Whether you’re headed out on a day hike, backcountry trip or even just a scenic drive it’s always a good idea to have emergency supplies with you including extra food and water. Let someone know your plans and who to contact if you don’t check in.

This is Alaska – remote, rugged and unpredictable. Anything can happen… bear encounters, falling ice, radical shifts in the weather, earthquakes or avalanches. The information in this section will help you prepare for your Alaskan adventure.