Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic 2009

Andrew Skurka, Bobby Schnell, and Chris Robertson hike and packraft 180 miles in 3 days 18 hours across the eastern Alaska Range to place first in the 2009 race. They started with all the gear and food they needed to finish; no aid stations, support crews, or caches were allowed.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• andrew
• skurka
• alaska
• mountain
• wilderness
• classic
• eastern
• range
• hayes
• hiking
• packrafting
• wood
• river
• delta
• trident
• glacier

[ratmanification]

skurka, you are my inspiration. im thru hiking the AT next summer and using all of your opinions and reviews to better my gear setup, thank you for doing what you do...

[lawman0252]

I really liked the video... Although I'd hate to hike for 40 miles to my first check point to see some guy in his whitey tighties..lol

[ScoutsNOA]

Doing these types of adventures are always rewarding, but when you finish first it makes it that much sweeter. Good job guys.

[Chronox5]

what a great adventure. good job!

[chemicalcraig69]

Holy epic! Incredible.

[romandial]

I guess Alpacka does make pool toys: they're called the "scout"

[brokenimages]

that was awesome !

[sharaldson]

I spent three days floating in a Scout about a month ago and I feel your pain, guys! Well captured and excellent video, Andy.  Keep 'em comin'.

[mikehedge]

love it!

[tybrady64]

Nice!