Dino DNA!
So the morning started off with a very Jurassic Park feel to it...
Waves of Ice
Just capturing a snap shot of these glaciers frozen in time. I would love to see how they form these ridges in fast forward
And Your Host...
I may be wearing one layer of flannel now but it is about to get a whole lot colder up in here!
Bear On Ice
Well not quite ON ice but i thought there was great contrast between the dark and wild bear and the white wild ice
Afternoon Snack
Yes keep eating those berries bear...I taste gross!
Ice Ridges
More and more ice on top of ice
Ice Slide
The glacier carving the earth atop the Harding Icefield. Thousands of years in the making.
Tire Treads
What causes the appearance of those tire-like treads on the ice. See them?
River of Ice
The glaciers seem like a river flash frozen in time.
Ice Folds
Almost like the ice was an acordian filling up and preparing to play a tune. A very slow song.
Hanging Glacier
Thats right...a glacier HANGING from a mountain. And the most badass terrain award goes to?
Ireland In Alaska
The rocky crags and green grass remind me of the Emerald Isle
Up There?!
A new Park Ranger earns her stripes climbing up to the Harding Icefield
Up There
...thats where we are headed. The Park Ranger led us onward
Desolation
From lush forest to barren rock fields
2 Parts Ice, 1 Part Rock
Ice dominated the landscape of the Harding Icefield. Judging by the name that probably shouldn't be much of a surprise
Beyond The Behind
Never forget to turn around on occasion to see where you've come from. Perspective changes ahead and behind.
The Approach
I am nearly to the crest of the Harding Icefield. Soon I will put rock behind and ice ahead. Starting to get cold...
Glacier Cave
So tempting to go explore in there. If only I had my rope
Ominous Calling
The glacier clings to its live over this crevass
Mirk Mountains
In the distance lie towering mountains. Underfoot lie the last remnants of grassy earth.
Surprise Hut
Can I sleep in here?
Harding Icefield Shelter
The names of thousands who have come before me were etched into the walls. I added my name to the eternal list
Cairn Down
A toppled cairn led the way to the Icefield as the "trail" became less and less pronounced
