Tolkien's Call
He was right! This must be what Tolkien had in mind for Middle Earth. Just sayin'
Big Bang
Hmmm I wonder what happened there?
If It Ain't Broke...
The remains of a cable cart system from ye old mining days
Weathered and Worn
Age old machinery along the way to the top of Bonanza Peak in Wrangell - St. Elias National Park
Remnants of Industry
Not a bad window seat for any job really. They didn't have it SO bad
Peek-a-boo!
Hide and seek with a mountain range the size of a few states...
Nail, Nail, Nail
Nail, nail, nail, nail (Inside joke)
Woodfall?
Sorry I must have just watched a James Bond movie recently.
Drain Pain
Halfway up and halfway to go. I NEED water!
Pony Tail
So the hair started to get longer...not long now till its full pony status. Cool?
Choo Choo!
They used to have carnival rides up here? Nooooo
Epic Zipline
The mine lift ended here! Are you saying they basically had a zipline run from here to the bottom!? Epic!
About Face!
Never forget to turn around and see where you've gone from time to time
The Approach
The mine itself seems to get bigger with each passing step.
Wrangell Spires
Like watch tower spires atop Bonanza Peak. Good look out posts!
Kicked Can
Hard to believe that this rusty can is very likely to be older than me! In fact it could very well be older than ANYONE alive today. Maaaaybe...
Rough Construction
They don't build them like they used to!
Mordor?
These mountain peaks had an ominous feel to them. Not super welcoming.
Alaska's Great Pyramid
The tops of these mountains are so fragile. It doesn't take much to make them crumble. Comforting...
Missed Ore
They missed a few elemental treasures. A pretty missed copper bit.
Painted Rocks
How blue is that!? VERY blue! Gorgeous coloring on otherwise bland stone.
Copper's Paint Brush
Copper has a way to brighten up this dreary place. Three cheers for chemical reactions!
Stand Tall
Much of the mountain had crumbled around it but this spire was clinging to its continued glory.
Green Sheet
Copper ignited the stone!
