Category: Tech Tips

 Trekking Poles? Really?? But I never use them!           We didn’t either until we started backpacking in the Wrangells! Ask any

It’s hard to predict the weather in Alaska, and over the last 40 years of hiking, backpacking, ice climbing, and rafting out here, we’ve learned

In Alaska, rain is just part of the landscape. Sometimes it comes and goes through sunny skies, and sometimes the clouds close up for days

One of the common questions we get from our guests before their Alaska backpacking trip is what type of sleeping bag they should use. That’s

It’s Alaska mountaineering season here in the Wrangells, however, these mountains remain in their untouched, unclimbed condition, as all the climbers are sheltering in place.

Alaska is a big land full of big mountains, big rivers, and big wilderness. But have you also heard of our big mosquito population? Chances

Whenever I head to the sock section of a store, I’m always overwhelmed by the towering wall of socks they have in stock. Are there

While we all love the long, bright days of June and July up in McCarthy, as summer comes to an end and nighttime creeps back

Packing for Alaska can be a challenge. You need to be prepared to handle weather that ranges from sweltering hot to cold and rainy. You

Too bad he’s too busy texting to enjoy that beautiful scenery, huh? While it used to be that we didn’t carry cell phones everywhere, times

It’s not uncommon for adventurers to put away their equipment once the weather turns cold, unsure about camping in the lower temperatures. However, the colder

By Sarah Ebright, Guide My favorite section of any outdoor gear store is the area with all the kitchen gadgets. It is constantly changing, and