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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…

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Ice skating Katmai National Park and Preserve

https://vimeo.com/313749327 Highlight reel https://vimeo.com/313748064 Tech Dork Edit: Five minutes of trip planning resources before the skating I spent the early…

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New Zealand 2018

Sarah and I spent two weeks in New Zealand, Nov/Dec 2018, conveniently timed to coordinate with Shasta Hood and Mackenzie…

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Navigation with Gaia GPS

17 Mar 201918 Mar 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 201918 Mar 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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2D Route-Planning: Caltopo, GaiaGPS

11 Mar 201917 Mar 2019
Google Earth has no competition for 3D route planning, but the interface can be intimidating to new or infrequent users. These 2D sites are more intuitive for new players of…
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3D Route-Planning: Google Earth

10 Mar 201911 Mar 2019
Google Earth is an incredibly powerful tool for route planning. This guide describes how to import topographic map layers, navigate 3D terrain, and create routes through the wilderness. Flavors Google…
equipment

Ski-Touring Season… Crowd-Sourced Guides

1 Feb 201610 Mar 2019
I've been fielding questions about gear for long-distance, multi-day trips, so I've compiled notes from the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Ski Classic crew into a Ski-Touring Equipment Guide. A big part…

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