How to glacier surf: first, stand on the beach in a wetsuit with a surfboard and wait. Watch the tidewater glacier until the relatively warm ocean water against the glacier causes chunks of ice to break away and fall into the ocean — a phenomenon known as calving. (more…)
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A Beary Fishy Situation
The unpredictability of the Alaska wilderness contributes to its beauty and majesty. One minute you’re sailing through the choppy waters looking at a driftwood-covered shore and a few seagulls, and the next you are greeting a mother bear and her cub. (more…)
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From First to Last Light: Capturing Adventure at Winterlake Lodge
Scott arrived at Winterlake Lodge in southcentral Alaska in late March with three days to capture its essence — outdoor excursions, indoor relaxation, award-winning food and breathtaking scenery. In short, there was much to shoot and no time to waste. (more…)