By Taylor Olson EARTHQUAKE earth·quake Noun | \ ˈərth-ˌkwāk \ Definition of earthquake 1: a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin For Alaskans, experiencing the occasional rumble and shake of an earthquake is no different than glancing outside and realizing that it’s begun to rain. As the most…
Read MorePreparation Quake: What to Do
By Taylor Olson Earthquake Safety: What to Do First and foremost—what should you do in the event of an earthquake? The short answer, according to the Earthquake Country Alliance: Drop, Cover and Hold On! Drop where you are, onto your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck with one arm. Crawl underneath a sturdy…
Read MoreA Guide to Monsters of Alaska
By Corey Coolidge The top of the world can be one of the most dark and desolate places on Earth. Deep in the Alaska forests, swamps and mountains lurk wolves and bears, yes, but also strange creatures born of nightmares. Many stories were provided over a hundred years ago by Edward Nelson, an ethnologist looking…
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49th in Fashion
Once voted the worst dressed state in the nation by Travel + Leisure, Alaska does a great job of living up to that title as comfortable clothing and outdoorsy accessories dominate everyone’s closets. The pops of color, bright labels, stylish boots and excited attitudes of Jordan Keosodsay, Daija Sypakanphay and Jovelle Emperador looked out of…
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A Portrait of Alaska Coffee
Dawn is breaking over Anchorage. Joined by my family’s yellow lab, Lilly, we drive down Jewel Lake Road toward Dimond Boulevard at 7 a.m. The sun isn’t quite over the mountains yet, but the line outside Java the Hut is already four cars deep at both windows. The unmistakable lime green hut is one of…
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Personal Recollection of a Trip to Savoonga, Alaska
I have officially retired from a semi-professional career in the ski industry that has lasted 18 years. The last few years of my career I noticed how spoiled some people are in the industry. People complain about snow conditions, weather, equipment, terrain, etc. I joined an organization called Skiku to travel to remote villages in Alaska and teach…
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