21 Words And Phrases That You Won’t Understand If You’re Not From Alaska
By Courtney|Published June 04, 2016
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
Summer has arrived and we are prepared to take our otter to the bush until the termination dust settles in real deep. Heck, even then we will probably use our entire PFD on parts for the beaver. It’s only a given that the greenhorns will be put through the ringer this summer, but thankfully we have knowledgeable sourdoughs to lead them down the right path. When winter rolls around our toes will be safe from frostbite thanks to our trusted bunny’s. And on the topic of boots, who would have ever thought that Xtra Tuf’s would be the key ingredient to surviving a rough breakup in the last frontier? Not following? That’s okay, we’ll cut you some slack. We wouldn’t expect you to understand these 21 words and phrases if you’re not from Alaska.
Someone that has been through the trenches and weathered much time in the last frontier. The ones with the most knowledge, perseverance and passion for the great outdoors. We are so lucky to have them around still sharing stories of Alaska's past.
Those that live in Alaska during the summer months but generally go somewhere warm and sunny during the winter time. Part time residents that are often times retirees.
Describing the optical phenomenon in which a horizontal red glowing band is observed on the horizon opposite to the sun. In Alaska... they are EVERYTHING!
Someone who recently arrived in the state of Alaska and isn't exactly up to snuff with how things roll in the last frontier. Exhibit A: Don't approach wild animals looking for a petting zoo session or a photo-op. They are WILD ANIMALS. C'mon people!
You might remember the short lived MTV show appropriately titled 'slednecks' - no? Don't worry, it only aired one season and it was so bad that even our worst enemy shouldn't have to relive it.
For Alaska residents only, sorry visitors! The quickest way to get a plethora of wild Alaska salmon to throw on the smoker, in the freezer or in canning jars.
That super dirty, slushy, sorta warm, sorta still cold season between winter and spring. We call her breakup. No fun to go through but oh-so beautiful when it's over!
