Hiking in Alaska
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If you're visiting Alaska and hoping to get in some hikes, then you've come to the right spot. This page is a catch all for any and all blog posts I've written about hiking gear, what to expect in Alaska, and even some of my favorite trails in the area. However, before you head out to enjoy the incredible views that Alaska has to offer, there are a few tips I recommend that you follow in order to keep you safe and keep the environment around you healthy and thriving - plus these will help you fully enjoy your experience on the trails! |
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1. Review Bear Safety : Especially during the summer months in Alaska, the chances of running into a bear while out on a trail are pretty good, especially if it's near any of the rivers or lakes that are experiencing a salmon run. I highly recommend you review bear safety tips of what to do when you encounter a black bear vs. a brown bear, as well as have a bear deterrent on you. You can read my full list of where to rent bear spray here, however if you're planning to stay on some of the busier trails then this shouldn't be necessary.
2. Know the Trail : Many trails in Alaska don't have cell service, so it's essential that before you head out you know the trail or have a downloaded version of it with you on your phone. I recommend using AllTrails, which lets you download a file onto your phone of the trail you're planning to follow.
3. Prepare your Gear : Much of Alaska is still wild, so it's important to have the proper gear - especially if you're planning to head out on a longer hike. A supportive backpack, bear spray, and dependable hiking shoes are the 3 bare minimum items I would recommend. You can shop my entire list of all hiking gear that my husband and I use.
4. Follow Hiking Etiquette : When you're out on the trail, there's some basic etiquette that all hikers encourage you to follow. A few examples include :
5. Follow Leave No Trace Principles : This is a general rule to follow anytime you're heading out to enjoy the great outdoors. You can see the entire list of all 7 principles here, but generally speaking you want to leave the outdoors just how you found it, with no trace that you or anyone in your group was ever there.
2. Know the Trail : Many trails in Alaska don't have cell service, so it's essential that before you head out you know the trail or have a downloaded version of it with you on your phone. I recommend using AllTrails, which lets you download a file onto your phone of the trail you're planning to follow.
3. Prepare your Gear : Much of Alaska is still wild, so it's important to have the proper gear - especially if you're planning to head out on a longer hike. A supportive backpack, bear spray, and dependable hiking shoes are the 3 bare minimum items I would recommend. You can shop my entire list of all hiking gear that my husband and I use.
4. Follow Hiking Etiquette : When you're out on the trail, there's some basic etiquette that all hikers encourage you to follow. A few examples include :
- on a hill the person going uphill has the right away
- offer a friendly nod or hello to those you pass by
- stay on the trail, and pack out everything you pack in
- be mindful of others, this means no loud music
5. Follow Leave No Trace Principles : This is a general rule to follow anytime you're heading out to enjoy the great outdoors. You can see the entire list of all 7 principles here, but generally speaking you want to leave the outdoors just how you found it, with no trace that you or anyone in your group was ever there.
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