It has been snowing on and off for the past several days. I love the quiet when it snows, and I'm sure the heli-skiers that flock to the world-class death-defying vertical slopes in the Chilkat River valley like the snow too. This 30-second video … [Read more]
Sharp-tailed grouse video published by Audubon Magazine
I’m pleased that the online version of Audubon Magazine used my video of Columbian sharp-tailed grouse to accompany the still photographs by my friend Noppadol Paothong. Over the years, I have accompanied Nop on several trips to this lek. His photos … [Read more]
Recent landslide-triggered tsunami brings back memories
Yesterday, the National Park Service sent out a news release about how a landslide near a glacier crashed into the ocean, causing a tsunami that damaged a backcountry campsite at Kenai Fjords National Park near Seward, Alaska. Many years … [Read more]
Channeling Bradford Washburn
I channeled my inner Bradford Washburn (a famous Alaska mountaineer and photographer known for his dramatic black-and-white photography) on a spectacular clear day last week while riding the ferry from Juneau to Haines, Alaska. It is very … [Read more]
Haines Winterfest equals winter fun
Small town festival celebrates the spirit of winter in Alaska The Winterfest activities in Haines this past weekend were a blast. My favorite activities were the children’s sled-pull, snowshoe, and 2×4 races. Other activities included a race … [Read more]