Osprey Talon 22 Purchased summer 2013, reviewed March 2016 If you could breed a hundred generations of trail running shoes for burliness and grit, the Salomon Quest 4D GTX would be the result. Its lineage reaches back into Salomon’s extensive … Read More

Recent News: Read the latest trip report, “Visit Adak Island!” Welcome to Winterbear Winterbear is my personal website for sharing trip reports, writing, photography, videos, gear reviews, outdoor advice, and other info related to adventuring in the great Alaska outdoors … Read More

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Maps The Bomber Traverse Map Backcountry route map emphasizing the practical implications of glacial recession. Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska. Click Here Adak Island Map Topographic map of Adak Island with relief shading and other information. Click Here

About   During the Alaska winter, most bears drift off into hibernation and sleep the cold, dark months away. But not all of them. Winter Bears are those that wake up during the winter and venture outside, looking for food … Read More