Posted in Alaska
September 11, 2016
25 Things You Have To Do Before You’re An Official Alaskan
Those born in Alaska might argue that you’ll never become an official Alaskan if you weren’t born here originally. However, we beg to differ. So many people come to Alaska and fall so completely in love that they end up never leaving. To us, the ones that are passionate about the last frontier and all that it has to offer – those are the real Alaskans. But first, these 25 things are crucial to your induction. Good luck!
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Step #1: you're not an Alaskan if you can't brave the storm.
This is history baby! And the dogs are pretty stinkin' cute too.
A little MA's in May marks the official beginning of summer. Woot woot!
Because if you don't know how to have fun and laugh at yourself, you'll never survive in Alaska.
Only in Alaska folks!
For a great cause like 'Special Olympics' or just jump in the freezing cold ocean and call yourself an extreme, rugged Alaskan!
You ain't in the lower 48 anymore! Either shape up or ship out.
That "dun dun dun" feeling that winter is coming. It sure is beautiful!
And preferably, wear them to actually fish and do water-related activities and not just to fit in. C'mon people, it's Alaska!
With the majority of Alaska not accessible via road system, you better get used to this method of transportation!
If you're too young to pay rent, this is a 'reel' good way to pull your weight. Literally!
Bragging rights for life.
Don't wake us up when September ends, let us sleep!
The struggle is really, really real. Hope you can outrun all of your buddies!
Hey now, a little whale blubber never hurt anyone. Eat up.
Things just got real. Who even does this? Eeeek!
If you don't know what were talking about, you're clearly not an Alaskan.
Because you aren't going anywhere until they decide to let you out!
Touristy, yes. But every kid in Alaska will have the time of their lives here. Adults, we know you will too. It's Santa!!!
It doesn't get much more organic than enjoying the bounty of natural resources in your backyard!
And don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
It's a very humbling experience to see such strong communities that truly know the meaning of survival, living off the land, cherishing traditions and putting family above all.
Sweet, sweet oil and gas industry. How we love you so!
You'll thank us when you're flying for free to Maui in the middle of the dark, cold winter.
Alaskan bucket list = complete!
If any of those 25 items surprised you, you’ll definitely get a kick out of these 20 extremely weird things that only people in Alaska do. After you’ve lived in Alaska you’ll be able to completely understand these 22 things that Alaskans miss terribly when they leave home.
