A View from Alaska

[fourflys]

so I finally got out on the bike... actually I got out day before yesterday when it was raining as well... 4000 miles sitting in a car will kill your fitness...

This is about halfway up a pretty good climb, I turned around right after this and bombed back down...
http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Cycling/Riding-in-Kodiak/i-qgwx47K/0/L/IMG3473-L.jpg

This is along the Buskin River, a hot spot for Salmon fishing
http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Cycling/Riding-in-Kodiak/i-NnthXMh/0/L/IMG3477-L.jpg

Pretty much a rain forest here, just a bit cooler
http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Cycling/Riding-in-Kodiak/i-jj4DpKT/0/L/IMG3478-L.jpg

This is what Kodiak is all about, flyfishing for Salmon!
http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Cycling/Riding-in-Kodiak/i-7gjTjvJ/0/L/IMG3481-L.jpg

The island is full of little trails like this, I can't wait to find them all!
http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Cycling/Riding-in-Kodiak/i-pMHKx9k/0/L/IMG3482-L.jpg

[MattTuck]

Chris, these look awesome. Do you carry a side arm while riding? I'd imagine that you might run into some bears on those trails.

Glad to hear you made it up there ok, man!!

Pretty amazing you still have internet access up there.

[Fixed]

That looks great lots outdoor opportunities besides biking ,fishing and hunting would be on my list ..well I never hunted before but if I lived there I would definitely have to think seriously about it ..I bet you can find wild vegetables and berries ,
I would be tempted to carry a weapon with me on my treks .
What adventure be safe :)
Cheers

[fourflys]

as for the weapon, I do not carry... I don't even own a weapon... while on the trails, I'll use "bear bells" and probably carry some bear spray as well... Kodiak Brown Bears do not like to be around humans... if they hear you they will go the other way... hopefully I make it 3 years... ;)

[Matt-H]

That Hakkalugi looks like it found its home. Have fun exploring!

[Fixed]

That Hakkalugi looks like it found its home. Have fun exploring!

+1
Cheers

[Peter B]

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Do you carry a side arm while riding? I'd imagine that you might run into some bears on those trails.



If you run into a brown bear at close enough range to worry I'm not sure annoying it with a side arm is the best decision.



Enjoy your time in Alaska fourflys--it is a truly magnificent place! When you want a change from the trails there's always the Fireweed 400 and the Big Wild Ride.

[ckamp]

I lived in Mayo, YK for a few summers. Beautiful. Take more fall shots, its the best time to see Alaska and Yukon.

[monkeybanana86]

that first pic makes me want to ride!

[oldpotatoe]

Can ya see Russia?

[martinrjensen]

Kodiak has a fiber connection. it's pretty decent internet depending on where your staying. At least it has the potintial to beChris, these look awesome. Do you carry a side arm while riding? I'd imagine that you might run into some bears on those trails.

Glad to hear you made it up there ok, man!!

Pretty amazing you still have internet access up there.

[fourflys]

Can ya see Russia?

almost, but at least I can't see S.P.... ;)

[Hartlin]

This is awesome!

Hope you keep sharing these great photos.

[CaliFly]

Glad you're settling in nicely, Chris. The 'lugi looks like it's in its natural habitat! :banana:

[xjoex]

Aw yeah! That looks great!
-Joe