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Paean to Summer
Tuesday · September 8, 2009 | posted under: Musings · Wilderness | 2 comments
View into the Chugach Mountains from Wolverine Peak | Anchorage, Alaksa
With the passing of Labor Day we begin our long lament for summer's retreat. Summer in Alaska can be a vexing season of cool, wet weather punctuated with the precious, rare warm day. Being such a short season here, we make every attempt to savor the nice days. This Labor Day was just such a day so we spent a little time in the Chugach Mountains that surround Anchorage. It's unbelievable country and it starts right where the city stops. The above photo is from the summit of Wolverine Peak looking into the headwaters of Campbell Creek (Click here for a larger version).
Here are a few more from Anchorage's backyard.
Resting on the tundra:
Sunset over the Anchorage Bowl and Cook Inlet from Wolverine:
Hiking boots on the Summit of Wolverine:
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2 Reader Comments
PAEAN TO SUMMER....and a time to say goodbye. Summer we barely knew you. The autumnal equinox is upon us.
Love the boots on the summit.
Posted by Craig Wall on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
You got that right Craig. After seeing all the snow on the mountains – including Wolverine – I think it's safe to say goodbye to summer until next time.
Posted by Mark Meyer on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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