Tuesday, April 29, 2008

DIRECTORY LISTING: 28 April 2008: Lonesome Dove Outfitters PO Box 1389, Cordova, AK 99574-1389. Tel. (888) 388-3683.  Lonesome Dove Outfitters offers top quality big game hunts in some of Alaska's most spectacular country. We hunt Brown Bear, Black Bear, Mountain Goat, Dall Sheep, Moose, and Blacktail Deer, and most are combination hunts for more than one trophy. World class salmon fishing and waterfowl shooting are also available on some fall hunts. We have been featured on ESPN & ESPN2 on Tom Miranda's Advantage Adventures and Cabela's Sportsman's Quest. Our success has been 100% on Mountain Goats and 70% on Brown Bears since we started in 1996 including archers. 

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008:  Alaska Traveler's Wildlife Guide - Alaska has both vast wilderness tracts and a modern transportation system, making eco-travelling in the state easy as well as exciting. From the broad expanses of tundra in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the rich seabird colonies of the Bering Sea to the glacier-bedecked snowy mountains and magnificent forests of the Southeast, wildlife viewing opportunities abound. In this book is all the information you will need to find, identify, and learn about Alaska's magnificent animal life.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Hunting and Fishing in Alaska - Lots of hunting and fishing adventures. Important information if you plan to hunt or fish in Alaska. Scores of recipes for enjoying fish or game shot or caught anywhere. Dozens of photographs - all in color. Ten year old Jack Nelsen tells in his own words how he shot the second biggest moose shot anywhere

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple - Skip Morris is a professional fly-fishing writer and is the author of numerous other fly-fishing and tying books.  To date, he has played host on three fly-tying videos.  He writes regular columns for Flyfishing and Tying Journal, Fly Tyer, and Salmon Trout Steelheader magazines.  For years, Skip supported his writing and fishing by playing guitar several nights a week and teaching it at a college.  Now he is too busy writing, fishing and performing fly-tying clinics to do more than practice the guitar an hour or two a day and perform only occasionally.  Skip and his wife, Carol, and their three cats live on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Outside in the Interior - This is an essential guide for the outdoor enthusiast, whether you're an Alaskan or just visiting. People of all abilities will find great information on more than fifty hikes, bikes, skis, strolls, and floats. From pushing a stroller down a paved trail to climbing rugged peaks, from rafting wild rivers to skiing through a winter wonderland, interior Alaska has wonderful opportunities for recreation. This book covers trails originating from the road system of interior Alaska. Each description includes a full-color map along with round-trip distance, estimated duration and difficulty, highest elevation, best season to go, directions to the access point, things to watch out for, and much more.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: A longtime mountaineer and wilderness traveler, James Martin is uniquely suited to show us how to make the most of digital photography's advantages for outdoor photography.  In Digital Photography Outdoors, Martin presents the new rules of digital photography and reminds us of old rules that still apply.  He covers the fundamentals of digital editing, including selecting software tools, applying filters, creating illusion of movement, and stitching photos together to create panoramas.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Being Caribou - For more than a thousand miles, Heuer and Allison traveled the roadless, trailless, structureless expanse of northern Yukon and Alaska. Both on foot and on skis, they tracked caribou over four mountain ranges, hundreds of passes, and dozens of river. To keep up, they knew they would have to move, act, and even think like caribou, skiing and walking with no schedule, no route plan, and no objective other than finding and staying with the wild herd. The result was an adventure that brought them face to face with wolves, hungry grizzly bears, voracious, mosquitoes, and Arctic blizzards. Physically and mentally exhausted, the young couple found themselves on the cusp of a different way of knowing, and, after months of migrating, walked into a dimension of consciousness neither had experienced before.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Homer Road Map by Alaska Streetmaster. Includes Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik Kachemak Bay, Seldovia and Cook Inlet

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008:  Best Places Alaska - Seeking adventure in the Last Frontier? Whether you're looking for flight-seeing tours of Denali, kayaking opportunities in the Arctic, or the best cruise through the Inside Passage, this guide's for you. Best Places Alaska is packed with information on hundreds of ways to explore the expanse of the state, complete with star-rated reviews of places to sleep and eat (1 star is an honor, 4 stars means the absolute best). Plenty to See, Get and Experience - Wilderness adventure tours, Alaska Highway pit stops, bear-watching locations, fishing trips, cruise-stop gift shops, and golfing Alaska-style, plus three-day tours that point you to the best attractions throughout the region.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: The Alaska Wilderness Guide - Descriptions of more than 85 navigable rivers. Complete descriptions of more than 100 parks, refuges, monuments, wilderness areas and special features, including: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Pribilof Islands, Bristol Bay Katmai National Park & Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, Lake Clark National Park & Preserve, Chilkoot Trail, Misty Fjords National Monument, Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, Wood-Tikchik State Park, Admiralty Island National Monument, McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, Susitna Flats Game Refuge, Russell Fjord Wilderness Area, Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve, Denali National Park & Preserve, Prince William Sound

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has produced the following videos to celebrate the wonder and value of Alaska's wildlife and Alaska's hunting and trapping heritage. "Field Care of Big Game" and "Is this Moose Legal?"  This is two video's in one! The first video will provide you with information you need to care for your harvested big game animal in the Alaskan climate. The second video will show you how to determine a legal bull in hunts that have antler restrictions. These videos are required for some hunts!

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Alaska Shrimp and Crab Recipes.  No other seafoods can match the tastiness, versatility, magnificence and ease of preparation of shrimp and crab.  This collection of recipes from Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic seaboard, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean will turn your kitchen into an international banquet hall.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008:  Take a Closer Look - Learn how to determine if a brown bear is a male or female by "Taking a Closer Look"! During the second part of the video there is a quiz section that allows you to view a bear, decide what you think it is and then an expert will advise you of it. With this video, you will learn how to properly identify a trophy sized male brown bear. You will also learn how to tell the difference from a female compared to a younger male.  Learn more about Alaska's Brown Bears with this exciting video that is filled with lots of close up video!
 

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008:  Alaska RV Adventure of a Lifetime -  Come along on the adventure of a lifetime!  Over twenty-five years ago John Holod traveled 1400 miles of dirt road up the Alaska Highway to visit the Last Frontier by motorcycle.  The lure of the great state has brought him back again and again over the years.  This time he invites you to come along in the luxurious comfort of an RV.  John will share his favorite places and show you the best routes to save you time and money on your next Alaska adventure. 

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Alaska Hunters Paradise - Planning, desire, preparation, good equipment and timing is the key to going the distance, and this is especially true for Alaska hunters.  If you have a reverence and a respect for wilderness and the creatures we share this planet with, if you have the desire to participate in nature and not just be an observer, you're on the right page, welcome aboard.  Enjoy awesome wild places and come along as we pursue some of the finest game animals in North America.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: The Milepost has information about major attractions like Anchorage, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Glacier Bay NP, the Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island, Prince William Sound and Southeast Alaska. The travel planning section covers accommodations, air travel, arctic circle, aurora borealis, bears, bicycling, boating, bus lines, calendar of events, camping, crossing the border, cruise ship travel, daylight hours, ferry travel, fishing, GPS, hiking, holidays, internet, national parts, photography, railroads, renting an RV, shipping, when to go/weather, and wildlife.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Hiking Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve guides hikers through the pristine beauty and wilderness of the largest U.S. national park. Detailed information helps you navigate fifty of the best hiking routes throughout the park's 13.2 million acres. Professional guide and author Greg Fensterman leads you on short leg-stretcher walks, hikes that go beyond the trails in the front country (starting from road-accessible trailheads), and remote multi-day backcountry treks (accessible via fly-in) for the most experienced hikers. This invaluable guide provides detailed route maps, photographs, and additional information about local history and lore, river crossings, route navigation, bear safety, wildlife, and seasonal changes. 

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Hiking Alaska provides firsthand descriptions and detailed maps for 100 of the state's finest trails. Veteran hiker Dean Littlepage recommends his favorite routes - from short nature walks to backcountry treks through Alaska's spectacular landscape. He also details the area's rich history, breathtaking vistas, glaciers, wildflowers, and animals. Guaranteed binding - if this binding fails, the publisher will replace the book for free. Hikes suited to every ability. GPS-compatible trail maps and route profiles. Mile-by-mile directional cues. Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and more.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Denali's West Buttress - Seasoned mountaineering guide Colby Coombs provides the only book developed solely to the route used by 90 percent of all climbers who summit Denali.  From preparation to climbing strategy, Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide to Mount McKinley's Classic Route covers it all.  Coombs guides the climber from camp to camp, outlining specific hazards and obstacles and how best to surmount them.  He pairs his text with magnificent aerial photos by legendary mountaineering photographer Bradford Washburn, with the route and landmarks clearly delineated.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Backcountry Bear Basics - Bear expert Dave Smith gives you the basics - like how to choose a good campsite and properly store your food so you can avoid worrying if that pepper spray you brought will work on the bear who wanders into your camp. He debunks commonly held myths about people and bears. Menstruating women don't have to stay out of grizzly country, he tells us. And no, don't roll up in a ball when faced with a charging bear. Smith tells you what you should do instead and why. Packed with tips and tested strategies, Backcountry Bear Basics will make your next visit to bear country a safer one.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Tundra Calendar 2009 Tundra is featured in newspapers throughtout North America!  From the Anchorage Daily News to the Los Angeles Times to the Saskatoon StarPhoenix to the Stamford Advocate and many, many places in between!

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Alaska Wildlife Calendar 2009 A female polar bear (Urus maritimus) watches carefully over her two cubs.  Pregnant females search for denning areas in late October and November.  Though pregnant bears usually concentrate for denning on islands in teh Russian and Canadian Arctic and on Greenland and Spitsbergen, some denning occurs along hte north Alaska coast, especially in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.  Cubs are born in the den in December, and a litter of two is the most common.  The cubs leave the den with their mother in late March or early April, at which point they weigh about 15 pounds.  They will stay with their mothe until they are about 28 months.  Female polar bears can mate again about the time they separate from their cubs and usually give birth to a litter every three years.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Alaska's Wild Things Calendar 2009 "Denali Fireweed" It was another beautiful day in Denali National Park & Preserve and 20,320 feet tall Mt. McKinley was out in full glory. The fireweed was in bloom around Reflection Pond indicating summer was in full swing. Dragonflies buzzed through the air doing their best to keep the mosquito population in check. Every plant, animal and person appeared to be basking in the richness of the calm and sunny conditions...living for the now.

NEW PRODUCT: 15 April 2008: Aurora Calendar 2009 An aurora streams over plumes of diesel exhaust from semi-trucks at the Coldfoot Truck Stop in Coldfoot, Alaska as -20 on a windless night in February.  The truck stop located 60 miles north of the Arctic Circle along the Dalton Highway, was founded by Iditarod champion Dick Mackey who began selling hamburgers to truck drivers out of an old school bus there in 1981.  The truck stop was built with the aid of truck drivers using pipeline insulation packing crates as building materials.

DIRECTORY LISTING:  15 April 2008: Afishunt Charters & Alaskan Angler RV Resort PO Box 39388, Ninilchik AK 99639, Email: info@afishunt.com Tel: (800) 347-4114We are your one-stop site for enjoying nearly every type of fishing on Alaska’s gorgeous Kenai Peninsula. Select saltwater charters for giant halibut in Cook Inlet, river fishing for arm-numbing king salmon in the Kasilof or Kenai Rivers, or silver salmon by the hundreds in Seward. Our seven boats include the ONLY USCG-inspected boats in Ninilchik, authorized to carry more than six persons. You can expect first class equipment and legendary customer service on our single trips or multi-day packages. Fully furnished cabins, RV sites, and fish processing on-site. www.afishunt.com

FORUM SPONSOR:  14 April 2008: Alaska Outdoor Safety, Survival and Emergency Care Safety, survival, planning, and emergency care in the Alaska outdoors is the subject here. This forum is sponsored by The Surveyor's Exchange in Anchorage at 1.907.561.6501.

DIRECTORY LISTING:  14 April 2008: Saltwater Safari PO Box 1689, Seward, AK 99664.  Tel. (907) 224- 5232.  FAX: (907) 224-5233.  Toll Free:  (800) 382-1564.  Email:  Sales@saltwatersafari.com Seward, Alaska fishing charters for Halibut, Salmon and Sharks. Stay in our exclusive Alaska fishing lodge for the ultimate Alaska fishing vacation.

DIRECTORY LISTING:  14 April 2008: Swiftwater Outfitters 3401 Lois Drive, Anchorage, AK  99517.  Telephone (907) 272-2120.  Email:  swo@alaska.net. Swiftwater specializes in taking groups of 2 -4 on guided hunts for moose, caribou, brown and black bear. Our camps are located on the Nushagak River and excellent fishing is included. None of our guides have less then 5 years experience in the area. We have had excellent success rates on big moose. If you like to hunt with your buddies, or family, we provide an affordable way to do so. A reference list of ALL our past 4 years hunters, not just the chosen few, is available for serious inquiries.

DIRECTORY LISTING:  3 April 2008: Alaska Wilderness Beach Lodge Toll free: (877) 710-WILD (9453) or (888) 713-2806.  Email: chris@wildernessbeachlodge.com World Class Fishing in Spectacular Kodiak Island, Alaska at Wilderness Beach Lodge. We are located on the beach of Kizhuyak Bay in Port Lions, Kodiak Island. We have a very comfortable lodge and offer lodging, excellent meals and fully guided Salmon and Halibut fishing trips. You will enjoy an un-crowded remote experience fishing very close to shore on the sheltered bays protected by the surrounding islands. In Kodiak we have an extraordinary abundance of King and Silver salmon and the Halibut fishing, in very shallow water, is some of the best Alaska has to offer. Please contact us for a free brochure and DVD or visit our web site at www.wildernessbeachlodge.com

DIRECTORY LISTING:  3 April 2008: Arctic Alaska Guide Service, PO Box 82204, Fairbanks, AK 99708. Telephone: (907) 457-1240. Email: arcticak@ptialaska.net.  Master Guide with over 20 years experience. Offering top quality hunts in Alaska's Interior and Arctic regions for dall sheep, grizzly, moose, caribou and wolf. Areas include two exclusive guide use concessions in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

AREA SPONSOR:  3 April 2008: The Kenai River is well known for consistent catches of salmon and trout (like the really nice rainbow at right). Terry Sappah & Son Guide Service provides drift and power boat fishing most often in the middle reaches of the river in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge away from the also well known crowds. They also fish the Kasilof River and Cook Inlet. The Sappah's are lifelong Alaskans and believe in delivering productive Alaska fishing experience for the accomplished angler as well as the child or rookie. [ADV]
 

AREA SPONSOR:  3 April 2008: Tree Tops Lodge invites you to the pristine setting of their quiet cove in Thorne Bay, Alaska after a day of world class saltwater fishing. They offer guided trips from Prince of Wales Island on their twin-engine 32 ft. long, 12 ft. wide Catamaran. This custom built all aluminum boat can handle six to eight guests with a heated cabin and private bathroom. They cater to groups of two to eight guests at their lodge which has four bedrooms with private baths. Full service packages available including fly-in from Ketchikan. Visit their website and be sure to watch their online videos. [ADV]

DIRECTORY LISTING:  3 April 2008:  Alaska True North Sport Fishing P.O. Box 282 Gustavus, Alaska 99826. (800) 998-2384 Email: forrest@truenorthsportfishing.com Come fight loads of chrome bright KINGS, SILVERS, and BIG HALIBUT from the deck of our modern and fully equipped sport fishing boats in a remote yet easily accessible area of Southeast Alaska. Stretch you legs and relax each night back on shore in clean, comfortable accommodations with full amenities and great food! Our unique location offers fishing access to both protected and coastal waters where there are always plenty of fish available. Small group sizes allow for a personal atmosphere. Captains and lodge staff are highly qualified and competent.

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