Wandering in Alaska: Road Trip, Camping, and a Little Foraging

Wandering in Alaska: Road Trip, Camping, and a Little Foraging

This was one of those days where I didn’t have a plan, but needed to get outside…so I did. What I thought would be a short drive turned into a long one as there seemed to be something new and interesting around ever turn in the road. I ended the day with...
River Valley Hike and Some Bow Drill Practice

River Valley Hike and Some Bow Drill Practice

In this Adventure Ryan video, I spend the day hiking a river valley and getting in some practice with the bow drill. Alaska is finally starting to thaw out a little (this was filmed in early May), and while there is still snow in the higher elevations, places like...
Out of Hibernation and Into the Mountains

Out of Hibernation and Into the Mountains

In this Adventure Ryan video, I set out on a hike and explore what the spring season has been up to in Alaska’s mountains. There’s been a lot going on lately, but I finally got outside and into the mountains. Spring is making its way into the valleys and,...
Foraging and Brewing Spruce Needle Tea in Alaska

Foraging and Brewing Spruce Needle Tea in Alaska

It’s been cold lately here in Alaska, and the frost been forming in layers over everything as the night days get shorter, but it’s always feels good to get out and spend some time in the light. In this video, I set out to explore the quiet frozen landscape...
Chasing Curiosity Through Alaska’s Mountains

Chasing Curiosity Through Alaska’s Mountains

The road toward where I was planning on beginning the day’s adventure was closed for the season, so I had to come up with a new plan. My only real desire for the day was to wander free and explore, so I found a new direction, and got moving.   Website:...
Over Mountains and Under Ice: Exploring New Places in Alaska

Over Mountains and Under Ice: Exploring New Places in Alaska

The seasons are changing, and right now, everything seems to be hanging in a careful balance between the seasons. The area I explored on this trip is a place I’ve had my eye on for a while–curious about what lie waiting there, just out of sight. It was fun...