Airstrip Hike

Christmas hike around the loop from Brewsters to the Airstrip to the saddle to home.

Mist off Turnagain Arm. Its noon.

Prince William Sound is over there somewhere. Remember, its noon.

The backcountry airstrip atop the ridge has big snow drifts on it. No flights expected today.

Noxious weeds, diseased conifers, eroding slopes, poisoned snow. At least that's what the Wacko Enviros tell me.

Brewsters Road near its end.

New part time job for Hilly: Snowcat driver!

McHugh Peak from the Airstrip.

Slash pile at the saddle.

The Back Forty.