Winter Mountain Climbing – don’t look down

Mountain climbing, especially in winter is an exciting and challenging sport. Evaluating the amount of loose snow and ice on a rock face, and anticipating the ever-changing weather conditions while sucking high altitude air, can influence the next spot you decide to plant your ice axe. Looking up, a climber’s technical knowledge, fitness level, hydration…

Fishing the Brooks River, in Katmai National Park, Alaska

Of all the bedtime stories I’ve read to my kids where cute little bears play the main roles, nothing prepared me for the up-close and personal views of the Alaskan brown bear. Katmai National Park is located at the head of the Alaska Peninsula approximately 290 air miles southwest of Anchorage, encompassing over 4 million…