T. I. A.

T.I.A

This Is Alaska.

It's a common phrase said by those who visit Alaska. It's a slang way of expressing the intense beauty of this state, whether you're a seasoned sourdough or a newbie cheechacko.

Last summer, I had a TIA moment myself while flying over the majestic state on the way to Bangkok, Thailand. As my good friend and travel mate Jamil and I agreed, Alaska would be next on the list. We were not dissapointed.

Our trip was organized by Alaska Outdoors, a top rate outfitting service recommended by one of my other Kellogg buddies. While the website is somewhat satisfactory, the quality of the guides is excellent. Eric D, the skinny homie from CT, was our tour guide. He was the type of guy you knew was prepared for anything just by the calm manner he conveys.

Jamil and I, with the addition of good pals Denny and Chris, selected the Classic Alaska tour, which offered us a taste of the Kenai Penninsula's mountain, glacier, and ocean environs, as well as the vast wilderness of Denali National Park.

Enjoy my pics below, as well as on my Facebook profile.

T.I.A.