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Arctic Circle Skate

https://vimeo.com/379680152 Hard things to plan for: love, loss… expedition ice skating. Conditions were right, and they usually aren’t. I’d done…

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Western Brooks Range

Brooks Range Traverse: Part Three of Three https://vimeo.com/364956313 World’s Best Third Wheel During my last-minute, pre-departure shopping at REI (wool…

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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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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 20193 Feb 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…
instruction…

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…
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 (Google Earth, ESRI, etc.)

11 Mar 201929 Jan 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…
satellite imagery…

Satellite Imagery: Passive Sensors (MODIS, Landsat, Sentinel-2)

11 Mar 20196 Jan 2020
Several public agencies collect daily/weekly passive sensor (sunlight, including visible-spectrum) imagery that can be very helpful for trip planning. These resources are particularly valuable in the fall and spring, when…
mapping…

2D Route-Planning: Caltopo, GaiaGPS, Topo maps

11 Mar 201910 Feb 2020
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…
mapping…

3D Route-Planning: Google Earth

10 Mar 201910 Feb 2020
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…

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