Bringing Alaska’s Red Gold to the land of 10,000 Lakes – Surrender Salmon! Growing up in Alaska shaped every facet of who I am today. Those of us who are lucky enough to have been born and raised in the Last Frontier understand and appreciate the many wonders this great state has to offer. Fishing […]
Salmon Patties, Alaska Saves the South
By: Michael Rogers Consider if you will the meager salmon patty. I fell in love with these as a child growing up in the rural South. Like many Southerners, I never stopped to consider the origins of this particular dish or exactly why something like canned salmon, made into a patty and fried, became a […]
Hunting Alaskas Nelchina Caribou Herd
Nelchina Caribou, Access and Opportunity By: Michael Rogers It is my favorite time of the year, everyone has one and mine is early August. For much of the Great Land, early August marks the start of hunting season and for hunters the excitement is like Christmas, Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July rolled into one […]
2017 Iron Dog – The Saga Continues
2017 Iron Dog – Not Over Yet? Trophies were hoisted in the air, over-sized checks were presented to the top three teams, and as of now, it seems everyone is still holding their breath as it doesn’t appear that the 2017 Iron Dog is even over. As I write this, please keep in mind that […]
It will be an interesting finish….2017 Iron Dog
It is going to be interesting to watch the live steam coverage of the Iron Dog finish. Reports from the trail indicate that Teams #8 and #41 are riding together. I wonder who will cross the finish line first? (Read our previous post for more details surrounding the Race Marshals decision to disqualify Team #8.) We […]
2017 Iron Dog — Day 7 Coverage
Checking into Tanana, Team 8 of Tyson Johnson and Tyler Aklestad boasted an incredible 1 hour and 14 minute lead over their pursuers, Team 41. With just shy of 300 miles of very fast river running to complete, a back-to-back win for both the racers and SkiDoo appeared to be a lock. Johnson and Aklestad had […]
2017 Iron Dog — Day 6 coverage
It is now 85° warmer on the Yukon River than it was earlier this week when the teams were headed towards Nome. I am sure the guys are not missing the -50° but of course +35° comes with its own challenges. With 342 river miles left before the finish line in Fairbanks the racers will […]
2017 Iron Dog Race –Day 5 Coverage
Unlike NASCAR where the driver simply drives and the pit crew takes care of the maintenance, Iron Doggers have to be skilled at both disciplines. When the race began in the mid 1980’s snowmachines were very undependable and needed constant wrenching and creative improvising. John Faeo, a 7 time Iron Dog Champ, was extremely talented […]
Cheesy Salmon Cakes – Alaskan Salmon for Dinner
Cheesy Salmon Cakes – Easy Alaskan Dinner Like any Alaskan, I love having salmon in the freezer. Even if that salmon is from last summer’s catch, this recipe is a great way to utilize those last few fillets. Not only will you make room for your new fish, filling the space in your bellies with […]
2017 Iron Dog Race – Day 4 Coverage – The Alaska Life
2017 Iron Dog Race – Day 4 Coverage The boys of the 2017 Iron Dog are enjoying a much deserved break in Nome before heading back towards the finish line in the Golden City on the Tanana River. Read More
2017 Iron Dog Race – Day 3 Coverage
2017 Iron Dog Race – Coverage Day 3 – Battling Towards Nome Battling was the theme on the trail last night in the 2017 Iron Dog race and today the theme will continue as teams charge up the Western coast of Alaska toward Nome. Riders battled extreme cold, rough trail conditions, frostbite, additional equipment issues, a few […]
Iron Dog Race – 2017 Coverage Day 2
Iron Dog Race – Day 2 – Pushing Toward the Coast The evening of Day 1 found riders in the Iron Dog race stopping earlier than planned, some even backtracking on the trail, and a few teams also facing a forced scratch after insurmountable equipment damages very early on. It is unclear why, but we saw […]
