Archive for 2007

PWS Peakbagging In Jackpot Bay

Monday, August 13th, 2007
 

PWS Peakbagging In Jackpot Bay

 

Supposedly the three peaks we bagged had never been climbed before. But even so, whoever named this bay must have known how spectacular it is up on the peaks, because the views definitely hit the Jackpot!

South Suicide Peak

Sunday, August 5th, 2007
 

South Suicide

 

These days I don’t have as much time for big adventures, so I have to ration them. But that doesn’t mean I’m not getting outside. I’ve been doing more runs in the mountains right near home. Here’s a great one I just did: up the Falls Creek trail to South Suicide peak, then drop down the ridge behind McHugh Lake, then run out the Rabbit Lake trail. Its amazing that all of this is less than 20 minutes from home!

Winner Creek/Twentymile With Erik

Friday, July 20th, 2007
 

Winner Creek/Twentymile With Erik

 

Erik, my ski buddy from the Park City days, and his wife Emily were in town recently. Erik really wanted to try this packrafting thing that I’m always raving about. And you know me - I’m always up for a run-n-float!

Crow Pass Packrafting

Saturday, June 16th, 2007
 

Crow Pass Packrafting

 

June 16: We had quite the large flotilla on Eagle River on Saturday. Ten of us hiked over Cross Pass from Girdwood and floated out in our packrafts.

Center Creek ‘07

Sunday, April 29th, 2007
 

Center Creek '07

 

April 29, 2007: If I had to pick one ski route as the quintessential Southcentral Alaska crust ski - it would be Center Creek.

Summit Lake Ski Loop

Saturday, April 21st, 2007
 

Summit Lake Loop Ski

 

‘Crust’ Ski Up Peters Creek and Over Bombardment Pass

Saturday, April 14th, 2007
 

'Crust' Ski Up Peters Creek and Over Bombardment pass

 

April 14, 2007: Tim, Tim, Benji, and I encountered crust, corn, and fresh powder snow during our ski from the Peter’s Creek trailhead, up and over Bombardment Pass, and out the Ram Valley.

Crust Ski To Spencer Glacier

Thursday, April 12th, 2007
 

Crust Ski To Spencer Glacier

 

Plenty of snow this winter + recent warm weather and rain + overnight temperatures below freezing = Crust skiing 2007! I kicked off my spring crust cruising season with a trip to Spencer Glacier with Chris, Seth, Chris, and Gary.

Ski Up Willow Mountain

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007
 

Ski Up Willow Mountain

 

A couple of years ago, Scott and I tried to ski up Willow Mountain looking for crust. That time we didn’t make it, but this time Tim and I used classic skis and had better luck. Tim’s video of this ski:

Indian To Arctic Valley Backcountry Ski

Sunday, March 11th, 2007
 

Indian To Arctic Valley Backcountry Ski

 

March 11: Ian and I took advantage of a bright sunny day to do the Indian To Arctic ski. Snow conditions were perfect for backcountry touring: hard crust base with 4 inches of powder on top. Plus a large group of about 10 or so had set a track for us!