Walking on a Winter Wonderland: Snowshoeing!

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Walking on a Winter Wonderland: Snowshoeing!

Snowshoeing is easy to learn, almost anyone can do it, and it’s more budget friendly than other winter snowsports. Here’s how to get on those snowy trails this winter.

Waterproofing Your Gear

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Waterproofing Your Gear
As we head into the rainy season, you may be noticing that your rain jacket isn’t as waterproof as it used to be. Gear can lose its water repellency over time, but there are things you can do to prolong your gear’s life!

Five Layers for Success This Fall

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Five Layers for Success This Fall

This fall, don’t change your plans, change your gear. In Alaska, we know better than to wait for sunny days. If you want to get outside this fall, you can! It’s as simple as wearing the right clothes in the right order. Here’s how. Layer 1: Base Layer This layer is against your skin and is designed to regulate body temperature and wick moisture away from your skin.   We recommend wool or another wicking fabric for your base layer. If it’s good enough for sheep, it’s good enough for us! Specific brands to look for: Ibex, Patagonia Capilene, Smartwool, IceBreaker....

Bear Awareness! Bear Safety while Hiking.

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Bear Awareness! Bear Safety while Hiking.

Alaska is unique in that all 3 species of bears found in North America, Polar Bears, Brown/Grizzly Bears, and Black Bears, all reside in Alaska! We've collected some essential bear safety tips for navigating the wild, wild world of the Great Alaskan Wilderness that is well-known for also being bear territory. Be Bear Aware!

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