Outdoor Explorer

Outdoor Explorer invites listeners to step outside into Alaska. Discover a new trail or fishing hole, learn what to pack, when to go, and most importantly how to stay safe. Learn about life-long fitness and get inspired to go outside in the backcountry from the people who know the land best – outdoor guides, park rangers, coaches, authors, artists, lodge owners, bush pilots, educators and you, the explorer.

Hosted by: Lisa Keller, Martha Rosenstein, Paul Twardock, and Adam Verrier

Listen to Outdoor Explorer on KSKA FM 91.1 in Anchorage, AK.
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Alaska Sports Hall of Fame | Outdoor Explorer

Lisa Keller - April 25, 2024

Hear from Harlow Robinson, executive director of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. On April 30, the Hall will induct the class of 2024.

Mountains to Sea Trails | Outdoor Explorer

Paul Twardock - April 22, 2024

Newly created trails make it possible to bike, hike, run or ski from Glen Alps to Knik Arm of Cook Inlet without crossing a single road.

Arctic Traverse: A Brooks Range Journey | Outdoor Explorer

Paul Twardock - April 4, 2024

Michael Engelhard decided to hike and paddle from Canada to Kotzebue — a lifelong goal. His memoir is a mix of travelogue, history and more.

Veterans and outdoor therapy | Outdoor Explorer

Lisa Keller - March 28, 2024

The Cohen Clinic offers programs that address the wholistic needs of veterans, using the outdoors to heal from trauma.

Arctic Winter Games | Outdoor Explorer BONUS EPISODE

Adam Verrier - March 14, 2024

It's Alaska's turn to host the biennial event celebrating the sports and culture of the people who live in the circumpolar north.

Challenge Alaska | Outdoor Explorer

Paul Twardock - March 14, 2024

Challenge Alaska works with Alaskans with disabilities, giving them access to adaptive sports, education and a supportive community.

The Alaska Long Trail | Outdoor Explorer

Martha Rosenstein - March 7, 2024

This week on Outdoor Explorer we dive into the Alaska Long Trail. It would connect Seward and Fairbanks via a multi user trail system.

Skiing Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass | Outdoor Explorer

Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media - February 29, 2024

Meet Skeetawk manager, Megan Justus, and find out what's in store for the growing ski operation.

Alyeska Volunteer Ski Patrol stories | Outdoor Explorer

Paul Twardock - February 23, 2024

Alyeska decided to end their volunteer ski patrol last fall. To celebrate the patrol's history, folks gathered to tell stories and reminisce.

Ice skating on Solstice in Southcentral Alaska | Outdoor Explorer

Paul Twardock - February 12, 2024

Host Paul Twardock visited the Anchorage Solstice Festival at the Cuddy Family Midtown Park interviewing organizers, politicians and the events and ice rink founders.