As a co-conspirator to the movement, much has happened over the past several weeks. Seismic testing has been defeated for now, a major win to celebrate!! Also, more than 1 million estimated comments were made on the latest DEIS related to development in the Refuge, and the vast majority are all on the protection side.… Continue reading Arctic Refuge Protection Movement Update
I need to commit. But it doesn’t feel right. The water is deeper, and the current is faster than it was when we crossed the river 12 hours earlier. I retreat backwards and shake my head at my partner Shana. Our initial crossing was sporty to say the least. Although the sun being out and… Continue reading WILD TURNS IN AMERICA’S SERENGETI
Today, December 6th is a Day of Solidarity highlighting the Anniversary of the Arctic Refuge. It’s an opportunity to celebrate this special place and to stand with the Gwich’in Nation and their allies who work every day to protect it from development. In support of the Sierra Club and Alaska Wilderness League who do such… Continue reading Today 12/6/18 is a Day of Solidarity for the Arctic Refuge, Allies, and the Gwich’in Nation
This summer, the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) supported several creatives to raise awareness of the issues threatening the Arctic Refuge. Check out some of their stories by following the # on social media. As part of a separate adventure, but one in solidarity, here is the first of a series of posts that will recount… Continue reading #arcticrefugestories
I am headed back to the Arctic Refuge this month, to what I and many others consider one of the last great wild places left on Earth. While I look forward to time with my Gwich’in friends in Arctic Village, and meeting up with another crew of folks to float the Hula Hula River through… Continue reading Please Comment By Tuesday June 19th To Speak Out For The Arctic Refuge
Had the chance to speak with the Cooler Earth podcast team recently. We had an interesting check in on all things related to the Arctic Refuge. It’s worth the 20 minute listen, check it out here. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to joining the Alaska Wilderness League and Sierra Club in Washington D.C. later… Continue reading Cooler Earth Podcast | Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
I’m looking forward to Thursday night in Mammoth. Hope you can make it! The Annual Winter Adventure Series continues….up next is “A Night for the Arctic National Refuge,” Brennan Lagasse, Ski Mountaineer and Educator, Lake Tahoe CA. Join us Thursday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. for a pre-presentation reception in the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center… Continue reading Mammoth Adventure Series| February 15| A Night for the Arctic Refuge
The winter has come and gone, but I will never forget supporting Ario this past February on his mission to support permanent protection for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Here’s a piece I wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle’s SF GATE snow folks about our trip: Skier embarks on epic snow adventure in Alaska for… Continue reading -60 Degrees in Kaktovik, Alaska for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
