Hunting cultures are fascinating. The tools, techniques and survival skills developed to adapt and survive in harsh environments over time can teach valuable lessons to society. What if we didn’t have the benefit of cell phones, snowmachines and power boats? What if we needed to kill or gather everything we ate? Would we be able to? Where would we find the knowledge to do so … [Read more...] about Hunters of the Northern Forest
Alaska Wildnerness Living
Carry On – Stan Zuray
Most outdoors folk are attracted to wilderness. It gives us a feeling of freedom, an escape from the civilized life we’re forced to live, at least for a while. But for some, the attraction is so strong that only a true wilderness lifestyle will do. Such people find themselves in the wilds of northern Canada and Alaska, living out lives that others can’t help but envy. Stan … [Read more...] about Carry On – Stan Zuray
Swallowed by the Great Land – Seth Kantner
A while back, a reader introduced me to “Shopping for Porcupine”, a collection of stories written by Seth Kantner about growing up in Arctic Alaska. Kantner’s college educated parents moved from the Lower 48 to build a home out on the tundra of western Alaska, and raised Seth and his brother in a sod igloo many miles from the nearest civilization. The book tells stories of a … [Read more...] about Swallowed by the Great Land – Seth Kantner
Shopping for Porcupine
Seth Kantner is as Alaska as it gets. Born and raised in a sod igloo on the tundra of northwest Alaska, harsh weather and isolation was the norm, and hunting, fishing and trapping were necessary means for survival. Seth’s dad, Howard, moved to Alaska from Ohio as a young man in search of adventure. School didn’t pan out, and several odd jobs weren’t satisfying. But after … [Read more...] about Shopping for Porcupine
Arctic Bush Pilot – Andy Anderson
Arctic bush pilots have one of the coolest jobs. No office has better views, and every day is an adventure. They battle the elements in some of the world’s most challenging climates, with extreme temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns. They also provide a critical service, connecting remote villages with the outside world and with each other. Such a challenging and … [Read more...] about Arctic Bush Pilot – Andy Anderson