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December 21, 2024
So, you’ve settled on a location, or you’re at least considering Alaska and want to know when to go or what to expect in any given season. The main factors to consider when eloping in Alaska are weather and length of day light – both of which vary drastically. In the dead of winter in […]
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This is actually how I ended up spending a lot of time in Seward – running this mountain, which is home to one of the oldest foot races in the US. The Mount Marathon race started in the early 1900’s as a bar bet (because, of course you have to be drunk to come up […]
December 10, 2024
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December 3, 2024
(Note: I didn’t bring my camera on this hike and only have pics from my iphone, so bare with me on the quality) I don’t do many overnight hikes, but this one was absolutely worth it. This is a great route for trail running or a camping trip. It’s a lot of hiking to get […]
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I don’t know why it took me so many years to get out on this trail. Actually, I do: I usually only do hikes with serious elevation gain, and the only reason I ended up out on this trail was to go trail running with a friend. It’s a pretty nice trail for that purpose, […]
November 27, 2024
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November 23, 2024
Towering over Seward at 5,318’, Mount Alice is not a mountain that can be missed. But, up until recently, this hike was a local secret. It’s still not a well-known trail, but seeing as how it’s on Alltrails (“Alice Mountain Lookout Trail”) and Google maps, at this point, I don’t feel like I’m giving anything […]
