Alaska


Tales from the Arctic

John moved to the North Slope of Alaska when he was seven years old. He has spent nearly twenty years in various corners of Alaska. This section contains stories of his experiences during those years.

Tales of Denali
An account of my 1994 traverse of Denali, up the West Buttress and down the Muldrow routes.
Togiak Herring
Description of the Togiak Herring fishery, and my role in it.
Rain and Butterscotch Schnapps
Taking my mother down a wild and scenic river.
Wilderness Gold
A story of our canoe trip down the Fortymile river in Eastern Alaska, written as a destination story for Canoe & Kayak magazine.
Tales of Fish & Game
Humorous letters from field camps, 1994-1997.
  1. State Employee Exhibit
  2. Ugashik Crew Report
  3. Sheenjek Part 1
  4. Sheenjek Part 2

  • New morning commute, 16 minutes, previous morning commute, 12 minutes. 13 years 52 weeks ago
  • you planning on a pickle throwdown with me, , and Antonio? 13 years 52 weeks ago
  • New rule: when the internet is working in the house, you're officially moved in. 14 years 11 hours ago
  • Paint + move + unpack - food = tired Erik 14 years 21 hours ago
  • Beartooth bound. See y’all in a week 14 years 1 day ago
  • I would write long-form essays if I weren’t too busy shipping. 14 years 1 day ago
  • Comcast. Account signup. Thats basic essential functionality. Why you no work. Me hate you. Bye. 14 years 2 days ago
  • House. Only took 169 days. 14 years 2 days ago
  • Keys. Check. Paint. Check. Pod. Uh oh. 14 years 3 days ago
  • Paint. Check. Cleaning materials. Check. Keys? 14 years 4 days ago