Alaska – Page 2 – Tales of My Trails

GROWING

It’s been about two and a half weeks since I’ve been back from Alaska but some how my Alaska adventures feel like a lifetime ago. Looking back now I feel like I lived a completely different life there, like I was a different person somehow. I stepped out of my comfort zone to make friends,Continue reading “GROWING”

SMALL CHANGES

Something new I’ve added to my routine since I’ve been in Alaska is a daily after work hike. After work hikes have never been a convenient option for me in Denver due to my proximity to the mountains. I’d go on walks or runs in my area but it’s not quite the same as venturingContinue reading “SMALL CHANGES”

HOME

I’ve been in Alaska for about two and a half weeks now. When I first planned my state hopping trip, I was nervous I would lose my sense of home. I thought my home- where I lived, built a life and felt safe- was part of my identity, and maybe it is. But, last weekContinue reading “HOME”

NEW TERRAIN

They say Alaska is the state that is always trying to kill you. It’s vast and wild and filled with big animals and tough people. Only 20% of Alaska is accessible by roads and less than 1% of Alaska is inhabited (source). Alaska takes you from sea level to North America’s tallest peak, Mt. DenaliContinue reading “NEW TERRAIN”