Alaska Archive
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Kayak Roots: the Aleut Ikyak
Posted on 08/09/2009 | 4 CommentsWhen thinking about traditional kayaks, the greenland qajaq is the first thing that usually comes to mind. These low volume high-ended skin on frame boats were ideal for hunting and... -
Alaska Backcountry Part 3: Blue Icebergs
Posted on 03/09/2009 | 8 CommentsGlacial ice is super-old, compressed, and gives off a brilliant blue hue. My kayak trek to Alaska involved hunting for the bluest ice I could find, and on this particular... -
Alaska Backcountry Part 2: Bear Glacier
Posted on 01/09/2009 | 2 CommentsOne of the highlights of the Alaskan paddling experience was getting my kayak up close to enormous icebergs, just to feel the grandeur of these magnificent natural structures. All whilst... -
Video Blog: Kayaking Bear Glacier Alaska
Posted on 30/08/2009 | 5 CommentsVideo of my kayak adventures: Bear Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. Enjoy! – FP -
Alaska Backcountry Part 1: Bear Glacier
Posted on 28/08/2009 | 3 CommentsMy Alaskan adventure was always about one thing – paddling amongst icebergs. It had taken a six hour flight from Chicago, a 4 hour train ride from Anchorage, and a...
