WELCOME TO ALASKA365!

Originally from Switzerland, the call of the North first lured me into its clutches in the late 1980s when I traveled to the High Canadian Arctic. Throughout the years that followed, the North became my teacher and I became its student. The natural world of the Arctic and sub-Arctic nurtured my art, intellect and spirit, with Nature as master teacher. My identity as a photographer eventually emerged from these beginnings. From this began a cascade of important discoveries about photography and, ultimately, about myself.

I have built a reputation for creating compelling multimedia productions and images of Alaska and polar regions, with a passionate eye for the land and the people who call it home. With a background in photojournalism, my experience spans location and site work, portraits and landscapes, commercial documentation and aerial photography. I am used to photograph under extreme conditions, such as documenting the 1000-mile Yukon Quest International Dog Sled Race in minus 50 degree weather. As a contract photographer for the Associated Press, I have provided photos for the Washington Post, the L.A. Times, CNN.com, MSNBC, and dozens of smaller newspapers.

My work experience as a wilderness and mountain guide spans the entire state, from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to Prince William Sound to Mount McKinley. Many of my stock photos are captured on these adventures. I am the author of three - and co-author of two photo books. As a public speaker, I have spoken at corporate events and my multimedia productions have been seen by thousands of visitors to Alaska. I am based in Juneau, where I live with my partner Greta and our 6-year old son Florian

Thanks again for visiting! Laurent Dick, Juneau/Alaska
WHY ALASKA365?

Alaska365 wants to inspire you and transport you, daily, even just for a fleeting moment, through space and time to Alaska... a visually stunning place, at once precious and harsh, vast and vibrant with life. Alaska truly stretches our capacity to comprehend the meaning of wilderness. Alaska365 is a daily reflection of my ongoing exploration of Alaska. It will take you through the seasons: the explosion of life in spring, the endless flood of light illuminating our summer nights, the vibrant tapestry of color in fall, and the silent flickering of the Northern Lights on cold winter nights.

Join me on my journeys off the beaten path, across vast tundra and taiga, up jagged mountains and down braided rivers, along windswept coastlines and into remote fishing and hunting camps and villages. Through daily images, I want to convey the seasonal rhythms, the eternal ebb and flow of tides and life, and the heartbeat of the land and people who call it home.

It is my hope that you will always enjoy and find relaxation and inspiration from the unique photography and my observations about life in contemporary Alaska. Return to Alaska365 every day to have your own Alaska experience. I will always strive to give both Alaska residents and visitors to Alaska a new perspective on this great land of beauty and adventure.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

2015 Iditarod Finish and Northern Lights Tour

Below is a selection of images from the 2015 Iditarod Finish & Northern Lights Tour. My guests had an amazing week in Nome.

If you want to find out more about the 2016 Iditarod Finish & Northern Lights Tour from March 13 – March 21, please visit www.wildalaskatravel.com for more details.

Alaska Iditarod Finish and Northern Lights Tour - Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

My Wild Alaska Travel guests fulfill their dream of mushing their own team through several miles of wild country near Nome.

My husband and I just returned from the “Iditarod Finish Tour” in Nome, AK. WOW, wow, wow. It was THE trip of a lifetime, no exaggeration. When my husband gave me this trip as a Christmas present, I could tell from Laurent’s video on his website it was going to be fantastic. But I had no idea how great it would really be until we spent the week with him. It’s a nonstop vacation, he goes to all lengths to make sure you’re seeing everything there is too see. We left wanting nothing more when it was over. Thank you Laurent for giving us the experience you did – we will definitely be back!! – Jodi Wollard, Monroe, WA –

Northern Lights Over Anvil Mountain Nome - Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

One of the highlights of the tour – witnessing the magical northern lights!

I initially went on the Iditarod Finish & Northern Lights tour to fulfill a dream of getting to see the Northern Lights. Little did I know I would fall in love with the Iditarod. Seeing a musher and his team cross the ice from the air is a vision I’ll have burned into my memory forever. Thanks to Laurent for being flexible enough to provide the group with the best possible Iditarod experience. I can’t come up with one instance that stands out above any other. I am overwhelmed with emotion because every day was such a delight and thrill. Thanks to Laurent Dick for being flexible and ensuring we had the greatest trip ever!!! – Sherry Hale, Nashville, TN-

Nome Bering Sea Sunset - Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

Watching a gorgeous sunset on the sea ice outside of Nome.

Dallas Seavey 2015 Iditarod Champion -- Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

Dallas Seavey approaches the Burled Arch in Nome to earn his 3rd Iditarod win.

Aliy Zirkle Cape Nome Iditarod 2015 - Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

Snowmachined out to the Safety checkpoint and met many mushers along the trail, such as Aliy Zirkle near Cape Nome.

Linwood Fiedler Iditarod Dogs - Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

The dogs – the true athletes of the Iditarod!

Lance Mackey Jason Mackey Iditarod - Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

Lance Mackey, left, and his brother Jason, mush on the sea ice near Nome during the 2015 Iditarod race. Both earned special awards at the Finishers Banquet in Nome last night. Lance earned the sportsmanship award forrescuing Scott Janssen’s dog team that he found on the sea ice near Koyuk. Lance hitched his team and Janssen’s team together and drove the 21 dogs into Koyuk. Jason earned the Mushers Choice award, which honors the race’s most inspirational musher. Jason won his award for helping his brother stay in the race after brutally cold temperatures damaged Lance’s hands. Both awards were decided by fellow mushers.

Wild Alaska Travel group @ Cape Nome Survival shack - Photo (c) Laurent Dick - Wild Alaska Travel

Wild Alaska Travel guests pose for a group picture on a beautiful day along the Iditarod trail.

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