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Karl Sander

Skier, hiker, and cyclist in the PNW

Karl is an adventurer and outdoor enthusiast living in the Pacific Northwest, where he enjoys alpine skiing, hiking, road biking, and camping. He’s been skiing for more than 35 years, mainly in the Cascades, Sierra Nevada, and Alaska. He’s camped under Alaska’s midnight sun, toured Washington’s San Juan Islands on bicycle, and his hiking adventures have taken him from the foothills of Denali and the glaciers of Alaska to Mount Adams in the Cascades and the high deserts of the Great Basin.

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The 7 Best Trails for Backpacking and Hiking in Alaska

From coastal rainforests and arctic tundra to glaciers and towering mountain peaks, America’s Last Frontier offers exceptional hiking opportunities.

Karl Sander

Skier, hiker, and cyclist in the PNW

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Hiking Denali National Park’s Savage River

Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska is one of the crown jewels in the U.S. National Park Service. Encompassing 4,740,911 acres, it’s the third largest park in the country and is home to the tallest peak in North America.

Karl Sander

Skier, hiker, and cyclist in the PNW

Karl Sander

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