Rock this place to the ground…

Earthquakes are common in Alaska. In fact they happen every day. Check it out: Daily = 50-100 Weekly = 400-700 Monthly = 1500-3000 Yearly = ~24000 I have lived here almost a year now. August 4th marks the anniversary. I can honestly say that I have never felt an earthquake until this morning at exactly […]

Fortos’ Fort: Roof Removal on Kennel Building

In Alaska you can never have too much covered space! In a climate where it can get to be -20 to -40 degrees in the winter with snow drifts the size of small mountains, having a place to store your stuff is prime real estate. On the kennel building/barn there are several sections of the […]

Godsmack coming to the Last Frontier

One could argue that I live in the greatest state in the country–Alaska! We have the surreal beauty that people flock to from all over the world. Tourist arrive in search of adventure and to get a glimpse of brown bears, moose, puffins and magnificent glaciers. People come here primarily by boat (cruise ships), RV’s, […]

Trails to end of the Earth

Our cabin, Fortos’ Fort, backs up to a magnificent series of trails that is any mushers, snow machiners, hunters, et. al’s dream. I think you could jump on these trails and they would take you to the end of the earth quite literally. I am standing in the middle of this vast expanse that is […]