Something kinda exciting and potentially frightening started this weekend. Mt. Redoubt a volcano which lies across Cook Inlet about 100 miles had a series of small tremors within the cone starting yesterday.
From the AVO
"
REDOUBT VOLCANO (CAVW #1103-03-)
60°29'7" N 152°44'38" W, Summit Elevation 10197 ft (3108 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW
Earlier this morning, AVO elevated the Aviation Color Code to YELLOW and the Volcano Alert Level to ADVISORY at Redoubt Volcano. Beginning about 4:00 pm AKDT on December 27 (0100 December 28 UTC), small repetitive earthquakes began to occur in the vicinity of the volcano's summit. Activity is continuing this morning; these earthquakes are very small and have decreased in frequency overnight. These earthquakes represent a departure from seismicity at the volcano over the past five months. (See http://www.avo.alaska.edu/webicorders/Redoubt/RSO_EHZ_AV.php). Clouds currently obscure web camera and satellite views of the volcano.
These earthquakes could be precursory to renewed eruptive activity at the volcano and increased instability of the lava dome. Whether this will result in explosive activity or collapse of the lava dome is unknown at this time. However, there is a heightened possibility of volcanic activity that would produce a volcanic ash cloud and associated ash fall, pyroclastic avalanches, and lahars and flooding down the Drift River.
AVO is monitoring the situation closely and will attempt to overfly the volcano when weather allows.
Heavily ice-mantled Redoubt volcano is located on the western side of Cook Inlet, 170 km (106 mi) southwest of Anchorage and 82 km (51 mi) west of Kenai, within Lake Clark National Park. Redoubt is a stratovolcano which rises to 10,197 feet above sea level. Recent eruptions occurred in 1902, 1966-68, 1989-90, and 2009. The 1989-90 and 2009 eruptions produced mudflows, or lahars, that traveled down the Drift River and partially flooded the Drift River Oil Terminal facility. The ash plumes produced by the 1989-90 and 2009 eruptions significantly disrupted air traffic and resulted in minor or trace amounts of ash in the city of Anchorage and other communities in south-central and interior Alaska."
If you'd like to read more go here. About halfway down the page on the right you'll find the seismic readouts, labeled RSAM. It gives a good picture of what is happening now versus the period in which Redoubt erupted in April. Pretty cool stuff, something I'll be keeping an eye on.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
About time
I'm not sure how but it has been two weeks since my last post...
The town is abuzz with life as the Anchorage International Film Festival is in full swing. I missed the opening weekend but will be checking out some of the entries this weekend. Most notably I'm interested in the "about Alaska by Alaska films". I'm typically not real big on movies as I haven't been to the theater in awhile, actually I guess it was this summer. Any way I enjoy catching movies on TV that I know nothing about. In a way the AIFF is the same as I know nothing about the majority of these films and have only read about a couple. I'm looking forward to it.
The weather has been mild, typically in the teens or twenties. We haven't had snow since Thanksgiving weekend, so my snowman, oh yeah I built a snowman, has not grown any and is waiting for fresh snow for his arms. He is no Snowzilla, "Oh this snowman has had a very trying year, with the litigation, the notoriety, his subsequent deportation to Canada and that country's refusal to accept him, well, I guess that's more than most 16 foot tall snowman can handle...Snowzilla" No word on Snowzillas return this year...
The city has been socked in by fog for the past few days. I think they call it inversion, basically it is warmer up in the mountains around town and the cold air has sunk into the bowl. LA, Vegas and the like deal with the same thing only they have smog. Everything around town has what appears to be a bad case of freezer burn. Basically tiny ice particles that have frozen out of the fog. Tree limbs, pine needs, mailboxes, the 1982 Datsun Camper that has been parked outside for weeks, everything.
BTW, this will probably come as big news to most of you, but for those that know of my outstanding athletic abilities it should be no shock. I will be competing in the next winter Olympics. Not this year in Vancouver or Whistler, well somewhere in BC, but the next time. I will be competing in the event where you cross country ski and shoot things. This weekend I plan on finding the nearest Play it Again Sports and purchasing a pair of XCountry Skis. The rifle will come much later. Get ready folks, picture it, podium, snow falling, me, medal, draped in the flag, all the while in the background, SnS. After the National Anthem of course...
The town is abuzz with life as the Anchorage International Film Festival is in full swing. I missed the opening weekend but will be checking out some of the entries this weekend. Most notably I'm interested in the "about Alaska by Alaska films". I'm typically not real big on movies as I haven't been to the theater in awhile, actually I guess it was this summer. Any way I enjoy catching movies on TV that I know nothing about. In a way the AIFF is the same as I know nothing about the majority of these films and have only read about a couple. I'm looking forward to it.
The weather has been mild, typically in the teens or twenties. We haven't had snow since Thanksgiving weekend, so my snowman, oh yeah I built a snowman, has not grown any and is waiting for fresh snow for his arms. He is no Snowzilla, "Oh this snowman has had a very trying year, with the litigation, the notoriety, his subsequent deportation to Canada and that country's refusal to accept him, well, I guess that's more than most 16 foot tall snowman can handle...Snowzilla" No word on Snowzillas return this year...
The city has been socked in by fog for the past few days. I think they call it inversion, basically it is warmer up in the mountains around town and the cold air has sunk into the bowl. LA, Vegas and the like deal with the same thing only they have smog. Everything around town has what appears to be a bad case of freezer burn. Basically tiny ice particles that have frozen out of the fog. Tree limbs, pine needs, mailboxes, the 1982 Datsun Camper that has been parked outside for weeks, everything.
BTW, this will probably come as big news to most of you, but for those that know of my outstanding athletic abilities it should be no shock. I will be competing in the next winter Olympics. Not this year in Vancouver or Whistler, well somewhere in BC, but the next time. I will be competing in the event where you cross country ski and shoot things. This weekend I plan on finding the nearest Play it Again Sports and purchasing a pair of XCountry Skis. The rifle will come much later. Get ready folks, picture it, podium, snow falling, me, medal, draped in the flag, all the while in the background, SnS. After the National Anthem of course...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
A little culinary history here for ya!
At the very first Thanksgiving neither Turkey nor Chicken was available. However there was an excess of eggs. In search of protein for their feast the parties involved turned to Deviled Eggs. This also answers the age old question, or at least in North America. Which came first the chicken or the egg, it was the egg. Both Chicken and Turkey were introduced later.
So to honor this little known nugget of history, Ive decided to connect Alaska to Russia via Deviled Egg Bridge. By my count it will take 72 Deviled Eggs. Below is an artist rendition of what will surely be a wonder of the world.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
At the very first Thanksgiving neither Turkey nor Chicken was available. However there was an excess of eggs. In search of protein for their feast the parties involved turned to Deviled Eggs. This also answers the age old question, or at least in North America. Which came first the chicken or the egg, it was the egg. Both Chicken and Turkey were introduced later.
So to honor this little known nugget of history, Ive decided to connect Alaska to Russia via Deviled Egg Bridge. By my count it will take 72 Deviled Eggs. Below is an artist rendition of what will surely be a wonder of the world.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Winter Blitzkrieg
8 days ago we received our first snow, temperatures hovered around 20, nothing too bad. This weekend I was informed by a friend in the "lower" that a cold front was headed my way. I figured it was a joke and that he was referring to winter. I took the time to scope out the weather and he was right. As of 9 pm it was -1 F outside. The forecast calls for nights reaching -15 this week, aggressive and probably not but still. Winter moves fast up here, fast like tank, the occupation has started.
No big news out of Dutch for my DC friends, although it looks like the CM has wrapped up fishing early and the boys will be home in time for Thanksgiving.
President Obama stopped by to say "hi" last week to the troops on base.
A new gas powered gun will send supplies into space from Adak
The Northern Lights have their own rating system and it seems Thursday night the viewing opportunity will be "Moderate", this will also be the case on Saturday. I'd like to get some video footage for all of you but I'm not sure if I have the proper equipment.
The Sports Leader has 24 hours of basketball starting an hour or so ago, all your Spartan hoops are belong to my DVR!
No big news out of Dutch for my DC friends, although it looks like the CM has wrapped up fishing early and the boys will be home in time for Thanksgiving.
President Obama stopped by to say "hi" last week to the troops on base.
A new gas powered gun will send supplies into space from Adak
The Northern Lights have their own rating system and it seems Thursday night the viewing opportunity will be "Moderate", this will also be the case on Saturday. I'd like to get some video footage for all of you but I'm not sure if I have the proper equipment.
The Sports Leader has 24 hours of basketball starting an hour or so ago, all your Spartan hoops are belong to my DVR!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Akin to watching paint dry or grass grow...
Except when the miniature Polar Bear chases the diminutive albino Moose across the yard.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
day 1 of many
Big thaw on the way, sometime in April.
The first of the snow has arrived, 1 to 3 inches tonight. More snow to follow Monday through Wednesday. I've been eager to see the snow, not sure why exactly. I was tempted to attempt a fort or snowman but something tells me I'll have plenty opportunity to do so in the near future. I guess I forgot about how the nighttime sky glows with snow on the ground, its a kinda pinkish orange thing going on. Its only been snowing for a couple hours, small flakes but it is building up pretty quickly, I'm sure that is a sign of how quickly things can get out of hand up here. I think it is early yet but I'm guessing the Northern Lights will be out in the near future.
Not sure how I missed this one, but the King Crab season started Oct 15th...
if you want to ruin the viewing enjoyment that is Teh Deadliest Catch click here
Not sure how I missed this one, but the King Crab season started Oct 15th...
if you want to ruin the viewing enjoyment that is Teh Deadliest Catch click here
Monday, October 26, 2009
How do people keep these up
I guess I just don't have enough going on in my life because I struggle to find stuff to post. My typical day is the same, trips to the grocery store or the library don't seem to be blog worthy. Hmm maybe I'll go with a play by play account of my next library trip. Things here are good though and I'll try to come up some new material outside of weather, grilling etc.
Today however, I have a few things one of which is the weather.
It started raining today. I've been told a few times that the winter shows signs of it's arrival. The first sign is snow in the mountains. My first post as you may recall was about the snow falling in the mountains, Termination Dust as it is called. The second sign is rain, cold rain and grey days slowly morphing into grey days with snow. A couple weeks ago the rain started it rained all weekend, it was cold and wet. Come Monday the snow in the mountains had melted and by Sunday it was 60 outside. Well, last Friday the snow showed up in the mountains again, today it started to rain. So, potentially the snow is on the way. The forecast has rain today which was accurate, not all that common really, the forecast typically misses on the dry side. According to Wunderground the current rain will transition into snow, leaving up to 1in in town. I'll believe it when I see it. Snow also to follow on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to it, I want to see some snow. Maybe not, I hear this voice in the back of my mind telling me "be careful what you ask for".
One of the cool things about Anchorage is the view of the Aleutian Range and to the north the Alaskan Range, which includes Denali. BTW, the Alaska Range is not part of the Continental Divide, last year this time I swore it was. More often then not the view of Denali isn't there. Looking southwest across Knik Arm and then further to Cook Inlet and its western shore the Aleutian Range or at least parts of it are visible. Yesterday was a rare day, you could see both. What was a cloudy overcast day in Anchorage with snow falling in the Chugach Mtns to the east. To the west though, the sun was out. Below are some pictures taken from downtown looking to the southwest towards the Aleutians. My camera, which typically I think is pretty sweet failed me on this one. Just like in Denali, it is hard to describe the size, yesterday the Mnts looked huge, shimmering in the sun. In my pictures, not so huge. Any way, enjoy.
Today however, I have a few things one of which is the weather.
It started raining today. I've been told a few times that the winter shows signs of it's arrival. The first sign is snow in the mountains. My first post as you may recall was about the snow falling in the mountains, Termination Dust as it is called. The second sign is rain, cold rain and grey days slowly morphing into grey days with snow. A couple weeks ago the rain started it rained all weekend, it was cold and wet. Come Monday the snow in the mountains had melted and by Sunday it was 60 outside. Well, last Friday the snow showed up in the mountains again, today it started to rain. So, potentially the snow is on the way. The forecast has rain today which was accurate, not all that common really, the forecast typically misses on the dry side. According to Wunderground the current rain will transition into snow, leaving up to 1in in town. I'll believe it when I see it. Snow also to follow on Tuesday. I'm looking forward to it, I want to see some snow. Maybe not, I hear this voice in the back of my mind telling me "be careful what you ask for".
One of the cool things about Anchorage is the view of the Aleutian Range and to the north the Alaskan Range, which includes Denali. BTW, the Alaska Range is not part of the Continental Divide, last year this time I swore it was. More often then not the view of Denali isn't there. Looking southwest across Knik Arm and then further to Cook Inlet and its western shore the Aleutian Range or at least parts of it are visible. Yesterday was a rare day, you could see both. What was a cloudy overcast day in Anchorage with snow falling in the Chugach Mtns to the east. To the west though, the sun was out. Below are some pictures taken from downtown looking to the southwest towards the Aleutians. My camera, which typically I think is pretty sweet failed me on this one. Just like in Denali, it is hard to describe the size, yesterday the Mnts looked huge, shimmering in the sun. In my pictures, not so huge. Any way, enjoy.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
New Phone, issues
My plan was set to expire at the end of the month so I thought I'd take care of it ahead of time. Went and re-upped. Picked up a new phone, it worked for about an hour now it claims I have no service. So to all, be advised I have no working phone until further notice...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Devastating occurrence at 10:30pm
I went to the library today, picked up a few books. One of which, "Encyclopedia of Earthquakes and Volcanoes" I was enjoying before bed. Actually as you might guess, it was putting me to sleep. I was reading about the Great Rift Valley in Africa...
"Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti" it struck. People at the old office can attest to this common infectious, debilitating, lingering event. Typically it starts with a few bars hummed in my mind then out loud as I mimic the synthesizer. " I hear the drums echoing in the night" the onslaught is swift, cold sweats begin. "There is nothing a hundred men or more could do" resistance at this point is futile, I'd have better luck turning down an Italian Store Capri. I turn on my computer looking for relief, "hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies" to get it off my mind. "I seek to cure whats deep inside, frightened of this thing that Ive become" there is only one hope now. I know of only one cure, an old friend, YouTube, " he turned to me as if to say, hurry boy, its waiting there for you"...
Here I am now, 11pm, listening to equally infectious music, devastating. Thank god for Men at Work...Curse the Safety Dance.
Also of note, apparently the lyrics go "I bless the rains", not "I miss the rains"
"Sure as Kilimanjaro rises like Olympus above the Serengeti" it struck. People at the old office can attest to this common infectious, debilitating, lingering event. Typically it starts with a few bars hummed in my mind then out loud as I mimic the synthesizer. " I hear the drums echoing in the night" the onslaught is swift, cold sweats begin. "There is nothing a hundred men or more could do" resistance at this point is futile, I'd have better luck turning down an Italian Store Capri. I turn on my computer looking for relief, "hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies" to get it off my mind. "I seek to cure whats deep inside, frightened of this thing that Ive become" there is only one hope now. I know of only one cure, an old friend, YouTube, " he turned to me as if to say, hurry boy, its waiting there for you"...
Here I am now, 11pm, listening to equally infectious music, devastating. Thank god for Men at Work...Curse the Safety Dance.
Also of note, apparently the lyrics go "I bless the rains", not "I miss the rains"
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Non Grill related news
I realize I've been a bit focused on grill related activities at least here on the blog, it probably doesn't seem like it from my posts, but yes, other things have been happening up here.
For starters the weather, fall is here. Since the Denali weekend I don't think I've seen anything over 50. Snow continues to fall in the mountains around town, which means rain continues to fall here in town. It isn't a hard rain, but it is cold. The good thing about rain is that it isn't snow, and also it keeps the frost off your windshield, it feels fairly similar to MI to be honest.
I went to the UAA hockey game the other night, they played Mercyhurst from Atlantic Hockey. Seawolves won. The rink is decent, it is a little older but was stood out most was the lack of college students, actually the lack of anything related to the university outside of the hockey team. No pep band, which from my experience is common place at college hockey. The announcer was way too Hollywood and the music selection during breaks was similar to something you might find at an ECHL game. I guess they try to "spice" things up to get fans in, too bad really. The game was good, a little sloppy but it was the first game of the season for either team. UofM was also in town and played UAF opening night. UofM took on UAA last night, no word of the outcome but I have a pretty good idea of who won.
Work has been going well, not much to report on that really.
Signed up for a "Over 30" basketball league, work put together a team. Being that I wont be 30 until November it looks like I'll ride the pine till then. Friends have warned me the body breaks down after 30, Ive begun a strict regiment of grilling and watching football to prepare for the decline. As usual I plan on making it rain on the court, I've been working on my ups but don't plan on posterizing anyone anytime soon. Big ups to my man Sdot.
Somehow I have managed to find myself deep in the fantasy sports world. Originally I planned on not participating this year, I now find myself in a college football league, NFL, and two NBA leagues. I don't even watch the NBA so that should be interesting.
There has been great response to my call for help regarding the necessary necessaries related to my grilling endeavors. Foy's is en route in a couple weeks, I was able to locate the CH up here at Fred Meyers. I priced out Pecan, $50 for 50lb, great, $127 for shipping, not so cool. I think I'll need to explore the use of Alder, the only hardwood available up here. The shipping rates from Butt Rub are decent and I'll be taking advantage. At one point in time I knew of a website where one could order all sorts of different sauces,rubs, marinades... typically in larger sizes, any way I can't seem to find it now. If anyone happens to stumble across it let me know. In the meantime I found this, which wasn't the site I was thinking of but appears to be a good source.
For starters the weather, fall is here. Since the Denali weekend I don't think I've seen anything over 50. Snow continues to fall in the mountains around town, which means rain continues to fall here in town. It isn't a hard rain, but it is cold. The good thing about rain is that it isn't snow, and also it keeps the frost off your windshield, it feels fairly similar to MI to be honest.
I went to the UAA hockey game the other night, they played Mercyhurst from Atlantic Hockey. Seawolves won. The rink is decent, it is a little older but was stood out most was the lack of college students, actually the lack of anything related to the university outside of the hockey team. No pep band, which from my experience is common place at college hockey. The announcer was way too Hollywood and the music selection during breaks was similar to something you might find at an ECHL game. I guess they try to "spice" things up to get fans in, too bad really. The game was good, a little sloppy but it was the first game of the season for either team. UofM was also in town and played UAF opening night. UofM took on UAA last night, no word of the outcome but I have a pretty good idea of who won.
Work has been going well, not much to report on that really.
Signed up for a "Over 30" basketball league, work put together a team. Being that I wont be 30 until November it looks like I'll ride the pine till then. Friends have warned me the body breaks down after 30, Ive begun a strict regiment of grilling and watching football to prepare for the decline. As usual I plan on making it rain on the court, I've been working on my ups but don't plan on posterizing anyone anytime soon. Big ups to my man Sdot.
Somehow I have managed to find myself deep in the fantasy sports world. Originally I planned on not participating this year, I now find myself in a college football league, NFL, and two NBA leagues. I don't even watch the NBA so that should be interesting.
There has been great response to my call for help regarding the necessary necessaries related to my grilling endeavors. Foy's is en route in a couple weeks, I was able to locate the CH up here at Fred Meyers. I priced out Pecan, $50 for 50lb, great, $127 for shipping, not so cool. I think I'll need to explore the use of Alder, the only hardwood available up here. The shipping rates from Butt Rub are decent and I'll be taking advantage. At one point in time I knew of a website where one could order all sorts of different sauces,rubs, marinades... typically in larger sizes, any way I can't seem to find it now. If anyone happens to stumble across it let me know. In the meantime I found this, which wasn't the site I was thinking of but appears to be a good source.
Who's butt reigns supreme?
Probably not mine, but the first go was pretty darn good. I was working with a 7lb'er, two bags of chunked Hickory and rain. I used a homemade paste/rub overnight and served with an apple cider vinegar based sauce with some homemade slaw. My biggest regret was not going to the bakery to get buns using store bought instead, sub par. I started the fire around 9 and took the swine off to rest around 4:30. I took a few pictures during the process but forgot due to excitement at the end, so there is no picture of the finished product. Th
e picture above was taken around 10am the interaction that followed was something like this . BTW, I did not find the Holy Swine>>>Rumor has it Dan Brown is working on a new novel.
A good day all around, State won, UofM lost. The night game, sorry, 4 pm game was good but I had to DVR due to the butt. I had some friends go to the game, no word from them yet, knowing these guys it is quite possible that only 2 of the 3 return. Oh yeah I think I'm good on the whole WHH scenario...
Below is the butt around the 4 hour mark, ended up with a nice 1/2 inch smoke ring mmmmmm
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Grill Update
I'm sure everyone has been following this story closely...
The grill has been seasoned and is ready to rock. This weekend Thighs ala Gilreath will be prepared in mass. Unfortunately I have been unable to track down Cattlemens Honey up here. I know this is a KEY component of T.a.G. I'll have to make due. The sleeveless Grill Sergeant shirt will rocked and the finest college football games available to man on Saturday will be on. Saturdays forecast, cold and rainy. We may have a William Henry Harrison situation here, hopefully not.
All are welcome to attend
Saturday, October 3, 2009
I can haz Grillz?!?
I couldn't take it. One month no BBQ was one month too long. I made the move, the big purchase, I hooked up the smoker. It is the exact same model as in Gainesville. Some assembly required, wish I had my drill. Anchorage is now officially on its way to becoming Gainesville North...
Some issues have come to mind.
1. No Pecan
2. No Butt Rub
3. No Cattlemen's Honey
4. No Foyes Thunderbolt
None of these are essential but they each have a place on my menu.
Kind People of the BBQ Heartland, please help me in my endeavor to spread BBQ to this cold and desolate land. With a small shipment of goods you can keep alive a small child...err... bearded, 30 yr old man. Will send Alaska type stuff in return...ex: One truck load of Pecan gets you a Moose, one entire Moose, thats right. Holla at ur boy. Thank You
Below is a picture from this mornings initial run.
Some issues have come to mind.
1. No Pecan
2. No Butt Rub
3. No Cattlemen's Honey
4. No Foyes Thunderbolt
None of these are essential but they each have a place on my menu.
Kind People of the BBQ Heartland, please help me in my endeavor to spread BBQ to this cold and desolate land. With a small shipment of goods you can keep alive a small child...err... bearded, 30 yr old man. Will send Alaska type stuff in return...ex: One truck load of Pecan gets you a Moose, one entire Moose, thats right. Holla at ur boy. Thank You
Below is a picture from this mornings initial run.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Moose!!!
I've received a few emails regarding the Moose, it is in fact a Moose, not Horse with a massive head, Conner. I thought for sure at one point I was going to have the next installment of "When Animals Attack". It seems a lady tripped and slightly startled the Moose, I could have been a witness. Luckily the Rangers stepped in, tourist and Moose went on their way, conflict avoided.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Termination Dust
The snow has started to fall in mountains around town, winter is near... UPDATE> Apparently winter is here. Snow, not the Canadian rapper, was reported at the airport today. It was brief but still. Snow, the Canadian rapper, was here last week for a concert at the Sullivan Center, sorry if there might have been any confusion.
Monday, September 21, 2009
"The Great One"
This past weekend I was invited to camp in Denali NP, although fearful of bear attack I took the chance. The colors are changing up here, well were, and the contrast between green, yellow, and purple was impressive inside Denali. Every year the park holds a lottery and allows people to drive their personal vehicles into the park for four days. My landlord was lucky enough to win and gracious enough to invite me along with his gi
rlfriend and a buddy of his. The picture to the right was taken on our way home. We made a stop for breakfast at a
road side overlook, broke out the Coleman stove and this was our view. It was a rainy weekend so the pictures from within the park are lacking, at least compared to what I was seeing in person. One
thing that really stood out was the sheer size of everything around me. At no point did we actually see Denali from within the park but a considerable amount peaks and hilltops were in sight. We constantly looked for wildlife and we caught the big four, Bear, Dall Sheep, Moose and Caribou. More often then not they were a small blur in the distance so my camera and binoculars came in handy. I was able to snap a few so here are
the
best of the best...Dall Sheep, Grizz in the bush, Bull Moose, and Caribou. Kinda blurry my apologizes.
Below and to the left are some more pics
from the trip. It's been a few days and I'm still coming to grips with the trip, it was definitely a great
experience.
Actually this was the best picture of the weekend
The snow has hit the Chugach, it starting to get cold. Ill be in touch
rlfriend and a buddy of his. The picture to the right was taken on our way home. We made a stop for breakfast at aroad side overlook, broke out the Coleman stove and this was our view. It was a rainy weekend so the pictures from within the park are lacking, at least compared to what I was seeing in person. One
thing that really stood out was the sheer size of everything around me. At no point did we actually see Denali from within the park but a considerable amount peaks and hilltops were in sight. We constantly looked for wildlife and we caught the big four, Bear, Dall Sheep, Moose and Caribou. More often then not they were a small blur in the distance so my camera and binoculars came in handy. I was able to snap a few so here are
the
best of the best...Dall Sheep, Grizz in the bush, Bull Moose, and Caribou. Kinda blurry my apologizes.
from the trip. It's been a few days and I'm still coming to grips with the trip, it was definitely a great
experience.
Actually this was the best picture of the weekend
The snow has hit the Chugach, it starting to get cold. Ill be in touch
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
First Post
Welcome!
For most of you I sent a link to check out photos so you know the details.
For those of you who have somehow stumbled upon this blog, let me fill you in. My name is Brent and I decided to take a new job and move to Anchorage, AK. I have a year long contract, it might get extended it might not, but at the very least I'm here in Alaska, for one year. I've been to Alaska before and it has always been a goal to come back and live. "So I got that going for me, which is nice."
I've had some friends start pages, so in a way, they have inspired me, C.T.A.W, THG, TDG, G,M&tM, not a person I know but I'd gladly be their friend...any way an awesome page EDSBS. So I figure I'll post every so often and toss up some pictures and we'll call it good.
So from now on family, friends and randoms, welcome. Hope I can put something together that is worth a few minutes out of your day every now and again.
Brent
Oh yeah
PS: The Halibut, I wish, just a photoshop
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