This is termed an "easy" hike in the Alaska guidebooks but is just over 4,000 feet and a 1500 ft. elevation gain overall. There is snow in the hills, and the final 600 feet up to the peak of Rendevous was a little slippery - we wound down the south side of the mountain following a trail under a chair lift of the Arctic Valley Ski Club, a privately owned and maintained downhill ski resort. We found 2 guys and a dog at the top who took our picture for us, and now we're home having a glass of wine and appreciating the pictures from the top. It was a clear day, and you can see Denali, which is 250 miles distant in the Alaska Range very clearly. We are in the Chugach Mountains, but on clear days you can see the entire Alaska Range.
We're wearing hats and gloves now. It was sunny today, and we didn't wear them part of the way, but it's getting chilly here! We're looking out at a beautiful sunset over Cook Inlet right now - we took another picture from the top looking out over Anchorage, and you can see the Inlet in the picture. Water on the western side, mountains in the east (and north!). It was a great afternoon - the glacier is up for tomorrow.
Kakwik on Prince William Sound
A Sundowner Tug: Boating in Alaska
I know that media makes big things look small, so I can barely imagine how grand that must look.
ReplyDeleteWe had a board meeting last night and you were voted in as Cruise Captains for next year! Yes, we did actually say that but it looks like Dave P. will be taking those duties instead. But you did come up and we did discuss the possibility of having a club Christmas Party since that is when you may be visiting.
Best Wishes,
Dave M
Thanks Dave, it's always good to know we're missed! We'll look forward to seeing everyone at Christmas one way or another - we'll be there from about 12/18 - 1/4. It really is spectacular here.
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