Who are the Indigenous Peoples of Anchorage?
Hello! My name is Britt Cerny and I am currently working as a hiking guide for Go Hike Alaska. This blog post is meant to be an introduction to the histories of Indigenous peoples in the Anchorage area and Chugach State Park. Our Perceptions When the US bought Alaska in 1867 we called it “The…
Hiking. Nature’s Medicine
When I moved to Alaska from Dallas four years ago, I had very little concept of what hiking involved, especially in Alaska. I moved here on a whim, fleeing an abusive relationship and in search of a new beginning. I was initially disinterested in exploring my new and intimidating backyard, however, that changed overnight. New…
Helicopter & Snowshoe Adventure
“Shoe” Into the Unknown Think of a time when you experienced something out of the ordinary. This is a time when you decided to try something new, different, perhaps scary because you wanted to have that unique experience. What emotions did you feel beforehand? Were you nervous, intimidated, excited, thrilled? Can you express how you…