Alaska PodShow

Experience Alaska's Iditarod Sled Dog Tour with Scott Slone, and learn how you can signup to join one of these great adventures. Music in this episode from: Hobo Jim Thunderfoot Album Song "Iditarod Trail" Get Music: iTunes | CD Baby | Amazon Show Links: Iditarod Sled Dog Race https://iditarod.com Planet Earth Adventures Iditarod Tour https://discoverak.com The First Iditarod: "Mushers' Tales from the 1973 Race" Author: Helen Hegener Amazon Kindle and Paperback Get on the show! Comment line: +1 907-331-4361 Email: alaskapodshow@gmail.com

Join Scott on March 17th, 2021I'll be talking about the Iditarod Sled Dog Race experience, and how you can get yourself a seat for the 50th Iditarod Sled Dog Race next year! The Iditarod is considered the Last Great Race on Earth, where man, woman, and dog are put to the test as they travel 1049 miles across Alaska. Sponsored by: Planet Earth Adventures at DiscoverAK.com

Hello Photo Adventurers! If you’re anything like me, it’s hard not to get excited to hit the trail. If you’re on a photo trek, consider telling your story by documenting your adventure. In this short video, I introduce my approach to one of my favorite winter photo treks to Portage Glacier! Points for telling your story: Consider sharing the preparation of your trek or trip, like packing and logistics. Document the travel, you may not use it, but at least you have it should anything exciting happen along the way that really makes the adventure noteworthy. Don’t forget the establishing shots that mark the beginning of your adventure. What does all the gear look like? What’s the weather like? Are there any landmarks that identify your destination or location? How about signage? While you’re photographing en route to your final destination, don’t forget some trail shots. If your trek is going to be a workout, it’s always fun to show how dirty we get along the way! You’ve arrived at the big location! If you’re the first one on there, sometimes getting a shot of the landscape untouched will add more to your story. After all the beautiful shots have been taken… Don’t forget to have a little fun by taking selfies, hero shots, and the like. Always remember the beginning, middle, and end. Humanize your adventure, because that authenticity really connects people to the experience and the winning photo. Have a tip I missed? Please share in the comment section below. – Thanks, Scott!

Welcome to an all-new Alaska PodShow podcast with Scott Slone! This pilot episode introduces what's ahead and how to subscribe to the show. This show is dedicated to my family, friends, and fans who have encouraged me to bring this show back!  Music in this episode from: Hobo Jim "Woodsmoke" Get Music: iTunes | CD Baby | Amazon Tape Machines, Nbhd Nick & Le June "Br1ghter" Get Music: iTunes | Amazon Get on the show! Comment line: +1 907-331-4361 Email: alaskapodshow@gmail.com

Filmed in Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska Two young bull moose at play in the forest, while a mature adult bull pursues a cow. We while out looking for moose to film, it wasn't long before we found ourselves surrounded by moose. At this location, we never moved more than maybe 15 feet the entire time. Interested in great Alaska Photo Tours or film and photography locations, visit http://scottslone.com or call Scott at 907-331-436

Filmed in Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska Two young bull moose at play in the forest, while a mature adult bull pursues a cow. We while out looking for moose to film, it wasn't long before we found ourselves surrounded by moose. At this location, we never moved more than maybe 15 feet the entire time. Interested in great Alaska Photo Tours or film and photography locations, visit http://scottslone.com or call Scott at 907-331-436

Sanity Saver: Shelter from the Storm Traditionally the Sanity Savers were produced from unused footage and calming soundtracks featuring independent music artists. This past summer a fellow photographer David Taylor and I found ourselves pinned down in a tent high up in the mountains during a lightning storm. It’s seriously an unnerving situation. The questions and strategies rolled out like – Do we descend down the mountain in heavy downpour on very wet terrain, risk falling or being struck? Do we stay put in a tent surrounded by aluminum rods? Eventually we opted for the later, hoping the air mattresses we were sitting on would isolate us from being grounded. Crazy as that sounds, I don’t think there was a real win situation. Sitting there in the tent I decided to save my sanity and film the experience, which I think now actually feels more calm than we felt at the time.

Behind the Lens: Create space in your life Something a bit different, but felt it was worth sharing. Hiking out of the Chugach after a long afternoon observing moose and capturing some great moments, I had a few thoughts I wanted to share. (Give it a watch) Yes, I know, it's sentimental. And I do realize how blessed I am in the grand scheme of things, but what is it I'm doing here on Alaska HDTV? In retrospect I could have created any travel blog I wanted, featuring various worldly places and spaces, and there's nothing wrong with that. Alaska to me is about our mountain air, grand spaces, and hospitality you receive at a getaway down some long country road, which all lures me out time and time again. I've learned we're all malnourished spiritually from time to time or all the time, lacking a desperate need for Space and Authenticity. Our habitat is what guides and forms us as humans. If there is one thing I want you to extract from everything here at Alaska HDTV - Create space in your life and move through it often. Serenity of the spirit cannot be achieved until we become masters of our own action and attitudes. My intention here is to remind all of us to free up the emotional space in your life. It's been a theme for me lately - making room for good things to move into my life. It's out there in the wide open spaces I feel we can find our center when we're lost. Deep perhaps.. I figured it was worth putting out there. I suppose this is what I've done through my craft here, celebrate that personal space we all need. In the end I've surrounded myself with like-minded friends like you, and seen some incredible spaces! Thank you and Cheers, -Scott

Sanity Saver: Shelter from the Storm Traditionally the Sanity Savers were produced from unused footage and calming soundtracks featuring independent music artists. This past summer a fellow photographer David Taylor and I found ourselves pinned down in a tent high up in the mountains during a lightning storm. It’s seriously an unnerving situation. The questions and strategies rolled out like – Do we descend down the mountain in heavy downpour on very wet terrain, risk falling or being struck? Do we stay put in a tent surrounded by aluminum rods? Eventually we opted for the later, hoping the air mattresses we were sitting on would isolate us from being grounded. Crazy as that sounds, I don’t think there was a real win situation. Sitting there in the tent I decided to save my sanity and film the experience, which I think now actually feels more calm than we felt at the time. Enjoy! Scott

Travel with Scott on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Seward, discover why this is the way to see the Kenai Peninsula next Summer.

Happy Holidays! Thank you all so much for your support and for making 2010 a great year for our productions team. In this wondrous season, I'm reminded of Alaska’s beauty and the people make our state home and favorite destination! You are one of the reasons why we love working to create and share the best of Alaska with the world. We all wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Scott Slone

Happy Holidays! Thank you all so much for your support and for making 2010 a great year for our productions team. In this wondrous season, I'm reminded of Alaska’s beauty and the people make our state home and favorite destination! You are one of the reasons why we love working to create and share the best of Alaska with the world. We all wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend! Scott Slone

While Alaska’s political noise often steals the spotlight, our own Alternative Rock Trio Static Cycle is rocking our State onto center stage. These guys have become one of my favorite current and local bands!  The music video for “Inside This World of Mine” really brings it all together – Shot in the Chena Hot Springs Ice Museum ads to the electrifying vibe and message of the song, which also features Bristol Palin. Song writer Navarre say: “When I wrote the lyrics to the single ‘Inside This World Of Mine’ I felt like we were going to be conducting the world through that song,”. “It’s about that point in life when you wake up and have great confidence in yourself, where you’ve broken down all the barriers and nothing can stop you. So thematically, it’s about knowing we’ll never give up on the world,” he adds. “The bridge specifically references Alaska’s weather; I’m drawing a parallel to life.  Alaska’s weather ranges from the blistering cold winter to the beautiful sunshine of the summer.  Likewise, life can seem dark and cold at times but always ends up working out or being ‘summer’ just in time.” As much as I’m a music guy, Static Cycle taps into my love of lyrics – if you can’t write I’m probably not listening. They’ve already been burning up the music scene nationally, touring up to 14 states last year! If you haven’t see their show, don’t miss out – visit their website staticcycle.com to keep yourself up to date. Their new album “Hydrate” is now available in iTunes! Rock on! Scott Tags: Alaska Music Video, Bristol Palin, Static Cycle

Welcome to Alaska HDTV Featured Artist! While Alaska holds the political spotlight, our own Alternative Rock Trio Static Cycle is rocking themselves and our State onto center stage! They've become one of my favorite local bands, and ones to watch down the road! They've also been burning up the music scene nationally as well, touring up to 14 states! You can learn more about this band by visiting their website staticcycle.com Their new album is out - "Hydrate" and it's now available in iTunes - enjoy!

Today's show we kick off the season with great holiday music from independent artists, share my close encounters with Wolves in Alaska and travel adventures coming up! Artist: Geoff Smith Track: My Own Merry Christmas, Some Christmas Huggin Website: http://thegeoffsmith.com Artist: Craig Cardiff Track: County Road Christmas Time Website: http://www.craigcardiff.com Artist: Beatrice Track: Christmas without you Website: http://www.beatricemusic.com Artist: American Heartbreak Track: The Greatest Xmas Song Ever Written Website: http://www.americanheartbreak.com Don't forget to please contribute what you can to keep the shows coming by supporting the shows http://www.alaskahdtv.com/support-the-shows/ Season cheers, Scott

Stories from Alaska

Portage Pass Hike, a simple hike gets wet! More information on this hike at http://www.alaskahdtv.com

Portage Pass Hike, a simple day hike gets wet! More information on this hike at www.alaskahdtv.com

Alaska with Scott Slone Join me some show updates, a special invitation to join me on an adventure and enjoy the best of local music from Alaska and around the world. Featured Artists: Artist: Jesse Malin Track: Prisoners of Paradise Website: http://www.jessemalin.com Artist: Deanna Brown Track: Traveler Website: http://deannabrown-music.com

If there is any guessing to where I’ve been this summer or what I’ve seen, let this be a teaser as much as a SanitySaver. Enjoy this collection of views from around Alaska featuring some of the most epic scenery, endless wilderness and wildlife. Support independent music by visiting the artists website, as well get the full 9:min of the track featured in this podcast. Artist: Travis Nobles Track: “Wilderness Lost” Website: http://travisnobles.com Enjoy! Scott