How to properly do summer in Alaska

While summertime is cause for joy and celebration, doing it right takes a degree of forethought and local finesse, especially in the wilds of Alaska. The 907 Alaska-grown tribe has its own special way of relishing that one magnificent, snowless season of the year, and while each of us has our own unique spin depending on where in the state we live and play, there are a number of common and overlapping threads. Here are twelve activities guaranteed to teach you how to properly do summer in Alaska.

1. Stock up on bug spray, mosquito coils, and citronella candles.

Une publication partagée par @jmdado le 31 Mai 2015 à 9 :18 PDT

Like every other Alaskan creature, you’ve been uncaged and broken free from the unrelenting oh-so-restricting confines of winter. The only thing you’ll be doing from this point forward is spending every possible second out of doors and deeply breathing in Alaska’s crisp and pristine air.

To discourage Alaska’s state bird from interrupting your sacred communing-with-nature moments — stockpiling ample supplies of bug spray, mosquito coils, and citronella candles are foundational elements of enjoying summer to the uttermost.

Ignore or overlook this one and the mosquitoes will eat you alive.

2. Build a rocking backyard fire pit.

Une publication partagée par Erin (@erin911) le 21 Sept. 2017 à 12 :02 PDT

After winter, we all need a practice run or two of this essential Alaskan activity. Considering slightly rusty cookout skills and the need to get ourselves in top form for summer’s inaugural wilderness expeditions, the Alaskan backyard fire pit is a delightful summer must-have that will yield an excellent ROI (hot dogs, toasted marshmallows, and s’mores).

3. Polish up your hospitality skills.

Une publication partagée par Max Jackson