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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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