It’s a beautiful day so Samantha and I are out on hike with friends. Samantha does guided day hikes you can see more at www.BackPackAK.Com
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Photo of the Day — Not a Bad Picture
Seriously, isn’t it time to come to Alaska ? Day trips with me at Blue Ice Aviation or multi-day excursions with my wife at Alaska Wilderness Trails. Or heck, if you can’t make it to Alaska this summer, just enjoy the photos. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Photo of the Day — Ecotourism
I was hauling groceries and gear for a wilderness course. Unless the weather is really marginal I will hang out and let them organize the supplies, so I can back-haul the garbage and excess food. Sometimes while I am waiting, I will go on a hike and get some exercise for myself. When I took this picture they had hiked about 40 miles off the road system and were only half-way through their NOLS course. Most of these courses will spend an entire month in the field without seeing another soul besides Mike or I. To complete a course like this is a major accomplishment, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. At elevations above 3000′ you can experience anything from 90 degrees to measurable snowfall. Snow is uncommon in June and July, but very possible. Wildlife such as Caribou, Sheep, and Bear roam around these parts and are always fun to see. My wife’s company, BackPackAK.com, guides much shorter, personal, custom ecotourism trips in these same hills. If you want to experience Alaska’s Wilderness but don’t want to spend a month doing it, check out our website.
Photo of the Day — Enjoying Alaska’s Mountain Meadows
We were on our way home from a job, and landed here to take a little hike. This is my good friend Gar and my wife Samantha headed for the cubs. We don’t often have extra room for a passenger, but it’s always fun when Samantha gets to ride along on a job. Gar is the man who taught me how to fly a super-cub, and we do quite a bit of hiking together in the summer.
This photo was taken on June 21st following a winter with minimal snow cover. For those wanting to spend time in the mountains I would say that by June 15th most of the snow is melted up to 6500′. This green meadow is at 5500′ and is even more brilliant in the month of July. Caribou and sheep can be viewed on a daily basis, not to mention the unique geological formations surrounding this site. We have hauled countless backpackers and geologists into this location over the years, and I have never seen a disappointed face yet. If you are interested in a guided or unguided eco-tour of Alaska’s high alpine, checkout our website at BackPackAK.com or just email me at BlueIceAviation@gmail.com.