Genevieve Road House
Location of the new house on Genevieve Road in Bear Valley. Technically, the neighborhood is called Rabbit Creek Heights. Technically, we...
Mt. Alice Hike
Beach hike from Lowell Point, visit to Exit Glacier, and hike up the shoulder of Mt. Alice. Seward AK. Halibut territory. Caines Head and...
Wales, AK
Hilary joins colleagues from the Alaska Nanook Commission, WWF, and USFWS for a trip to Wales, AK (population 150) and Nome, AK. Wales is...
Wolverine Peak & Near Point
Left car and Prospect Heights Trailhead at 10am. Hiked Wolverine Peak, traversed to Near Point, then down. Returned to car at 2:15pm....
Kincaid Beach
One of few beaches in Anchorage. One of few Walkers in Anchorage. Potter Heights and Turnagain Arm.
Talkeetna & Independence Mine
Weekend trip to Talkeetna, Byers Lake, Broad Pass, and Independence Mine. Igloo City. Denali in morning light. Talkeetna pub grub: "I...
Williwaw Lakes Loop
The 10-mile loop ascends a steep ridge to a high saddle, then drops steeply past glacial lakes. Settle in for the long, rolling path...
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...
