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John Gaedeke

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Disgust with the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is bipartisan. Fairbanks was loving JKT and some straight talk about issues last night. by @arcticjohnny

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In October of 2025, the Trump administration green lit the Ambler Road in Alaska, a proposed mining access road that would cut through 211 miles of pristine Alaskan wilderness in the Brooks Range, crossing over 3,000 waterways and could forever change access to subsistence resources in Northwest Alaska.

In collaboration with More Than Just Parks, the Dirtbag Diaries presents a two part story. Karmen Monigold and John Gaedeke each rely on the southern Brooks Range for their livelihood and have joined a grassroots effort to fight back against the Ambler Road. A pair of young conservationists, Robert Lester and Ben Kaden set out to walk the proposed Ambler Road and experience the wilderness first hand.

Listen now on Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. (Link in bio)

Big high fives to our sponsors for The Diaries: @wildernesssociety, @obozfootwear, @goodr and @kodiakcakes

Produced by: @marco_gonzales14 and @fitzcahall

Artwork by: @waltronic

Featuring: @monigoldkarmen, @arcticjohnny, @robertjlester, @benskaden, @morethanjustparks, @willpattiz, @jimpattiz

Protect the Kobuk and Defend Brooks Range are groups that oppose the Ambler Road.

Ambler Road Comment Period: Open through Nov 2, 2026 by @arcticjohnny

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Topped off the Toyota in Homer, Alaska today. On the road system… villagers are paying 2-3 times as much at least, and it’s not even cold yet. Get involved in your local government. Be nice to your neighbors. Brush your teeth. It’s not rocket surgery. ✊ taken in Homer, Alaska by @arcticjohnny

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907 reasons to vote for this guy taken in Fairbanks, Alaska by @arcticjohnny

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From Anchorage to Utqiagvik and Bethel to Yakutat, we’re proud to stand with this incredible coalition of 100+ leaders who know it’s time for change!

“JKT is honest, forthright, incredibly knowledgeable, and a proven leader.” - Bradley Parsons, Homer City Council Member

“I know JKT is going to put all of our communities first. He has the energy and enthusiasm to meet this moment.” - Natalie Dawson, Fmr. Haines Borough Assemblymember

“Take it from me, winning statewide elections is difficult, but JKT has what it takes to run a successful campaign by presenting a vision for Alaska that will bring lasting change to our state and provide opportunities for all of us.” - Fmr. Governor Tony Knowles by @arcticjohnny

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Last day to request an absentee ballot to vote in the primary! Let’s goooo! taken in Iniakuk Lodge by @arcticjohnny

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First in a series of “Things I see while brushing my teeth before bed” taken in Iniakuk Lodge by @arcticjohnny

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Leaders gonna lead… taken in Iniakuk Lake by @arcticjohnny

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3 months ago

This is the first in a series called “Things I see while washing dishes…” taken in Gates of the Arctic by @arcticjohnny

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Go to elections.alaska.gov to register to vote. #jktforgov taken in Iniakuk Lodge by @arcticjohnny

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Everything is illuminating 😎 taken in Iniakuk Lake by @arcticjohnny

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Happy Solstice from the top of the Brooks Range- no road in sight! #noamblerroad #defendbrooksrange taken in Iniakuk Lake by @arcticjohnny

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