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Climbing in the Arrigetch Peaks

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on Sunday, 22 January 2012 in Alaska News

 

Following on the thread of my recent photo of the month, I figured you'd get a kick out seeing the Arrigetch Peaks in the winter.  Last spring, a team of world class climbers went into the area to attempt a first ascent on one of the area's stunning peaks.  Corey Rich, accomplished adventure photographer & film maker, along with Tommy Caldwell and Hayden Kennedy not only nabbed a first ascent but also made this great short film. Even if you're not a climber, you'll be blown away by the footage and the winter landscape of Gates of the Arctic!

 

 

 

 

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  • Ann.Gill says #
    Great video Dan. Certainly gives great insight and a glimpse at the remoteness and beauty of the region.
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Alaska Photo of the Month: January 12, 2012

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on Thursday, 12 January 2012 in Alaska Backpacking

Is 3 in-a-row a record?  Anyone?

So let's begin the new year with a shot from summer in Gates of the Arctic National Park. Even though our Alaska days are now growing longer by the hour and we're having a spectacular winter, we all long for the warmth of midnight arctic sunlight and yearn to shed a layer or two of winter garb.

I took this photo last August as our team rounded the corner of upper Arrigetch Creek and caught our first glimpse of the famed Arrigetch Peaks.  We spent the next 6-days hiking on a carpet of autumn-drenched tundra past the peaks and through the valleys pictured.  The fact that we enjoyed 11-straight days of perfect weather did nothing less than gild the entire experience.  Our adventure into the Arrigetch and down the Alatna River was, as one of our guests so aptly described it, purely "transformative!"  

As you begin to think about your summer vacation plans, I'll let this particular guest sum up his experience traveling with Alaska Alpine Adventures.

"The word I keep coming back to is "pivotal."  There was something about the physical exertion, the mental challenge, the mind-blowing Alaska landscape, the natural serenity - it all just combined to have a very positive and transformative effect on me.  I now find myself wanting to seek out similar trips and embrace similar challenges.  And this trip is staying with me far more than most trips I've ever done, almost like some tangible asset that is now mine and mine alone, having been conveyed to me by the experience itself."

With praise like that, why not try and repeat the magic?  So, we're going back to the Arrigetch Peaks region this coming August on two different trips.  The first is a is our amazing 12-day combination backpacking & kayaking (suitable for novice paddlers) adventure going from August 8-19, 2012. The second is a 10-day pure backpacking trip going from August 18-27, 2012. Space is now very limted on both of these guaranteed trips.
Thanks again for following Alaska Alpine Adventures.  Look for us on Facebook or on Twitter -@AlaskaGurus. We've been more diligent about posting current happenings and trip videos
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other than a monthly Alaska pick-me-up!  
Dan Oberlatz
Alaska Alpine Adventures, LLC
1-877-525-2577
www.AlaskaAlpineAdventures.com

 

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