Gerlach's Great OutdoorsMy wife and I are teachers in Akiak, Alaska. When I'm not in the classroom, I spend my time outdoors. There are no roads into the area. Travel is by boat, snowmachine or airplane. Here's a peek at my backyard. Enjoy your visit.
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Kilbuck Caribou Hunt
This is only half of the herd that walked past our camp last spring. We were camped in the Kilbuck mountains, 40 miles from home--a 2-3 hour ride by snowmachine. |
In the Twilight
Snowmachines are the main mode of travel out here. This photo was taken on the way home from a successful hunt on the tundra. I was about 6 miles out of Akiak, on a beautiful October afternoon. |
Winter Hunting
This was a Thanksgiving hunt. The temperature was around -20, so it made for some cold skinning. My family relies on wild game and fish as the only source of red meat. I have a smoker that I use to make jerky, kielbasa, snacksticks, brats, and various sausages. |
