Mike Still

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…

The Alps are known around the world for their mountain majesty, famously home to year-round adventures at ski resorts on well-maintained trails.  When Elizabeth and I pieced together an itinerary for our…

Last summer, Elizabeth and I won a two-night stay at the Kennicott River Lodge with a private kayak tour of a glacial lake in McCarthy, Alaska! You may have seen last week’s post about…

The Bonanza Mine Trail reaches the mountaintops above historic Kennecott in Wrangell St. Elias National Park.  Abandoned mining structures can be seen along this route as you ascend nearly 4,000 feet on a…

Chasing the northern lights has been a passion of mine ever since I moved to Alaska in 2017.  I have captured some incredible night skies over the past four years and began dabbling in…

Summer brings unique Alaskan adventures like putting all your food into bear-safe containers and hiking 30 miles on a ridgeline with a view of Denali.  Some might consider a trip like this…

At the end of the month, Elizabeth and I are getting married!  If this post is how you found out about our wedding then I’m sorry you weren’t invited. Rather than dwelling…

Haleakala National Park should be on your radar if you’re visiting Maui.  The park is home to lush rainforests and dynamic cinder cones coming out of the volcano that created the island of Maui, Hawaii.  You…