November 2nd, 2016 found Unalakleet Alaska cold after a decent spell of below freezing weather. The Covenant Bible Camp steward and local school teacher, Brad Webster, along with a friend who had recently moved to the village, came across what surely is a once in a lifetime discovery, a set of Moose Antlers locked together. […]
Northern Pike…Toothy, Bony, and Delicious
Northern Pike…Toothy, Bony, and Delicious By: Michael Rogers I must admit to zero experience with the Northern Pike as a child and not much more as an adult. As a casual angler, I’ve typically been more focused on species like salmon and halibut, and more rarely, on Grayling and trout. In my “middle youth”, I’ve […]
Nursing Moose Calves Can’t Drink Fast Enough
Being a mama moose isn’t easy… those nursing moose calves are a bit aggressive! However, you know that mother moose loves those baby moose though, even if only for the fact that they are so adorable. Usually moose have one calf, but it is not uncommon for them to have twins. Moose have also been […]
The Perfect Caribou Rifle – Hunting Rangifer Tarandus
The “Perfect” Caribou Rifle…Hunting Rangifer Tarandus By: Michael Rogers I guess when all things are considered; I am primarily a caribou hunter. Everyone has their opinions on the subject, but when I think of hunting in the Arctic and the North, I think of caribou. At this point in my career, I’ve seen something over […]
Backcountry and Backpacking Nutrition 101 – Meal Planning Tips
Staying Fit & Fueled in the Backcountry – Heather Kelly, Founder of Heather’s Choice One of the most daunting tasks of planning a multi-day backpacking or backcountry expedition is meal planning. How much food do you need to bring to curb hiker hunger and fuel long days chasing the horizon? Do you have any special […]
Lynx In Alaska Plays With Food Before Dinner
The Elusive Lynx – Dinner and a Show March, 2018 Randall Plant and Yukiko Hayano live on the Anchorage, Alaska hillside and recently had a visitor join them for dinner. They were able to photograph the various stages of a Lynx in their yard stalking, catching, playing with, and eating a Vole. What an incredible […]
The Junior Iditarod – 2018 Winner Bailey Schaeffer
Who Gets to be First Down 4th Street for the start of the Iditarod? The winner of the 2018 Junior Iditarod, Bailey Schaeffer! 5 Things to Know About the Junior Iditarod When: The Jr. Iditarod is held the weekend before the Iditarod. The winner of the junior event takes the honorary first position during the ceremonial start of […]
Iditarod Food Drops – 6 Things You may not have Known!
Each year before the racers hit the trail toward Nome, Alaska, each musher ships out close to 2,000 pounds of food and supplies across the 22 Iditarod checkpoints. Included in this nearly one ton of supplies that are dropped along the trail are food for the dogs, food for the mushers, and any other supplies […]
2018 Iron Dog – Day 7 Update
After 2,031 miles of pushing the throttle as hard as they could, Mike Morgan and Chris Olds were first to cross the finish line, breathing a sigh of relief, and meeting waves of friends and family for countless high-fives and hugs. This win marked the third championship for Chris Olds out of 16 Pro-Class starts […]
2018 Iron Dog – Day 6 Update
**Join our mailing list at the button above to get the latest updates!** A day of wrenching came and passed in Nome as riders turned into mechanics and raced the clock to perform repairs to their sleds. Teams are allowed up to two additional sets of hands for this event and often in this tight-knit […]
2018 Iron Dog – Day 4 Coverage
**Want updates as soon as they’re live? Click the ‘Join Our Newsletter’ button above and never be left in the dust!** With racers sitting out what is likely the longest delay of the Iron Dog race since its inception in 1984, the leaderboard appeared top heavy. It didn’t only appear top heavy, it certainly WAS […]
2018 Iron Dog – Day 3 Coverage
Undoubtedly, year after year, an Iron Dog participant pits itself against each and every racer, making life difficult for even the most seasoned veterans in the worlds longest race of this type. This participant isn’t riding an Arctic Cat, Skidoo, Polaris…or even a Yamaha, but is Mother Nature herself. Be it forty below zero temps, […]
