Basecamp Stories

Updates and reflections from Sven on life at the Basecamp, the travelers who visit, and the spirit of adventure in Alaska's Interior.

Mid-Season 2025

Time flies when you're having fun! We're already past our mid-season point and are looking forward to another exciting six weeks.

by Sven Haltmann

August 2, 2025

This is already my 12th season going strong with the Basecamp and it doesn't look like there will be an end in sight anytime soon.

September 23, 2024

Winter has definitely arrived in Fairbanks and at the time of writing this blog update it is exactly 25 below Fahrenheit.

November 21, 2024

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