Alpine Adventure Run-Sitka, Alaska

09/23/2026

My Camino Del Norte - Spain trip!
I hope you enjoy a few of my photos I took from my 150 mile hike on the Camino Del Norte. I chose this hike because my Grandfather had immigrated from Santander and I wanted to go to the church he was Baptized in. Little did I know that I had chosen one of the hardest treks. The first few days I was like whose crazy idea was this? I can stop anytime I want. It became easier as I went on for which I’m thankful. Josh (my son) met us in Santander and we journeyed to the little town where my Grandfather was Baptized in. I’m not sure if we would have made it there - a bus, walking and taxi and knowing Spanish he saved us from ourselves! The photos are snippets of treasured moments along our way. My photos were few as I was trying to stay upright on the paths. I included one where you can see the path with boulders and mixed rock, sand & mud. My camera was not my priority! Every person’s Camino is their own - be it how far did you walk - did you do the entire route - some come back and complete where they left their hike - be it to reset life - religious and spiritual reasons- it is your Camino - I say Buen Camino my friends.
I believe I will be back again next year - Simply Said It’s Good For My Soul. 🙏🏾❤️Love to you all and thanks for reading.
Heading home soon and I’ll have posts on my Hometown- Sitka, Alaska - The Place I Absolutely Love!

08/27/2026

SITKA, ALASKA - PRISTINE- MAGICAL- PARADISE- HOME OF THE ALPINE ADVENTURE RUN - JULY 17, 2027 - REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY APRIL 28,2027 @ 7 am ALASKA TIME. Sitka, Alaska is my hometown - The Place I Absolutely Love! I will be going to Spain to hike a part of the Camino in Basque Country - My Family Roots on my Father’s side. I’m so hoping to find some relatives who share my maiden last name - Gutierrez - in Santander. I’ll share a few of my photos on my return and look forward to connecting with you on my return. Thank you for you support to this Page by Liking and Following the Alpine Adventure Run. Photo: Christine Horan

08/19/2026

SITKA, ALASKA - PRISTINE- MAGICAL - PARADISE- HOME OF THE ALPINE ADVENTURE RUN - JULY 17, 2027 - I want to share a few of my favorite scenic photos from this summer. My journey ahead takes me to Spain - Basque Country - Hiking part of the Northern Camino. It will be such an honor to explore where my grandfather immigrated from - Santander- I’ve three days to explore where my roots on my father’s side came from. My mothers are in this special place I choose to live - Sitka, Alaska. My Tlingit roots are from my Mom - So thankful for my rich heritage. 🙏🏾 I depart next week and will be gone a month. I look forward to sharing my adventures after my return to Sitka. Plans are to disconnect from social media and leave all behind. No obligations but to put one foot in front of the other and enjoy the quiet space. Thank you for liking this little page - where I love to share with you about the Alpine Adventure Run and this amazing place I call home - Sitka, Alaska! Photos: Christine Horan - Scenes along the Alpine Adventure Run course!

08/04/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES 🇺🇸 COAST GUARD! My Personal Story - In 2013 I was rescued by US Coast Guard Air Station Sitka! You answered the call to help me. That’s simply what you do. Thank you! Christine Horan

07/27/2026

Alpine Adventure Run Invites you to take a visit through the 2026 album! I had to load in several segments so they aren't in order of how you came in. Please tag yourselves (or your friends) so your friends and family can see your great accomplishment. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ALPINE ADVENTURE RUNNERS - YOU ALL ROCK IT! CONGRATS TO: 1 st Place: Christopher Brenk/Laramie, Wyoming Time: 1:05:14 2nd Place: Ian Curtis/Missoula, Montana Time: 1:13:03 and 1st Place: Joana Maria Clere/Ketchikan, Alaska Time: 1:32:55 and 2nd Place: Anna Laffrey/Sitka, Alaska Time: 1:33:48. The 34th running of the Alpine Adventure Run will be held on July 17, 2027 with Registration Opening: Wednesday, April 28th @ 7 am Alaska Time. Please mark your calendars. Note: If your photo didn't show in the album let me know and I'll look for it on the thumb drive. More important, if you don't want your photo up let me know and I'll delete it! All the photos are yours to print as you wish they are free to you. If you see your run shirt around know that person either ran the race or helped in some way. In a year or two they may get from our local thrift store! 🙂 Have an amazing rest of your summer my friends. I looked into combining the photo albums - I could loose pictures - Enjoy the tapestry of this years album! I'll do another post prior to my Camino trek in the Basque Country of Spain - ❤ (Then off the grid for over a month - heavenly!)

07/27/2026

07/26/2026

ALPINE ADVENTURE RUN - SITKA, ALASKA - JULY 18,2026 - TO ALL YOU AWESOME ALPINE ADVENTURE RUNNERS, WAIT LIST AND STANDBY RUNNERS & COMMUNITY OF SITKA - My name is Christine (Gutierrez) Horan, Race Director of the Alpine Adventure Run. In the picture with me is my husband Charles who is my biggest cheerleader!
It is a true honor to be able to organize this race and I’m happy to do for the runners and community of Sitka, Alaska - Born & Raised in this Paradise. Thank you to all of you who traveled to run with us! Please come back and run again!
I will be hiking in Northern Spain the end of August and all of September - Hiking part of the Camino . I’m excited to visit where my Grandfather immigrated from - Santander - Basque Country. I will be sharing the Finish Line Photos soon. Photographer is Ruth Culp. Feel free to Tag yourselves when posted and share with your friends & family. The race next year will be July 17, 2027! Registration will open April 28, 2027 @ 7am Alaska Time.
Our hike today will complete my Environmental Impact Report for the Forest Service. Photos of Before & After Race at a couple of locations showing no impact on the trail. It is good to be held accountable for our environment.