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Tribal Energy Agreement: Southern Ute Precedent & Alaska Outdoors (2026) On May 11, 2026, the Department of the Interior approved the nation’s first-e

Alaska Halibut Sales 2026: IPHC FISS & Angler Impact The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) has announced its plan to sell Pacific halibu

AAIC Members: 20% Off Rocky Talkie Radios for Alaska Backcountry (2025) Alaska Avalanche Information Center (AAIC) members can now score a significant

Valdez Avalanche Center Welcomes New Staff for Alaska Avalanche Safety The Valdez Avalanche Center (VAC) is strengthening its team with two new member

New VAC Buffs for Alaska Hiking: Designed by Haines Cartographer The Valdez Avalanche Center (VAC) has just unveiled an exciting new piece of gear for

M3.5 Quake E of Port Alsworth: Lake Clark Trail Safety A recent M3.5 earthquake struck 63 kilometers east of Port Alsworth, a gateway to the majestic

M4.1 Quake Near Anchor Point: Kenai Peninsula Trail Safety A magnitude 4.1 earthquake recently shook the Kenai Peninsula, centered 32 km west of Ancho

Alaska Avalanche Safety: AAIC 2026 Milestones & Backcountry Support The Alaska Avalanche Information Center (AAIC) is calling on Alaska outdoor enthus

BIA Grants Empower Alaska Native Tourism: Impact on Trails Exciting developments are underway as the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Division of Econom

M3.5 Port Alsworth Quake: Lake Clark Hiking Safety A minor M3.5 earthquake recently occurred 74 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska, serving as a timely..