An easement in gross is an easement that benefits a particular person or entity and not a particular tract of land. The beneficiary of an easement in gross does not need to own any land adjoining the servient estate (the land that provides the use or benefit of the easement)—and often does not own any adjoining land.

For example, a rancher may grant a friend or colleague an easement in gross to come on the ranch and hunt or fish at any time. The friend or colleague may not own an adjoining property and does not need to for purposes of the easement in gross.

Easements in gross are personal or specific to a certain entity and are not transferred upon the sale of the servient estate—they do not run with the land.

In Alaska, an easement in gross is recognized as a personal interest in or right to use the land of another. This type of easement is not tied to the ownership of adjoining land, meaning the beneficiary of the easement does not need to own property adjacent to the land subject to the easement. Instead, the easement in gross is specific to an individual or entity. For instance, a rancher can grant a non-adjacent landowner the right to hunt or fish on their property. Such easements are typically non-transferable with the sale of the land, meaning they do not 'run with the land.' This is because the easement in gross is intended to benefit a particular person or entity rather than the land itself. However, the transferability and duration of an easement in gross may be subject to the terms of the easement agreement and Alaska state law. It's important to note that the creation, modification, and termination of easements in gross can be complex and may require the assistance of an attorney to ensure compliance with state statutes and to address any potential disputes.