Episode 59: Exploring the Alaskan Wild and Pacific Northwest with Andrew Kicinski
“If something is too easy, it may not be as rewarding.”
In this episode, Andrew Kicinski, a Data Analyst from Alexandria, Virginia with a passion for travel and adventure who has hiked and backpacked 36 National Parks and 26 State High Points to date, joins us to share his story of a 6-month, 19,000-mile road trip he took in his Subaru with his wife Lindsey and dog Kona. Andrew also discusses:
2:20 - Adjusting to life after his trip
3:30 - His background
4:40 - The motivation for his adventures
5:45 - Overview of his trip
10:40 - His experience mountaineering
15:15 - What calls him to the mountains
16:20 - How fear plays a part in his adventures
19:20 - His backpacking experiences before this trip
21:20 - Awe experiences during his adventure
27:00 - His time in Alaska
32:00 - The Northern Lights and what that was like
38:00 - His run-in with Bears
39:40 - His accommodations
43:30 - Getting from park to park
47:00 - What’s next for him
49:30 - Advice for people looking to go on a similar adventure
50:50 - Closing remarks
See below for photos Andrew shared from his adventures.
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