Alaska Travel Channel and Outdoor Adventures» Alaska keyword http://www.alaskahdtv.com Alaska videos, podcasts and TV shows Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:35:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Best of TripFilms: Snow http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/best-of-tripfilms-snow/ http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/best-of-tripfilms-snow/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:14:08 +0000 Scott http://www.alaskahdtv.com/?p=1727 Keeping with the winter and snow theme, I just got word from Kelley Ferro over at TripFilms.com that we got a little highlight in her recent review of snow themed videos. Check it out.]]>

Keeping with the winter and snow theme, I just got word from Kelley Ferro over at TripFilms.com that we got a little highlight in her recent review of snow themed videos. Thanks Kelly!

Watch more travel videos at tripfilms.com

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Finding quality videos can be tough sometimes. You have better things to do with your time! So we did the work for you! Here we have compiled a short list of 10 great videos we found that show off Alaska.

This list is in no particular order.

Alaska HD

This great video by Mark Mostad has it all: eagles, whales, sea otters, great mountain shots, airplanes and more.


Tailgate Alaska | Episode 6

Tailgate Alaska is an awesome concept: set up camp once a year and get pros, beginners, and anybody who wants to join in, together to enjoy some of the worlds best snowboarding! Just as amazing are Media Knievel’s well produced videos of the event. I chose to highlight episode 6, but you should definitely check out the rest, as they are all great!

Also available on: YouTube


Ravencroft Lodge

This video, by Boone Hodgin, is produced piece to showcase Ravencroft Lodge. It’s not your typical promotional video though. There is no talking, just a music track set to some great shots of: fish, bears, whales, eagles, sea otters, seals, mountains and more. Any person longing for Alaska would be remiss in not watching this one.

Also available on: YouTube


The Magnificent Moose

Title says it all. This video, by Dennis Zaki, has some incredible shots of moose in Autumn. Magnificent Moose is a must watch!

Although you can find Dennis on YouTube, it doesn’t look as though he posts his nature videos there.


Falls Creek, Alaska in Autumn

I don’t think I could ever get enough of Alaska in Autumn. Maybe that is attributed to how short it is? Regardless, it’s a beautiful season for Alaska and Dennis Zaki does an wonderful job of capturing it.

Although you can find Dennis on YouTube, it doesn’t look as though he posts his nature videos there.


Alaska Brown Bear Cubs

No music in this video, just great footage of two cubs doing what cubs do best, play! Video by Melissa Miller.


Aurora Near Fairbanks

This is an absolutely amazing time lapse of an Aurora Borealis up by Fairbanks. Kudos to Poul Jensen who captured this amazing shot.


Turnagain Ice Tide

Turnagain Ice Tide, by Chris Flynn, is combination of some really great time lapse shots, music and sound bites from weather reports. The sound bites give you a little insight into what it can be like living in Alaska sometimes (-65°F). It makes you happy you can watch it without having to weather the cold (unless, of course, you want to).


Solomon Gulch (Valdez, Alaska)

Brad Kelone shows us the scenery of a beautiful hike up Solomon Gulch in Valdez.

Also available on: YouTube (much lower quality)


Denali National Park Flightseeing

Medical Staff Recruiter Bradford Clark gives us a glimpse of some of the amazing views you can have by coming to Alaska. Regardless of how effective this is as a recruiting tool, it’s enjoyable to watch.

Also available on: YouTube

Did you like the videos we found? Know of any other great videos we didn’t post? Leave a comment, let us know.

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Join us on a two day adventure with Dennis and Susan Swiderski, owners of Orca Island Cabins. We journey to their private island located in Humpy Cove, which is a 40 minute boat ride from Seward out into Resurrection Bay. The scenery is epic and the time spent in the kayak was exhilarating.

I’ve traveled the lengths of Resurrection Bay many times in my life, but this adventure has changed my connection with the area significantly.  I’ve always loved Alaska’s coastal wilderness, habitats, wildlife, and sea life! The trip out with Susan and Dennis to their island, and the experience they offer, have yielded memories that will last me a lifetime.  It is truly an opportunity to get up close with this part of Alaska, and even better it’s right here in our backyard!

Enjoy the show!

Visit Orca Island Cabins
www.orcaislandcabins.com
(907) 491-1988
(888) 494-5846
Seward, Alaska

Music credits:
Artist: Captain Number 1
Title: “On the Back of a Whale”
Web: music.mevio.com

Artist: Kenny Ainge
Title: “Riverboat Fairy Tales”
Web: music.mevio.com

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]]> http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/orca-island-cabins/feed/ 8 SanitySaver | For The Birds http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/sanitysaver-for-the-birds/ http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/sanitysaver-for-the-birds/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 22:57:16 +0000 Kevin http://www.alaskahdtv.com/?p=490 For the Birds The arrival of springtime in Alaska also means that the local wildlife starts spreading its wings. Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of local birds as they do their thing.]]>

The arrival of springtime in Alaska also means that the local wildlife starts spreading its wings. Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of local birds as they do their thing.

Music credits:
Artist: Tracy Jane Comer
Title: “Rondo”
Web: www.tracyjanecomer.com

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Hiking in Alaska can sometimes be unpredictable, especially in the mountains. This early spring hike was a mix of snowy trails, mud, rocks, dust and lots of high winds. Getting out and summiting a local hill can still be a great time, despite the spring conditions.

On this hike, we’re just 20 minutes from downtown Anchorage on a very popular local mountain known as Flattop. During the summer months, this 1.5 mile (one way) hike is often busy with hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, families and even tourists.

The appeal of Flattop is its close proximity to town and the amazing view you get at the top. While it is an easy hike for the first half, I would highly recommend a good pair of hiking boots for the upper portions of the hike. Once you get past the saddle portion of the hike, the terrain becomes very rocky and eventually becomes a bit more like mountain climbing than hiking.

No matter your ability, Flattop is a great place to get out and gain some elevation for some spectacular views. So, without further adieu – enjoy the show!

Resources:

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One of the best kept secrets of Katmai isn’t just the amazing bear viewing opportunities, it’s the historic Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and unsurpassed sportfishing that originally put Brooks Lodge on the map.

Join Scott and our friend Scott McMurren from Alaska TravelGram in this overview of the incredible wildlife, history and scenic beauty that can be found inside Katmai National Park.

More information
Visit: http://www.katmailand.com

Since 1950 the “Angler’s Paradise Lodges” have offered the world’s finest freshwater sport fishing. Katmailand operates the only lodging concessions inside Katmai National Park authorized by the National Park Service, right next to the World Famous Brooks Falls with unsurpassed bear viewing opportunities! Excursions to the volcanic “Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes”, the abundance of wildlife in the park and the incredible fishing opportunities make Katmai National Park Alaska’s most exciting destination.

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Travel Deals and Tips from Alaska TravelGram

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For all the airplane and aviation fans out there, here’s a simple mash-up of just a few minutes of the hours of Alaska aviation footage we’ve collected over the last few years.

As you probably already know, aircraft is an essential part of the Alaskan lifestyle and means of transportation. Not only does it get us to where we want to go, it gives us a chance to really appreciate the size and beauty of our great state.

We hope you enjoy this little escape with our latest SanitySaver.

Music credits:
Band: Dreamweaver
Title: Island of Dreams and Hope
Web: http://www.dreamweaver.at

/Kevin

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My friends, if you’re planning your summer trips this year let me suggest putting the great Emerald Isle of Alaska on your list! Kodiak in my opinion is the great summer destination hands down. Kodiak offers amazing and wild coastline, fishing, hunting, hiking, eating, ocean, whales… and is home to some of Alaska’s biggest brown bears! – So you tell me… is there anything Kodiak doesn’t offer?

Join me on this show as we hit the road to explore this island, then fly with us as we take to the air and journey out to Frazer Lake for some unbelievable bear viewing!

Show Credits:

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Summer is just around the corner, and spring is a great time to begin planning your summer hikes and adventures! Join Scott and his Son Coleson as they introduce hiking at Mount Alyeska located in Girdwood, Alaska. Mt. Alyeska is a popular local mountain offering great summer hikes for everyone at any level. We took the Tram from the Alyeska Prince Hotel and began our hike from the historic resort Roundhouse.

]]> http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/alyeska-hike-coleson/feed/ 9 Rainbow Falls Hike in Wrangell http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/rainbow-falls-hike-in-wrangell/ http://www.alaskahdtv.com/2009/rainbow-falls-hike-in-wrangell/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:46:54 +0000 admin http://alaskahdtv.com/newsite/?p=100 Rainbow Falls Hike | Wrangell In this episode, Scott takes a short hike up Rainbow Falls trail in Wrangell, Alaska.]]>

In this episode, Scott takes a short hike up Rainbow Falls trail in Wrangell, Alaska. This trail is not very long, but the temperate rainforest feeling is amazing and you’ll definitely get a little workout on the many wooded steps that take you to the Rainbow Falls waterfall.

Rainbow Falls is part of the SEA (South East Alaska) trails system in Alaska. You can search the trail system here on www.seatrails.org.

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