You Had To Be There
Jim catches up readers with a rant about how you had to be there is often the only way to sum up any great adventure.
Alaska
Alaska Is Awefull, Not Just Awesome
How do you spell Awefull? Jim explains why everything about Alaska is more than just awesome.
Alaska is in the Rear View Mirror
Driving south to the Lower 48 with Alaska in the rear view mirror, I had a chance to reflect on our winter experience in the greatest place in North America.
An Open Letter to Crazy Mushers Everywhere
Dear crazy musher friends. Thank you. My first time mushing experience video will never do justice for the adventures you’ve shown me.
Can You Say Retarded? Yes, But Just This One Time.
Just when can you say retarded? Jim explains after reading a national park interpretive display.
The Most Disappointing Thing About Alaska
Life doesn’t turn into rainbows and unicorns just because you are living your bucket list. The Universe still plays jokes, as we learned on May 10 and 11, 2024.
Things You Will Miss Living in Alaska
Living in Alaska for a year makes Jim reflect on the things he misses from traveling full-time around the lower 48 states.
Snowy Winter Fat Biking in Denali National Park
Time for a snow days getaway! We wanted to try winter fat biking in Denali National Park, so we braved the icy Parks Highway in March. Here’s what happened.
Alaska Snow Running Madness
For a sixteen mile race, our snow running challenge was the craziest, toughest, most exhausting feat we’ve accomplished in our years of long-distance running.
Uncomfortable Adventures? Be Careful What You Ask For.
I wanted uncomfortable adventures to test our resiliency, and I got them. Even the most mundane task is harder when you’re dealing with extreme cold and snow.
Willowbilly Fun at the 2024 Willow Winter Carnival Games
You can’t make this stuff up. What do Alaskans do when the temperature drops to -31 Fahrenheit? They go outside to the 2024 Willow Winter Carnival, that’s what!
My Personal Misogi Challenge and Why Should You Do It Too
Jim shares his personal Misogi challenge experience with a little history about the Traditional Japanese purification ritual.
The One Thing I Wish I Knew Before Spending Winter in Alaska
Prepping for an Alaska winter requires gear, money, and research. But there’s one big thing I wish I knew before coming here, and not knowing made my life hell.
When to Buy Snow Tires? When Your Life Depends on Them!
Wondering when to buy snow tires? Get them before you need them, and know when to take them off. Jim shares his experience with winter driving in Alaska.
More Highlights from Winter in Alaska, So Far
More photos of highlights from our winter in Willow Alaska, frozen lakes, sled dogs races, and subzero temps, oh my!