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

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!