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18 Undeniable Habits That No Alaskan Can Ever Unlearn

By Carey Seward | Published December 26, 2017

Growing up in the last frontier leaves it’s mark. Growing up with the wild right outside your door makes life more interesting and the lessons learned from the weather can’t possibly be forgotten. No matter how far you move or how tropical your new home, these habits will die hard within the Alaskan soul. Because no matter what, you can take the Alaskan out of Alaska, but you can never manage to get Alaska out of the heart.

1. An itch to get outside every day

2. The love of skiing

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3. The habit of bringing your dog along ALL THE TIME

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4. Checking the road report before heading out the door

5. Loving quiet and solitude in the woods

6. A love for tiny, tiny towns

7. The need to get out sunshine whenever you can

8. Happily driving hundreds of miles without question to get to an epic adventure locale

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9. Getting to the Capitol by ferry or plane

10. Looking toward Denali, just to see if she is out

11. Getting out on the water is second nature

12. Stopping to admire the endless sunrises and sunsets

13. Working double time all summer when you need to save up

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14. Loving huskies

15. Respecting the cold and being prepared for it

16. Being patient when wild animals block your exit

17. Always being up for adventure

18. Loving Alaska

If you like this one, you may like 23 Things Alaskans Do That Seem Insane To Everyone Else. Or perhaps 11 Things That Will Always Make Alaskans Think Of Home.

Do you have any habits to add? Tell us about in the comments below.

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