Roman Dial, Alaskan adventurer interview with MTNmeister

Roman Dial is a legendary Alaskan adventurer, although he won't tell you he is. He has traversed the entire Brooks Range in Alaska by ski, packraft, and kayak. He has also done it on a bicycle. When he is not on an adventure, Roman is a professor at Alaska Pacific University.

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The 'one big trip' - you finish that one and feel good for a while and it's very satisfying - but then it wears off, and it's time to think about the next one. There really isn't any 'one big final trip.'

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