11/12/2015 – We Remember

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Lee Helzer

Lee Helzer will lead "We Remember" with a duration of 2.5 hours somewwhere in Eklutna.

Meet at 6:30pm in the parking area at the start of Eklutna Lake road. Due to limited space we will carpool to gravel pullout at about mile 4.5 on Eklutna Lake Road by electric pole 74. We will then hike up the road to electric pole 85 where we will depart the road and head up to the monument, pay homage, and return. Micro-spikes recommended. Please allow extra time for traffic delays.

See 11/20/2014 – You Are Not Forgotten or 11/14/2013 – You Are Not Forgotten for additional info.

11/05/2015 – Peak 1213

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Lee Helzer

Lee Helzer will lead "Peak 1213" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in Eagle River - South.

Flock together at the South Fork Eagle River Trail head for a 6:30 departure to Peak 1213. From the summit we’ll head south east along the ridge, depart and return to the parking lot via the south fork trail.

10/29/2015 – A Little Rusty

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Rob DeVelice

E. Marquez will lead "A Little Rusty" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.

Rendezvous at 6:30 pm at Prospect Heights Trailhead. We will begin on the Wolverine Trail, diverge towards Rusty Point, zip over to the Wolverine cairn, and loop back to the start.

10/22/2015 – The Near Point Balloon

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Lee Helzer

Lee Helzer will lead "The Near Point Balloon" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.

Meet at 6:30 in the pull off near the end of Basher Road on the edge of JBER. We’ll head up Near Point, traverse through upper No Man’s Land, and return via a combination of the Wolverine trail and a bit of bush whacking.

10/15/2015 – Highland

Posted on October 11, 2015 by jgobeli

Jesse Gobeli will lead "Highland" with a duration of 2.5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.

Meet at 6:30 at the pullout just before Arctic Valley ski area. We are planning to ascend Mt. Gordon Lyon, descend to the valley below, and ascend Highland Mountain. We will reverse the route on the return.

10/08/2015 – Kincaidia

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Rob DeVelice

Rob DeVelice will lead "Kincaidia" with a duration of 2 hours somewwhere in West Anchorage.

Rendezvous at 6:30 pm in the Little Campbell Lake parking area in Kincaid Park to join Rob D on a two hour circumnavigation of the park. The route will feature a mix of single track foot and bike trails, ski trails, and fence line trails.

10/01/2015 – The Ramp

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Lee Helzer

E. Marquez will lead "The Ramp" with a duration of 5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.

At 6:30 meet in the Glen Alps parking lot. We will head up the Power line trail, break off and then shoot for the summit of The Ramp.

09/24/2015 – O’Malley’s White Shoulder

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Lee Helzer

Lee Helzer will lead "O'Malley's White Shoulder" with a duration of 3.5 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.

Meet at 6:30 in the Glen Alps parking lot. We will depart the fall colors as we know them and embark on a winter journey up Nintendo Hill to the Ball Field. From the head of the Ball Field we’ll venture over O’Malley’s white shoulder and return via the Powerline trail.

Micro-spikes recommended, Ice axe optional

09/17/2015 – Aqueous Solution

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Rob DeVelice

Rob DeVelice will lead "Aqueous Solution" with a duration of 2.5 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.

Rendezvous with Rob D. at 6:30 pm in the McHugh parking area on the Seward Highway. Our route will vary depending on meteorological conditions but will definitely include a mix of trails, bushwack, and cross country with an expected duration of less than 2.5 hours.

09/10/2015 – A little rusty

Posted on September 8, 2015 by jgobeli

Jesse Gobeli will lead "A little rusty" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in The Chugach Front Range.

Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Glen Alps trailhead. We will complete a circuitous route involving ascent of Rusty Point. Anticipate some bushwhacking and scrambling.

09/03/2015 – North Sui

Posted on August 31, 2015 by jgobeli

E. Marquez will lead "North Sui" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in Turnagain Arm.

Meet at 6:15 at the corner of Upper De Armoun and Canyon Rd. We will carpool to the Rabbit Lake trailhead. We will follow the main trail to Rabbit Lake, take Hausers gulley to Windy Pass and North Suicide and return.

08/27/2015 – Rendezvous Ridge

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Lee Helzer

Lee Helzer will lead "Rendezvous Ridge" with a duration of 3 hours somewwhere in JBER.

Meet at 6:30 pm in the pull out just before the parking lot at the end of Arctic Valley Road. We will head up to Rendezvous Peak then take the ridge back to exceptional berry picking. After our mouths are blue and bellies full we’ll descend towards Ship Creek and catch a trail maintained by the local moose and bear population.

See 8/21/2014 – Rendezvous Ridge

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