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Week of October 17, 2010

The Drive Home

Wilson, Wyoming

This past Spring I had the opportunity to drive back to Alaska from where I was living in Wyoming.  I had done the drive north many times before, but I hadn't had the chance to come this far east.  I was always commuting from Reno and, therefor, stuck to the West Coast until I hit the Alaska Highway.  This easterly route gave me the chance to explore both Montana and Northern Idaho as well as meet up with friends in Red Mountain, British Columbia.  The journey began with my departure from Wilson and a beautiful, blue bird day at Grand Targhee.  I spent the day making turns and basking in the sunshine.  Once I had my fill of Targhee, I hit the road north and sped through Eastern Idaho and Montana.  The following day I hit up Lookout Pass, a little place on the Idaho/Montana border.  It was just the experience I was looking for.  Totally empty, the tiny hill seemed much larger when every run was your own.  I enjoyed my day of shredding groomers, had a beer at the bar afterward and continued down the highway toward my next destination.

Fishin' for 'Bows!

Jody on the Kenai

It must be September again.  There's a chill in the air, the leaves are changing and Rainbow Trout are in full swing down on the Kenai!  I managed to get myself in on a couple different trips this year and both proved to be worthwhile.

A Summer of Mountains Climbed

Running above Reed Lakes.

 The summer of 2010 was an interesting one here in South Central Alaska.  It started with such beauty and possibility and then turned into a rain soaked mess in the months of June and July.  That did not deter the many, hardy individuals who call this place their home.  Rain or shine, ya gotta take advantage of the summer.  Cause pretty soon, it'll be winter!

Not that that's a bad thing...

So, here are some pics from the mountains that I explored this past summer.  I look forward to seeing them again soon with a blanket of freshly fallen snow. 

Enjoy!