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| Rick Thoman~20th Edition~Arctic Report Card 2025 | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:44:20 | |
The 20th edition of the Arctic Report Card was released on December 16th, 2025 with an impressive compilation of scientific reports on the Arctic. Today's conversation is with editor and long-time contributor, Rick Thoman, who is an award winning climate specialist at IARC’s Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness(ACCAP). Rick has attempted retirement more than once, but his passion for all things Arctic and climate fuel numerous newsletters and also news rooms as he is truly an expert on this topic. His positive impacts are felt amongst Arctic peoples and also for being a wonderful liaison between the scientific community and Arctic policy makers. The Arctic Report Card is an annual report supported by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) with Pan-Arctic perspective and an independent editorial team. The efforts of scientists and climate specialists to create this robust scientific peer reviewed report is in Ricks words, "Herculean"! The amount of work contributed to this scientific document is extremely important in documenting climate change in the Arctic, which is warming at an alarming rate. Rick discusses highlights that include surface air temperatures and impacts on intensity of storms, including Typhoon Halong, as well as terrestrial snow cover, Greenland Ice Sheet, sea ice, glaciers, marine algae, tundra greenness...all in relatable terminology from complex and hard earned scientific data. Here is the link to the 2025 Arctic Report Card: https://arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/report-card-2025/ This year held a photo contest for the cover of the Arctic Report Card: https://globalocean.noaa.gov/2025-arctic-report-card-photo-video-contest/ Here is the full PFD on the 2025 Arctic Report Card. https://arctic.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ArcticReportCard_full_report2025.pdf Be sure to visit this year's Arctic Report Card 2025 for all of the in-depth scientific review of the things that have caught attention of this year's events. Here is the executive summary of the 2025 Arctic Report Card: https://arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/report-card-2025/executive-summary-2025/ Thank you for listening the the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast! Katie Writer journalist/pilot/photographer ktphotowork@gmail.com 907/863-7669 PS. If you enjoy the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast, become a subscriber. Thanks for tuning in! Click here if you'd like to support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/951223/supporters/new photo credit: Joana Kristin Steffens~finalist for Arctic Report Card Photo Contest You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Brian Brettschneider~High Winds~NOAA~Winter Preparedness | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:32:06 | |
Long time contributor and climatologist, Brian Brettschneider, who works for the National Weather Service, provides in depth knowledge on why it was so windy in Palmer and Anchorage, Alaska for several days in a row recently. Brian explains how NOAA plays an important role in forecasting weather for aviation as well as the public on how to be prepared for wind events, cold snaps and winter weather advisories. There were some record breaking winds at the Ted Steven's International Airport on December 15th, 2025, causing over 17 flights, both cargo and passenger flights, to divert to Fairbanks, Alaska. In this episode, Brian talks about having emergency preparedness in one's mindset, especially in winter. The next week leading up to Winter Solstice, December 21st, 2025 is expected to continue to be cold with high wind chills. Be sure to pack the car with essentials of boots, warm gloves, extra winter clothing, hat, hand warmers, a head lamp, cell phone charger, sleeping bag, food and a shovel. Brian can be reached at: Brian.brettschneider@noaa.gov Thanks for listening to the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast. Katie Writer ktphotowork@gmail.com You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Rick Thoman~Arctic Report Card 2024~Challenges for Arctic Communities with Increased Marine Traffic | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:41:33 | |
Today's conversation is with climate specialist, Rick Thoman. Topics discussed include climate impacts on caribou herds of the Arctic, The Arctic Report Card 2024, Arctic ERMA, CAPRI, and the challenges Arctic communities face as marine traffic increases in the Arctic. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Importance of Empowering Storytelling of the Inupiaq~Patuk and Alice Glenn~Arctic Encounter Symposium | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:16:52 | |
The Arctic Encounter Symposium celebrated it's 10th year in Anchorage, Alaska at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. Arctic leaders, policy makers and creatives gathered from April 10-12th, 2024 to discuss challenges and successes of the today's current events in the Arctic. This episode is about the importance of empowering storytelling of the Inupiaq and how their youth need positive role models that embody the values and traditions of their people. Podcaster, Alice Glenn shares how she started Coffee and Quaq and how she has grown a world wide audience. Alice and her older sister, Patuk Glenn, Executive Director of the Arctic Slope Community Foundation, want to empower the youth of the Arctic to have pride and strength from their cultural identity. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Arctic Report Card 2023~Rick Thoman~Warmest Year~Greening Tundra~Melting Sea Ice | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:35:14 | |
The Arctic Report Card is an annual report led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). The efforts of scientists and climate specialists to create this robust scientific report every year is impressive. The amount of work contributed to this scientific document is extremely important in documenting climate change in the Arctic, which is warming at an alarming rate. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Lonnie Dupre: A Polar Explorer's Observations of Global Warming | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:45:58 | |
Lonnie Dupre is a polar explorer and mountaineer who has spent considerable time in cold climates. Over a span of 4 decades, Lonnie has witnessed tremendous changes of polar regions of the world due to global warming, including Greenland and Alaska. While Lonnie is mostly an adventurer, he is also an advocate for spreading the awareness of global warming. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Conversation with Climatologist, Brian Brettschneider~Observations, Solutions & Hope | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:33:00 | |
At the end of August, 2023, Alaska has been seeing some record continuous rainfall in Anchorage while South Central Alaska is experiencing flooding. Today's conversation with Climate Scientist, Brian Brettschneider, we discuss observations and challenges of the information age where people get overwhelmed by weather overload. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Arctic Encounter Symposium 2023~Mentoring, Youth, Elders, and Leadership | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:23:11 | |
The Arctic Encounter Symposium, 2023 has been completed! After tremendous teamwork by event organizers, Rachel Kallander and Jackson Blackwell and staff, this year's Arctic Encounters Symposium was hugely inspiring. It was held March 29-31, 2023 at the Dena'ina Center in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Arctic Report Card 2022~Rick Thoman~Alaskan Climate Specialist | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:32:52 | |
The Arctic Report Card is an annual report led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA). The efforts of scientists and climate specialists to create this robust scientific report every year is impressive. The amount of work contributed to this scientific document is extremely important in documenting climate change in the Arctic, which is warming at an alarming rate. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Eaglecrest of Juneau, Alaska~IFSA Junior Freeride~March 2022 | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:10:06 | |
Eaglecrest Ski Area on Douglas Island near Juneau, Alaska hosted it's first IFSA Freeride Ski Event in March, 2022. This episode is conversations with IFSA Judge, Joe Turner, Eagle Crest Freeride Head Coach, Kevin Stell, and Eaglecrest General Manger, Dave Scanlan about the exceptional skiing of Junior Freeriders who travelled from all around the country to compete at Eaglecrest .. a new stop on the IFSA Freeride Junior Tour. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Danial Doty~Multi Talented Pilot Mechanic of Talkeetna | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:07:35 | |
Danial Doty has been working for Talkeetna Air Taxi for 19 years as a mechanic pilot. She enjoys working on the Turbine Otter as much as numerous challenging flying missions of South Central Alaska. She can multi-task with the best of them and when not flying or fixing aircraft, she can be seen fishing off the float plane with her son and Alaskan huskies. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Horse Trailer of the Sky~Turbine Otter~Alaska Range | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:11:03 | |
The Turbine Otter is not only the favorite airplane for glacier landings and expedition support in the Alaska Range, it has flown life stock from Talkeetna, Alaska to the Big River, which is on the other side of the Alaska Range. The Alaska Range Homestead, a horse farm in Big River has slowly been growing it's Icelandic horses, one foal at time. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Typhoon Halong Oct 11th &12th, 2025~Rick Thoman~Evacuation of Coastal Communities~How to Help | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:24:41 | |
On October 11th and 12th, 2025, coastal villages of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta were hit by Typhoon Halong that devastated entire communities. Weather forecasters saw the track of Typhoon Halong coming and yet most of those communities are located on low lying lands without roads to higher grounds. The aftermath of Typhoon Halong just prior to winter has required the evacuation of entire communities to Anchorage, Alaska with military planes, as the entire infrastructure and access to clean water were destroyed by this historic weather event. Climatologist, Rick Thoman, discusses the weather pattern that led up to Typhoon Halong, as well as how to help displaced families and pets. Resources to Help: Alaska Community Foundation YK Delta Dog Rescue Thank you for listening to the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast. Katie Writer ktphotowork@gmail.com 907/863-7669 You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| COP26~Glasgow, UK~Daphne Wysham of MethaneAction.org | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:20:37 | |
COP26, Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Glasgow, UK is underway November 1-12, 2021 with scientists and climate change experts discussing solutions for climate goals to cut greenhouse emission, including methane. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Turbine Otter~Ideal Flying Machine of the North | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:11:03 | |
The Turbine Otter has become a widely used aircraft in Alaska for it's sturdiness, reliability, safety and performance. Today's episode, we talk with three Alaskan air taxi and lodge business owners about their coveted aircraft and how it came to be the 'Turbine Otter'. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Interview with Santa Barbara Maritime Museum's George Writer | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:24:43 | |
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has grown into one of the nation's most popular maritime museums with an evolving floor of exhibits, virtual fishing, maritime history, a lighthouse lens, and world renowned speakers in it's in-house theater. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Earth Week~Gardening with Javier Robinson | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:07:21 | |
Earth Week in Alaska is a special time to celebrate Mother Earth. This week's guest is Javier Robinson, who is well known in Anchorage for his incredible flower gardens and airbnb, Arctic Garden Suite. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Skwentna Roadhouse~49th Iditarod~Lisa Good | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:14:35 | |
Springtime in Alaska comes alive with people celebrating the return of the sunshine and lots of outdoor sports, including dog mushing. On March 7th, 46 dog teams departed Deshka Landing near Willow, Alaska and headed for the first checkpoint of Skwentna. As a flying reporter, my daughter and I headed out from Talkeetna, Alaska and flew to a small airstrip of Skwentna to look for the first dog teams. While we arrived a bit early to see the teams, our day was shaped by good Alaska fun of meeting folks off the road system and enjoying a burger and wings from the Skwentna Roadhouse. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Part 2~ Brian Brettschneider & Rick Thoman~Careers as Weather Forecasters & Vision for the Future | 06 Feb 2021 | 00:14:33 | |
Conversation with Rick Thoman, a Climate Specialist of Alaska Center Climate Assessment and Policy of University of Alaska Fairbanks and Brian Brettschneider, Research Scientist with National Weather Service Alaska Region. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Father's Framing Business Reaches End of Run While Artist Amanda Faith.Art Grows her Online Art Business | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:11:50 | |
As Steven Thompson winds down his career of forty years as owner/operator "Artistic Framing", his daughter, Amanda Faith Thompson is building her budding career as an artist located in Anchorage, Alaska. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Alaskan Weather Forecasters, Rick Thoman and Brian Brettschneider~Top 3 Alaska Weather Events of 2020 & Conversation about Technology | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:11:15 | |
As we roll into 2021, Climatologist Rick Thoman and Brian Brettschneider talk about the top 3 weather events that occurred in Alaska in 2020. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Author Lori Townsend Speaks~Operation Wind Storm~Welcoming in a New Year | 28 Dec 2020 | 00:12:51 | |
Alaska Public Media New's Director, Lori Townsend has been a prominent voice in Alaska since 2003. Townsend has another voice of fiction and has released her third book, "Operation Wind Storm: Manifest Destiny meets the Green Revolution". You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Approaching Winter Solstice | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:04:48 | |
It's December 11th and we are approaching winter solstice. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Kotzebue Storm~Oct 8th, 2025~Rick Thoman | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:24:11 | |
A strong storm impacting Kotzebue on Oct. 8th, 2025 ...(one year after a 2024 storm)has the community evacuated from homes along the coast to the high school, which is on higher ground. Climatologist, Rick Thoman discusses the conditions that is causing the storm. In addition, weather forecasters are watching Typhoon Halong's path, that could impact the Bering Sea on Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 11th & 12th, 2025. Rick Thoman also discusses the upcoming release of the 20th edition of the Arctic Report Card that will be released mid December, 2025. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Climatologists Brian Brettschneider & Rick Thoman Talk Climate in Alaska | 24 Oct 2020 | 00:37:44 | |
Climatology continues to play a huge role in the education and preparation for Alaskans in a changing climate. PhD Climatologist and Environmental Geographer, Brian Brettschneider, works closely with Rick Thoman, who lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. While he claims to not have left Anchorage since the start of the pandemic, Brian may be seen in the high country of the Chugach Mountains or along the coastline with his drone. Recently Published Article in AOPA Pilot Magazine October 2020 issue: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/october/pilot/witness-to-change You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Mollie Boyer~Alaskan Legend of Recycling | 14 Oct 2020 | 00:14:29 | |
The history of Alaskan heroes goes far and wide in this vast state. One particular legend is a woman named Mollie Boyer of Palmer, Alaska. Mollie is the RECYCLING GURU of Alaska. For those who have had the privilege of meeting Mollie, she has an unforgettable smile and spirit that fills any room with her immense knowledge of all things recycling. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Happy International Podcast Day/Aerial Photography of Alaska | 29 Sep 2020 | 00:01:59 | |
Since the first episode of All Cooped Up Alaska on March 23, 2020, there have been numerous topics covered on this fun, uplifting and informative Podcast that aims to keep your spirits up during a pandemic. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Climate Studies Enhanced by Airport Data, PIREPs, and Pilot Observations | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:14:50 | |
This episode is about observations of climate change in Alaska, which is known for its' challenging weather for pilots and remote airports. The FAA webcam program that was once a graduate student's dissertation has become a cornerstone to increasing safety and efficiency for pilots in Alaska and Canada. The data used from airports also has become reliable information for the study of climate. Climatologists, pilots and aviation are working together to better understand how to efficiently forecast weather and understand trends of climate changes. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Artificial Horizon Live Music~Alaska Style~On a Lake | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:25:12 | |
Living with out live music is not really living. Musical and talented, Jaimie Branch, Jason Ajemian, and Butchy Fuego decided enough was enough! This pandemic was making live music events almost impossible to hold safely...but there were solutions. A floatilla concert on Christiansen Lake of Talkeetna, Alaska where the band was on a floating stage made of float plane pontoons. The whole town showed up(almost) with their own boats where everyone could social distance and watch these world renowned musicians rock out. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Jim Livingston: Route 66 Photographer/Storm Chaser/Artist | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:19:15 | |
Being a professional photographer has been a lifetime passion for Jim Livingston. He picked up a camera at age 14. While Jim has been honing his craft for four decades, he has filled the shoes of various careers, including serving others as a social worker and practicing law. Jim studied photography at Amarillo College. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Remedy of Art~Conversations with Bekah Mathiesen & Linda Brady Farr | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:16:12 | |
Art and creative expression have long been known as a therapeutic remedy since ancient times. This podcast speaks with two talented artists who are both teachers and creators of art for the greater good of society. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| June in Alaska, Flying, and New Art/Photo Business | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:02:01 | |
While June has flown by in our neck of the woods of South Central Alaska, there is much to celebrate and report. We've had a standout year of mosquitoes, which has been good for the birds, sometimes challenging for us humans. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| School Is Out for The Summer~Celebrate Outdoors~Gardening~Art | 15 May 2020 | 00:03:40 | |
Thanks to all the schools, teachers, educators and organizers...School is Out for the Summer! The trees are just leafing out in South Central Alaska and Outdoor Fun and Yard Work has taken a top priority. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| 30th Anniversary Birdathon 2020~Talkeetna/Trapper Creek~Alaska Spring Birding | 07 May 2020 | 00:19:22 | |
For the past 30 years, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek Birders have held a Birdathon. Local birders count up all of the bird species they see in a 24 hour period. This year's numbers were rather low due to colder temperatures, frozen lakes, rivers as well as snow on the ground into May. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Rick Thoman~Atmospheric River~South Central Alaska | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:23:15 | |
Today's episode includes an interview with climate specialist, Rick Thoman. Rick discusses the conditions that lead to an atmospheric river, La Nina winter predictions and also the importance of weather forecasts and radio coverage for Alaskans. Rick Thoman, a climate specialist at IARC’s Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP). Rick is a contributor and editor of the Arctic Report Card and was also awarded NOAA Distinguished Career Award for Professional Achievement in 2020. Rick was honored after a 30 plus year career with the National Weather Service for continued efforts to improve climate services in Alaska and for outstanding outreach efforts working with the Alaska Native community. We are happy that he has not yet retired, as his wealth of information is an invaluable resource for communities all around Alaska. Thank you, Rick! Rick Thoman has a very informative newsletter on Substack called: Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter. You can see illustrations, graphs and be informed of all things Alaska weather. Talkeetna River at Alaska Railroad Bridge NOAA link: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/TKTA2 Thank you for tuning into the Alaska Climate & Aviation Podcast! Also, I'm happy to announce my scenic flight seeing business, Visionary Adventures, LLC. "Cub Rides with Katie" offers scenic flights in a Piper Super Cub Airplane here in South Central Alaska. Message me if you wish to book a flight. Katie Writer ktphotowork@gmail.com 907/873-7669 You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Roots and Branches Part 2~Emotional Remedy of Music~Earth Day Special | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:18:14 | |
Music has many therapeutic remedies, emotional and physical. Listen to interviews with Larry Zarella, Kayti Heller, and Danielle Aslanian about how music helps them soothe their souls, process emotions, and bring joy to people's spirits and homes. Also, learn how they are adapting to the social isolation while still creating music and song writing. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Allie Barker of Chugach Farm~Alaska~Small Farm, Quality Produce | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:12:49 | |
As the snow melts and birds are returning to Alaska, farmers have already been growing vegetable and flower starts for the upcoming summer of 2020. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Roots and Branches~Improvisation~Friday Night Music | 18 Apr 2020 | 00:11:08 | |
While we are adjusting to the changes of seasons, schedules, and sanity, music is one continual element that is sure to lift our spirits. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Paul Claus~Part 2~Pilot's Aerial Observations | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:08:29 | |
Long time Alaska bush pilot, Paul Claus has flown over 40 years in Alaska. Scientists are a group of professionals that are frequent flyers with Claus who is well known for his bush flying specialty, challenging terrain and unique landing zones. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Jeff King Celebrates New Litter of Puppies and Springtime in Alaska | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:12:05 | |
Long time mushing champion and mentor, Jeff King talks about this year's unexpected events that shaped his year. While he is recovering amazingly well from his surgery, he continues to run dogs with his fat bike in Denali National Park. His beloved dog, Zig recently gave birth to a new litter of puppies. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Paul Claus~Alaskan Bush Pilot Discusses Aerial Observations of Landscape | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:08:32 | |
Legendary Alaskan bush pilot, Paul Claus has flown over a vast region from the mountains of British Columbia to the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. His bird's eye view and keen observations have given him a unique perspective of the changing landscape. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Origins of All Cooped Up Alaska | 06 Apr 2020 | 00:04:44 | |
While there is a lot of anxiety and unrest about the pandemic, we must keep our spirits up. This short podcast has some fun Alaskan sounds and music from the Denali Cooks. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Kim Toft Celebrates Nature with Art and Environmental Picture Books | 05 Apr 2020 | 00:06:10 | |
Kim Toft of North South Wales, Australia is an award winning artist and author who has perfected silk art and is eager to spread the message of celebrating nature. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Will Koch wins Bronze Medal at 2020 Youth Olympic Games | 02 Apr 2020 | 00:13:50 | |
As the 2020 Youth Olympic Games held in Lausaunne, Switzerland were underway in January, it was just the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to Kate McNay Koch discuss how she her husband, Bill Koch (4 time Olympian and World Champion Nordic Skier), cheered on their 18-year old son, Will Koch at the Youth Winter Olympic Games. Will Koch won a Bronze Medal in the 10K Race. Kate also discusses how the US Ski Team teaches safe travel techniques to athletes and how they are adapting to life in Vermont where schools are now operating online while nordic athletes continue to train, just without teammates. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Episode 1: Aviation's Role in Studying the Climate | 23 Mar 2020 | 00:03:20 | |
Climatologists have been using data from airports for a long time. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Arctic Encounter Part 2~Strategic Ground: Greenland in the Center of Arctic Geopolitics | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:16:18 | |
The 11th Arctic Encounter was held at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage Alaska, July 30-August 1st, 2025. This years Arctic Encounter was attended by participants of over 27 countries. Founder and CEO of Arctic Encounter, Rachel Kallander, Advisor, Jackson Blackwell, and team members, Reed Davidson, Anna Kardashyan, Harmony Wayner, and Trina Landlord welcomed Arctic ambassadors, policy makers, Indigenous leaders, Arctic business leaders and scientists to share perspectives and voices of the Arctic. Libby Casey, Senior News Anchor of The Washington Post, was the Moderator of this episode's topic, "Strategic Ground: Greenland in the Center of Arctic Geoploitics". The panelists included on this episode are as follows: Libby Casey, Senior News Anchor of The Washington Post. Ms. Aki-Matilda Hough-Dam, Member of the Parliament of Greenland, Member of the Danish Parliament, Chair of the Arctic Delegation. Mr. Mads Qvist Frederiksen, Executive Director, Arctic Economic Council of Norway. Mr Kuno Fencker, Member of the Parliament of Greenland. Mr. Thomas Dans, Former Commissioner, US Arctic Research Commission. The episode includes discussions of the sovereignty of Greenland, why it is not for sale as well as the desire for self determination of Greenland. Thank you for tuning into the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast. Katie Writer ktphotowork@gmail.com 907/863-7669 You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Arctic Encounter 2025~Navigating Governance: Land Use and Sovereignty in the Arctic | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:13:21 | |
The 11th Arctic Encounter was held at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage Alaska, July 30-August 1st, 2025 as well as the popular Far North Fashion Show held at the Anchorage Museum. This years Arctic Encounter was attended by participants of over 27 countries, including Arctic policy makers, Indigenous leaders, scientists, ambassadors, and business leaders in the North, US Military leaders, US government officials, artisans and fashion designers of the Arctic. Founder and CEO of Arctic Encounter, Rachel Kallander welcomed her newest family member, baby Jonah a bit earlier than expected this summer, which moved the event from April 2025 to late July, 2025. Libby Casey, Senior News Anchor of The Washington Post and Matt Hickey of Arctic Security Studies were two of many moderators that directed unique discussions of Arctic related topics, including, "Arctic Warfighters: Rapid Responses to an Evolving Northern Threat", "Strategic Ground: Greenland in the Center of Arctic Geoploitics", "Arctic Knowledge: Informing Policy Through Science", and "Navigating Governance Land Use and Sovereignty in the Arctic". This year's episode covering the Arctic Encounter includes discussions of the sovereignty of Greenland and self determination of Arctic Peoples. Thank you for tuning into the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast. Katie Writer ktphotowork@gmail.com 907/863-7669 You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Lonnie Dupre & Pascale Marceau Set Sail~Greenland~Nord Hus | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:29:36 | |
Arctic Adventure by sailboat has been a longtime dream of American Arctic explorer, Lonnie Dupre. Lonnie has been an Arctic explorer by dogsled, ski, and canoe for decades and is also a film maker documenting the impact of global warming on Arctic environments. His award winning movie, AMKA~One with a Friendly Spirit, shows his connection and his love for the Arctic and Arctic people. Today's interview with Lonnie was a week after he and his partner, Pascale Marceau and two crew members, already set sail from the starting point of Grand Marais, Minnesota in a Brent Swain designed, 36-foot Bluewater Sloop. While many sails to Greenland begin on the ocean, their start on the Great Lakes brings an interesting course of navigating thru lock systems and rivers that will eventually drop them into the Atlantic Ocean. Lonnie's website, www.lonniedupre.com is a valuable source of information of this journey and has a link where you can track their exciting journey. "In April 2025, a 6,000 nautical miles sailboat voyage will begin from the little town of Grand Marais, Minnesota on the shores of Lake Superior. Nord Hus will sail via the Great Lakes through the St. Lawrence Seaway and enter the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Quebec. Nord Hus will serve as a support vessel for explorers, storytellers, filmmakers and the curious.Beyond Quebec's North Shore, Nord Hus will sail to Newfoundland, and make passage across the Labrador Sea to Southwest Greenland. From there, to northwestern Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic." Live tracking at marinetraffic.com - search for NordHus. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Teamwork Of Pilots, Aircraft Controllers, Forecasters & Climatologists~Brian Brettschneider | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:37:48 | |
On January 12, 2025, Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport experienced high winds and severe turbulence that made it very difficult for landing aircraft. Lake Hood was temporarily closed and most of all other air traffic was diverted to Fairbanks International Airport. A heavy 777 Korean Cargo plane had to execute 3 missed approaches before safely landing. The teamwork of the air traffic controllers and pilots, who depend on information from weather models and wind data, can attempt to divert airliners from air pockets that contained unstable air causing the severe turbulence. Today's special guest is Climatologist, Brian Brettschneider, a dedicated Alaska Climate Specialist. Brian is developing weather models that illustrate variants of month to month meteorological flight conditions such as IFR, VFR and MVFR. Brian also talks about springtime in Alaska, including wildfire preparedness and awareness as well as discussion of a possible Mt. Spurr volcanic eruption in 2025. Thank you for tuning into the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast! Katie Writer ktphotowork@gmail.com You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||
| Brian Brettschneider~Senior Climate Scientist for NWS Alaska~La Nina Winter 2024 | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:50:46 | |
Today's conversation is with climatologist Brian Brettschneider. Recently, Brian was chosen for a new role for the National Weather Service of Alaska as "Senior Climate Scientist" and is a passionate communicator about expanding climate awareness. Topics include: weather forecasting, data & development of evolving technologies, La Nina Winter 2024 predictions and the teamwork of NWS with the FAA in improving weather forecasting. You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at: | |||