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Pathways Alaska
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Pathways Alaska strives to bring you detailed gear reviews, Alaska specific hiking trail videos, trail-running tips and inspirational dialogue.
I have a passion for outdoor adventure and I love living in Alaska. I want to take you on my journey of exploration and adventure throughout this state while helping to motivate you to follow your passions and set your life up for what truly brings you joy.
I will be sharing my own story along the way also: My fall from grace, rising back up to a passion driven life, letting those passions fade away, then rediscovering them. "Connecting to the true spirit of Alaska, through the true spirit of yourself."
To follow my story, please SUBSCRIBE and/or support through my Patreon link
I have a passion for outdoor adventure and I love living in Alaska. I want to take you on my journey of exploration and adventure throughout this state while helping to motivate you to follow your passions and set your life up for what truly brings you joy.
I will be sharing my own story along the way also: My fall from grace, rising back up to a passion driven life, letting those passions fade away, then rediscovering them. "Connecting to the true spirit of Alaska, through the true spirit of yourself."
To follow my story, please SUBSCRIBE and/or support through my Patreon link
Retreats Alaska: Grewingk Glacier MindBodySoul Backcountry Retreat
A collaboration with Pathways Alaska LLC and Mindbloom LLC
Connect to yourself through the Spirit of Alaska.
The Alaskan MindBodySoul Backcountry Retreat is one of a kind. Guests experience a truly immersive retreat in the heart of Alaska’s backcountry for a unique transformational mind, body & soul adventure. With the safety of a backcountry guide, this backpacking retreat allows guests to push their bodies physically to take them deep into the Alaskan wilderness. While carrying everything needed in a backpack, guests are immediately rewarded by the beauty of the natural world as this retreat is set in the heart of Kachemak Bay at the base of Grewingk Glacier.
With nature as the greatest ...
Connect to yourself through the Spirit of Alaska.
The Alaskan MindBodySoul Backcountry Retreat is one of a kind. Guests experience a truly immersive retreat in the heart of Alaska’s backcountry for a unique transformational mind, body & soul adventure. With the safety of a backcountry guide, this backpacking retreat allows guests to push their bodies physically to take them deep into the Alaskan wilderness. While carrying everything needed in a backpack, guests are immediately rewarded by the beauty of the natural world as this retreat is set in the heart of Kachemak Bay at the base of Grewingk Glacier.
With nature as the greatest ...
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My Best & Worst Handheld Water Bottles 2021
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I wanted to share with you my best and worst handheld water bottles of 2021. "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" so to speak......I cover 4 different bottles in this video by three different companies. Nathan, Amphipod, and Ultimate Direction. I provide a few positive and negative aspects of each bottle and even one that I would completely avoid. Thanks for watching. For more information about th...
2021 Little Su 50k highlights
Просмотров 913 года назад
Whats it's like to race in the winter, in February in Alaska during a multi-sport event. Here are some highlights. You can see the difficulty in maneuvering a Fat Tire Bike out there and also see a bit of the front runner for the first half of the race, Riley Robertson from California. Video was shot by my brother Gabe LaVigueur
2021 Little Su 50k : 1st Place Finish : Run division
Просмотров 323 года назад
Crossing the finish line of the 2021 Little Su 50k Ultra marathon. This is a multi-sport race (Run - Fat Bike - Ski) of the participants choice. Held on groomed winter trails in the Alaskan back country.
2021 Little Su 50k : Start
Просмотров 513 года назад
Starting of the 2021 Little Su 50k Ultra marathon in Big Lake, AK. This is a multi-sport race (Run - Fat Bike - Ski) of the participants choice. Held on groomed winter trails in the Alaskan back country.
2021 Little Su 50k : 1st mile
Просмотров 343 года назад
1st mile of the 2021 Little Su 50k Ultramarathon in Big Lake, Alaska. This is a multi-sport race (Run - Fat Bike - Ski) of the participants choice. Held on groomed winter trails in the Alaskan backcountry.
Gerber Gator Machete.....FAIL
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.3 года назад
I have always loved Gerber products and have been a longtime fan of their knives. This is the first machete I've had from this comopany. The Gerber Gator Jr in the video is the 10" model and cost around $20-25.00 and appears to be a quiality Gerber product as usual. Well after one use in the field, hacking dead tree limbs no bigger than a finger width ( and I have small hands ) for the fire. I ...
La Sportiva Crossover GTX......1500 mile Review, possibly the best winter running shoe ever??!!
Просмотров 9893 года назад
After 3 full winter training seasons and at least 1500 mile on these shoes they are still holding up phenomenally. Are these quite possibly the best winter trainers ever? I am beginning to think so! La Sportiva makes a great product and I cover all the basics in this review. Whether you use these for Snow, Mud, Slush or whatever, these shoes will prove to be a staple in your arsenal. Thank you ...
2020 Re-cap and what I have planned for 2021
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I wanted to check in with you all and let you know what has been going on with me this year and to share what I have in store for 2021. A lot has happened for me this year and life is moving in a new direction and I have been creating all sorts of new pathways for myself. Hence..... Pathways Alaska. I discuss all things related to Pathways Alaska, my Blog, my running adventures and Race directi...
Winter over nighter ski in trip to Lower Russian Lake
Просмотров 633 года назад
Took a recent Winter over nighter ski in trip to Lower Russian Lake with my brother. We skied in about 3.5 miles to where I set up camp. I am learning how to be more proficient at this winter camping thing and trying to dial down my gear set-up for it also. This was the first time I had used a Pulk Sled to carry my gear and I learned a lot about how move efficiently with skis and what works and...
Winter camping with my son....in the yard
Просмотров 1003 года назад
Join me for winter camping with my son Wyatt as we give a go at winter camping, a first for us, albeit just in the backyard for now and watch as Wyatt narrates throughout the video. He enjoys making these videos and he is quite a funny boy. He does a great job throughout and also maintains a good fire. Hang out with us in the tent as we play one of our favorite board games ..... CAMP. (check ou...
Tutka Backdoor Trail part 5: sentinel ridge to jakolof bay
Просмотров 1593 года назад
Tutka Backdoor Trail part 5: sentinel ridge to jakolof bay
Tutka Backdoor Trail part 4: tutka pass to sentinel ridge
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Tutka Backdoor Trail part 4: tutka pass to sentinel ridge
Tutka Backdoor Trail part 3: Taylor Bay to Tutka Pass
Просмотров 1733 года назад
Tutka Backdoor Trail part 3: Taylor Bay to Tutka Pass
Tutka Backdoor Trail part 2: Tutka Bay to Taylor Bay
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Tutka Backdoor Trail part 2: Tutka Bay to Taylor Bay
52 mile SOLO hike in the rain...Tutka Backdoor Trail out-and-back FULL LENGTH
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52 mile SOLO hike in the rain...Tutka Backdoor Trail out-and-back FULL LENGTH
Sierra Designs High Route 1..is this the perfect shelter?
Просмотров 11 тыс.4 года назад
Sierra Designs High Route 1..is this the perfect shelter?
Tiger Wall UL1 REVIEW.....and Fast Fly setup
Просмотров 11 тыс.4 года назад
Tiger Wall UL1 REVIEW.....and Fast Fly setup
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 FULL REVIEW and how NOT to guy out the tent
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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 FULL REVIEW and how NOT to guy out the tent
Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System: review
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Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System: review
Almost ready to buy this but I’m slightly concerned with its potential performance in high winds and storms.
Depends on what you consider high winds and storms. It's not a mountaineering tent by any means, but I believe it would hold up alright. It's small, so don't expect a whole lot of serious protection, plus the material is thin and lightweight.
for that interior floor protector, you could use a cut piece of tyvek I think and save some weight while still protection the floor. I think its lighter than that 31 ounces.
I've used the floor protector for many other things too. I take it winter camping and ice brought out our onto the frozen lake at night, played it down so my wife and I can lay out and watch the northern lights at night. It's very versatile.
I don't know about 3 years ago, but BA does not (currently) tell you to set the guylines as you showed. Also, 8 stakes is exactly enough to secure all the corners properly when you attach the top layer corners to the footprint corner stakes. Although I do agree that extra stakes would be beneficial in high wind conditions, to get the attachment point further away.
I looked at all their titorial videos and even called them. That was how they showed and stated was the recommended way to stake the tent.
@@benlavigueur4275 Alright. I guess they changed their mind over the years. The new way is significantly better, like you showed.
Great Review of the Copper Spur HV UL3. Thankyou for sharing. Thinking of getting the Expedition version of this. Liked and Subscribed
Had a osprey talon 44 since 2010, used ot for everything (and im mountain guide) Best backpack ever. Better even than the new models
Probably the best pack I've ever owned. Thanks for watching. Sorry about the audio in the vid. RUclips pulled due to copyright issues
Love the vids dad love you❤
How did you load it in the pack? I was thinking whether to just fold and stuff it in and put the hardwares out or else
I like to stuff the tent into it's own bag, or sometimes I stuff it inside the pack without a bag to fill in the empty spaces. I always pack the poles separately.
Thanks man. Some problem her to 😭 and it take 5-6 min to heat the water
Sorry to hear that. Reach out for warranty replacement. I was successful in receiving a new one
Use better gas and/or keep the gas cylinder warm.
This works with no footprint, right?
It sure does!
@@benlavigueur4275 thank you
All models do it I believe. I have (3) different models and all the igniters have failed. Junk.
Thanks for the review. There are more flies inside the tent than outside though :-).
Ha! Tends to happen during these reviews. Thanks for watching
Awesome videos . Thanks.
Thank you! It's an amazing trail, and the terrain is phenomenal. Best ive been on in AK
I love my X-Mid 1 and nothing can replace it at this point lol, but on my last 2 trips, I had a bit of trouble setting it up where I wanted because of the large overall footprint of the tent. Found one of these on Amazon used for only $100, so I had to pick one up. I think this will be great to take on trips where I know camping spots might be a bit tighter. I’m 6’4” though, so just hoping it is long enough for me.
It's going to be small (in length) for you probably. Be prepared
well if you buy anything or mostly anything from amazon than it’s a fake..
I never said I bought it on Amazon
Love this music... Nashville Sunset 3 by Henrik Nagy. Also great tent video, thanks
Thanks for stopping by!
hay all, looking feedback regarding handhelds. i use a soft flask now and have been happy with it. thinking of getting a hard flask but my concern is sloshing. how distracting is it? Thank you for your thoughts and input
Were you able to get it repaired? I have the same problem.
Yes, I was. I contacted Johnson Outdoor Products (the parent company) and followed their warranty return process. It did take quite a while, but I did receive a new one from them.
@@benlavigueur4275 Thanks. I live in Amsterdam Netherlands.... Might be cheaper to just bring a lighter. I think that pezeo igniter is a poor design. Very prone to damage.
Yeah it is. I would agree with you about just bringing a lighter.
I would love to buy one BUT I just can't get past those awful colors 😢
Meh, it's just a tent. It's a tool and not a fashion item. If you want one, just get one! 🤪😁 You won't be disappointed
@@benlavigueur4275 thank you, I will try. ......
Thank you for the tips. Just bought the 2 person tent, which I will use as a spacious solo-tent. Immediately set it up in the backyard. I like the features and the low weight, but I was surprised at how thin the materials are, especially the floor. This is my first lightweight tent, so I’m used to heavier and thicker materials. The durability over time is a concern. Time will tell. I’m definitely adding something to protect the floor from the ground.
I hear your concern, and it's a valid one. In order to make the product weigh less, the material needs to be thinner. In truth, I think you'll be surprised at how durable it actually is. The key to preserving the floor is making sure you clear your ground space really well. Remove any sticks or sharp rocks that you can. Pick a site that has soft ground when at all possible. I've gone without using a floor protector many times and just used the optional footprint. I would recommend that, at a minimum, to help with your concerns. Happy camping !
@@benlavigueur4275 Thank you for the reply. I have considered the BA footprint. It just bugs me on principle that I have to pay that kind of money for the footprint 😅 Are you still happy with the tent?
@sharamkh oh yeah! Still use it. It's my go-to tent for camping with the wife or one of the kids. It's just the reality of today's lightweight products. It's not even that thin compared to a lot of other lightweight gear.
@@benlavigueur4275 Good to hear! I’ll probably bite the bullet and get the footprint 😊
Do you know the weight of the fast fly setup compared to the regular weight setup? thanks
1 lb 7oz
Another great review, thanks. I have the same tent in the green European version called the 3000-1 as it has an updated fly with a hydrostatic head to suit wet climates like ours in the U.K. Having used it for a year now I’ve decided it’s my perfect backpacking tent for a week or so on trail. So versatile, roomy and robust which easily accommodates my 6’2” frame and gear. It may look odd but it just works. Subscribed.
Thank you for the Sub Stu! Do you have a link to the version in reference? I'd love to take a look-see. Glad you found value in my review. Take care brother
@@benlavigueur4275 Hi there👍 this link is a short video of me using the tent on a through hike- you’ll find it at 4:30 if you want to fast forward to that bit. ruclips.net/video/jiQxDaoKVRI/видео.html I’ll send you a proper link to another site in a second or so.
Jetboil is trash very unreliable.
Still a good review and helpful two years later. Thanks for posting.
Yes another gal said the specs are off too. I found the same with my BA CS said 88" long but the Nemo DF said 88" & it was. You ever test a Nemo Dragonfly design? In figure BA had em beat with more tie offs for the wind. The Nemo had a nice strong floor & nice vestibule & its zips worked better. Ever try that 3 pole 1 hub Tiger Wall design?
I've never tested any Nemo products. I hear good things though. I would like to try their air mattress and tent eventually. And yes! Check out my other video of the Tiger Wall 1P. I really like it but there are also some downsides to it which I cover in the video.
Yes I feel like the CS 1P Ibam testing does not have enough velcro straps to the pole. I think they were only on one end of the tent. I recall scratching my head, " Shouldn't there be some at this end?" Nope.
Right! Definitely could have spent a bit more time testing. I think weight savings were too much of a priority for them. Thanks for watching
So helpful Ty
Glad I could help!
What sleeping bag do you use?
Big Agnes Husted 20 degree and the other one is a Biig Agnes 15 deg women's version
I've recently switched to using a Quilt though as of last season
Hey man, nice video! Could you fit a backpack in the big pocket on the inside? When everything is packed out the bag maybe will fit in there, so you don’t have to put in in the vestibule… Keep on, nice videos greetings from Germany!
Yes you could fit a pack inside. What I do is empty my pack and spread things around my pad, then place my pack underneath the foot of my sleeping pad. Works great that way. Thanks you for reaching out and commenting
How well would it work for two people and two medium dogs?
Would be tight
Great video. I have this tent. Good advice
Still using this tent and love it. Much love Mike!
Your videos make me miss my 40 years in akaska
Thanks for watching
Hi -- Can you let me know what size floor protector you used? They seem to come in 58" x 90" and 90" x 90", floor size for the UL3 seems to be in between. Thanks!
58x90
@@pathwaysalaska8757 Thanks!
Mine just came in the mail. Thanks. Question: If it's raining during setup, could you do the fast-fly setup first and just hang the tent in last under the fly to keep it dry? Thanks
Technically you could. But it would be difficult. You would have to end up unhooking the tips of the poles from the footprint at each 3 spots and connect them back to the tent body and again to the footprint so everything is secure. It could be done but with some difficulty. You're better off setting up before it really starts pouring .
@@pathwaysalaska8757 Thanks. I appreciate your insight
Thank you for showing every step of the step, I was looking at so many videos for setup and they always conveniently skip the part where poles are raised from ground before plugging in the tent hooks to poles, I wanted to see how its done by single person. So, thank you, appreciate you showing that :)
I totally understand what you're saying. I feel the same. Thanks for watching
Very nice
Where is that camping spot that you put in the video towards the end?
Thank you for commenting Erasmo! That spot is at Lost Lake in Seward, Alaska. Check out my video for that trip.. ruclips.net/video/Ht-YUXXp0vo/видео.html
@@pathwaysalaska8757 Thank you I just watched the video, I’m definitely going to be doing that hike this summer!
This looks like user error LOL
So explain the other videos with people actually showing us what they're doing with it and it not doing anything like that........ again I would love to see what you hit with that thing LOL I can buy any machete that there is in the whole town but I would have zero problems whatsoever having any Gerber machete whatsoever because I would use it for things you use machetes for one of which is not trying to chop metal poles or chop down a tree LOL you shouldn't be trying to cut anything metal or anything bigger than maybe your thumb with a machete if you do I don't care who made the machete it's going to mess it up
I want to see what you hit to make that happen to that blade...... that is a machete not a axe LOL and then I want to see the machete that you can do the same thing you did with that one Wiz and it not have any problems whatsoever LOL I don't know what the deal is with the Gerber hate but I'm telling you now even the cheap machetes at Walmart dude some of the cheapest ones they will cut small Limbs and stuff just think about it dude people like in Africa and people over in jungles and stuff they use like makeshift machetes and stuff and it does great for them and you get one that is made better than half the things they use and you're complaining about it but anyway when you get some time man I would love to see what you were hitting that made that blade do that if you're just cutting small stuff even just a extremely cheap thin machete woodchop right through whatever you need a machete for you need to get a ax if you want to chop like the wood that's behind you there not a machete
I just bought the same machete but with orange handle. Thanks for the heads up, I’m just going to use it to cut watermelon :D
Ha! Probably a good idea 💡
Great review. That clip does make me rethink going for the Rogen and just spending the extra cash. With footprint for the big agnes, the weight is the same. And where I go, that is something that occurs at least once a trip. All hilleberg tents don’t need any floor protection. Had my dog in it a lot. Never any issues. Neither for underneath the floor.
I'm glad I was able to help you come to a decision. Hilleberg makes a great product and I'm sure you'll be happy.
Can you do the fast fly setup without the groundsheet?
Great question. No you cannot. You must use the footprint to put the anchor the fly into
Hey curious. What do you have in the tent. Looks like some sort of footprint. I haven’t camped with a dog before and worried about it in the tent. Should I line the inside of my tent?
Haha just finished the video. Tent floor protector
I totally recommend the tent floor protector. I have also used it for any other purposes than what it's intended for also. :blanket for picnic or at the beach :lay down on frozen lake in winter and watch the stars without getting wet : use as a blanket over your sleeping bag to add an extra layer of insulation
Thanks bro. I just bought one and it is going straight back to home depot. Thats garbage. Try the Ontario Knives sawback machete. I have a large and a small and they are American made a d tough as heck. The only reason I went to home depot and bought a Gerber is because I left mine in California and I'm in Oregon where I live but I have gone ahead and ordered another set of Ontarios (large and small) from Amazon. They have thicker steel and it's super super tough you'll really enjoy it thanks for the review I appreciate it that's what I wanted to hear because the blade seemed awfully thin when I bought it but thank you for the honesty I appreciate it and I subbed.
Yeah brother! Thanks for the Sub and I'm glad to hear the video helped. I'll check out Ontario, I've heard of them, but never owned anything by them. Thanks.
Thanks for the vid! What's the make/model of the old holder that you say is your #2?
I don't recall the exact model since I've had it since 2010. I believe it's the Nathan Fastdraw 500. It's completely outdated, though still, one of my favorites. Sorry I can't be more concise
5:05. Yeah dude... just turn your tent. The door should face the brunt of the wind in BA tents. Their tents are strongest in that direction
Actually, I just emailed BA last week and they replied this: "We typically recommend trying to put the head or foot of the tent towards the wind if you can."
i have same issue : ( on flash model
Yeah, that sucks. Sorry to hear that. Seems to be a common problem
Looks like an amazing retreat! Glad to have seen your channel on Rockin' retreats page.
Thank you!
I had the 18 incher and it snapped in half cutting a tiny branch , it's crap . Buy an Imacasa it's dirt cheap and will not bend .
Dang! Yep, I've lost all hope in Gerber products.
@@pathwaysalaska8757 here is the funny thing when it broke my friend took the handle off and cut it down to the smaller size , He thought it was just a bad heat treat and decided to buy one for himself but his bent badly instead of breaking like mine did , back in the day Gerber was good they were out of Oregon and would sharpen your knife free , I still have the American made Gerber Steadfast and have had it probably 30 years . For Budget knifes I'm liking Schrade and Kershaw . But for a good machette buy South American versions , Imacasa or Tramontina super cheap , you do have to file the blade sharp and take off all the varnish to get it at optimal performance. I Subbed by the way and thanks for replying.
I still have my old Machete that I picked up while I was in Belize and it followed me all through Central America. Holds an edge forever and tough as hell. I do like Kershaw for a budget blade Thanks for the Sub!
i had same thing happen to me. just terrible. they should just take this product off the shelves.
Yep. Pretty much useless