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 Pilgrims vs. Park Service 
High in the Wrangell Mountains, an unusual family takes on the feds(Published: October 5, 2003) McCARTHY -- Like most people who meet the Pilgrim family for the first time, Walt Wigger was mightily impressed when they showed up to buy his mine in the Wrangell Mountains. Wigger, a crusty Fairbanks miner in his 80s, was struck by the size of the family and its energy and obvious unity of purpose. He was also impressed by the $30,000 in $100 bills that Papa Pilgrim pulled from his coat pocket -- money from cashing the family's (More...)
A long-ago tragedy, fed-up neighbors, and a mysterious blue Chevy Corvette (Published: October 6, 2003) McCARTHY -- Robert Allan Hale's father was a big football hero. In Texas the heroes don't come much bigger. I.B. Hale was a 300-pound, two-time All-American offensive tackle for Texas Christian University who led his team to the national (More...) Flying Moose Kit plane close to perfect for the Alaska Bush, fans say (Published: October 3, 2003) Like Alaska's noble herbivore, Paul Erickson's Moose is large, muscular and has a snoot that gets noticed. Ever since the Murphy Moose, an experimental kit plane, began skidding around Campbell Lake on Aug. 1, curiosity has gotten the best (More...) Surf, Cast & Blast Prince William Sound Montague Cup celebrates the end of summer (Published: September 21, 2003) What could be more Alaskan than this: Hunters, anglers, shooters and surfers gather to compete against each other amid a stunning backdrop of mountains, ocean and forest on Montague Island in Prince William Sound. At night, competitors dine on (More...) Icy reception Snow arrives just in time for World Mountain Running Trophy (Published: September 21, 2003) GIRDWOOD -- A winter wonderland, proclaimed Claire Townsend of British Columbia. So cold and yet so peaceful, decided Dana Hastie of New Zealand. Preachta, declared Sean O'Hegarty of Ireland. Preachta? "Freezing,'' translated O'Hegarty, a Dubliner who grew (More...) Smooth sailing Operator's guarantee against seasickness sells more cruises (Published: September 15, 2003) PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND -- Landlubbers shy of the ocean and prone to seasickness usually don't venture far into marine waters. On a recent afternoon, Jenna Sautel, who fits that profile, sat calmly on a high-speed catamaran plowing along (More...)
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