Tag: Chugach State Park
Updated on December 16, 2025
Day 7 of 2025 Independence Day Trip to Alaska, Mount Baldy and Blacktail Ptarmigan Rocks
The seventh and final day of my 2025 Independence Day trip to Alaska. After checking out of the Airbnb in Palmer, I decided to take a relatively short hike to Mt Baldy and Blacktail Ptarmigan Rocks before my… Read More
Updated on November 11, 2025
Day 4 of 2025 Independence Day Trip to Alaska, East Twin Peak, my first YDS Class 4
The fourth day of my 2025 Independence Day trip to Alaska. Given this was forecasted to the best day weather-wise throughout the entire week, I seized this opportunity and climbed East Twin Peak, which was my first YDS… Read More
Updated on November 8, 2025
Day 3 of 2025 Independence Day Trip to Alaska, McHugh Peak
The third day of my 2025 Independence Day trip to Alaska. Anticipating a more strenuous hike tomorrow, I picked a relatively easy hike of McHugh peak to get myself back in rhythm.
Updated on November 3, 2025
Day 1 of 2025 Independence Day Trip to Alaska, Flattop and Flaketop Loop
The first day of my 2025 Independence Day trip to Alaska. I chose a not-too-difficult hike of Flattop-Flaketop Loop to get myself conditioned for more thrilling trips to come.
Updated on December 11, 2021
Day 4 of 2021 Alaska Trip, South Pioneer Peak, Jewel of Chugach Mountains
Fourth day of my 2021 Alaska trip and last day in the Anchorage vicinity. I climbed and summited South Pioneer Peak, a magnificent YDS class 3 mountain on the southern bank of Knik River that’s an enchanting sight… Read More
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