With untouched wilderness as far as the eye can see—and a distinct lack of tourists—this highway offers a glimpse of what the ...

There’s perhaps no better way to spend fall in Alaska than by exploring the state’s national parks-especially if they include a fantastic kaleidoscope of autumn colors. But as the seasons change, ...

It’s not uncommon to hear that once you’ve skied in Alaska, anywhere else is bound to be a letdown. And it’s true that, after hitting slopes all over the world, my first taste of Alaska’s ...

Photos and words from an “intense” trip to an Alaskan gem. Out of our group of five skiers, Dave and I were the ones on the first flight in Drake’s small, modified Cessna. That meant we had the ...

Alaska is known for its breathtaking beauty. Everywhere you look in the Last Frontier, you'll be inspired and awestruck. From its massive glaciers and gorgeous coastline to its delightful architecture ...

Alaska's mountains and oceans provide some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth. Anchorage trails have connected the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet for decades, with a few gaps. Just recently ...

We love Chilkoot Lake State Park and spend lots of time here, but a really special way to experience both the beauty of the lake and the wildlife is by doing a guided kayaking tour on Chilkoot Lake.

Mount Churchill stands in a white corner of the Alaska map, deceptive in its cold, windblown silence. At least twice in the last few thousand years, the peak’s ice-covered caldera has spewed ash that ...

Mirages get all their fame from movies and cartoons of those unfortunate people lost in the deserts who think they see a refreshing oasis, only to find it was all an atmospheric trick. But Puget Sound ...

This article appears in the 2025 Photo Annual print issue of POWDER Magazine. The magazine is still available on newsstands near you, and can be shipped directly to your front door. Out of our group ...