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Thru-Hiking Alaska’s Arctic: A 1,000 Mile Solo Traverse
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Oct 31, 2013 at 2:48 pm #2039906
Maybe the best trip report I have ever read on BPL, thanks!
Oct 31, 2013 at 3:45 pm #2039917You are one tough and adventurous young lady that any grandpa would be proud of!
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain."Slow Walker
Oct 31, 2013 at 8:24 pm #2039982Very impressive! That is one of the best articles I have ever read on this site.
Oct 31, 2013 at 9:37 pm #2039998Kristin, you are amazing. Thanks for sharing your story. This is one of the best articles I've read, ever. I am so proud of you. Thanks for the inspiration.
Nov 1, 2013 at 6:02 am #2040044Alaska is the only US state that I've never been to. When I go, I want to follow Kristin's footsteps. No quick drive through Denali NP. No, go all in.
I love the mosquito pic. I've sent it to all my African friends who claim that there's "a lot" of mosquitoes where they live! Ha!
CONGRATS!
Nov 1, 2013 at 6:28 am #2040046This is inspiring me to get out and backpack again!
Nov 1, 2013 at 7:12 am #2040057Virtual high-five KB Gates! Ok, ok, I admit it: You're not a greenhorn. Hope the dogs are treating you well!
Nov 1, 2013 at 11:24 am #2040128I'm a fellow Alaskan and have seen a good portion of our State including some of the area you were in but never by hiking it and I loved your write up. Well done, and kudos to you for having the courage and perseverance to do a hike like that. You are amazing.
Nov 1, 2013 at 1:10 pm #2040155Thank you so much for sharing your adventure. Awesome and inspiring. Congratulations!
Nov 1, 2013 at 1:14 pm #2040160What an epic journey. Definitely one of the best trip report articles I've read on BPL. Way to go!
Nov 1, 2013 at 5:32 pm #2040252Truly inspirational, Kristin. One of the best I've read on BPL. Thanks so much for sharing.
Nov 2, 2013 at 3:38 pm #2040511Thank you for sharing your epic journey. You must feel amazing!
Nov 3, 2013 at 12:45 am #2040695AnonymousInactiveWow. Bravo!
Nov 3, 2013 at 10:26 am #2040803What a beautiful journey!
Nov 4, 2013 at 7:52 pm #2041325Agree with the other comments. Quite inspirational, enjoyable and such an admirable accomplishment. Well written and fun to read. Wish you the best.
Nov 5, 2013 at 10:18 am #2041423Wonderful story, an accomplishment that inspires! Thanks for sharing your story!!!
Nov 7, 2013 at 8:14 am #2042148What a great story. My accomplishments are pretty insignificant in comparison.
Nov 8, 2013 at 5:05 pm #2042672Congratulations on your epic trek! Although I heard you describe this trip at the ALDHA-W Gathering this fall, I thoroughly enjoyed the write up. It's been 13 years since I joined a group from the Sierra Club for a trek in the Brooks Range from "the road" to Anaktuvak Pass. This was in early August, 2000. I was amazed that there was only one day of the two week trip when we were bothered by mosquitoes. I was also impressed with how quickly the weather can change. After we'd set up our dining shelter with the rear toward the wind, the wind shifted 90 degrees from West to North and a two day blizzard ensued during which we holed up in our tents. There was one book among the 8 of us and I remember tearing apart sections and passing them around. When we finally headed out again, there was 18 inches of wet snow in the pass we'd been headed to. We took turns breaking trail. I fell totally in love with the Arctic. Your write up inspires me to make another trek up there, though I'll need to hike with a group for safety since I'm a senior citizen.
Nov 11, 2013 at 9:16 pm #2043586Incredible Lost. Can't wait to see where you take your Packraft next year.
Aug 3, 2014 at 9:34 am #2124303Kristin,
Your accomplishment is remarkable and amazing! Bravo!
It doesn't seem you read these comments, but it would be great to know why you chose the Yukon Border as the starting point and not the Arctic Ocean?
I suppose to avoid dealing with Canadian authorities + shortening the trip a bit, but perhaps there's another reason.
Regardless, doing the Brooks Range has been a lifelong dream for me, so I'm utterly inspired and impressed by your solo adventure. Keep it up!
Francis
May 3, 2022 at 11:03 am #3748230Re-read and re-appreciated, thank you. RJ and BPL, I wonder what adventures author has been up to since?
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