#chugach

Girdwood, Alaska

Valdez Glacier, Valdez, Alaska: Valdez Glacier provides breathtaking sights and a glimpse into the local history and culture of the area. Known as the All- American Route, gold seekers traveled over the glacier into the interior of Alaska during the Gold Rush of 1898. Valdez Glacier is a 20 mile valley glacier located in the Chugach Mountains and terminates in Valdez... Valdez is a city in the Chugach Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. Wikipedia

Chugach Mountains in Spring, Alaska, 1974.

The mountains through the grass.

The fall colors are starting to fade from the landscape as the subtle winds shake the last bit of foliage from the trees. Soon it will only the the golden hour light to warm the landscape. Winter is coming.

first ever solo backpacking trip :))

Me: Well. Allow me to show you exhibits A-J.

Alaska in december is a very grey land. But there is still color and contrast, and a little bit of the Sun peeking out from near the horizon. Like in this view across Turnagain Arm over railroad tracks running next to Seward Hwy south-east of Anchorage, AK.