Duck ... Duck ... Moose!

I've had several run in with moose since moving to Anchorage. They existed in Montana as well but up here moose are more equivalent to the deer population in the lower 48. While out meandering through the woods (literally, trails are often overrated, especially in the winter) on my only day off this week, I rounded a tree and almost stepped on this little lady. She was thankfully in good spirits and didn't seem to mind the intrusion, so after I carefully backed off, I stopped to snap a few photos before continuing on my way. Mind you, my longest lense is a 55-200mm, so Bosco & I are not far away form her at all, but she had such a pleasant demeanor I couldn't help but take advantage of it, as the local moose are usually less than pleasant to be around.

After posting this particular snap on Instagram, it was picked up by a local but popular account & spread like wildfire (for my audience size), being liked over 2,500 times on both Instagram & Facebook and over 300 shares on Facebook alone. Cool.

Lead By Example

Gems

Just when the overwhelming cold & darkness start to get me down, you throw little gems at me like this.

Well played Alaska, well played.

Gold Chord Trail

Sometimes this all feels like a dream. This kind of view doesn't make it feel any more real.

If I am dreaming, please don't wake me.

Bosco & I were out today doing some testing for a new Ruffwear jacket coming out soon. We can't show any other pictures from the hike today as this is a prototype jacket we're working with, but I did snap this one that doesn't have the beauceron in it. Sorry if it's a little grainy. I forgot to upload it from my computer at home and am writing this @ work so I had to steal the one from Facebook.

GeocacheAlaska!, Inc.

I recently joined a local geocaching club after attending many of their events locally. In honor of that, I thought I'd share some of my photos from geocaching over the last few months.

Thanks for making this an action shot Bosco

Bucket's List

How cool is this?! Bucket's picture has recently been getting some features on Instagram. Apparently, taking your kitteh hiking is kind of a novel idea...

We never knew.

Autumn in Alaska

Summer is fading

Fall is fleeing

And winter is quickly approaching.

This might just be my favorite time of the year in Alaska.