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Exploring Alaska, insider tips, news in fashion, thoughts, and more.

Where to Ski in Juneau

Downhill or Nordic?! Juneau's got both, of course. You can find skiing December through May sometimes! Snow fills first near the Mendenhall Glacier area and can generally stay good even...

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End of an Era - Closing out a Retail Shop

October met me with 40 degrees, 40 knots, and sideways rain betraying my makeup. Burnout wouldn't toast your ass so bad if there was a big pile of treasure at...

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Free Diving Juneau

A tight window of summer solstice season can open up an underworld. There are a few spots I have identified as places I'd like to practice and enjoy free diving....

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Discovering Alaskana

The most notable section at Rainy Retreat Books is the Alaskana section. Filled with some of Alaska’s best treasures! Wicked stories, historical recollections, photography from the turn of the 18th Century and...

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8 Hours in Juneau, Alaska - A Local's Guide

I've compiled my absolute top places, shops, hikes, and experiences into one guide! Please indulge and enjoy! Downtown Juneau is incredibly accessible to outdoor activities, almost everything in the downtown...

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Top 5 Summer Hikes

1. Eaglecrest With a dirt road paving a quick route to the top of Ptarmigan Chair, this hike makes for a good trainer! Great for those who hike alone, want...

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Visiting Juneau in Winter Months - 4 Day Itinerary

You've got two choices, sideways rain or winter wonderland! Pack for both. In the last seven days we've gone from 5ft berms to washed clean streets. 55 inches in 53...

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November Day

at least half a dozen of old piling that were no doubt docks, a hundred years ago. Now, there are floating rafts with gold dredging equipment on them. They're either...

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