It’s odd, it’s bold. It’s Bodenburg Butte, and you should climb it.
The funny bump is the focal point of its namesake neighborhood in the Matanuska Valley.
Want to try fat biking but feeling timid about it? Here are some tips.
Get pogies, deflate your tires and wear lots of clothes, including an under layer long enough to cover your butt.
When a rainy day turns into a wondrous, wintry night, everything is right with the world
When it’s January in Alaska and rain turns to snow, it’s a time to be joyous.
A travel dress is versatile and durable, and it symbolizes the freedom to move and explore
It’s the kind of dress, columnist Alli Harvey writes, that you can turn into a pair of shorts by using a quarter and a hair tie to cinch together the back and front between your legs.
The best way to become an outdoors adventurer: Gradually, then suddenly
There may be moments or even months of grinding, and then — suddenly — you are strong and confident, writes columnist Alli Harvey.
Alaska’s changing winters means the need for a bigger toy box
All you used to need for an Alaska winter was a pair of skis. Now you may get as much use from fat bikes, traction devices and nordic skates.
Hello darkness, my old friend. I will play outside to survive you.
When the days get short in Alaska, Alaskans stick together and stay active.
Discovering that happiness is what’s outside your door, not what’s inside a store
It’s hard to feel awed in a place with man-made landscapes and oases of department and chain stores, which is why some call Alaska home.
Adding squats and deadlifts makes long runs a little easier
Strength training isn’t instead of marathon training, it’s in addition to marathon training.
When you’re a grown-up, snow days aren’t what they used to be — but there’s still fun to be had
The joy of getting a day off from school to play outside or stay cozy inside is hard to replicate when you’re an adult, but it’s fun to try.
The comfort of routine or the challenge of change? Sometimes you can have both
When you’re a runner, different scenery, conditions and partners can turn a rote activity into a novel one.
Saunas or hot tubs? It’s a heated Alaska debate.
You can see the northern lights from a hot tub, but a sauna leaves you feeling clean.