Photos from Alaska arctic region
During an October photo tour that I guide in Alaska’s Arctic, one of my type II flash cards got corrupted during a Lightroom import. I recently received it in the mail from www.datarecovery.com and had a chance to look at the pictures contained within. However, that process did not turn out to be a simple one. When attempting to…
The two Arctic Alaska photo tours that I co-guide with Hugh Rose were full of weather adventure and logistical challenges this year. They were also filled with some fantastic photo opportunities. We always proclaim that the trips are different every year, and this held true once again. The first October, trip was slammed with a blizzard for three…
I recently returned from guiding two photo adventures in Alaska’s Arctic, seeking the northern lights, polar bears and all the other magic that the great north delivers. The trips were wonderful adventures, full of the drama that Alaska is known for, including weather, wind, snow and wild sights. I’ll have a gallery of images to…
I planned a trip to Nome many months ago and have been working on some details to refine the exact locations that I’ll visit. I’ve been there a few times, in different seasons, and the Seward Peninsula is a remarkably diverse place. If everything works out according to some loosely held plans, I’ll trek about…
During my hike to make some photos of Mt. Igikpak (I did see that mountain and will share some photos of it soon) in the Brooks Range, I deviated from Tupik Creek after a few miles and entered Angiaak Pass. A few tundra ponds made for a beautiful and colorful scene. Setting up camp with some altitude…
The route I chose to access Mt. Igikpak during my recent trip to the Gates of the Arctic followed Tupik Creek, and then on through Angiaak Pass. After landing in the bush plane in the early afternoon along the Noatak River, I forded the river and hiked about 4 miles to a nice camp spot that…
I just finished a week long solo photography trek in the Gates of the Arctic National Park. In summary, neither the best collection of superlatives, nor photographs seem to adequately convey the overall experience. Especially on solo trips when trekking in the rugged Brooks Range, a lot happens inside your head and inside your body. The anticipation…
It is Thursday, 8/21/2014, 10:02 a.m., marking the first lull in the rain spattering my tent since 7 p.m. last night. (I’m dry, thanks to my tarp tent stratospire, but I love you sun! ) Camped on a gravel bar along the Noatak River in the Gates of the Arctic National Park, I’m waiting for…
I took the above aerial photo a few years ago, but I’ve never explored the area on the ground. But that will change soon as I’m about to head out on a solo trip in the Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska’s Arctic. I’ll be photographing and exploring the amazing sights near the headwaters…
Day 7, June 20, 2014, 30 miles packrafting the Ivishak River. A 7 day, 170 mile wilderness backpack and packraft trip along the Ribdon, Ivishak and Sagavanirktok rivers in Alaska’s Brooks Range from June 14-20. We woke to no rain and light winds, at least in comparison to the night before. The clouds had lifted, and hints of blue…