Lee Helzer will lead "Sunset Ridge Run" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in Eagle River - South.
Meet for a 6:30 departure at the south fork eagle river trailhead. We will head down the trail and return via the ridge.
Lee Helzer will lead "North East Penguin Ridge Exploration" with a duration of 5 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet for a 6:30 departure at the Bird Creek Valley trailhead (Konikson Rd). We will head toward Nest Peak, but diverge south. The first crux will be crossing Penguin Creek followed by a potentially difficult bushwhack. We will do our best to avoid yellow and red on the hill shade while heading up the west fork of the north east ridge of Penguin. Return route is undetermined but will be either an out-and-back or return via the normal Penguin route.
Lee Helzer will lead "Black Lake Dip" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.
Meet at Glen Alps for a 6:30 departure. We will head up Nintendo Hill then take the northern ridge of the ball field to Black Lake where all brave souls will take a plunge. We will return via Williwaw Lakes and Middle fork trails. This is a rare no bushwhacking epic.
Lee Helzer will lead "Eagle River Jaunt" with a duration of 2.5 hours somewwhere in Eagle River - South.
Meet at the Eagle River Greenbelt trailhead off Eagle River Loop road for a 6:30 departure. This lower key Epic will explore trails traditionally done in the winter. We will check out trails that may or may not have had recent trail maintenance and attempt to view the South Fork Falls.
Lee Helzer will lead "Sheep Thrills" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet at Windy Corner trailhead at 6:15. We will carpool to Falls Creek trailhead where we will head up the “new” trail to Sheep Thrills ridge, a variation of one of Rob’s favorite routes. We will return via Lilly’s trail.
Lee Helzer will lead "The Goat" with a duration of 1 hour somewwhere in West Anchorage.
The GOAT a.k.a. Rob DeVelice, the Thursday Evening Epic Runs founder has been fighting Parkinson’s and loved ones fear that battle will be lost soon. Please join us at Rob’s house for this weeks Epic at 6:30pm. Send me a text if you need directions. 740-504-9889.
Lee Helzer will lead "Upper Highway" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet for a 6:30 departure at the Rainbow trailhead. We will take the Upper Highway trail as an out and back or bushwhack back to the Turnagain trail for the return.
Lee Helzer will lead "Rays on Rainbow" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet at 6:30 in the Telephone Pole Rock parking area (on the left after Beluga Point) on the Seward Highway. We will head up to the Turnagain Arm Trail and then diverge onto a ridge heading towards the Black Mesa. From there we will asses snow conditions and either continue up the North Face or the south west ridge of Rainbow Peak (hopefully) enjoying a beautiful sunset along the way. Ice axe and micro spikes recommended.
From the summit we will take the standard route back to the Turnagain Arm Trail and return to the cars. There are out and back opportunities for those not desiring partaking in the full enchilada.
Lee Helzer will lead "Sunset Stroll on the Beach" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in West Anchorage.
Meet in the Jodhpur parking lot for a 6:30 departure. We will head out to the beach and soak up as many rays as we can.
Lee Helzer will lead "Short and Sweet" with a duration of 1.5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.
Meet at Glen Alps for a 6:30 departure. We will head out the Powerline trail then up a gully to Flattop and return via The Spine.
Lee Helzer will lead "Middle Fork Exploration" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.
Meet at the Prospect Heights trailhead for a 6:30 departure. We will head out the Middle Fork and explore possible trails that may or may not cross Campbell creek. We will likely return via the Powerline trail. Snowshoes recommended.
Lee Helzer will lead "Beach Day" with a duration of 2.5 hours somewwhere in West Anchorage.
Meet at the Jodhpur parking lot for a 6:30 departure. We will head north west along the coast and return via the bluff trail.