Field Journal
Arctic Oven Nunatak Apex: An Elite Hot Tent Basecamp
Our team recently embarked on an unforgettable journey into the Maclaren River Valley, a pristine wilderness nestled off the Denali Highway in interior Alaska. To keep our expedition comfortable, we...
Alaska Turkey Bomb
Growing up in the remote bush of Skwentna, Alaska, Esther Sanderlin learned early that life in the wilderness came with challenges. With no road access and limited resources, families like...
Foraging Wild Fiddleheads: Spring Harvesting In Alaska
Daylight lasts a little longer each day, the grass grows a little bit taller and the trees become a little bit greener. It’s springtime in the Last Frontier, and Alaskans...
Dipnetting in Alaska: A Tradition of Salmon, Family, and Self-Reliance
Each summer, thousands of Alaskans gather along the state's salmon-filled rivers—not with fishing rods or commercial boats, but with large welded nets and anticipation, hoping to hit the run right. This...
Following the Iditarod: Chasing the Last Great Race into Alaska’s Wild
Every March, Alaska comes alive with one of the most demanding endurance events on earth: the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Nearly 1,000 miles of wilderness separate the start line from...
