Winter light in Alaska might be scarce, but what’s there can be breathtaking
Daylight is something Alaskans are well attuned to, maybe especially in the winter,
A trip to the Arctic is a reminder of how extreme and fragile life is at the top of the world
At its extremes, Alaska goads us not to survive. It sends extreme cold and wind, and it stings our faces, Yet here we are.
Maybe spending time outside is the cure for the holiday flus and colds
There are germs everywhere this time of year. Maybe some fresh air and exercise will keep them at bay.
Turns out, running on a trail isn’t a bad place to be when the earth moves
There’s something haunting about running right through a major tectonic event, writes columnist Alli Harvey, who did just that.
Don’t let Alaska’s out-of-whack weather bring you down
November rain is a reminder that sometimes you have to push through the hard to find the reward.
Adventure means trying something new, even if it includes an early wake-up call
There’s no adventure without a push into something not fully comfortable or known, columnist Alli Harvey writes.
Winter survival guide: Pile on the layers and resist hygge until after you’ve been outside
Winter is like a needy teenager, writes columnist Alli Harvey. It requires more from you than other seasons.
I hate the gym, but I love that it helps get my dad out of the house
I hate the gym a little less when I look over and see my dad on the bike pedaling away, writes columnist Alli Harvey.
With all the bad news, turn your attention to the great Alaska outdoors
A story about going for a run may seem frivolous compared to one about a shooting, but both depict life in Alaska, and the human experience overall.
Entering a footrace? Please mute your late-90s pop (and other tunes)
It's presumptuous to think you know what other runners around you want to listen to, columnist Alli Harvey writes.
Fall is a time to slow down, enjoy and not ask ‘What’s next?’
Fall in Alaska is a reminder to enjoy life as it happens.
Runner learns why Equinox is the toughest marathon you’ll ever love
Fairbanks' famous marathon is pure Alaska in its casual badassery.