This episode drops on the darkest day of the year. And while most people visit Alaska in the summer months to view some of our incredible wildlife, we got to thinking about how these animals survive the winter months once the crowds leave. So join on today's episode as we delve into some incredible winter adaptations our animals of Alaska have that enable them to survive the cold, dark winters of the Last Frontier. What animal can survive with a body temperature below freezing? How thick of blubber does a polar bear have? And why were a record number of bald eagles spotted together last February?! It's the episode that'll make you appreciate being inside on a cold, winter night!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Cabin Candle Stout by Devil's Club Brewing Company

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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While your favorite Alaskan bald eagles are excellent fish catchers, hunting in Alaska is something we have yet to experience. For most folks in Alaska, hunting is more than just a sport, it's a way of life that helps keep the freezer full during the cold, dark winter. Join us on today's episode as we invite friend of the pod Greg Haas on the episode to chat about some of his hunting experiences up here in Alaska and how it's become an important part of being connected to the Alaskan community. Oh, and Greg is also the owner of Stoney Creek Brewhouse and brought us not one, but two beers to enjoy on today's episode! Which beer did we enjoy more? How does hunting create lasting friendships? And what could possibly beat harvesting a moose under the northern lights on the banks of the Yukon River?! Spoiler...nothing! It's the episode that's all around fun with a great guest!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Boreal Dusk (Original and Hazelnut infused) by Stoney Creek Brewhouse

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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Traditional Thanksgiving dishes have historically been hard to come by in the Last Frontier. And with plenty of the state not living on the road system, Thanksgiving meals often don't look like the ones many of us grew up with. Join us on today's episode as we take a look at several common Thanksgiving food items and discuss what their Alaskan counterpart might be. What could possibly replace a turkey? What type of pie would be for dessert? And why won't you find corn at our dinner table?! It's the episode that'll make you hungry!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Festbier by Bearpaw River Brewing Company

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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