Three Angoon friends are on a mission to explore their own backyard — and possibly earn some money along the way.
By Ariane Aramburo / Alaska News Source
This story was published by Alaska News Source. Read the full story here. The story highlights workforce development for youth in Angoon supported by SASS.
From left to right, Trevor Fredrickson, Sam Fredrickson and Beebuks Kookesh celebrate their arrival in Mole Harbor, on the east side of Admiralty Island and the end of the cross-Admiralty canoe route. (Courtesy Photo / Mary Catharine Martin)
Last August, Beebuks Kookesh, Trevor Fredrickson and Sam Fredrickson were trained by two professional guides on successfully completing a wilderness tour known as the Cross-Admiralty Canoe Route, a trip just under 30 miles long. Last year’s tour was the first of what will hopefully be regular trips across the island for Angoon residents and a way teens can stay close to home and make money.