Tree on fire

This is a great tree my mom planted out behind the old raspberry patch. It's name eludes me right now and will try and look up some info on it before she catches me in my ignorance. I mainly posted this now because i'm sure Jenty doesnt think i'll get to it. Rainy AK fall here.
Cheers,
Josh

Mt. Hunter

Here it is.....

Skyline Training

Skyline is a classic place to train for Alaska range climbs. In preparation for Mt. Hunter in May, I have been using it for my conditioning climbs. Tonight I went up a bit later than usual and was able to grab a few nice sunset shots. I'm sure I have taken these shots a million times, but they never get old.
Cheers,
Josh

My new cabin!

Mike found this cabin, spotting it from the air by chance. We're calling it Josh's cabin by default really as it is everyone's cabin. It looks as if it was built about 40 years ago based on some of the contents scattered around. This fall I hope to get in before the snow comes and clean out the interior and get it ready for a new floor and interior next year. It looks rough now, but give it a year or so!
Cheers,
Josh

Skyline to Fuller Lakes Traverse

On Tuesday I scooted up skyline and cruised around to the Fuller lakes trail. The fall colors were great and the weather was perfect! Fall is here for sure, and after today's rain and wind, the leaves are about to be gone. Fall is short in Alaska, lasting only a few weeks before we are faced with barren trees and a grey/brown landscape for a month and a half till the snow falls. Hope all is well,
Josh

Fall Food

Moose burgers last night with garden grown onions, fresh harvested moose, and lettuce my mom started out front.
What a great fall!

Josh

Rainy Pass Part 2

Here are more photo's. Most are self explanatory, Rainy Pass Lodge is a major stop along the Iditarod trail and is a primary hunting camp for this time of year (I will post more on it later) The line cutting crews are working for the mining company which also employs geologists and drillers to help look for minerals for a future mine. I would hate to see a mine developed in this great place. Such an amazing spot in Alaska. Included are photo's of Rainy Pass Lodge, The heli schedule, Donica(Left) and Danielle (right) and the view of the Skwentna drainage on the way back to Soldotna!
CHEERS!!
Josh