Off the Rails in Alaska

Join me on a journey through my adventurous summer in Alaska – where work meets wilderness and every day is a wild ride!

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  • Training was at the rail yard again today. We were sent to a rail car, staffing it as if we were on a trip. Here myself and one other bartender stocked the bar with the necessary supplies. Garnishes were cut and prepared. We each practiced our introductory speech and end of trip speech. We also Read more

  • Started this day bright and early. Also well rested since I went to bed at a decent hour. (I’m a night owl so this deserves mention!) The sun was actually shining this morning. I took a couple pictures from the windows. It seems rare, at least so far into the month, to have sunshine. At Read more

  • Saturday and Sunday was training day at the rail yard. It was exciting to see the cars, still be prepping for the upcoming season. Some cars having undergone an interior makeover. Some freshly painted on the outside. All being cleaned and stocked for the season. For me, it was easier today. Moving around and being Read more