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The Packraft Handbook

Available in May 2021! Pre-orders are now available! The Packraft Handbook is the definitive instructional resource for packrafting—everything you need…

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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…

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…

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

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 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…

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…

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

11 Mar 20193 Jun 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…

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…

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…