Bears are a source of anxiety for many hikers visiting Alaska. Although instinctively afraid of humans, in certain circumstances bears will attack. Over the years I encountered a few bears along the trail and fortunately they either heard or saw me with enough distance and moved away with no bad outcomes. Prevention is the best
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In the Summer of 2011 a group of friends ventured out to Aniakchak National Monument, a 3,700 year old volcanic crater measuring 6 miles in diameter. It’s one of the least visited National Parks in the United States, due in large part to it’s remoteness in Alaska. Hiking in Alaska It lies in the Aleutian
Experiencing Alaska from the sky is a privilege and paragliders in Alaska are fortunate to have spectacular scenery all around them. As the sun heats up the earth, hot air rises along mountain ridges or in columns we call thermals. If you ever noticed birds circling above you, they are catching that rising hot air
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Many brave souls courageously make the journey; they get on their bicycles and use the power of their legs to explore the world. Several bicyclists stayed at Base Camp Anchorage this past year and they all impressed us with their stories and their perseverance. One couple (Billy and Anna) began their journey in Alaska with
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Climbing Denali at 20,237 feet can be one of the toughest challenges in a mountaineers career. Over a thousand climbers come to Alaska every year to climb the tallest mountain in North America. The climbing season generally starts from late April to mid July when the weather permits most climbers to summit the peak. Nonetheless,
Jonathan joined us early this summer to be part of the Base Camp family. Our goals were to make sure staff had an abundance of opportunities to explore Alaska’s back country and share it with our guests. Jonathan took full advantage of his days off to explore the mountains and upon returning he generously shared
Oct 2014 As we begin the new year we send our appreciation to the sweet spirits who were part of the Base Camp Anchorage family in 2014. Gus, Hali, and Joan came up to Alaska as backcountry tour guides with Alaska Alpine Adventures, which specialize in more remote backcountry travel in places like Lake Clark,
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