This is truly a hike of a lifetime and one that definitely requires some planning ahead. The trail head is only accessible by helicopter (charter with TEMSCO Helicopters) or train (with White Pass). Both are centrally located in downtown Skagway. For this out and back hike to Laughton Glacier, you will want to make sure…
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Waihe’e Ridge Trail Hike – Maui, Hawaii
Waihe’e Ridge Trail is one of my all time favorite hikes. The stunning views begin at the parking lot and continue for the 4.5 miles out and back trail. It’s challenging, but doable, even for inexperienced hikers. Park in the overflow lot, only if you are looking for extra mileage. The trail is highly trafficked…
Ward Lake Trail Walk – Ketchikan, Alaska
A walk (or two or three) around Ward Lake is an absolute must every time I go home to Alaska. No matter the time of year, there is something calming and restorative about the lake. The weather is always a little better there, and tranquility hits you instantly when you pull into the parking lot….
Dog Sledding Summer Camp – Juneau, Alaska
When the snow melts in summer, roughly a hundred huskies head to dog camp at Sheep Creek Valley in Juneau where they get their practice and exercise on dirt instead of snow and pulling a wheeled cart instead of a sled. If you love dogs, puppies, are interested in dog mushing, the Iditarod, or are…
Lower Dewey Lake Hike – Skagway, Alaska
The hike to Lower Dewey Lake is ridiculously convenient for anyone visiting Skagway, whether you travel in by cruise ship, car, boat, or plane. The trailhead begins at the Southeast end of town between 2nd and 3rd Streets, across the train tracks and river. While we just hiked the 3 miles round out and back…
Mendenhall Glacier Trek – Juneau, Alaska
One of my favorite adventures to date, combines an exhilarating helicopter flightseeing tour with a glacier trekking experience. I have been fortunate to experience this tour twice – once in my twenties, pre-kids and again with my little family of four. The trekking portion is somewhat customized to your group’s level. During our first trek,…
Nugget Falls Hike – Juneau, Alaska
Nugget Falls is a 377-foot waterfall that pours dramatically from the hanging Nugget Glacier into Mendenhall Lake. It is easily accessible from Juneau airport by car or bike. The hike to Nugget Falls is short, sweet, fast, and easy. It is highly rewarding and high on the instant gratification spectrum. It is ideal for all…