Adventure Logs
Raw, unfiltered accounts of Alaskan adventures. Field notes on routing, gear, and the realities of exploring the Last Frontier.
Ship Creek in Anchorage
Most fishing trips in Alaska require a bush plane, a sturdy set of kidneys to survive the boat ride, and a bank account that can handle the fuel surcharge. But Ship Creek is different. It's the urban anomaly of Anchorage...
The Macomb Caribou Hunt: A Broken Frame and Fresh Tracks
The drive up from Anchorage was long, but my mind was focused on one thing: the Macomb caribou herd. I was headed into a non-motorized zone just outside of Delta Junction, a place where the landscape is as rugged as the rules are strict.
Prudhoe Bay to Anchorage: A Road Trip Forty Years in the Making
The hum of the Boeing 737 faded as we stepped onto the tarmac at Prudhoe Bay. For my dad, this place was old ground — but he'd never driven the Dalton. I booked a Jeep Wrangler specifically for this.
The Brooks Range
The Brooks Range has a way of reminding you that no matter how much you prepare, the Arctic always has the last word. A couple of years ago, I was up near Prudhoe Bay on my annual solo caribou hunt.