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Our Team

Traverse Alaska was founded so that visitors can experience a bit of Alaska magic. Each and every adventure is personalized to challenge clients while discovering the last frontier at their own unique pace. It is our quest to inspire a deeper connection with the natural world and foster a greater respect and understanding of wild lands. We believe that the only way to do that is to get out and play. Feel what it’s like to walk on the tundra, splash glacial water on your face, and learn about the flora and fauna that have also chosen to make this land home.

Meet the Traverse Alaska Guides

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Joe Meyer

I came north from Kentucky in 2007 to play outside in the wildest mountains I could find, and decided to make Alaska my home.  Since I arrived in Alaska I’ve been guiding visiting family, friends and clients through this wild and amazing territory and I’ve always taken pride in knowing they’ve experienced some of the best Alaska has to offer. You have to get out and play.  Being a part of the land of the Far North for even a moment is an incredible experience. My initial plan, when I first stepped foot in Alaska, was to “check it out” and after all these years, I’m still “checking it out”.
You don’t have to be a world-class outdoors person to go on a trip with me, however, you must have an adventurous spirit, enjoy being active in the outdoors, and have a positive attitude.

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Mollie Foster

I arrived in Alaska in 2009 for a photography job for a summer. One summer in Denali spiraled into the next, and summers spun into winters, and before I knew it, I became a year-round Alaskan. My work experience in this wild landscape includes Author of “Hiking Alaska”, directing and guiding week-long educational programs, guiding small-group photography courses, photographing river rafting adventures, and writing/photographing stories for a range of media outlets across Alaska. I spend most of my time exploring Alaska by human power—biking, hiking, skiing, and packrafting—always with a camera in hand to document experiences along the journey. Every day I feel lucky to witness this untamed frontier and love learning about its natural history, culture, and impacts on the future. Alaska’s wild landscape has a way of grabbing you in a way few other places do, and I look forward to sharing those elements that make this environment so captivating.

Kierre Childers

Growing up in Indiana, my love for the outdoors started at a young age working in a local park with my mom and mushroom hunting with my dad. I moved to Alaska in 2015 to volunteer as a trail crew member at Nancy Lake State Recreation Area in Willow and now can’t imagine calling any place else home.
Prior to Alaska, I completed a B.S. in communication and an MBA with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. I also worked and lived abroad including stints in Switzerland, New Zealand and Nicaragua. Besides being taking people outside, some of my favorite things to share about the last frontier include convincing anyone and everyone to come visit in March. Really – it’s my favorite month here. I also love finding great food (mostly thanks to my fabulous foodie friends who supply consistent recommendations) and exploring Alaska’s brewery scene.

Fred Hougland

I had a family friend tell me about Alaska from his experiences being here in the 1950’s.  So when I finished my high school biology teaching in 2001, I loaded up the truck and headed north along the Alaska highway to see for myself.  Everywhere I looked was a new place I just had to explore! I came back to be a naturalist guide in the Denali area for over a decade and did as much exploring as I could under the midnight sun.  The incredible scenery and wildlife sightings bring me such pure joy. There have also been so many wonderful people on my journey that have shared their love and knowledge of this amazing place with me. There is nothing I like more than passing that on to the next intrepid and curious travelers.  So let’s get out there! 

Erica Goad

As a Colorado native, I came north to Alaska seeking out true Wilderness (with a capital “W”). I’m thrilled to make Interior Alaska my permanent home! I grew up skiing, hiking, backcountry hunting, mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, and other ways to get outside. Most recently, I spent the winter mushing dogs through Denali’s wilderness as a kennels ranger. As a wildlife biologist by training, I have worked on projects surveying Dall sheep and wolves in Denali National Park, mountain lions in Grand Canyon National Park, wolverines in the forests of Idaho, mountain pine beetles along Colorado’s Front Range, ensuring habitat protection on ranches in eastern Colorado, and studying critically-endangered black rhinoceros in Namibia. I have a Master’s Degree in ecology from Colorado State University and a Bachelor’s in biology and environmental studies from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.

I love immersing myself in wild places, discovering something new every day, and sharing these inspiring experiences with other people. Whether it’s exploring mountains, rivers and valleys by foot, ski or bike, observing wildlife in their natural habitat, learning about cultural history, or bending down to enjoy each unique wildflower, Alaska has many powerful stories to tell to willing listeners.

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Emily Myhre

I moved to Alaska from Minnesota to work as a sled dog handler at a small family kennel in Denali Park and have been loving every minute of the adventure. In my free time I like to go skijoring, packrafting, hiking, canoeing and biking – trying to explore as much of my new backyard in as many ways as possible! Before moving to Alaska I lead 10-40 day canoe trips on remote rivers in Northern Minnesota and as far north as the Arctic Ocean in Canada. I love sharing my passion for reveling in wild places with those around me. Alaska is an incredible untamed place to explore. I enjoy the freedom of being able to take off in any direction and immerse myself in wilderness whether it’s discovering a patch of sweet cranberries, rinsing my face in a glacial stream, smelling the aroma of Labrador Tea or spotting other wildlife that call this place home.

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Alexander Lee

Mountains have felt like home for as long as I can remember. I have worked as a guide on and off for more than ten years, sharing my passion for the backcountry with people by foot, ski, and climbing rope.

I grew up exploring the wooded hills of New England. A passion for nature took me west. After 6 years of summers in Denali and winters in Colorado, I ended up with a Ph.D. in environmental philosophy  and a love for the 49th State. I now teach philosophy as an Assistant Professor at Alaska Pacific University and use the outdoors as my ‘thinking laboratory’—doing research and writing on the ethics of conservation and environmental change.

My experience in the mountains includes ascents of Denali (20,310ft), Pico de Orizaba (18,491ft), over 60 summits of Colorado’s ‘14ners’ (several in winter, and several by ski descent), expeditions to the Alaska Range, the Canadian Rockies, the Cascades, South America, and beyond.

In my free time, I am an avid backcountry skier, climber, nature photographer, writer, and wonderer of wild places.

Nan Eagleson

Nan lived and worked throughout the Yukon and Northwest Territories of Canada as a biologist and naturalist guide for seven years, before finding her home in Alaska more than 30 years ago. She resides in the Denali National Park area year round with her family, which includes a team of sled dogs. When not birding, hiking, canoeing, dog sledding or conducting botanical surveys in the wilderness of Alaska, Nan works as a science instructor, trainer and bird guide for Denali area outfits and organizations.  

From the Blog

Custom delivery service news story

May 29, 2020

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Trip Planning and Covid-19

April 29, 2020

Safety is our top priority and our team continues to monitor and evaluate best practices associated with the Covid-19 Learn More

Production Shoot with Pastrana family

December 15, 2019

In June 2019 we worked on a Production Shoot with Professional Motorsports and Stuntman Travis Pastrana and Yokohama Tires Learn More

Traverse Alaska Philosophy

We are dedicated to providing experiences that build meaningful connections with Alaska. Our team works diligently to immerse clients in educational exploration. Each and every adventure is personalized to challenge clients while discovering the last frontier at their own unique pace.

Traverse Alaska

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PO Box 90875 | Anchorage, AK 99509

Testimonials

Helena L., Milwaukee, WI

"We (mom, dad, 3 children between the ages of 7 and 11) went on a 4-day, 3-night backpacking adventure together with Joe. The kids had never backpacked before. Joe did an Learn More

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Another Iditarod in the books! This year was soooo Another Iditarod in the books! This year was soooooo different than any race ever before. We want to recognize Joe for his dedication to the logistics of the race for the third year now. From Arctic Oven tents to snowmachine parts to covid tests—anything else you can imagine that could pop up during an 800-mile dog race through the Alaska Range (twice this year)—it takes a special person to be able to handle all those logistics in a calm manner. We're lucky to have Joe and his logistical expertise on our team!
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While our home base is Denali, our multi-day custo While our home base is Denali, our multi-day custom trips cover areas across Alaska. Want to head to the coast, in addition to your private Denali mountain experience? We’ve got that covered. Don’t want to drive? Our team of professional driver/guides can get you there. We craft custom multi-day itineraries designed specifically for you and your group. 
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Wow! What a photo of a pack of wolves in @denalinp Wow! What a photo of a pack of wolves in @denalinps.
We’re going to have a little contest:
1) Tag a friend
2) Caption this photo below in the comments 👇
We’ll mail a @traversealaska sticker to the person with our favorite caption.
Have fun!
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We love guiding writers/photographers/media and be We love guiding writers/photographers/media and being involved in productions which inevitably adds a level of focus to the adventure. In February last year, we had a couple media trips, such as this winter adventure with writer Eben and his friend Pete on a spring day with breathtaking views of Denali. Here's a clip from Eben’s article, “To see the real Alaska, you need to brave the rugged winter”. Full article via link in profile.
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"Much of Alaska’s tourism infrastructure may shut down in the winter, but several guides and tours do still operate in the Denali region, and they specialize in winter excursions. Traverse Alaska offers custom adventures that can be tailored according to your interests. That includes hiking, backpacking, glacier trekking, snowshoeing, and dogsledding. Traverse provides transportation to and from your airport — in case you decide not to rent a car — and customizes itineraries for however long you like, whether it’s an afternoon of snowshoeing or a week-long packrafting trip."
—Eben Diskin
📸 @molliefostermedia 
#traversealaskainwinter #traversemediatrips
Oh, the places you’ll go...in a packraft! We’r Oh, the places you’ll go...in a packraft! We’re looking forward to riverside views like this in a few short months.
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While our headquarters is in the Denali area, our While our headquarters is in the Denali area, our private, custom multi-day trips include other locations around the state of Alaska. Every year our team visits these areas to check on our favorite lodging, activities and restaurants across the state. We send our clients only to places that we can personally recommend, based on our teams research and experience.
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Last week, Kierre and Mollie traveled to Seward and went on a private boat ride, visiting nearby bays and watching marine life, eating at the local restaurants, visiting a variety of lodging options, and exploring the beaches and ski trails. 
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Our review: Seward is amazing, as we’ve always known, and there are exciting things happening in this vibrant coastal town. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve learned—and for you to come and experience this for yourself.
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