The Perfect Alaska Summer

What up! I'm Michael. This guide is exactly what I'd tell my friends, it skips the overpriced, overcrowded, and overrated tourist traps.

I've been an outdoor guide for almost 10 years. My passion is finding true Alaskan adventures and local experiences, not just spots that look "aesthetic" on social media. I moved here for genuine adventure, the outdoors, and escaping the crowds. This guide is built on those values.

Whether you're here for a week or a whole summer, I've got you covered on the best camping, dining, bar hopping, hiking, rafting, and exploring. Get my insider tips for national parks like Denali, Kenai Fjords, & Lake Clark and discover unreal places you've never even heard of before. If you're into real back country experiences, like backpacking or packrafting, I'll send you even more personalized recs.

Guide by Michael Smith
Made in English

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Joined in August 2025

Hey! I'm Michael. I'm whitewater raft guide in Valdez Alaska. I quit my job in NYC over five years ago so I could spend more time outside. Since then, I've lived out of a tent for 8 months straight, free dived in Thailand, whitewater kayaked in Ecuador and Patagonia, rafted for 21 days down the Grand Canyon, and ended up spending most summers in Alaska. I've guided in Denali National Park and right outside the Chugach National Forest.

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