glacier. They create sort of a microcosm of their own weather systems. And so each day the gear and the plans change when it comes to climbing glacier ice. Ice Climbing on Glaciers Glaciers, like the Matanuska, are known for their Kendall [...]

By |2021-10-04T02:47:42-08:00September 15th, 2021|Alaska Expedition, Anchorage Adventure, Glacier Activities, Glacier Trekking, Ice Climbing, Matanuska Glacier|Comments Off on Learning the Ropes

How To: Reading a Topographic Map

An Age of Accessibility Topographic maps are an essential piece of backcountry equipment that everyone should bring along with them. Especially in areas without established trails. Paired with an orienteering compass and the right skills and knowledge, good topo maps are invaluable in any terrain. Decades ago, the U.S. government took on the enormous task of surveying and mapping the entire United States back [...]

By |2021-08-18T11:22:40-08:00June 15th, 2021|Alaska Backpacking, Alaska Expedition, Map Reading|Comments Off on How To: Reading a Topographic Map

A Guide to Packing your Backpack

Alaska Packing Guide Proper Packing Not all Alaska backpacking trips are the same, nor are all packs created the same. We may be packing for different lengths of trips in different weather conditions. Simultaneously, we may need a varying degree of gear to safely and comfortably complete our trip. However, there are a number of steps anyone can take to pack their gear in [...]

By |2021-08-18T11:26:56-08:00May 16th, 2021|Alaska Backpacking, Alaska Expedition, Camping in Alaska, Gear Information|Comments Off on A Guide to Packing your Backpack

A Getaway to the Matanuska

A Matanuska Getaway Over the years many trips have been explored and different itineraries filled. Yet, no matter the place or time, it always seems hard to be able to get to every single detail that comes with planning a vacation. And if you're not careful, your vacation may turn into more work than the relaxation and adventure you were hoping for. With this [...]

By |2021-05-12T21:56:25-08:00May 12th, 2021|Alaska Expedition, Alaska Luxury Camping, Camping in Alaska, Exposure Alaska, Glacier Activities, Matanuska Glacier|Comments Off on A Getaway to the Matanuska

The Beauty of the Wrangell-St. Elias Range

The Beauty of the Wrangell-St. Elias Range Destination: The Great Outdoors Sitting on my 70 pound pack, roped to my teammates with snowshoes inhibiting me from removing my harness (forcing me to hold my pee all day), I just wanted a snack. Every time I attempted to bring my granola to my mouth, the whipping winds of the Nabesna Glacier swept it from my [...]

By |2020-09-22T10:17:18-08:00September 22nd, 2020|Alaska Backpacking, Alaska Expedition, Backpacking Expedition, Gear Information, Wilderness Camping|Comments Off on The Beauty of the Wrangell-St. Elias Range

Training for Backpacking

How to Train for a Backpacking Trip Backpacking is an extremely rewarding experience, but it is also a very physically demanding one. No matter how ultra-lightweight your pack is, your body still needs to be able to handle hiking long days, gaining elevation, and enduring the elements. The miles won’t hike themselves. Being physically prepared is key in order to make the most out [...]

By |2020-09-22T10:08:16-08:00September 15th, 2020|Alaska Backpacking, Alaska Expedition|Comments Off on Training for Backpacking

Sleeping on a Glacier

Sleeping on a Glacier An Ice Climbers Dream Sleeping on a glacier is a fabled experience for many. I have been lucky enough to go on two overnight glacier trips in less than a week.  When thinking about spending the night on the glacier, one's mind would immediately think about how cold and wet the experience might be. Working with a long time local [...]

By |2021-02-19T19:16:37-09:00August 10th, 2020|Alaska Expedition, Camping in Alaska, Exposure Alaska, Glacier Activities, Glacier Trekking|Comments Off on Sleeping on a Glacier

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