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Dave Johnson and family camping on Curry Ridge, Denali State Park. Photo courtesy of Pete Robinson.

Adventure Journal Art

Dave Johnston has had many firsts: the first winter ascent of Denali, the first…

Hannah Halvorsen (r) accepts the Trajan Langdon Award from Nina Kemppel (l), photo courtesy Alaska Sports Hall of Fame.

Beth Bragg accepts the Joe Floyd Award, photo courtesy Alaska Sports Hall of Fam…

A bar-tailed godwit. Photo courtesy of Steve Maslowski.

Dan Ruthrauff

Bird migration is one of the natural wonders of the world. Every spring millions of birds stream into Alaska from all over the glob…

There’s a lot less sea ice in the Arctic, and only 1% of it is old ice, which is thicker and more resilient. (Image: NOAA Climate.gov)

In this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo, flames burn up a gian…

Millett Keller on Mount Marathon, photo courtesy Lisa Keller.

Millett Scissorhands Keller article, courtesy Lisa Keller.

Millett Keller, far left, viewing perfect tracks in the Cariboo Mountains, photo…

Millett Keller, screenshot from the interview.

Pat and Millett Keller with baby Lisa, in their Turnagain neighborhood one year after the 1964 earthquake, photo courtesy Lisa Keller.

Millett Keller, wit…

Amy Bushatz, photo courtesy Amy Bushatz.

Heather Helzer, photo by Andre Horton.

The Humans Outside medal, photo courtesy of Amy Bushatz

Turnagain Training kids’ duathlon start, photo courtesy Heather He…

Karina Movement Class Photo: Paul Twardock

Yukon Classroom by Paul Twardock

Snow Science by Paul Twardock

Sea Kayaking by Paul Twardock

Map Reading PWS by Paul Twardock.

Alaska has a number of high-qualit…

Mary Goddard, Regional Catalyst for Regenerative Tourism with the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, photo courtesy Mary Goddard.

Lee Hart, Executive Director of Alaska Outdoor Alliance, photo courtes…

March is prime time for winter sports in Alaska. The light is back, the snow is good, and

Alaskans are ready to enjoy it all. Dog mushing has been part of Alaska as long as people have

been in Alaska. …

Alli Harvey finishing the 2021 Equinox Marathon in Fairbanks, photo courtesy of Alli Harvey.

Alli Harvey, photo courtesy of Alli Harvey.

“Hiking Anchorage” currently on display at Stephan Fine Arts Gal…

• Team doctor for the 1971 International Everest Expedition.
• Peter Steel in his home in Whitehorse, from early 2022. Photo: Adam Verrier.
• Peter Steele in Bhutan, with his family, in the 1960’s. With his …

John Morton

The Winter Olympics begin this week in Beijing, China. To mark the occasion, this week’s guest on Outdoor Explorer will be biathlete, author, and former Alaskan John Morton, who’s particip…

Seth Kantner’s new book A Thousand Trails Home: Living With Caribou details his life where caribou, hunting, and subsistence are the center of everything. Seth joins host Paul Twardock to discuss his…

• Service High School cross country running team in 1972.
• Tom Corbin in 1969.
• Tom Corbin today.
• Tom Corbin’s hand-drawn map of the Hillside Ski Trails from the 1970’s.

The Anchorage Hillside Ski Trail Syst…

• Daniel Lieberman at home with his dog, Echo, photo courtesy Daniel Lieberman.
• Exercised book jacket, photo courtesy Daniel Lieberman.

If you have read the book “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougal, yo…

• A tree seen at the Solstice Tree Tour at Kincais park. Photo by Paull Twardock.
• An illuminited van at the Alaska Botanical Garden. Photo by Paul Twardock.
• A tree lit up at the Alaska Botanical Garden. …

• Mask by Joe Senungetuk
• Mask by Joe Senungetuk
• James Tempte
• Joe and Martha Senungetuk
• Artwork by Joe Senungetuk

Alaska Natives have been creating art influenced by nature and culture for thousands of years…

• Aaron Ramirez and Lisa Keller at the Lavaman Triathlon, photo courtesy Lisa Keller.
• Alisa Carroll, photo courtesy Alisa Carroll.
• Dr. Kim Harmon, photo courtesy Kim Harmon.

At the beginning of this summe…

• Luc Mehl. Photo with permission from the owner.
• Luc Mehl. Photo with permission from the owner.
• Luc Mehl packrafting the Matanuska River.
• Luc Mehl backcountry skating in Katmai. Photo courtesy Luc Mehl.

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