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Melozi Hot Springs

https://vimeo.com/340593343 During a flight to Nulato in June of 2018 (Nulato to Unalakleet trip report), I noticed hints of a…

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Harding Icefield Traverse

The Harding Icefield has never been high on my wish list, mostly because I think it gets a lot of…

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Nulato to Unalakleet

https://vimeo.com/321130895 In the Fall of 2017, I convinced Eric Parsons (Revelate Designs) that the Nulato Hills were bikeable between Nulato…

packraft

Packraft Fatalities

15 Aug 201910 Sep 2019
Close calls are abundant within the packrafting community, fatalities have been rare. The consistent theme in these fatalities is getting separated from boat and partners, typically in cold, surprisingly swift…
conservation

Lobbying for the Arctic Refuge, Washington DC

11 Jun 201914 Jun 2019
In May, 2019, on behalf of the Alaska Wilderness League (AWL), American Packrafting Association, and Protect Our Winters (POW), I spent a week in Washington DC, meeting with the staff…
equipment

Alpacka Raft Lineup

17 May 201920 May 2019
In 2019 Alpacka Raft released a new boat lineup. This review is intended to help clarify the new boat options, and help users select the best model for their needs.…
navigation…

Navigation with Gaia GPS

17 Mar 201912 Sep 2019
Smartphones as GPS units Smartphones contain GPS chips that do not rely on cell or wifi signalsUsing your smartphone provides a larger and higher quality screen, faster processors, and a…
instruction…

Workshops

13 Mar 201912 Sep 2019
Over the past 10 years I've honed in on the planning resources that enable me to safely complete creative and ambitious trips. I really enjoy the opportunity to share this…
equipment…

Satellite Communication

11 Mar 201917 Mar 2019
I always feel conflicted bringing electronics into the mountains, but for extended and remote trips, I carry a satellite communication device. I don't ever plan to press the SOS button,…
self-rescue…

Self-Rescue

11 Mar 201911 Mar 2019
This guide was generated by crowd-sourcing information from rescue victims and rescue professionals (Air National Guard Pararescue Jumpers, PJs). Feedback fell naturally into the categories below. Prevention Rescue professionals emphasize…
satellite imagery…

Satellite Imagery: Historic Sources

11 Mar 201911 Mar 2019
Google Earth is the most mature interface for viewing historic ("best") satellite imagery, but there are a few other sources to consider. ESRI Worldview In Alaska, when Google Earth's resolution…
satellite imagery…

Satellite Imagery: Near-Realtime Sources

11 Mar 201911 Mar 2019
Several public agencies collect daily/weekly imagery that can be very helpful for trip planning. These resources are particularly valuable in the fall and spring, when trying to get a sense…

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