Seeing Alaska by Helicopter Alaska is known for the jaw dropping views and experiences accessible to visitors and locals alike. Not long after reaching Alaska does one start to feel the burn and desire to reach the sights that fill a person with a deep sense of awe and connection. There are many ways that folks find their way to the "gems" of Alaska's [...]
Glacier Kettles Once you step onto a glacier it becomes apparent just how immense the intricacies of ice can be. Ice features specific to glaciers like seracs, moraine, ice falls, and much more, offer exposure into the cause and effects of a glaciers natural movements. It is both chaotic and beautiful. And one of our favorite features amongst the hallmark arts of Alaskan [...]
You may have heard of silver linings but in Alaska it may be more appropriate to refer to them as gold linings. The Last Frontier is known for it's gold rush history. And now, you can explore the beauty of Alaska and go on your gold finding adventure. Travel into the wilderness, explore mountains, visit historical sites, and between all these adventures, maybe [...]
An Alaska Family Vacation When you think of a family vacation what comes to mind? Maybe it's your bucket list and dreams you talk about around the dinner table. Or, it might be the stereotypes of miserable family vacations with too much time together and not a whole lot of stimulation. Either way you roll, you deserve a getaway filled with connection and [...]
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 [...]
Alpenglow The way a sun sets seems to be different everywhere you go. The colors more saturated, the golden hour just a bit longer, the translucent hues playing across cloud covers. Each sunset feels like a finger print of the Earth, unique and different in nuanced ways. The same goes for alpine sunsets. These sunsets seem to have a burning glow that blanket the [...]
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 [...]
Backpacking in the Rain Some of my very best and very worst backpacking memories have been in rainy weather. The difference between them: preparation. If you’re backpacking in Alaska it's wise to assume you will encounter rain regardless of forecasts. Be Prepared In preparation for your trip it’s important to pack wisely, and learn about responding to rain in the backcountry. These two elements [...]
Experiencing a Glacier by Helicopter Drop-Off It is a blue bird day, in other words, there is not a cloud in sight. One of the benefits of being on the interior of Alaska is a warmer and dryer landscape. This creates perfect windows of opportunity to have crystal clear views of the intricate layers that make up the Mat-Su Valley. Not only that, but [...]
Alaska Glacier Climbing Experience We walk one by one in a single file line. Each of our steps is deliberate and sets firmly. The morning sun softens the ice, simultaneously providing good grip for our feet. A crunching chorus follows along with our group of four. Beneath us the ice is white and we chase the blue crevasse lines in the distance. We have [...]
