We were probably about 700-800' in elevation at this point, yet there must have been between ten and fifteen feet of snow at this creek. It was quite a drop down to the creek. This picture was taken as Bob was making the leap (or really big step) across the partial snow-bridge.

Between this and the previous picture we set up camp, ate lunch, took a break, and headed up the mountain. Everyone made better time than me but I had an excuse, I had skis on my back.

Looking at a whisp of the Pacific Ocean. My amazement of Southeast Alaska's endless and unique water ways and islands will probably never die. Not when I see sights like this every once in a while.

None of my pictures conveyed the strong wind except for this one. Scott's yellow lab's ears were flapping in the wind. This guy had energy that we were all envious of. He is seven years old yet had seemingly endless energy as he bounded through snow chasing sticks or fighting the few trees in the alpine for sticks to chase.

 

Good Night World

Moon above the mountains.

Our camp overlooked this large cornice and after having overcast all afternoon the sun finally broke through and for about 15 minutes highlighted this cornice but very little around it.

Evening color. Looking at the ridge that decends down toward King George Creek.

Dug a pit about 7 feet deep before burrowing in toward the hillside. I have no clue how deep the snow was but I bet I wasn't halfway down. My cave was pretty spacious. Bob helped, or perhaps I should say that I helped him make it big enough for two just in case he got too cold sleeping out under the full moon. (He was fine.)

 

Good Morning Sunshine

I woke up about 6:10am to find a hint of light in my snow cave. I hurried to get a few layers on and stuff my feet into my frozen ski boots, which is a slow, laborous, fridged, and sometimes painful process. After I got out of the cave I only had to wait a few minutes before I was greated by the first of the sun's rays peeking over the horizon.

Another view of the sunrise a little later on.

Alpenglow on Bessie. Unfortunately the pictures don't quite do justice to the way it actually looked in person. But then again, you don't have to feel the biting cold wind by simply looking at the pictures.

Vertigo.

 

Tracks

Looking down over camp in the early morning light.

A little further up the hill I took a picture looking up-slope. If you enlarge the picture you can see the snowshoe tracks in the distance and to the left of them my ski tracks from the previous evening are visible.

 

Down the Mountain

Last full view of Bessie before heading down the mountain against the deep blue sky.

Makin' tracks... The fun way. The powder in this area was very nice. Had about 1300' of skiing in this type of stuff before we entered the shallow slopes.

Kunk Lake Shelter. Not too far above sea level but still covered in snow. I was standing on Kunk Lake as I took this picture.

Scott is paddling his pack raft to the boat that will soon take us to our homes.

 

Spilling Water

We went for a short hike up the Rainbow Falls trail and our new camera just happen to be with us. *wink* I (Christina) have been craving to capture a picture like this for a long time.
I was so delighted to finally have my chance!

 

Ocean and Mountains

Today was certainly a nice opportunity to do some trolling or as the seagulls are doing, sit on rocks and enjoy the scenery.


Christina liked this picture. I had another one where the tree was slightly blurred but the mountains were sharp in the background.

This old wreck seem to say "Welcome to Wrangell but don't get lost in the fog."

 

The First Nice Spring Day

The announcement of spring is usually accompanied by robins in the yard. In Wrangell it is the hordes of eagles that fill the skies. I walked outside on our deck this morning and immediately counted eleven. I went inside to tell Christina and when I came out there was 22 in the sky. I took a few pictures of them and while doing so this raven interrupted the photo session.

An old barn by petroglyph beach.

Mountains.

I was walking near the airport when I looked up and spotted this eagle carrying a branch. I quickly pulled the camera out of the backpack and snapped a few shots as it flew over me.

 

Lines & Bows

I (Christina) caught a glimpse of the mist coming off of the road. Wrangell is thawing out and heating up (a little). Spring has sprung!!

The flat rainbow and it's reflection was beautiful!

Looks like the pot of gold was "down under."

 

Afternoon at the Beach

Wrangell sands.

A few ducks coasting in for a landing.

737-400 coasting in for a landing.

 

St. Patrick's Day

We had a nice 20mph SE wind on St. Patty's Day. Perfect for eagles to soar near Mount Dewey. Too bad I didn't figure out how to get a decent shot until later. These are a couple of my beter photos.

The eagles would circle right in front of me and sometimes directly above me.

Used a polorized filter to capture the blue skies.

Tinted mountain.

 

Woronkofski Island

Christina borrowed a couple lenses from our friends. These three pictures were taken with a Canon EF 70-210mm from our loft. Notice the SUNSHINE! I've (Quent) been in Ketchikan for the last couple weeks and have missed this sight.

Zoomed in on the top of Woronkofski.

No avalanches yet.