My parents took me on a summer car camping trip to Alaska when I was in high school. We started in the Kenai Peninsula and made our way north, finally spending time in Denali National Park. It was almost unreal and the distances were mind bending. I've always wanted to go back!
Many accounts I follow motivate me to buy a new book or piece of gear from time to time. Now I have one inspiring me to plan future trips to Alaska… shit.
Beautiful article and especially enticing considering you live in one of the more remote areas of continental US. Your Alaska is rural to lower 48 urban was great.
Pam- Thank you. Very cool to hear how you almost ended up there. I was close a couple of years ago, but the stars didn’t align. Kodiak City remains “undiscovered” in certain ways, so I’ll be interested to see how it changes over time.
Doesn’t this leave me with an itch that needs to be scratched. I appreciate your sentiments. Epic.
Yes! We need to get back there.
"We’re lucky if we encounter hard decisions that turn out to be easy because our gut tells us so."
I have to agree with you, Alaska rather ruins other places once you step into her bosom. She fears not the human.
Well said.
“With September bucks up high, my bushwacking penance was rewarded with alpine hunting terrain.” what a line! beautiful piece.
Thank you for saying that, Lisa. I appreciate it.
My parents took me on a summer car camping trip to Alaska when I was in high school. We started in the Kenai Peninsula and made our way north, finally spending time in Denali National Park. It was almost unreal and the distances were mind bending. I've always wanted to go back!
Erik- what an awesome road trip. The Kenai is out of this world…so much to explore and richness in a relatively small area.
I’ve been to Alaska twice and I would go back again in a heartbeat. The wilderness and beauty of it has a special pull.
That pull is strong. It’s always there for me, a low simmer that boils over when I look at pictures from past trips.
Many accounts I follow motivate me to buy a new book or piece of gear from time to time. Now I have one inspiring me to plan future trips to Alaska… shit.
Beautiful article and especially enticing considering you live in one of the more remote areas of continental US. Your Alaska is rural to lower 48 urban was great.
I’m glad I could inspire you to visit…It is a special place I recommend, especially for those looking to test physical & mental limits.
Now you’re speaking to my soul!
I too feel that "haunting pull" of Alaska. Way to capture it in a few words!
Thank you, Joe!
This is awesome, Jesse -- would love to pick your brain on ideas for an itinerary for when my kids get a little older!
Thanks, Lou. Yes, anytime. Like talking about hunting, I could endlessly talk about hunting/fishing in Kodiak.
Pam- Thank you. Very cool to hear how you almost ended up there. I was close a couple of years ago, but the stars didn’t align. Kodiak City remains “undiscovered” in certain ways, so I’ll be interested to see how it changes over time.