Paul Twardock
HostPaul 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
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As Alaskans gear up for winter, we discuss what's new in winter gear and clothing with Rick Roth of Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking and Tony Lombardo with Summit Ski Company. -
Can you imagine hiking the Cross Pass trail, all 24 miles of it, when you are 80 years old? This week's episode features this story and more from Alaska Trails' "Trail Tales." -
Have you ever wanted to make your own outdoor gear? On this episode we hear from professional gear designers to help answer questions covering concept to finished product. -
Hear from field biologists Dr. Kathy Kuletz and Steve Matsuoka, who have studied birds in Alaska for years. Their stories and advice help inform and inspire the next generation of field scientists. -
How does a family that camps together stay together? The Graziano family camps, hunts, paddles and skis year-round and still enjoy exploring Alaska as a family. Hear their tips for exploring the state. -
As the summer speeds by, Alaskans are making the most of the long days playing and working outside. This episode features one family who make their livelihood operating a flying service and remote cabin. -
As summer arrives many of us head to our state parks and increasing use can cause impacts to natural resources that affect our experiences. However, it doesn't have to be this way. -
Public use cabins are popular in Alaska and demand exceeds supply. Host Paul Twardock sits down with representatives from Arctic Valley and Alaska Huts to learn about their new public use cabins. -
Hear the history of Hawk Watch and why Gunsight Mountain is a magnet for hawk migration. -
Host Paul Twardock discusses upcoming trail projects and a feasibility study on whether the proposed Alaska Long Trail qualifies as a National Scenic Trail.
