ski Kotzebue to Kivalina 26 Apr 202327 Apr 2023 https://youtu.be/zc_bM6vGuv8 The 85-mile stretch of Chukchi coast between Kotzebue and Kivalina was the final remote leg in my Molly of Denali-inspired 3,500-mile route from Kaktovik to Juneau. It has taken…
equipment… One Boot for All: Backcountry Ski Boots For … Everything 2 Feb 20236 Mar 2023 I wear backcountry ski boots in places where folks don't expect to see them—cross-country ski trails, ice skating, and ice climbing. "What's the deal with those big boots?" The deal…
ski… Koyuk to Kotzebue: Arctic Contrasts 20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022 Arctic Contrasts While skiing from Koyuk to Kotzebue, northwest Alaska, I was struck by a number of arctic contrasts. Caribou antlers and office chairs 170 miles, six days Green grass…
ski… McGrath to Nulato 18 Apr 202218 Apr 2022 https://vimeo.com/700133701 I didn't expect it, but the highlights of this solo ski trip were all social. I only met a handful of folks during my nine days on the Iditarod…
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…
