Encounters

Welcome to Encounters—a collection of compelling stories, videos, and photography spotlighting unique individuals, cultures, and environments from diverse and inspiring destinations around the world. The current Encounters destination is Alaska, USA.

OUR MOST RECENT ENCOUNTER: ALASKA, USA

Alaska is the largest and least densely populated state in the U.S. – a formidable swathe of mountain ranges, forests, ice sheets and tundra that lend it the moniker of ‘The Last Frontier’. To thrive in Alaska requires, at the very least, resilience, ingenuity and fortitude. You’ll find all these are present (as well as humor, compassion and a dash of eccentricity) in the people we meet in this edition of Encounters, from legendary figures in the world of sled-dog racing to the people protecting Alaska’s endangered wildlife.

Best Time To Visit Alaska For Wildlife, Northern Lights And Adventure

By Nick Dauk | Apr 1, 2025

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I ended up in Alaska with a mentor couple who had around 200 dogs. They asked if I would like to run the Iditarod... it took me about half a second to say, "Sign me up!"

Martin Buser

Meet Martin Buser

Martin Buser is a renowned musher and a four-time Iditarod champion. Martin has raced 39 Iditarods, and for nine years, his 2002 team held the record for the fastest Iditarod by completing the race in 8 days, 22 hours, 46 minutes and 2 seconds. In recognition of his exceptional care for his dogs, Martin Buser received the prestigious Leonhard Seppala Award an unprecedented five times, honoring his dedication to the humanitarian treatment of his canine team.

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