

Denali Front Country
Train and bus trip into Denali to Toklat River. The fall colors were vibrant, though the animals were sparse. We saw moose, a grizzly,...


Sled Dogs of Healy, AK
We spent a couple nights at the Earthsong Lodge in Healy, AK. Before leaving for home, we spent some time with John's black and white...


Taking Down Trees
Paul came by at 8am to improve our view. He moved like a Yosemite big wall climber, smoothly and effortlessly up and between the three...


Grandview Hike
A quick hike in the wind and slanting afternoon light up the hill behind the house. Lucy found a good patch of blueberries hidden amongst...


The Ramp
Lucy and I summited The Ramp (5240') from Upper Huffman Trailhead, a 16-mile round trip hike. The Glen Alps parking lot was jammed, so we...


McHugh Peak
Bear Valley and environs. New house location is circled at left. Actually, we're not buying that house anymore. This photo is of...


Crow Pass
The trail to Crow Pass starts at the end of the road above Girdwood, AK (Alyeska). In 3.5 miles, the well-maintained, rocky path wanders...


Bird Ridge
The relentless ascent up Bird Ridge to the peak (2.5 miles, 3400' elevation gain) is worth every step. The trailhead is a 20 minute drive...


Alaska Roadtrip 2015
The moving truck took our stuff away two weeks ago, leaving us with our new Tacoma and a few boxes of essentials for the trip north to...