June 2013 – Alaskan Adventures With a Dog Named Kiska

Herbert Glacier Bike Ride 6/30/2013

Trail conditions were dry. No snow. Bugs when we stopped. Old bear poo on the trial. MapMyRide time and trial information for this ride Herbert Glacier information page The trail was super awesome today! Even though it was a grueling 70 out, the trees provide some shade along the trial. It wasn’t windy out, so theContinue reading “Herbert Glacier Bike Ride 6/30/2013”

Mt Roberts Tram Hike 6/29/2013

Mostly dry, but some thick mud. A little bit of water over the trail in a few places. No snow. Few bugs, but ok if you keep going. Bugs were BAD at the tram while waiting for the rest of the group. No bear sign. MapMyHike time and trail info for this hike Mt RobertsContinue reading “Mt Roberts Tram Hike 6/29/2013”

Perseverance Trail Hike 6/28/2013

Dry ground conditions. No snow. Few bugs. No bear sign. Found a baby chick randomly on the trail alone. MapMyHike time and trail info for this hike Perseverance Trail information page Perseverance is a wonderful trail, and one I love to do frequently. Because the sun sets behind Mt Juneau, it can be in theContinue reading “Perseverance Trail Hike 6/28/2013”

Ptarmigan Lift Eaglecrest Hike 6/27/13

Gravel road was dry. No snow conditions. A few bugs, but kept moving. No bear sign. Saw a fox and heard a Marmot. MapMyHike time and trail info for this hike Eagle Crest information page The last time I was up Eaglecrest, the dogs and I were defend by thunder, which was unfortunate and cutContinue reading “Ptarmigan Lift Eaglecrest Hike 6/27/13”

Salmon Creek Dam Hike 6/27/2013

Damp ground conditions. No snow. Few bugs. No bear sign. MapMyHike time and trail info for this hike Salmon Creek Dam information page Rain yesterday and today, only light sprinkles though. Trail was a bit soft, and muddy on the edges. Lots of mud puddles, but none too big. A crew had cut a bunchContinue reading “Salmon Creek Dam Hike 6/27/2013”

Dan Moller Cabin Hike 6/24/2013

Dry ground conditions. Clear of snow. No bugs. No bear sign. MapMyHike time and trail info for this hike Dan Moller Cabin information page The muskeg pods are almost a solid liquid, which is odd for us living in a temperate rain forest. But it seems the sun has baked them as much as itContinue reading “Dan Moller Cabin Hike 6/24/2013”