Episode 1 | Juneau Icefield Ski, Hike & Paint Traverse from the Gilkey Trench to Atlin, BC

Crevasses, high passes, ice caves, helicopters, skiing on a glacier, and some of the most stunning scenery I've ever painted!

In August 2023 I flew to Alaska to work with the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP) as volunteer faculty specializing in art/ science communication for the final two weeks of the summer program. Our adventure began with a helicopter ride to the icefield, where we joined the student group and made the final traverse from the amazing high camp above the Gilkey Glacier all the way to Atlin, BC by foot and by ski. When I had free time, I painted as much as I could!

Learn to paint with me!
Three of the paintings shown in the video are part of an Adventure Art Academy video lesson - I film the entire painting process and walk you through the watercolor with step-by-step instruction and immersive video that makes it feel like you are sitting there with me. Each lesson also includes a section on color mixing and a detailed techniques practice session to build confidence and help make these amazing landscapes accessible to painters of all levels.
www.adventureartacademy.com

With special thanks to:
The Juneau Icefield Research Program
Superior Wilderness Designs (ultralight load-hauling miracle backpacks)
Feathered Friends
Arc'teryx Seattle

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions about the adventure or paintings!

Music licensed through Epidemic Sound