Category Archives: Outdoor Adventures

On Solo Adventures….

Posted on April 23, 2021 by perlgurl

“Setting off on a grand adventure is the only way to pause our restless mind and find peace.” ~ Dyana Carmella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwo9fxM1wFI She is a great story teller and creates beautiful videos while doing really hard things. I try to … Continue reading →

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Packrafting classes!

Posted on April 23, 2021 by perlgurl

I just signed up for two days of packrafting in Eagle River the last weekend of June. My shoulder will be strong enough to paddle by then, it must be.

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Brooks Camp!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by perlgurl

I just scored what looked like the last reservation for Brooks Camp for June 16-17. Now to figure out all the other logistics!

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Post-surgery prep for backpacking trips

Posted on February 7, 2021 by perlgurl

After my first backpacking adventure last summer where I carried way too much weight, got soaking wet, and had an experience that some would say would turn them off backpacking forever, I’m somehow determined to do a couple of trips … Continue reading →

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The first 28 miles

Posted on June 4, 2018 by perlgurl

Rode 28 miles on my bike last week, between Monday, May 28th and Saturday, June 2nd. My bike was held together somewhat with duct tape for the last eight miles.

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Becoming Alaskan

Posted on August 17, 2017 by perlgurl

That idea that I am more pleased about shopping for camping/fishing gear (so I can go camping/fishing) than just about any other form of shopping is just further proof to myself that I might not ever be fit to live … Continue reading →

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Denali, July 1, 2017 – Seven Miles down

Posted on July 10, 2017 by perlgurl

I’m in the park for a whole week, from Saturday, July 1 to Saturday, July 8 this year and I’m on my own which I’m finding quite pleasant. Leaving home I got a bit of a later start that I planned … Continue reading →

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Holiday Sweaters

Posted on December 24, 2016 by perlgurl

  A day trip that started as snowshoeing which turned into walking followed by dinner, drinks and Hot Springs fun. Then we stopped to help get some folks out of the ditch. Caroline and I wore our matching Holiday Sweaters … Continue reading →

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 Aurora chasing from my “vintage” Winnebago!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by perlgurl

I took the RV to Harding Lake for one night over the Labor Day weekend in hopes of finding some aurora at night and getting some time in on the lake in the kayak during the day. Although I arrived … Continue reading →

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Weekend Rides and Alaskan Blueberry Pancakes

Posted on August 7, 2016 by perlgurl

Saturday was a beautifully and just slightly cloudy day for a ride and rain was not expected until the early evening so around noon Michael and I rode to Hilltop for some brunch. We then continued down the road to … Continue reading →

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