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Far East Alaska Range

Sarah and I have been eager to see this stretch of the Alaska Range, the eastern limit. For me, it…

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Arctic Refuge Road-to-Road

2020. https://vimeo.com/447040316 Will Koeppen posted a daily diary with ten excellent photos for each day of the trip. Check them…

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2020 Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic

Talkeetna Mountains: Cantwell to Sheep Mountain Lodge (Ahtna land) Photos by Luc Mehl, Lee Helzer, and Alan Rogers In 2001…

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Bear Awareness and Safety

1 Nov 20192 Nov 2019
Preparing for a three-week trip to the western Brooks Range motivated me to learn about bear deterrence. Specifically, I wanted to make an informed decision whether to bring my 5…
packraft

Packraft Fatalities

15 Aug 20196 May 2020
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 and/or surprisingly…
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.…
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Navigation with Gaia GPS

17 Mar 201918 Jul 2020
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…
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Workshops

13 Mar 20191 Feb 2020
Over the past 10 years I've honed in on the planning resources that enable me to safely complete creative and ambitious trips. I enjoy the opportunity to share this planning…
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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…
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Satellite Imagery: Historic Sources (Google Earth, ESRI, etc.)

11 Mar 201927 Apr 2020
Google Earth Google Earth is the most mature interface for viewing historic ("best") satellite imagery, but there are a few other sources to consider. Check out my detailed page on…

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