100 Mile Mountain Ski Tour
White Mountains, Alaska, United States
Posted by Cameron on 20 March 2009
Like || Tweet || More Photos || Purchase PhotoAlthough the calendar said it was the end of winter and the start of spring, Alaska clearly wasn’t paying attention. Nathaniel and I got a later than expected start (which we will find will actually become our norm) and we had to ski through a windy and dark -40F to make it to our first cabin. We only dared stop for mere moments to sip hot tea from a thermos (our water bottles, though insulated, had frozen solid) and split a large chocolate muffin. Yes, it was wicked cold at times and the wind was often howling, but it was beautiful. The photos (see more by clicking on this photo) and the video will never do that beautiful landscape justice. But, come have a look and make this journey with us as best as we can share it.
If you’re looking to head into the Whites for your own adventure, contact:
Collin Cogley – BLM
collin_cogley@blm.gov / 907.474.2382
Tags: alaska, marmot, Video, white mountains
Cool post! Keep it up!
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Very cool journal. I fly over that area quite a bit in the winter (and summer I suppose) and the area from Mount Prindle west to the Elliot is one of my favorite areas to view.
That’s a lot ‘o skiing, especially in the dark! Gotta hand it to you two…quite an adventure.