Alaska is on several bucket lists around here. I will share some ways to make that happen without breaking the bank. Mark your calendars and plan now to attend. Free admission for all.

I will be presenting two Alaska seminars at the upcoming Spring Expo, April 24-26 at Midwest Mountaineering. Time and location TBD.

"DIY! Alaska Travel On the Cheap" will give you the basics for travel to and around the Last Frontier. Fly? Drive? Alaska Ferry? Learn how to save $100's and see and experience more than the package tours.

"DIY! Alaska Fishing On the Cheap" will help you experience the best fishing on the planet. Freshwater? Salt? Salmon? Trout? Halibut? Lingcod? Rockfish? I'll give you the basics for fishing Alaska on a budget.

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Kickin' butts has a whole 'nother meaning in Alaska!

Alas, OS, I'll be jetting off to Utah on April 24th as my wife and I will be exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Sorry to miss your presentations.

But Denali is on our bucket list, so I will likely pick your brain on that little adventure. Maybe over some BBQ... 

I appreciate the encouragement, but I'm not planning to video my presentation. If they have specific questions, I would try to answer them.

Driving a motorhome to Alaska is very expensive.

The short answer as to why I don't video and post this presentation is that no one would need to come to my presentations to hear me. That may sound a little selfish, but the reason anyone books me is to draw folks to the larger show and hopefully spend money.

Another reason, is that the travel industry is constantly changing and adapting. Some of the money saving tips I shared last fall are no longer true and I am updating my material to show current tips to save money.I anticipate continuous revisions as long as I share this presentation.

If you want to hear some great budget friendly tips for traveling and fishing Alaska, you should plan to come to this great event

Rich  .

Gene please introduce yourself. I look forward to meeting you.

The presenters schedule was just announced today. It can be found at:

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Both of my presentations are on Saturday, April 25.

I will be speaking on Alaska Fishing at 11:45am in room #102 Hanson Hall. I will share some basic Alaska fishing tackle and techniques, along with money saving tips.

At 4:45pm, I will be speaking on Alaska Travel On the Cheap in room 102, Hanson Hall. This will focus on various ways to travel to and around Alaska. Many budget friendly tips will be shared.

I hope Alaska is on your bucket list. Follow these tips to leave some cash in your bucket.

Come early for some Alaskan fun and to get a good seat. Last fall these were standing room only.

OS, Where is Hanson Hall? I confess that I've never attended any presentations (of anyone's) during the Midwest event. Would love to sit in on the Alaska presentation -- I'm assuming what you will share would also apply to a Yukon-based adventure? Just curious.

Sounds like a great idea and thanks for the info on the hall. As it gets closer I'll send a PM.

sent a PM to you OS.

Thanks Terry. I enjoyed our visit today. I'm considering doing Alaska for Copia next year. I appreciated your encouragement. We had full rooms for both presentations.

Was not able to make your presentation, I do agree that there where many good presentations this year. I hope they bring back the half I was not able to make next year.