The Sunny Winter Solstice Spirit Shines in Willow, Alaska
The sunny winter solstice spirit of the north in Willow, Alaska can be seen even during the darkest time of the year, like during a solstice lake walk at night.
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Finding My Inner Wilderness Woman
One of the best examples of the right winter attitude we’ve seen so far, is the Alaska Bachelor Society’s annual auction and Wilderness Woman Competition.
How to See the Northern Lights, Or Not
Wonder how to see the northern lights? Want to take better aurora photos? Jim shares photos from Alaska and helpful iphone tips.
We Found Denali!
Finally, we found Denali. She made an up-close and stunning appearance on a sub-zero December day while driving to Talkeetna’s Wilderness Woman Competition.
Thankful for Beginners Mind
On Thanksgiving Day, I’m so grateful for a few years of meditating with a Beginners Mind approach to life’s most challenging situations, like coping with cold and snow.
Watching Alaska’s Seasonal Shift to Autumn
Watching Alaska’s seasons change from our cabin windows, this video is a reminder of what’s just ahead in a couple of weeks. Winter is so close we can feel it.
No Bad Weather, Only Bad Gear
There is no bad weather in Alaska, only bad gear. Be prepared with the best cold weather gear to enjoy the winter in comfort.
How To See Denali (When, and Where)
On a rainy camping weekend at Byers Lake, we went in search of Denali, and learned what it takes to see North America’s highest and most spectacular mountain.
Winter Is Coming – No Turning Back Now
Fall fell in Willow, Alaska. Winter is coming and there is no turning back after surviving the drive north through Destruction Bay.
Two Cheechakos Take a Quick Trip Up the Alaska Highway
We took a VERY quick trip up the Alaska Highway from Colorado to home in Willow, and get to know the local flavor as fall sets in to this amazing place.
We Made It! Winter in Alaska is On!
Winter in Alaska has begun! We are settled in to our Willow cabin, ready to begin the nuttiest year of our lives. Here’s a few details about the journey north.