Shane Castle

A trip to the outhouse to dump some dirty dishwater turned into a tense situation with two young moose -- and left the author wondering if mama moose was nearby.

As temperatures drop, even the most prepared horse owners in the 49th state face an array of problems unique to frigid northern climates.

There’s no good way to sugarcoat it. Believe me, I’ve tried. But the fact remains: I was about eight miles into an Alaska hike when I accidentally blasted myself square in the face with pepper spray.

What's tougher - tracking wily Alaska animals in treacherous mountain terrain or packing out hundreds of pounds of moose meat trip after trip after trip?

Alaska Crossings' clinical staff oversees therapeutic aspects of the 64-day program as field guides lead at-risk youth on hiking, canoeing and camping trips in the lush forests and pristine bays of Tongass National Forest surrounding the small island community of Wrangell.