Kurt Lockwood

BIO

Kurt Lockwood spent his childhood in Northern Michigan whe he developed a deep love for the outdoors. He moved to Alaska in 1993 to study Wildlife Biology at UAF where he also became involved with the Alaska Alpine Club. After graduating and completing the Trooper Academy in 1997, he began a fulfilling career in Fairbanks. Kurt continued his outdoor pursuits, including triathlons and ultra-marathons, embracing the Alaskan lifestyle through trapping and long-distance travel. He's now retired, active in the community as a board member for the Alaska Trappers Association.

Field Notes

Location: White Mountains, Alaska

Avg Temperature: -30° F

Duration: 13 Hours

105 miles traveled on snowmachine closing down the trapline at the season's end and exploring some new country. Encountered Frigid temperatures, long miles/hours, and overflow.

I worked hard in the boots today kicking through sharp brush piles and burned spruce and do not see any puncture. The boot flex at -37° F was not stiff, and the flex seam across the toe does not show signs of cracking or wear.