I spent six weeks in Alaska not too long ago, put 5,000 miles on the rental car and hiked every day. I saw "locals" on the trails often and most carried handguns that were easy to see and access for outdoor self defense. I carried everywhere I went outdoors but never in town, didn't think it necessary. My go-to is Glock 10mm with Buffalo Bore Outdoorsman ammo. The only time I felt the need for CC was on a Friday night at a Walmart in Anchorage, pretty tough local crowd.
