Category Archives: Life In Alaska

Heat Stroke when it’s -25 outside. My life is never dull!

Posted on January 25, 2015 by perlgurl

Two hours ago I thought for sure I was entering the domain of food poisoning and was headed for a long couple of days of feeling wretched. I now feel TONS better and while I’m still fatigued, I’m being to … Continue reading →

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Aurora Chasing, Jan 24, Skiland.

Posted on January 25, 2015 by perlgurl

Sometimes you find the lady dancing and sometimes she hides behind clouds and snow. Good times chasing lady aurora, even if she was elusive tonight.    Someone asked why we went, since the forecast was for snow and extreme cold. … Continue reading →

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All the learning!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by perlgurl

I’m going to need to collect badges or trophies or something for taking aurora photography workshops, like you get at Disney for visits to the different “lands”. First I get to go to Roger Marty’s on Jan 31, then head … Continue reading →

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New gear for aurora hunting, plus new snowboarding boots

Posted on January 20, 2015 by perlgurl

Not sure the next time I’ll get out, but thanks to a sale at Sport Authority I’ve got new gear to protect my hands, face and feet. Just need a trip to Sams for a case of hand warmers and … Continue reading →

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Aurora Hunting, Jan 17-18: Chena Lakes, new friends and breaking your car.

Posted on January 18, 2015 by perlgurl

Made arrangements to meet a couple of fellow aurora chasers out at Chena Lakes on a Saturday night when it was -21F.  After my last adventure of scaring myself when I went out there alone, I decided the company of … Continue reading →

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Aurora Chasing, Jan 16: Can’t always win!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by perlgurl

Went chasing the light last night. Knew it would have to be an early night, but decided to drive out past Ester to the Parks Monument thinking that might be a good vantage point. It would have been, except for … Continue reading →

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Aurora Obsession

Posted on January 9, 2015 by perlgurl

Signs that you might be a little obsessed with the auroras: checking the KP and aurora forecast for tonight from work. However it’s cloudy outside at nearly 4pm Alaska time, but who knows what the next eight to twelve hours … Continue reading →

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Aurora hunting Jan 7-8: New camera & rented lens, but focus is still tricky!

Posted on January 8, 2015 by perlgurl

Last night I went out to Chena Lakes at -20F and spent an hour shooting the aurora. Still learning to keep warm; especially keeping those feet warm is my biggest challenge right now. Also, I think I need to start … Continue reading →

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Auroras Jan 3-4: Focus takes practice, plus a better lens

Posted on January 4, 2015 by perlgurl

Second night out shooting auroras. This time I only stayed out just after midnight and didn’t even leave my house until about 10:15. As mentioned in a previous post, I was planning to drive out to Two Rivers for photos, … Continue reading →

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Auroras Jan 2-3: Adventure time with Candy!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by perlgurl

Fell off the snow machine and got slightly run over, home after 4 am and slept until 1:00pm, but it was an amazing night chasing auroras last night. Not one, but two locations with dancing lights! Taken in Fox, Alaska … Continue reading →

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