On Step Alaska

Episode 384 - Ketchikan aviation and deer hunting

Max Ludwigsen is a pilot in Ketchikan and graduate of Ketchikan High School. In this episode we talk about his aviation career path, his family's aviation history, Ketchikan history, hunting and the trusty 7-iron. 

Episode 383 - Gold Rush History

Phil Wight is an assistant professor of history and northern students at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. In this episode we talk about the Gold Rush in the interior, origins of Fairbanks, con artists, the pipeline and Dalton Highway. 

Episode 382 - Cold, sheep and blowing up spots

Harrison Gottschling and I talk about winter caribou hunts, dealing with the cold, sheep hunting and blowing up spots. 

Episode 381 - A lifetime of fish

Rick Collins is a retired teacher, lifetime fisherman and owner of Explore Alaska Charters in Ketchikan. In this episode we talk about his commercial fishing days, getting started in the charter fishing industry, technology, boats and Humpy Stew. 

Episode 380 - The Land We Share

Christine Cunningham and Steve Meyer are outdoor writers who have written for the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska and other publications. In this episode we talk about hunting in Alaska, writing, compiling a book, hunting dogs and the future. Their book The Land We Share: A love affair told in hunting stories, was published last summer. 

Episode 379 - Writing, eating and goal setting

Danny Lehr is the co-founder of Caffeine and Kilos, Excel Health and Fitness (Manteca, CA) and The Lifting Fix (Youtube). In this episode we talk about his new book writing project, nutrition, exercise and goal setting. 

Episode 378 - An Alaskan on Shark Tank

Heather Kelly is the founder of Heather's Choice and makes lightweight packable meals for adventures. In this episode we recap her appearance on Shark Tank (episode aired Jan. 12) and dive into the reality of entrepreneurship. 

Episode 377 - A pro running career

Isaac Updike is a 2010 graduate of Ketchikan High School who finished 3rd in the steeplechase at the United States Track and Field Championships in July. In this episode we talk about his high school running days, nutrition, shoes, injuries, and his journey to becoming a pro.