alaska

  1. BobDole

    Squatting the wilds of Alaska or the PNW

    Hello all, I am from Alaska, but live in the PNW. I've always wanted land, but prices are so high, Ive considered just squatting. Kind of like making a dugout cabin or other type of hobbit hole in the woods, far away from people (but close enough for hunting, foraging, and a running water...
  2. Glass Roads

    Video Race to Alaska film

    Thought yall might enjoy this documentary that some friends of a friend of mine made about their race from Washington state to Alaska in a sail/row boat. Really well made film i think.
  3. Flatlander

    Driving to Alaska thru Canada (pandemic)

    Hi All, I’m curious if anyone on here has experience driving to Alaska thru Canada while the border is closed. Canada currently allows it if you’re going to school, a permanent residence, or a job. The last option is what I’m wondering about specifically. I’m thinking about going wwoofing up...
  4. OriginalAlaskan

    Alaskan just North of FoCo

    What's going on Ramblers, Gamblers and Nomadic Squatters alike. Found this whilst looking for an alternative to locking myself into my topper while boondocking. Been camping, traveling, fixing, adding and as of this year hitting up the Rambler 500 and Gambler 500 shoulda been the Gambler 250...
  5. Matt Derrick

    News & Blogs Why the ‘Chris McCandless Bus’ Was Removed From Alaska’s Wilderness

    Flickr/The Alaska Landmine -- The back of the famous "Chris McCandless" bus. The bus that served as shelter for itinerant hiker, hitchhiker and adventurer Chris McCandless and also became the site of his death has been...
  6. Bungus666

    What are your experiences like hitchhiking in Alaska?

    When I turned 18 I hitchhiked from WA to Portland OR. After lots of soul searching I decided to go to Alaska. I stayed all around the Kenai Peninsula for almost 3 years before returning to WA. I met lots of very nice and a few not so nice folks. I worked for housing and made work connections...
  7. BradKajukenbo

    Alaska State Ferry

    Me and my son are gearing up for a train hop to Seattle. Though I have a distant cousin who lives in Kenai Alaska who wants us to go up for a visit. They own a brewing company there. I was seriously thinking about getting on the Alaska State Ferry. Would like to hear about anyones experience...
  8. Hudson

    Few days in Alaska

    Anyone have any advice doe neat stuff to see? Its my birthday and girlfriend got us tickets to go to the last state I haven't visited yet, Alaska. I think we are primarily going to be around Denali and Talkeetna. Any good suggestions for things to see in Anchorage or Fairbanks or anything? I...
  9. Vae Victis

    Alaska

    How would one get to Alaska from the 48 by freight hopping or boat hopping? Do you guys have tips on cargo boats and/or trains?
  10. Dameon

    News & Blogs Homeless Man Sails 8 Foot Dinghy to Russia from Alaska

    The improbable voyage of an Anchorage man who tried to sail to China to see his wife and son John Martin sailed this 8-foot boat across the Bering Sea and hoped to reach China. He is currently detained in Russia. (Courtesy of Jerry Lamont) John Martin III set out last summer to sail from...
  11. rustyshackleford541

    Alaska in July and August

    Heres some picture from my trip to the Kenai peninsula this summer. went up to cut fish during the sockeye run on the kenai, but the run was super small so we just fucked around for a month. spent alot of time around soldotna. went to homer, kenai, kasilof. next year i think we're driving up so...
  12. Shit Beetle

    Alaska horseback riding in the rain

    Right. So, this may not count as what's typical or expected of stories in this group, but I feel it's one worth telling and I want to tell it now while it's still fresh in my mind. I quit a good factory job and sold all my shit back home to move to Alaska. I'm only here for the summer...
  13. Cornelius Vango

    Video Enjoying Forest Festival in Girdwood Alaska

    Enjoying and playing some music with some lovely folks...
  14. Cornelius Vango

    Video Hitchhiking Alaska Video Series

    I'm in the process of hitching the entire Alaska highway from South to North and back again, funding myself with donations, odd-jobs and scoring free shit. This is the first of my video series. I'll post more in this thread as I upload them. More coming soon, I just have to work on editing the...
  15. Dorkimus Prime

    To Alask from the lower state without a passport?

    I'm curious if I can get from the lower states through Canada to Alaska without a passport? I'm not planning on making the trip until sometime next year but I can't get a passport because I owe the state lots of money which I can't realistically pay anytime soon.
  16. Cornelius Vango

    Photos Photo Tour of my Bus

    Now that I've been living full-time in my bus instead of just using it as a detachable bedroom and work truck, I decided to take some pictures of my set-up.
  17. Cornelius Vango

    Video Leaving Slab City - packing up my bus and saying goodbyes

    This is the first of the videos I'll be uploading about my on-going adventure rubber-tramping poor (as fuck) from Slab City to Alaska where I have tentative plans for adventure!
  18. Synthect

    Hitch-hiking Alaska

    I'm looking for a person to travel with hitch hiking or any advice for hitching Alaska. Currently situated in Anchorage looking to either travel to Girdwood or Seward first (or anywhere you can suggest too). I have my own supplies and whatnot and travel with medical supplies. I can give you...
  19. Gypsybones

    Socal to Alaska

    Anyone feel line touring to the great white North? I'm in slab city now, planning on heading north in the spring. I need to find work and am willing to work my way up. So if any of y'all life up the west coast and know of anything, get at me.
  20. 6coexist9

    Seeking sailboat ride up the west coast to Alaska

    I know it is early Spring and the Equinox is brewing, so it is cold where I choose to be. My hope is to learn how to sail while also getting to Alaska. looking for a simple cruise with a knowledgeable boat owner. Is this you, or you know of someone?
  21. Matt Derrick

    Video From Apartment Life to Living on a Sailboat in Alaska! Sailing & Cruising Liveaboards

    Megan and Rob are a pair of adventure seekers who are working hard to create the life of their dreams: living on a sailboat and exploring Alaska, working online and starting their own filmmaking company. All while continuing to actively explore their surroundings on bikes, in kayaks, in...
  22. Ohiowanderer

    Thinking Alaska bound... Where should I go?

    Can Anyone recommend a city in Alaska to visit? I figure I'll pick a spot and scope it out. Any thoughts? Stories? I'd love to hear any and all Spots to avoid? Tips?
  23. paterdot

    Denise rows (Alaska)

    Found your stamp book on trout run trail.. Signed and dated it,put it back where I found it. Hope you are well.
  24. carol

    canada to alaska

    has anyone hitchhiked from canada to alaska before? i really want to go to alaska this summer, and i can't find any cheap bus ride or trains that go to alaska. any tips help guys!
  25. findfoot

    Yo Squats

    Yo my name's Foot, short for Dirty Little Foot. I'm a bum/nomad from Alaska. Currently traveling with my road dog Trash (Alex mercer on squat) who introduced me to STP. We're headed to Colorado & West at the moment. See you in the slabs.
  26. acepotato

    Packing- Fall/Winter Alaska

    Hey y'all. I'm heading up to Alaska in a few weeks to work as a deckhand on a boat for a bit. Never been up to Alaska- got hooked up b/c a friend fishes there. Clueless about what to bring for fall/winter. The salmon season is only for a bit longer- so I'll only be working for like a month...
  27. moofasaorcasperorwhatever

    headin to alaska on a motorcycle from vt

    so im heading to alaska from vermont in april on a motorcycle... already crossed the country three times (same trip florida to california to vt) but if you have any advice on alaska/canada/ anything id love to hear it also if you want to ride with me be happy for the company....
  28. bystander

    Alaska, The last Frontier

    I've traveled to Alaska quite a few times due to my grand father workin' on the oil rigs in northern Alaska, I figured I'd share a few of my travels here as I'm gettin' itchy but needa hold off at least until spring when I got my money right... so this has been helpin' sharing stories...
  29. Lauren

    Alaskan Texan

    Hey, I'm Lauren. Decided about a week before my 18th birthday to ditch my home life in Fort Worth and haul ass to Alaska. Just got here on Friday. Already met so many great people. Planning on hitching around for a while. Any tips for an 18 year old girl hitchhiking? I like to believe i have...
  30. Hobo Huck

    Hey STP! Anyone Down to Join Our Bus Trip from Alaska to Argentina? Looking for Volunteers Now!

    I've been collaborating with members of r/Vagabond, and we've come up with the idea to hitchhike from Alaska to Argentina. However, what started out as a plan for a 2-3 person trip, quickly evolved into TONS of people wanting to join us! So hey, why limit ourselves, right? Let's all join...
  31. iamwhatiam

    Some of pics of Alaska and friends

    Don't think I've ever posted any pictures to the gallery so I found a few from a few years back that I still have, when I was in Fairbanks and surrounding areas. Framed! One Mile Creek, North of Fairbanks Mosquito- The Alaska State Bird In case you were wondering.... How Alaskans...
  32. Hobo Huck

    Working the Summer Season in Alaska

    A few pictures of 2014 while working in the canneries and gill-netting boats of Ketchikan, Alaska
  33. wizehop

    bridge between Russia and Alaska could lead to the ultimate road trip

    http://www.theplaidzebra.com/a-potential-bridge-between-russia-and-alaska-could-lead-to-the-ultimate-road-trip/ A potential bridge between Russia and Alaska could lead to the ultimate road trip April 20, 2015 BY: ZOE MELNYK A road trip stretching from New York City all the way to London could...
  34. TheWindAndRain

    Video Slideshow of a friend and I hitchhiking and kayaking across Alaska

  35. Charlie

    Washington to Alaska, Alaska to Russia

    I'm beginning to plan for a trip that is WAY beyond anything I have ever done. One year from now, I would like to embark on this trip. Everything between now and then will be preparation. I've been studying in school so I can come up with some career options on the road. I've been studying music...
  36. Tony

    Photos of my travels, Alaska To California

    Alaska Highway, West Access Route, I-5 Through Washington, then 101 Through Oregon down to California, until finally breaking down on Highway 299, 40 miles out of Redding! : ) Also, where i lived in Fairbanks. Took plenty more, this is not all i have. Some Photos were taken before this long...
  37. R

    Preparing for Winter in Alaska :: Rose Hips :: Dried Seaweed

    So stoked. The first frost in Alaska means it's time to start harvesting the rose hips. Yesterday, my friend handed me a jar and told me to smell the contents. It smelled so good. "Rose hips," he told me. Then, my flatmate did the same thing to me today. I knew I had to start gathering some...
  38. Sexyrexy1989

    Sleeping in a Cemetery in Wasilla Alaska

    So i had just left Anchorage with the ultimate goal of getting back to home to California Walking down the side of Alaska Highway one i begin to realize the sun is setting in the Alaskan Twilight. I then Thrust out my arm to try to signal one last ride for the night and withen minutes over pulls...
  39. Tadaa

    Northern BC - Yukon - Alaska

    i am hitchhiking out of Lytton, BC in two days heading north for the final part of my trip.. i am thinking about taking route 97 from here to Prince George, going west towards Price Rupert for a few days, then go a little back east towards route 37 wich goes up tp the yukon near Watson...
  40. Coughing Prophet

    My Home Alaska: A street man's perspective

    My home Alaska, far away from it all. Mountains as far as the eyes can see, trees in every direction, and snow for those who wish for it. Some migrate north instead of south, to Alaska, where the mind is at peace. An artist might grow exponentially in their talents in such a desolate land. A man...
  41. Coughing Prophet

    Getting Into and out of Alaska

    Found a thread about getting into Canada, but nothing about wanting to come back out on the other side. So here goes. My options are pretty slim, so I come for guidance. I've got hopping a train (if that is even an option at this point), Stowing away on a barge, jumping the Canadian border, or...
  42. thunderson5

    hitching or driving to alaska

    when you get to canadian border what is required to continue on or if your hitching do you have to sneek across or do they let hitchers go on
  43. Shoestring

    Prudhoe Bay, Alaska above the Arctic Circle!

    This photo here was taken on the "Haul Road" that runs from just north of Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay on Alaska's North Slope. (It's an unpaved hiway all the way too)! I actually rode a bicycle from the small township of Seward, Alaska all the way up to Prudhoe Bay while pulling a two-wheeled...
  44. Doobie_D

    Alaska and getting there with yer dog

    So i belive im going up to Alaska this summer via the ferry i know they allow dogs on the Ferry but im wondering if there is any kind of screening or quarantine that dogs from the lower 48 have to go thru in order to get in. Anyone know anything about this? Also any tips on anything worth...
  45. Shoestring

    Newfoundland; the smaller Alaska!

    Newfoundland is located in Canada's Maritime. It's such a beautiful place! Newfoundland has the look and feel much like Alaska does. The island is roughly 600 miles long from east to west and perhaps 350 miles long from north to south at its longest points. Newfoundland has Fir trees and Spruce...
  46. Robot

    boating from alaska to china

    what are the chances of just getting a little motor boat and booking ass from alaska to china across the bearing straits? just a curiosity question.
  47. wokofshame

    you get paid to live in alaska?

    yeah arrow maybe ya know something about this... i remember reading once the state of alaska gets so much $ in oil revenues that they don't tax 'em-but instead pay every resident 1500 bucks a year once they've lived there for at least a year does this still happen? if so, i got a freind who's...
  48. I

    north! to alaska! go north, the rush is on.

    anyone got a good idea for the route between seattle/vancouver and homer alaska? the ferry is so fucking expensive unless i want to just go to juneau, and i have no experience hitching in canada, and still couldn't make it on roads to homer. i'm thinking trying to get a deckhand fishing boat...