Guide Service Anywhere

Over the last 12 months, I have swum in the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Southern Ocean and, with just 48 hours to spare, the Atlantic Ocean. That’s right. All five of them! So when I say, Guide Service Anywhere, I mean it. if there is someplace you want to go. Some experience you want to do — Eyeball to eyeball with a grizzly bear, look down the barrel of an AK-47 at the bottom of the Copper Canyon, AKA the Butcher Shop, land a float plane on the North Pole, whatever you want — It can be arranged. And I can help you do it.  Just name it, and sign the check. Always with my implicit guarantee, DOA you don’t pay!

2016 Bushcraft and Paddling Trips in the BWCA

Registration is now open for the 2016 Bushcraft and Paddling Skills Trips.

This is the sixth consecutive year Dan and I have been leading these trips and they are always fun learning experiences. We cannot guarantee great weather, although that was the case last year, when we enjoyed clear skies and warm daytime temperatures. Maybe it started a trend because for several years the trip has been characterized by snow and wind. Either way, it’s a trip that works. If it’s cold we will have a “hot” tent heated with a wood stove.

Usually, it’s a small group and we can accommodate solo or tandem paddlers. We work on the skills you want to work on. If you just want to travel we can do that too. Led by me … Continue reading

2016 Noatak Expedition – a Big Success

Writing this blog in the Seattle airport after a red-eye flight from Anchorage. The first darkness at night in over a month seems as if it is the closing curtain of a great Broadway play. Curtain drawn tight, the applause already fading. It’s all over now.

We successfully completed an 18-day, 400-mile canoe expedition down the Noatak River in arctic Alaska. It was a strong crew of ten with excellent weather and perfect water levels. Wildlife count included 14 grizzly bears, six muskoxen, two wolves (playful pups), six foxes, numerous sic sic, raptors, loons, ptarmigan,and three moose and three Dall sheep seen from the air. Fishing was also excellent for Salmon, Grayling and Dollies – yum. It is a spectacular river with different challenges and rewards around every bend.

Those familiar with my tripping style, especially on far north expeditions, know that I prefer an expeditionary regimen. I meticulously plan … Continue reading