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Outdoor Explorer - Alaska Public Media

Alaska Public Media
Alaska
Alaska Department Of Fish and Game
Climate Change
Anchorage
Avalanche Safety
Outdoor Recreation
Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Alaska Pacific University
Denali State Park
Climbing
Risk Management
Curry To K'esugi Ridge Trail
Cystic Fibrosis
Arctic Winter Games
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Skills
Lost Lake Run
Seward
Jim Mahaffey Trail System
Prince William Sound

You're invited to step outside into Alaska. Follow us to a new trail or fishing hole, learn what to pack, when to go, and most importantly, how to stay safe. Learn about life-long fitness and get inspired to go outside in the backcountry or on the bike trails.

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Alaska has a long history of producing competitive cross-country skiers. While the spotlight of the Olympics and the medals won there take the spotlight every four years, Nordic skiers compete in the World Cup each year in Europe – a grueling months-... more

Early fall is whale-watching season for Cook Inlet beluga enthusiasts, and a perfect time for the whale-curious to catch a peek at these giant white mammals as they hunt and eat in the waters just outside Anchorage.

With only about 300 of this endan... more

In early August, hiker Brad Bartels set down his pack, propped up his camera for a selfie, took a picture in front of a monument in Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, and became the first known person to ever complete the Alaska Long Trail thru-hike.

Brad s... more

Meg Inokuma is a quiet and determined woman who has set course records in ultra-distance events such as the Susitna 100 winter running race, the Resurrection Pass 100 and the White Mountain 100. She also won the Equinox Marathon in 2022 at the age of... more

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Recent Guests

Regan Davey
Environmental chemist who monitors belugas for Defenders of Wildlife in partnership with NOAA
Defenders of Wildlife; NOAA
Episode: Monitoring Cook Inlet beluga whales | Outdoor Explorer
Brad Bartels
A thru-hiker who completed the Alaska Long Trail
Independent/Alaska Trails influence mentioned
Episode: Hiking the Alaska Long Trail | Outdoor Explorer
Meg Inokuma
Endurance athlete and mountain runner
Alaska
Episode: Mountain Running with Meg Inokuma | Outdoor Explorer
Janice Tower
Founder of the Single Track Advocates
Single Track Advocates (STA)
Episode: Mountain biking in Alaska's largest cities | Outdoor Explorer
George Pollock
Executive Director of the Single Track Advocates
Single Track Advocates
Episode: Mountain biking in Alaska's largest cities | Outdoor Explorer
Eric Troyer
President of the Fairbanks Cycle Club
Fairbanks Cycle Club
Episode: Mountain biking in Alaska's largest cities | Outdoor Explorer
Reed Harris
President of the Juneau Mountain Bike Alliance
Juneau Mountain Bike Alliance
Episode: Mountain biking in Alaska's largest cities | Outdoor Explorer
Katie Seybert
Endurance cyclist and teacher, Anchorage
Self-described; teaches in Anchorage
Episode: Cycling across continents | Outdoor Explorer
Ryan Fox
Endurance cyclist, partner of Katie Seybert
Self-described
Episode: Cycling across continents | Outdoor Explorer

Hosts

Amy Bouchat
Host of Outdoor Explorer, Alaska Public Media
Paul Twardock
Host of Outdoor Explorer, Alaska Public Media
Steve Cleary
Host of Outdoor Explorer, Alaska Public Media
Caroline Van Hemert
Guest, author and wildlife biologist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    As a lower 48-er who spends most my free time in the backcountry & is v interested in moving up to AK in a few years this is the ideal podcast. I’ve learned so much about AK through the interviews & added so many books to my reading list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xoxoloki
    United States4 months ago
  • My favorite adventure podcast locally made in AK

    Outdoor Explorer is My favorite adventure podcast locally made in AK. And I love that it’s public media!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    V.L.Kern
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Love this show and all the ways it inspires folks to appreciate enjoy our beautiful state! Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dancingwiththeearth
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome bro

    One of the best podcasts ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mad pitcher
    United States6 years ago
  • Thanks for the AK content

    Probably won’t make it back to AK, but love hearing about the variety of topics with good hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BothAlionas
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate authentic, local storytelling and safety-focused advice.
Broad range of topics keeps content fresh and informative.
High-quality guests with Alaska-centric expertise.
Engaging field stories and practical outdoor wisdom.

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Apple Podcasts
#214
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#109
New Zealand/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#113
China/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#129
Japan/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#139
Belgium/Sports/Wilderness

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mountain Running with Meg Inokuma | Outdoor Explorer
Q: What were some of your first races in Alaska?
Her first Alaska race was Crazy Lazy in 2019 after anemia, followed by progressively longer events like Equinox and the Resurrection Pass races.
Mountain Running with Meg Inokuma | Outdoor Explorer
Q: How did you come to Alaska and start running?
She describes moving through education in Japan, gradually moving to Alaska, and rediscovering mountain running after joining local running circles, leading to ultra events.
Mountain biking in Alaska's largest cities | Outdoor Explorer
Q: What are STA's current priorities for maintenance and expansion?
George outlines expanding volunteer capabilities, creating an in-house pro-trail crew, and pursuing grants and fundraising to support mechanized trail work and multi-season maintenance.
Mountain biking in Alaska's largest cities | Outdoor Explorer
Q: What was the initial push to build trails and form the organization?
Janice describes early 2000s tensions among trail users, the coalition of representatives from ski trails and social trails, and how collaboration led to building Brown Bear with technical input from the International Mountain Biking Association.
Mountain biking in Alaska's largest cities | Outdoor Explorer
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into mountain biking?
Janice explains she grew up in Anchorage, raced downhill, and started mountain biking in 1992, describing how she helped grow the sport from the ground up and stayed involved through the STA's early years.

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What is Outdoor Explorer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners tune in for in-depth conversations about Alaska's outdoors, adventure, and science, with a strong emphasis on real-world experiences, training, and practical tips. Episodes span long-distance cycling and travel logistics, state fellowship programs, remote-field filmmaking, Arctic research life, commercial fishing realities, backcountry horsemen etiquette, trail development, search-and-rescue operations, and mountain or glacier adventures. The show often features subject-matter experts, local clubs, and field professionals, delivering actionable takeaways for outdoor enthusiasts, researchers, adventurers, and public-safety volunteers. A notable strength is its ability to pair technical depth with accessible storytelling, making com... more

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Recent guests on Outdoor Explorer include:

1. Regan Davey
2. Brad Bartels
3. Meg Inokuma
4. Janice Tower
5. George Pollock
6. Eric Troyer
7. Reed Harris
8. Katie Seybert

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