Alaska

Flying over the Harding Icefield, Alaska

Flying over the Harding Icefield, Alaska

A business meeting in Chicago in August 2009 offered me an opportunity to feed my adventurous side. Shortly after finishing my final business meeting, I rushed to the airport and jumped a direct flight to Anchorage, Alaska, with a few clothes and a folding kayak in a backpack. From there I caught a train across the Alaskan country-side, then a water-taxi into the Kenai Fjords National Park, and then a motorised raft into the glacial lakes. My adventure was underway!

Bear Glacier, Harding Icefield, Alaska

Bear Glacier, Harding Icefield, Alaska

Here are the collected stories from that adventure – enjoy! FP

First Alaskan Paddle in my Folbot Cooper

The maiden voyage of my folding kayak on Resurrection Bay, from the Alaskan town of Seward.

Alaskan Backcountry Part 1: Bear Glacier

Arrival at Bear Glacier, first experience in a dry-suit, and a landing & climb of the glacial morraine.

Alaskan Backcountry Part 2: Bear Glacier

Paddling amongst giant glacial icebergs on the Bear Glacier lake.

Alaskan Backcountry Part 3: Blue Icebergs

Searching for the incredible blue icebergs of fresh-calved glacier.

Video Blog: Kayaking Bear Glacier Alaska

Video footage of kayaking amongst icebergs in the Alaskan rain.

Kayak Roots: the Aleut Ikyak

Photos and discussion on traditional Aleutian kayaks.

Alaska: Watertaxi on Resurrection Bay

Exploring the incredible bird and sea life on Resurrection Bay by watertaxi.

Alaska: Kayakers Cove

A remote paddlers’ hostel/cabin and an incredible paddle on Resurrection Bay.

Great Journeys: Alaska Railroad

Incredible footage from the train journey betyween Seward and Anchorage, Alaska.

More Paddling Bear Glacier Alaska

Paddling photos sent through from my Alaskan guide, some months after the adventure.

Alaska, another world for the adventurous types

Alaska, another world for the adventurous types!

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2 Comments for this entry

  • Brett

    I teach for NOLS in Alaska, so I am fortunate enough to get there most summers. Without a doubt my favorite paddling destination. A friend of mine always asks ‘don’t you want to go someplace new?’ to which I reply, you just don’t get it. If you haven’t been there, you have no frame of reference. Paddling Alaska is my drug of choice.

    Brett

  • fatpaddler

    Gday Brett. I completely understand, Alaska is a truly magical part of the world. That being said though, I feel the same way about Sydney. Completely different climate of course, but its beautiful meandering Harbour, giant ocean-facing cliffs and abundance of places to explore make it magical, and whenever I go away I can’t wait to return to her. I guess this is the beauty of paddling, we can enjoy it where-ever we go, but if we only stay at home we’re happy doing that too!

    Thanks for sharing mate. Cheers – FP

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