Alaskan Lives - Exploration, Visions and Hardships

Katie Archer Olson•podcasters.spotify.com

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Alaska? Listen to real-life stories from people on the Kenai Peninsula. No fancy celebrities or fake reality shows. Real people living in the Great White North. Join us #alaska #explore #soldotna #adventure #travel #ak

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Episodes

Our Resurrection Journey

Long-time Alaska local outdoor naturalist and best friend from Georgia/West Palm Beach unite after 25 years of raising families for an unforgettable backpacking adventure sauntering in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest- Resurrection Pass Trail. 40 miles in the backcountry. Equipped with a Satellite phone and GPS Garmin Inreach from Kenai satellite phone rentals www.kenaisatphone.com 907-283-1603, maps, jet boil, snowshoes, wool synthetic clothing, and gear. After months of researching asking loca...

May 28, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 1

OMG It's Almost Summer

It's April 18th and there is still 3 ft of snow in the yard, but my girls and I are dreaming of the summer. During break-up (spring= when everything starts to melt) Alaskans start planning their days in the midnight sun. My daughters Lia and Carmen reflect on past summers and chart new adventures as young explorers in the wildlife refuge and state/national parks for our summer. Join Us!

Apr 19, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Life in Togiak, Alaska, A Special Interview with Tessa Coopchiak

Togiak, Alaska is a rural and remote village in Northwest Alaska nestled around Bristol Bay, listen as we interview a local as she shares about her life as an Alaskan Native growing up in the tundra.

Oct 16, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Sound Like a Local Alaskan: Unique Vocabulary

Are you thinking about traveling to Alaska? You better brush up on some local lingo so you fit in and don't sound like a Cheechako. Let me be your teacher. Grab a pen and flashcards so you can start preparing.

Oct 14, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Alaskan Relationships: The Odds are Good but the Goods are Odd

An old tale about moving to Alaska for women is "The Odds are Good but the Goods are Odd". This alludes to an overrepresentation of men to women. Is that true? How do you find that special one in the Great White North? Listen and learn my story.

Oct 14, 2020•10 min

Raising Kids in Alaska

When your family is more than 5000 miles away, you learn how to adapt and adopt new ways of living to adjust to your new environment. Learning how to get your kids ready for -20 below, hockey and what to do when you spot a bear on the trail are some of the many things Alaska parents need to know how to do while raising their kids in the great white north.

Sep 24, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The Swanson River Canoe Trail Expedition

There are many ways to camp in Alaska, but in order to experience the "true" wild, you have to get off the grid and go on an expedition with no cell service and put your survival skills in action. This episode walks you through our family's experience down the 24 mile Swanson River Canoe Trail. Join us

Sep 24, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Top 5 Hiking Trails in Soldotna and The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

As a young adult, I explored these trails almost every weekend. As a mom, I am grooming my children to find time to connect to God's country through some of our favorite local hikes. Join us as we share insights for your family to find ways to stay healthy while visiting the Kenai Peninsula.

Sep 24, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5

How to integrate into rural Alaskan communities professionally and personally?

When you are considering moving thousands of miles away from home, it is important to know that you can find gainful employment. In this episode, we look at a local's tips on how to integrate into rural Alaskan communities professionally and personally. Join us

Sep 24, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4

How is Alaska Different Than The Panhandle?

Join us as we share a few comparisons of how Alaska is different than the Pandhandle. From college football to gardening, grocery shopping, casually dressed locals (even at church on Sunday)....wildberry picking and animals to be aware of while you are out and about.

Sep 23, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3

How the Heck Did You Get to Alaska?-Casey Olson's Story

When you are 12 years old and uprooted from everything you know, it can be hard. Listen to the story of a 30 year resident of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula as he journeyed from Montanta to Kenai, Alaska.

Sep 23, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Alaska Lives: Exploration, Visions and Hardships: How the Heck Did You Get to Alaska?

Ever wondered what draws people to Alaska? Individuals from over the country share their journeys, heartaches and adventures venturing to the last frontier. Come, listen to the lives rooted in the lower 48, but grounded in the Great White North.

Sep 23, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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