Portugal. The Man
A Grammy-award winning rock band whose members John Gourley, Zach Carothers, and Eric Howk grew up in Alaska.
~ answers by Zach Carothers
Where do you live? Portland and Seattle, but I lived in Alaska for 19 years, Eric for 18, and John for 20.
Place to send visitors: Drive south down Turnagain Arm, or head north to Denali.
Film about Alaska: 30 Days of Night. It’s not very good, but it’s a brilliant idea.
Restaurant: The Double Musky Inn in Girdwood. Good people and damn fine steaks.
Brewery or distillery: Midnight Sun, and tied with that, Girdwood Brewing Company.
Place to watch the northern lights: Chena Hot Springs. Float around when it’s 30 below. Amazing out there.
Town for shopping: Anchorage.
Wild Alaskan food: Salmon and moose burgers are my favorite.
Mountain to climb: All over Archangel Valley.
Way to meet locals: Bars! Alaskans like their libations. Every night is interesting at the Mug-Shot Saloon in Wasilla.
Hike or bike: Hatcher Pass! Growing up, I pretty much spent every day I could there.
Flightseeing route: Over Denali.
Piece of outdoor gear: A solid jacket is usually necessary.
Type of boat: Alpacka packraft. Originally Alaskan made!
Sound of nature: Sound of the northern lights.
Camera: Leica M6. Keep it old school.
Book about Alaska: Kiana’s Iditarod. Children’s book that I loved.
Museum: Anchorage Museum is amazing. Fantastic Native art.
Lake or river to fish: Brushkana Creek for arctic grayling.
Mosquito repellent: Off. The nastiest.
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