We Hiked Above Alaska’s “Secret Beach” and Found This

After exploring a remote “secret beach” in Alaska, we spotted towering red cliffs from the water and couldn’t stop wondering what was up there. So we grabbed the paddleboards, climbed ashore, bushwhacked through the forest, crossed creeks, scrambled loose rock… and yes, Audrey twisted her ankle almost immediately 😅 What we found felt like another world. From columnar basalt cliffs and hidden ponds to wolf sign, seaweed snacks, and views overlooking the Alaskan Gypsy far below, this turned into one of those wild Alaska explorations that reminds us why we live this way in the first place. Most people will never see places like this. Honestly, even most people who visit the beach below probably wouldn’t make this hike. This is life aboard our 80’ steel schooner in remote coastal Alaska. Exploring slowly. Following curiosity. Sometimes limping back to the paddle board afterward. If you enjoy real Alaska adventure, off-grid boat life, wilderness exploration, and honest moments out here, thanks for being along for the ride. Chapters 00:00 Another universe 00:16 Where even are we? 00:45 The hike begins 01:10 Why we keep doing this 01:23 Climbing above the beach 01:31 Red cliffs & columnar basalt 04:33 Reaching the cliff top 04:54 Spotting the Gypsy below 05:37 Views across Sumner Strait 06:01 Massive scree slopes 06:15 Hidden pond discovery 08:35 Exploring the shoreline 09:15 Seaweed snacks in Alaska 11:04 “Nothing goes to waste here” 11:22 Obsidian discovery 11:28 Heading back down