Mike Still

Today is my 40th birthday and I’m going to start by remembering 15 years ago when I started my first bucketlist!  I called it 30 before 30.  Over the next 10 years, I crossed…

Discover the best places to visit in Alaska from someone who has lived and explored the state for 8 years. From Kenai Fjords to Denali, here are my favorites.

Heading into the holidays and getting emergency surgery are two things you should do your best NOT to combine.  I probably could have told you that before my ruptured Achilles tendon, but…

Living in Alaska means I wear a lot of gloves; I’ve tried heated gloves, leather gloves, famous brands, and brands you’ve never heard of.  I’ve tried mittens, split mitts, lobster gloves, glove…

It has been a few years since I regularly blogged but I’m want to get back into it.  I first started blogging in 2012 to catalog  my adventures in Seoul, South Korea, and…

A few weeks ago Venustas sent Elizabeth a new heated women’s vest.  She was skeptical at first; especially since she already has a lot of jackets and is partial to a few…

Venustas heated gear is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast in cold weather.  Their heating system comes with three settings to keep you warm regardless of the temperature.  The water-resistant outer layer of…

Kenai Fjords Kayak at Northwestern Glacier with Alaska Geographic An easterly wind previewed tomorrow’s storm but promised calm seas today, and our best chance for a Kenai Fjords kayak to Northwestern Glacier. …

Aialik Glacier Kayaking with Alaska Geographic Glaciers permeated mountains hidden behind the fog as katabatic winds cooled the air around the Dreamcatcher, our Aialik Glacier Kayaking vessel for the week.  I joined nine…