I Thought I Could Handle This 40-Mile Alaska Trail

Forty miles across the Alaska wilderness with everything we need on our backs—what could go wrong? We set out to backpack the iconic Resurrection Pass Trail (nearly 40 miles point-to-point) on the Kenai Peninsula. Carrying 36 to 40-pound packs for a week in the backcountry is the ultimate test of tiny living, but steep switchbacks, unexpected trail detours, relentless rain, and pure exhaustion quickly had me questioning if I had seriously overestimated what I was capable of. Come along with us as we tackle the elevation, navigate backcountry camps, push past the pain, and experience the raw beauty (and brutal reality) of remote Alaska. Have you ever hit a moment on a hike or adventure where you genuinely asked yourself, "What was I thinking?!" Let us know in the comments! 📍 Trail Details: • Trail: Resurrection Pass National Recreation Trail, Alaska • Distance: ~39 miles (plus trail detours!) • Starting Pack Weights: 36 lbs & 40 lbs 00:00 - The Reality of a 40-Mile Alaska Trail 00:36 - Starting Resurrection Pass (36 & 40 lb Packs) 01:30 - Trail Detours & Early Doubts 02:20 - Rain Gear, Wet Feet & Rising Elevation 04:29 - Swarms of Flies & Day 1 Camp Exhaustion 05:18 - "Backpacking Is Not for Me" 06:40 - Brutal Switchbacks & Overheating 07:50 - Backcountry Camp Setup & Hammock Time 09:44 - Recovery Day & Overcoming Dehydration 11:06 - Pushing for the Summit & Forest Service Cabin 12:12 - Reaching the Trail Summit! 13:16 - Water Scarcity & Hiking Extra Miles 15:01 - Wild Blueberries & Beetle-Kill Forest 18:32 - Hiking at Your Own Pace (Key Trail Lesson) 20:50 - Trekking Poles, Cliffs & Balance 23:42 - Bear Signs on Trail 24:08 - Embracing Being a Beginner at Any Age 25:23 - The Fly Net Lifesaver & Tent Hideout 27:32 - Bear Protection & Backcountry Gear Reality 29:26 - Why We Chose This Hike (Todd's Health Wake-Up Call) 31:31 - Final Morning on the Trail 32:58 - The Last 3.5 Miles & Finding Our Rhythm 34:04 - Suspension Bridge & The Trailhead Finish! #Backpacking #Alaska #ResurrectionPass #HikingAlaska #WildernessBackpacking 👇 HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? 👉 Book a one-to-one call with us: https://bit.ly/4yE2acB Join Our Crew - http://www.patreon.com/spoondrifters Send us something we need - https://amzn.to/3LGS9CV We participate in multiple affiliate programs including Amazon Affiliates.