The Brooks Range offers arguably the greatest wilderness trekking in North America. But it has no trails or bridges; it’s the subject of no guidebooks and few online trip reports; it’s crossed by only one road; and it’s home to a gazillion tussocks and mosquitoes — So how do you plan a successful backpacking trip there?
Last night, I moderated a discussion with Andrew in which we covered:
- an overview of the Brooks Range, including location, size, and management
- how the Brooks Range is notable within Alaska
- the prime backpacking season there and what to expect each month
- logistics of how to access the range
- permits and regulations
- route planning and navigation
- where to find the best walking
- the unique challenges of backpacking in the Brooks Range
- specific gear considerations
- wildlife encounters
- physical preparation
- other prime backpacking locations in Alaska
Is Andrew, Really very nice post with informative video.