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.
Josh A. will lead "Ship Lake Pass" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Glen Alps trailhead. We will take the trail towards Hidden Lake and to Ship Lake Pass. We will pass behind the Wedge on sheep trails, drop back down towards Powerline Pass trail and return.
Jesse Gobeli will lead "Triple Bypass" with a duration of 4.5 hours somewwhere in Eagle River - North.
Meet at 6:30 pm at the Mile Hi trailhead in Eagle River. We will follow the trail to the saddle, drop down to Meadow Creek, and follow the trail until we get to Vista Peak. We will ascend Vista Peak, continue to Roundtop and on to Blacktail Rocks, and return to finish.
E. Marquez will lead "South Powerline Peak" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Rabbit lakes trailhead at the end of Canyon Rd. We will run out to the lake, ascend South Powerline Peak, and return.
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.
Josh A. will lead "See Me, Feel Me" with a duration of 4.5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Prospect Heights trailhead. We will take the middle fork trail to just below Rusty Point where we will quickly diverge for the high point. We will proceed along the ridge to Wolverine with a return over Near Point.
Jesse Gobeli will lead "Bird" with a duration of 4 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Bird Ridge trailhead (the small original lot). We will head into the Valley before turning uphill to ascend directly to the Bird Ridge high point. For the return, we plan to divert directly down to the Indian Valley trail. From Indian Valley, we will follow the powerline back to the start.
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.
E. Marquez will lead "Bear Valley" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Weight Station just south of Potter Marsh. We will take the Turnagain Arm trail for about a mile before jumping off to ultimately ascend Potter Overlook. This time, we will track down towards Bear Valley, and run the roads back to the trailhead.
Jesse Gobeli will lead "Potter Overlook" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Weight Station just south of Potter Marsh. We will take the Turnagain Arm trail for about a mile before jumping off to ultimately ascend Potter Overlook. We will make our way back down by a direct route to the main trail for the return.
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.
E. Marquez will lead "Sideshow Bob" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Bird Ridge trail parking lot (the Mega-Lot in the old quarry). This epic will complete an out and back along the banks of Bird Creek. We will enjoy sightings of the prolific Sideshow Bob ferns along the way.