Back In Backcountry
It was pretty hard to get lost out here with Denali as a point of reference. Just keep the big rock to the left going out and on your right coming in.
One Foot / Minute
This raging river looks shallow but I promise you it went above my waist. It was also FREEZING. With no where else to go I had no choice but to carefully cross it!
Even Worse
Yup this river crossing was wider, stronger, deeper, and colder. It took me forever to get the guts to cross. By the time I did I was using my stick to inch me forward little by little.
Final Crossing
The final crossing of the day was perhaps the worst. One wrong step or rogue rapid would have sent me and my gear thrashing down the river. Just beyond however is the plateau I had to climb and avoid the grizzley bear dens
Alpine Glow
Only the sun can paint the tops of giant mountains in just a moment
The Beyond
I wonder if I'd have ever found out what lay beyond these mountains.
Sleepy Mountains
The day lasted forever and it was finally for the lesser mountains of Denali National Park to rest.
Eternal Sunset
It seemed almost like the sun never set here. With soaked clothes I was happy the sun opted to stay up a few hours longer than I anticipated
Tomorrow's Journey?
Would I set out tomorrow to continue onward and explore the Sunset and Sunrise Glaciers?
Gear Drop
Setting up camp was a low emergency compared to just taking off the pack and eating. Not to mention enjoy the sunset.
Stun Captured
Lucky to capture my speechless moments as I was wondering at the unmatched sunset. This is also what someone looks like after they walk into a Grizzly Bear den
Uphoria
It may have been here where I reached a state of uncomparable bliss.
Disbelief
Sorry for the string of selfies but its also imporant for me to recall emotion.
Setting Explosion
The sunset lasted forever and here was some of the provided entertainment
Priceless Real Estate
500 foot square apartment in Alexandria: $1800/month; 4,724,735.16 acres to yourself in the remote Denali National Park backcountry: $0 (maybe sore feet)
Front Door Appeal
Setting up my tent to improve the morning's view from the front door.
Good Morning!
As promised...the view was more than i could have expected
I Spy
Can you spot my tent in the massive landscape?
Hey Neighbor
Caribou make for pleasant neighbors in the vast neighborhood. No HOA either!
Home on The Hill
One of the hardest places to pack up my tent knowing my residence here was up.
Stay Thirsty
No shortage of water in the Alaska backcountry...albeit full of sediment
Shadow Walker
My shadow must be exhausted too
River Ran Through It
How might the river must get to carve this wide a path.
Last Night Tower
This mountain kept me protected last night. Its always important to stop and turn around to see where you've been...the view is never what you'd expect
