Hog Killing time

We had our first cool night in a long time. Temperature this morning was 19, and there was a nice frost on the ground.

Getting Colder

We have had an unusually warm fall. No snow down low and really mild temperatures for the most part. Weather report for the weekend is clear and getting colder. May even have some temps below 20. Looks like maybe getting the white stuff next week.

Wooly Booger

Actually they are called Muskox. After being reintroduced to Alaska a number of years back, they are doing quite well.

Bald Mountain and Blacktail Rocks

Have started hiking on Fridays with a few guys from the Anchorage Adventurers Group. Fairly ambitious hikes with lots of elevation gain. Trying to get as much in as possible before the snow really starts. Last Friday we did Bald Mt. and then continued on to Blacktail Rocks. Very windy especially trying to stand on top of Bald Mt. but died down as we continued. Very nice day!

Hanging Valley-Sunday Hike

After spending Saturday watching UT v Oklahoma and every other game on the tube, I needed to stretch my legs so Sunday we headed back to Eagle River to hike out to Hanging Valley. Below freezing so the drive up Hiland Road was slippery with black ice in the shaded sections. Felt the rear slide several times. One of the group I was meeting actually rolled her SUV on the way up! She was not hurt but still a crappy way to start the day.

We hiked in about 7 miles to the head of the valley. Very sore legs from the straight up/down hike Friday. It was neat looking across the valley at Harp Mountain knowing we climbed to the top. Ate lunch on the east side of the valley in the sunshine. A small tarn located there was already solid ice. Once the sun hid behind the mountains, it got cold real fast. Nice hike out past two moose who stared at us as we stared at them.

The last picture is Harp Mountain. We climbed it last week.

Harp Mountain

Had a nice Friday afternoon hike up to the top of Harp Mountain. 5000 feet in two miles.

The Lion King

Saw this show in Anchorage Tuesday night and it was awesome.

Waiting on winter

While there is snow on the mountains, we have yet to get any down our way. Have had a few chilly mornings (mid 20's) but days have been in the 40's for the most part. Currently its a wet 46.

Nice trip last week to Bald Lake cabin. Beautiful fall colors and perfect weather.