Category Archives: Alaska Love

A Day in AK – Valdez Backcountry skiing and snowboarding

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Newman

A Day in AK on Vimeo on Vimeo via A Day in AK on Vimeo.

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Valdez Guide Dies in Heliskiing Incident near Haines – ktuu.com

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Newman

Valdez Guide Dies in Heliskiing Incident near Haines – ktuu.com.   It’s a sad day for the Valdez heliski and backcountry guide community. Christian Cabanilla has died in the backcountry of Southeast Alaska.  He was a beloved member of the … Continue reading →

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Alaska inventor turns wood stove heat into electricity | Alaska Dispatch

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Newman

Looking at the warmth radiating from his friend’s wood stove pipe, Alaskan Theo Graber had an idea. What if someone could take that heat and convert it into electricity? What if there was a way the noisy generator rumbling outside … Continue reading →

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Dean Cummings | The Steep Life | Big Mountain Skiing tips | How to ski in the backcountry | Skiing Magazine

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Newman

meet Cummings and learn about The Steep Life Protocols via Dean Cummings | The Steep Life | Big Mountain Skiing tips | How to ski in the backcountry | Skiing Magazine.

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Devon & Melissa’s Tiny House in Alaska – YouTube

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Newman

Devon & Melissa’s Tiny House in Alaska – YouTube.   Before the tiny house movement, there was the alaskan cabin.  Enjoy!

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1977 Corvette Burnout – at Thompson Pass

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Newman

1977 Corvette Burnout – YouTube.   Snowmachines in the winter and Stingrays in the summer.  Alaska respects and encourages this type of outlaw behavior … but PLEASE don’t try this in your rental RV!

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NFL Players Born in Alaska

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Newman

While watching the big game last night, I thought, “Are there any NFL Players Born in Alaska?” It took some searching but I found DatabaseFootball.com had the answer.  Check out the link for the details.  

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Four unmissable experiences on a cruise to Alaska

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Newman

Four unmissable experiences on a cruise to Alaska The continental United States may have great cities like New York and spectacular natural beauty like the Grand Canyon, but nothing quite prepares you for the isolated magnificence of its northern-most state, … Continue reading →

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Discover Kickstarter Projects in Alaska

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Newman

Discover Projects » Search — Kickstarter. Follow the link for cool projects based in Alaska.  You’ll be glad you did.

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300 Villages | alaskapublic.org

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Newman

300 Villages | alaskapublic.org. Alaska Public Radio does a cool series of podcasts (radio shows) about villages around the state.  Check ’em out!

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