Archeological digs in northwestern Alaska uncovered sea kayaks that may have been used 10,000 years before the present. Until white man decided to pursue sea kayaking, rudders were used on motorboats, sailboats and rowboats. As an add-on to sea kayaks, rudders have come on the scene within the last 100 years, or less than 1 [...]

Arctic Valley
Back on November 19, 2008, the North America Outdoor Institute launched Avalanche, a reality game to teach people how to stay alive in the backcountry. For those who were interested in participating but missed out, another installment of the game will be held at nearby Arctic Valley on Valentine’s Day. That said, consider attending [...]

Following up on last month’s report of a new snowcat added to Chugach Powder Guides’ fleet of backcountry skiing and snowboarding transports, Coast Magazine and a full load of early season skiers had the opportunity to experience firsthand the new ride and additional 500 acreage of backcountry skiing.
Heading out from Alyeska Resort and into the [...]

In this season, Nome is most recognized as the Iditarod finish, but it’s also where visitors can start an entirely new backcountry adventure.
For anyone visiting Nome during Iditarod, or any time for that matter, take a long look at the mountains to the north and ask yourself, wouldn’t I like to explore those while I’m [...]

I’ve always believed in taking the Alaska angling skills I’ve learned each year, and trying them out in different areas of the world. In such scenarios, the true skills of an angler emerge, adapting to strange fish and waters, and hopefully enjoying success. For me, few places offer as much variety and fun for the [...]