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Photo of the Day — Winter in July

Nothing beats high glacier country in the middle of summer.  Isn’t that an amazing view !  I see this view often, and the picture still gets me excited.  Just over those mountains (un-named Chugach peaks) and down the other side is Prince William Sound, the hub for marine glacial tours.  Sheep Mt. (where I am based) is a mere 30 minute flight to salt water.  
Just 100 yards to the north of us is a 4000′ vertical drop that will… literally take you breath away.  I have heard grown men scream as the plane goes from an altitude of a couple feet to 4000 feet in the blink of an eye.  One of the fantastic aspects of a Super Cub is that the passenger can see so well out both sides of the plane.  If the passenger is really serious about photography it is not uncommon to open a window or door so that pictures can be taken without the interference of the plexi-glass.  I only open the door if the passenger requests it :o)  
This is a close friend of ours that came up for my cousins wedding.  We spent 15 minutes walking around and taking pictures, it was a great day for it.  Even at 9500′ its totally comfortable in a t-shirt as long as that sun is out.  I have actually played a round of golf from this position, but that is another story for another day.

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