Wild Alaska Live FAQs
While we encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the outdoors, and even visit Alaska for themselves, below are some common questions and great references to make sure all your adventures are safe for you and for the wildlife.
How to act around bears
Encountering a bear in the wild can be a magical and humbling experience, but before you go hiking in bear country, check out the advice from the and the . It’s worth finding local experts and tour guides who can take you out and keep you safe. Bears are very large animals, and have the potential to be incredibly dangerous.
What to know when whale watching
Alaska has some incredible marine life, and lots of great and reputable tour companies to give you memories for a lifetime. However, there are some strict rules around watching marine mammals, so if you’re thinking about going independently - it’s important to know them. NOAA have a .
Can anyone climb Mendenhall glacier?
Mendenhall glacier provides a stunning backdrop for the Wild Alaska Live HQ, and whilst it is possible to explore it, it is potentially incredibly dangerous. Find out more from the .
The Wild Alaska Live team sought special permission to access the glacier, and had safety experts with us at all times. Nonetheless glaciers can be unpredictable, with calving events, cave collapses and slippery uneven surfaces presenting a multitude of hazards that can change quickly. Seek local advice from the .
How did the production team avoid disturbing the wilderness?
Alaska is an incredible wilderness, and while filming for Wild Alaska Live the production teams took great care to leave it and its inhabitants just as wild as we found them.
From using technology like hydrogen fuel cells and solar power where typical infrastructure wasn’t possible, to working directly with the world’s leading wildlife experts and scientists to cover stories - we worked at the cutting edge to cause minimal disturbance to the wildlife.
During the broadcasts we revealed the animal action live, largely using small remote live cameras, rigged by highly experienced and licensed professionals. These can be operated from afar, and allow us to follow everything going on without the animals being influenced by human presence.
