Alaska

avalanche danger sign on hilltop

Three Skiers Killed in Alaskan Avalanche

BY JUAN HERNANDEZ Officials at the Chugach National Forest Avalanche...
Wonder Lake and McKinley (Denali).

McKinley 1967: Triumph and Tragedy. Part II

In 1967, Mount McKinley (Denali) witnessed two pivotal moments...
Wonder Lake and McKinley (Denali).

McKinley 1967: Triumph and Tragedy. Part I

In 1967, Mount McKinley (Denali) witnessed two pivotal moments...
A helicoper poses n the snow while rescuers approach with a patient in a stretcher

Denali Rescue Team May Be Cut to Six People

Unless something changes, the search-and-rescue team at Alaska's Denali...
fisherman standing in wilderness river

Trump Renames McKinley, Removes Alaskan Wilderness Protections

The 47th president of the United States wasted no...
a man and a dog team

Eric Larsen, Jonathan Hayes to Recreate Historic ‘Serum Run’ Dogsled Journey

"An epidemic of diphtheria is almost inevitable here STOP...
Ousland and Colliard raise their ski poles in triumph

Ousland and Colliard Finish Juneau Icefield Crossing

Borge Ousland and Vincent Colliard have successfully completed their...
Borge Ousland (left) and Vincent Colliard.

Ousland and Colliard to Ski Juneau Icefield in Alaska

Renowned polar traveler Borge Ousland and his experienced teammate...
Close shot of Sam Hennessey with dawn jacket, helmet and sunglasses

Sam Hennessey: A Quiet Excellence

This fall, Sam Hennessey will attempt the north face...
Camp gear is moved back down to Base Camp on Denali.

It’s Not All About Summits: Denali Season Ends With One Remarkable Climb

Last year's Denali season featured extended periods of rough...
climber high on a granite cliff

Making the Most of It in Alaska’s Ruth Gorge

There’s a tradition of improvisation on Mount Dickey in...
robot dog and real goose

This Alaskan Airport’s New Best Friend: a Robot Dog

The Fairbanks, Alaska airport wildlife patrol staff is about...
The climber on aid-climbing gear to pass a crack on otherwise smooth granite.

Alaska: New Winter Route on The Moose’s Tooth

Marcin Tomaszewski and Pawel Haldas of Poland have safely...
the climbers standing under the wing of a plane inside a hangar.

Polish Duo Targets Alaska’s Legendary Moose’s Tooth

One year after opening a remarkable winter route in...
polar bear with kill

Avian Flu Kills Polar Bear in Alaska

Alaska wildlife officials recently reported the first case of...
wolf carrying carcass

Never-Before-Seen Wolf Predation Finally Caught on Film

Wolves will eat just about anything. And humans will...
Studio portrait of Anna in a purple tshirt and a big smile.

There’s Life After Frostbite: Anna Pfaff Back to the Himalaya

A year ago, Anna Pfaff was dealing with having...
a man in front of a beached canoe

Beer Run: Bar Encounter Provokes Average Man to Paddle Entire Yukon River

Sixty-one-year-old Dermot Higgins got the idea to canoe 3,150...
A bush plane on an Alaskan road

‘Only in Alaska’: Bush Plane Takes Off from Convenience Store

Only in Alaska! 😆pic.twitter.com/vLpCqtd9hQ — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) September 10, 2023 Takeaways...
The west buttress on Denali.

Alaska Update: Denali Winds Down, Summit Rate Unusually Low

The season has almost ended on Denali. It's been...
The climbrs' route in the Kichatna Mountains.

Italians Open New Route in Alaska’s Kichatna Mountains

During three days in early June, Italians Stefano Ragazzo...

No Bluebird Days: Colin Haley’s Kahiltna Glacier Expedition Ends

Colin Haley has finished his expedition on the Kahiltna...
Denali mountain.

Alaska Update: Peak of the Season on Denali

We're about halfway through the Denali climbing season and...
Jack Kuenzle.

Jack Kuenzle Smashes Denali FKT

Last year, Outside called Jack Kuenzle "the newest fastest-known-time...

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