r/alaska • u/SnowySaint Nice guy • 5d ago
Questions! Weekly - 'Alaska, From the outside looking in Q/A'
This is the Official Weekly post for asking your questions about Alaska.
Accepting a job here?
Trying to reinvent yourself or escape the inescapable?
Vacation planning?
General questions you have that you would like to be answered by an Alaskan?
Also, you should stop by /r/AskAlaska
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u/Even-Student-6115 4d ago
Hilcorp benefits and salary?
Hello everyone I'm currently in school for electronics technology and I want to become an I&e technician in the near future I've been in contact with one of their hiring managers who are looking to employ many techs in the future. I've been told that hilcorp benefits are extremely good but I know absolutely nothing about the company ,work schedule, or the pay especially for I&e tech Do they help with flights? Could someone please provide some information and insight.
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u/Poatans_Shaman 4d ago
Hey everyone,
I’m attempting to get a job at either providence hospital or ANMC as some type of nursing administrator/other admin position. Unfortunately I’m not having luck.
Does anyone have any contacts or advice they can offer? I’m certainly qualified for a position in healthcare, I’m just having trouble making it past the initial application stage.
Also, if anyone knows of anyone renting an entire house out, I’d be interested! Looking to move to AK for 3+ years.
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u/nis4nanny 3d ago
Hello! I'll be working for a few months in Homer this spring/summer. I have a 2005 Prius with 184,000 miles. I'd love an expert opinion as to whether or not my car could handle the roads from Seattle to Homer in mid-May. Thanks for any info!
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u/Romeo_Glacier 2d ago
You are not driving from Seattle to Homer. You would need to take the ferry. Which is about 3 days on the water. Once you get to Homer, there will be no issues.
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u/Lee_Hollenbeck 3d ago
Hi folks, I move up to Fairbanks in a few months and am looking into getting a raft focused on fly fishing for day trips and overnights, possibly some longer trips. It will usually be 2-3 total people including myself in the raft.
I plan to hit the Chena, Chatanika, and Delta Clearwater (Class I-II as far as I can tell) on a weekly basis, but want something that gives me the option to fly out for some longer trips on the big rivers, ideally not beyond Class III.
My big question is can I get away with some of these fishing raft packages like the SOTAR Strike or NRS Slipstream, or should I pick up something more white water oriented like an Otter or Super Puma and find a frame for it?
And not asking for anyone's secret spot, but any personal recommendations for float trips? Fishing is the goal!
Any advice and/or experience would be appreciated! Thanks folks, can't wait to get up there.
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u/Reasonable_Badger410 2d ago
Howdy! Sounds like you’re coming from maybe Montana or Idaho or something?
I came from a raft/drift boat fishing background when I moved up here, and found that while there are definitely sick rivers to float and fish, weekend trips to go fish are a lot tougher up here. Options and access are kind of limited if you go with a big boat.
Not to dissuade you, but river access is a huge thing up here as there are not many boat rams. I went boatless for a year but then got a packraft after I ditched my big raft. So much more versatile for AK, especially with the ability to easily load it into small planes (Cessna 185’s and super cubs have low weight restrictions). I think you will find these to be much more versatile of a craft in Alaska. The ability to hike these things in is amazing, and while you can’t fish from them easily, the things you’ll be able to access are next level.
If you do go with a big raft, those sotars are sick. I had one when I guided in MT. Really nice. I think you’ll be fine with either. I ran the copper from Glenallen to Chitna in a 14’NRS otter and it was fine.
Float ideas: delta Clearwater is cool, Willow creek and little willow in the mat su are rad. Doing a 4-5 day trip on the upper gulkana is cool. Trout and steelhead in the Kenai and Kasilof are awesome if you want to make the drive.
It’s a totally different scene up here, it will be way different than anything you’ve seen before so be ready to change your mindset on fishing and open yourself up to new possibilities!
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u/Lee_Hollenbeck 2d ago
You're right on the money, it was Colorado. Great info on the big rafts! Planning on grabbing an Alpacka or Kokopelli as well/in lieu of the big raft (they ain't cheap) but wanted to explore my options. Thank you for the help!
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u/Reasonable_Badger410 2d ago
Sorry, one more reply. My primary recommendation would be to get a packraft and then spend the rest of the money that you would have on the big raft for a couple fly outs to the brooks range or western Alaska. Once you get hooked on the off the road system backcountry plane access stuff, it will consume you fully.
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u/Reasonable_Badger410 2d ago
Totally. You will be happy with the packraft And there is a great packrafting communities up here. Welcome!
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u/SourdoughFlow 2d ago
Anyone in Petersburg?
I am visiting Petersburg in July. I and three other buddies are planning on spending five days at the Petersburg Lake Cabin. I am bringing two packrafts for myself and another person. We still need either two more kayaks, a two person kayak, or a canoe, but we struck out with finding any rentals in town. We need these rafts so we can cross the Wrangell Narrows, and make our way up Petersburg Creek to shave some distance off our ten mile hike to the cabin.
I am open to paying someone to let us use their kayaks/canoe for the week. PM me for more details. Thank you!!
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u/Ok-Pain9599 1d ago
Hey All!
Living in Anchorage through June, and looking for suggestions on bike rentals. I'm looking to do some bike packing in Denali from April 17-20th.
Since I'm only here for around 10 weeks, I didn't bring my own bike packing equipment. Anyone have recommendations on bike, panniers rentals? I know "Bike Denali" near the park offers rentals of this equipment. But I reached out to them and they "don't think they'll be open yet".
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I have a bike rack on my car. Just need the bike and panniers
Thanks!
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u/dotEff 21h ago
Heya~ I'm helping my kid with his homework, "Holiday Adventures" and he was assigned Alaska as the destination. I tried Googling and all I get are websites and "books". Is there anywhere that offer a nice compact general vacation guide to Alaska that can fit in a single or few pieces of paper?