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🥾 TrailMates x Baffin x Big Ray’s: Blueberry Knoll + Powerline Pass Community Hike

🌟 Kicking Off an Epic Collab On Sunday, September 7, 2025, TrailMates teamed up with Baffin and Big Ray’s for a special community hike...

Alaska Adventures

Sep 83 min read

TrailMates Conquer Alaska’s Hidden Gem: Snowbird Mine & Glacier Pass Trail

🗓️ Hike Overview Trail Name : Snowbird Mine & Glacier Pass Trail Distance : 4.6 miles Elevation Gain : 1,692 ft Difficulty : Hard 🌟...

Alaska Adventures

Sep 23 min read

When the Mountain Says “Not Today”

Through the heat of our Alaskan summer I’ve found myself reflecting on a hike from last winter. It falls into the category of memorable...

Alaska Adventures

Aug 287 min read

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Gold Mint Trail: Berries & New Friends — TrailMates Style

Trail Details Trail Name: Gold Mint Trail – Short Version Location: Hatcher Pass, AK Distance: ~6.3 miles; Out-and-back Elevation...

Alaska Adventures

Aug 254 min read

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Lion’s Gate Portal Hike: Celebrate Strength, Connection & New Beginnings

On 8/8, TrailMates took on Lion’s Head Trail in Sutton-Alpine during the peak of the Lion’s Gate Portal. Guided by TrailMates founder...

Alaska Adventures

Aug 135 min read

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TrailMates Take on The Cirque at Alyeska |Girdwood

When TrailMates rolls up to a trailhead, you can bet we’re chasing more than just the summit. We’re in it for the connection, the...

Alaska Adventures

Aug 73 min read

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TrailMates & Alaska State Parks Connect Outdoor Adventuring

From scavenger cards to lake dips, TrailMates joined Alaska State Parks for a family-friendly day in Hatcher Pass! Catch the highlights...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 303 min read

🥾 TrailMates Hike Recap: Hope Point Adventure—Rain or Shine!

🗺️ Trail Details Trail: Hope Point Trail on July 25th, 2025 Location: Hope, Alaska Distance: ~8.5 miles round trip Elevation Gain:...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 283 min read

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24-Mile Crow Pass Adventure Through Alaska’s Backcountry

TrailMates Hike Stats | Crow Pass Trail | Girdwood to Eagle River | 24 miles | ~2,100 ft elevation gain What happens when 27 TrailMates...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 255 min read

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South Fork Group Hike | Midweek Reset with TrailMates

Trail Details: South Fork Trail to the Bridge 📍 Location: South Fork Trail, Eagle River, AK 🥾 Distance: ~5 miles out-and-back (main...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 254 min read

TrailMates Hike Lion’s Head Trail Alaska | Glacier Views & Local Vibes

On July 3rd, eight TrailMates laced up and headed out for an adventure on Lion’s Head Trail—a short but mighty climb with seriously big...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 183 min read

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Powerline Pass Hike Recap | TrailMates Alaska

There’s something a little magical about hitting the trail at 8:30 PM and still needing your sunglasses. That’s exactly what happened on...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 184 min read

Summer Solstice on the Butte: A TrailMates Hike to Celebrate the Midnight Sun

There’s something about climbing a mountain with strangers that doesn’t feel so strange once your boots hit the dirt. That was the vibe...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 184 min read

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Curry Ridge Trail | Denali State Park Hike Recap

“Curry Ridge doesn’t rush you. It gives you room to move, to think, and to connect—with the trail, with each other, and maybe with a...

Alaska Adventures

Jul 183 min read

Finding Community on the Trail: My Alaska Story

From her tearful first farewell at Anchorage airport to summit circles with strangers-turned-friends, Kayla’s Alaska journey shows how TrailMates transforms loneliness into connection. Discover how the call of The Last Frontier led a transplant to find community on every trail—and learn how you can join Granola Me and TrailMates for your next outdoor adventure.

Alaska Adventures

Jul 35 min read