May 17, 2021 | By Drew Zieff
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Home » Climbing » Mountaineering » Petzl Fly Review: An Ultralight Harness for Ski Mountaineers, Alpinists, and Splitboarders
The Petzl Fly is an ultralight harness that packs down to the size of a few Clif Bars, and is made specifically for ski mountaineers and alpinists.
I admit, I belong to neither faction of ski mountaineers or alpinists, but I am a splitboarder tiptoeing into steeper, more technical terrain. This past month, I had ample opportunities to log time in the Petzl Fly during an expedition to
Alaska lodge operators and tour companies are pinning down their pandemic protocols ahead of a busy summer Published 2 hours ago
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Print article Alaska, the “Great Land,” offers travelers a double helping of natural splendor, served up with the midnight sun. Whether you’re going fishing or hiking, or have your heart set on seeing bears in the wild, there’s an adventure with your name on it in Alaska. There’s also a small army of folks who are getting ready to drive the bus, make the beds, serve the dinner and lead your expedition. These travel industry folks are not in your “bubble.” That means there are extra safety protocols for guests and employees, specifically regarding COVID-19, testing and vaccinations.
Harrowing last days of off-grid man who starved after wild seeds left him paralysed
Christopher McCandless, also known as Alexander Supertramp, gave away all of his money and worldly possessions before trekking into the wild, alone, to live off-grid. He was found dead at the age of 24, but detailed his last days in his diaries
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Alaska’s tourism economy frozen as pandemic weighs on cruise industry
Fox Business 5/6/2021 Connell McShane
SEWARD, Alaska – Nestled between the mountains and the northern Pacific Ocean, the Alaskan port city of Seward is the first stop for many tourists. This is where the giant cruise ships dock – or rather docked – before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the industry more than a year ago. Seward has definitely become more and more of a tourism town over the years, Seward Mayor Christy Terry told FOX Business.
The Kenai Peninsula where Seward is located – according to Terry had the largest drop in sales tax revenue in the state last year. This year was supposed to be different – it was supposed to be a comeback for Alaska’s $4.5 billion tourism industry.