SE Alaska 2019

Evening flight along the Lakina River

Evening light on the Rohn & Frederika glaciers

Above the Kennicott Glacier, near Mt Blackburn; Packsaddle Island & Parka Peak

Ogive's form at base of icefalls; Each "ring" represents a year's glacial travel

Moist, ocean-fed winds often created low ceilings along the coast range

Face above the Jeffries Glacier (stumbled upon this oddity on a flight-see)

Seen near The Fosse by the Kennicott Glacier

Part of the Klawasi mud volcano near Mt Drum; East of Gulkana, Alaska

Rock glaciers are unique to Wrangell St Elias Park (& Patgonia & the Himalaya)

Mt Blackburn & Castle Peak ridge on a spectacular morning

Last active volcano in the park--Mt Wrangell 14,163'

Clear water reflects on the deep blue compressed ice underneath

Fresh avalanche debris off of Mt Blackburn

Dall sheep (center) with the Nizina River over 5,000' below

Often visited sight-see spot--prominent Chiminey Peak

Above the Kennicott copper mill; long abandoned tramway towers

Rich copper ore sample by the Jumbo Mine

Awesome scenery caught by Mary Ellen Scherl

After dropping off passenger, a quick fly-by "good luck" pass

Absolutely stunning fall colors, Lakina Ridge & Mt Blackburn 16,390'

A Jökulhlaup si when a glacial lake drains each summer; Refills each winter (by Mike Danaher)

Ice Cave within walking distance of McCarthy on the Kennicott Glacier (by Mike Danaher)

World-class view: Taan Fjord, Icy Bay (by Mike Danaher)

Taan Fjord, Icy Bay, early September--Perfectly calm & clear (pic by Mike Danaher)

Kageet Island, Guyot Glacier & Icy Bay (by Mike Danaher)

Taan Fjord reflections; Icy Bay (pic by Mike Danaher)

Astonishing amount of water coming out of the Guyot Glacier--Icy Bay (by Mike Danaher)

Spectacular, short airstrip above the waterfalls off of the Guyot Glacier in Icy Bay

2nd lasrgest icefall on the planet! The Stairway Icefall near McCarthy, Alaska

Back side of Castle Peak region