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Gearing up for Summer

Map and Gear
Map and gear, photo courtesy of Paul Twardock.

It is nearly April and the days are getting longer, the sun is stronger and the snow is quickly melting. The first migratory birds are showing up and bear tracks have been sighted in the Chugach. All that means is it's time to dust off the backpacks, boats, and tents, get the bikes tuned up, and start planning for summer! On this Outdoor Explorer, we'll talk about getting ready for the boating season.  Annie Greneir from the Office of Boating Safety, Patrick Higgins from APU's Outdoor Program and the American Canoeing Association, and Eric Downey with the Knick Canoers and Kayakers join host Paul Twardock to talk about preparing for summer. We'll also discuss the APU Gear Swap with the student organizers

HOST:  Paul Twardock

GUESTS:

- Annie Greneir from the Office of Boating Safety

- Patrick Higgins from APU's Outdoor Program and the American Canoeing Association

- Eric Downey with the Knick Canoers and Kayakers

LINKS:

BROADCAST: Thursday, March 30th, 2023. 10:00 am – 11:00 a.m. AKT

REPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, March 30th, 2023. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKT

Paul Twardock is a Professor of Outdoor Studies at Alaska Pacific University, where he has worked since 1988. He is the author of Kayaking and Camping in Prince William Sound and help found the Alaska Sea Kayaking Symposium/Paddle Sport Fun Day. At APU he teaches a variety of undergraduate classes included Sea Kayaking, Recreation Program Design, Nordic Skiing, The Business of Recreation, and Wildland Ecosystems and Human Impacts. Paul received his BS in Outdoor Recreation from Western Illinois University, went to work instructing for NOLS in Alaska, then received his MBA from APU. Paul’s research includes monitoring of campsites in Prince William Sound and Chugach State Park for human impact, trail use in Chugach State Park, and the Alaska Recreational Boating Safety Incident Database. His passions include sea kayaking, river boating of all sorts, hiking, mountain running, climbing, skiing of any kind, and birding. One of his last adventures involved a mule ride. Paul is one of several hosts for Outdoor Explorer