Why Every AT Hiker Will Love Alaska

Few can resist the allure of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s why so many embark on a thru hike but it’s certainly not the only place to quench your outdoor appetite. Alaska is just the place for any AT hiker looking to diversify their adventure portfolio. Here’s why:

1. The food grows on the trail

Blueberries are a common berry found in AK

Blueberries are a common berry found in AK

2. The huts rival those in the whites

Hatcher Pass glacier hut

Hatcher Pass glacier hut

3. There is always a water source

AK: Land of 10 million lakes

AK: Land of 10 million lakes

4. Plenty of mountains to climb

Because who doesn’t like climbing mountains?

5. Crampons make slipping difficult

Crampons are a must for ice climbing

You can’t climb glaciers without these sharp spikes

6. The views are spectacular

7,000ft mountains reach up from sea level

7,000ft mountains reach up from sea level

7. Fewer roads mean more planes

Super Cubs are a popular choice for many AK bush pilots

Super Cubs are a popular choice for many AK bush pilots

8. Land of the midnight sun

There is plenty of time for exploration when the sun sets at 11:40pm during the summer months

There is plenty of time for exploration when the sun sets at 11:40pm during the summer months

9. Food also swims in the streams

One salmon will feed the hungriest hiker and it's glutton free

One salmon will feed the hungriest hiker

10. True land diversity

The landscape is unlike any you've ever seen

The landscape is unlike any you’ve ever seen.

Whether you’re an avid Appalachian Trail hiker or just an adventure lover, The Last Frontier will certainly not disappoint even your wildest outdoor dreams.

 

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