Eagle River Valley
Looking into the mountains from Eagle River Nature Center in Eagle River, Alaska.
Sunrise on Turnagain Arm
The sun breaking over the mountains in Chugach State Park along icy Turnagain Arm, Alaska.
Eska Falls at a distance in April
Eska Falls outside of Sutton, Alaska.
Gorge along Crow Pass Trail
Just past Monarch Mine a stream crashes and drops through a narrow gorge of colorful rocks. Crow Pass Trail, Alaska.
View from Near Point
From the top of Near Point looking back towards Long Lake. Chugach State Park, Anchorage, Alaska.
Colorful Rocks near Crow Pass Trail
Colorful rock lines the gorge just above Monarch Mine along Crow Pass Trail. Chugach State Park, Alaska.
View from Eska Falls
A stunning mountain view across the Matanuska River from Eska Falls, near Sutton, Alaska.
Anchorage from Near Point
Anchorage, Alaska sprawls on the flat land between the Chugach Mountains and Cook Inlet. Near Point, Alaska
Flattop's Backside
From Peak 2, Flattop Mountain lumbers through the clouds on an early summer day. Chugach State Park, Alaska.
On Top of Near Point
My first real climb to a peak in snow. One of the easiest summits in the Chugach Mountains, but the exhilaration and the view will not disappoint. Many thanks to my friend Sue, for helping capture this shot.
North Suicide Peak
North Suicide Peak basks in the sun with her twin sister just to the south. Grandview Trail, Anchorage, Alaska.
Hiking Back Home
A hiker descends from Near Point looking out over Anchorage. Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Anchorage from Near Point
A hiker descends from Near Point looking out over Anchorage. Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Monarch Mine Area
The view from just above Monarch Mine along the Crow Pass Trail, Chugach State Park, Alaska.
False Summit #5
Just when you think you are nearly to the top...
Near Point, Alaska
Monarch Mine Area
A view of the trails that cut across the side of the valley wall above Monarch Mine site, Chuagach State Park, Alaska.
Crow Pass Summit
The summit of Crow Pass Trail with Raven Glacier in the background.
Weather Beaten Sign
An elevation sign bears witness to the harsh conditions at the top of Crow Pass, Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Raven Creek Winds Down Through the Valley
The view from Crow Pass Trail near Raven Glacier, looking at the long descent ahead. Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Powerlline Pass Through the Clouds
The view from somewhere around Peak 3, just before Flaketop Mountain, looking down towards Powerline Pass, Chagach State Park, Alaska.
Rabbit Lake
Rabbit Lake in the distance from Flaketop Mountain (Peak 4), Ptarmigan Pass crosses the foreground. Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Snow blown birch trees litter the trail on a warm sunny day. Anchorage, Alaska.
Ptarmigan Peak through the Clouds
From the summit of Peak 4 (Flaketop Mountain) Ptarmigan Peak played hide and seek from across Ptarmigan Pass. Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Mendenhall Glacier
Mendenhall Glacier glows blue in the sun. Juneau, Alaska.
Sunlight pieces through the snowy trees illuminating the trail ahead. Anchorage, Alaska.
Out of Season
A snow covered court lays abandon until spring. Goose Lake Park, Anchorage, Alaska.
Glacial Cave
Under Mendenhall Glacier water flows and drips as the ice above glows in unforgetable shades of blue.
Moonrise
The moon rises over Bear Valley on a cold winter afternoon. Anchorage, Alaska.