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Mike Records

Mike grew up in the mountains of Colorado; after grad school he wanted to go where the nights were longer, the crevasses deeper, and the claws sharper. So, he moved to Alaska. When he isn't exploring the outdoors, he works as a scientist protecting the rivers and lakes of AK.

Alaska Backcountry Conditions Report: The Good Life

The days are getting shorter, its getting colder, and the snow is starting to stack up here in Southcentral Alaska. We spent last weekend hunting for steep powder at Turnagain Pass. The challenge is finding zones that have escaped the recent wind and avalanche events. Its take time, energy, and thought. The usual suspects of strong storm, outflow, and gap […]

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Mike Records | November 17, 2015
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Trip Report: Little Switzerland – April in AK

The Colony Glacier. It was a Friday afternoon in April, I was sitting at my desk, twiddling with a database, and contemplating how my life needed more adventure. A text came in from Amy: we’re bailing on the Whale’s Tail Traverse, want to go to Little Switzerland on Sunday? I met Amy once while skiing Turnagain Pass the previous week. […]

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Mike Records | October 7, 2015
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