Category Archives: Alaska

Chilkat Glacier Helicopter

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jmw556

A new perspective on Skagway  A few days before leaving Skagway for the summer I got a chance to see the town and the mountains from a completely different vantage point. Randy and Patty, two of the best people in … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Chilkoot Trail

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jmw556

Elevation profile of the trail. Yup. Crazy As the tourism season winds down here in Skagway the opportunity for hours at work took a nosedive so I opted out of the rat-race and decided to take well-earned mini vacation for … Continue reading →

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Eagles and Seals and Whales, oh my!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by jmw556

A few weeks ago I finally got the opportunity to go on tour with Ocean Raft Alaska, something I’ve been wanting to do all season. Most of the tour companies here will exchange free tours with each other on the … Continue reading →

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Laughton Glacier Hike

Posted on September 1, 2012 by jmw556

Some great pictures from my hike up to Laughton Glacier today.

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Upper Dewey Lake

Posted on August 28, 2012 by jmw556

Enjoying my first real sunset in months Skagway had a rare day of sunshine on my day off yesterday so I hiked with a few friends up to Upper Dewey Lake in the afternoon. Last time I was up there … Continue reading →

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AB Mountain

Posted on August 21, 2012 by jmw556

View from halfway up the mountain, town of Skagway in the valley on the right  In mid-July, after several weeks of they typical Southeast Alaska rain we had a rare day of sunshine, so I took advantage of it by … Continue reading →

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Summer in Skagway

Posted on August 18, 2012 by jmw556

View from work Since getting back from Senegal I’ve been spending most of my time away from the internet, working and playing and trying to figure out how to readjust to this crazy American life. I’m living in Skagway, Alaska … Continue reading →

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