We kicked off our day a little later than usual—but with good reason. Today was the start of the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and we were lucky enough to witness it from Fairbanks. Due to an unseasonably warm spell, the traditional starting point in Anchorage was too dry and lacked snow, prompting officials…
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Fairbanks – Freeze to Hot Springs
Running on very little sleep after getting back around 3 AM from chasing the Northern Lights, we kickstarted the day with a much-needed boost: the hotel’s hearty breakfast buffet. A solid way to reset! After brushing the snow off the car (a true Fairbanks morning ritual), we made our way to the University of Alaska…
Alaska – Chasing Auroras
Eitan’s dream and big bucket list item, has always been to see the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. And finally, after many years of waiting, the solar maximum (more on this later) was happening this year. Eitan decided to pull the trigger, and after his father-in-law Dan bailed on him, my very…