HooDoo
Headwaters of Phelan Creek in the Hoodoo Mountains of the Alaska Range.
Phelan Creek
Just before the bridge on the way to the Gulkana Glacier.
Confluence
The confluence of two streams from the east and west margins of the Gulkana Glacier, part of the headwaters of Phelan Creek.
Suspension Bridge
Bridge over the College Glacier creek, one of the headwaters of Phelan Creek in the Hoodoo Mountains of the Alaska Range.
Dry Crossing
Cat crossing the suspension bridge on the hike out to the Gulkana Glacier.
Suspenseful View
Looking down from the suspension bridge on the way out to the Gulkana Glacier.
Perfect Day
Gorgeous weather for hiking. On the trail to the Gulkana Glacier.
Finding Rocks
Every hike we go on our packs end up being about 20 lbs. heavier on the way out than at the start. How does that happen?
Stream Navigation
Finding a way across the outflow of the Gulkana Glacier.
View of the Icefall
First good view of the Gabriel Icefall as we approach the Gulkana Glacier.
Dragon Hunting
Approaching an ice tunnel at the west margin of the Gulkana Glacier.
Approaching the Gulkana Glacier
Gulkana Approach
Gabriel Icefall
Hiking to the Ice Tunnel
Ice Tunnel
Approaching the ice tunnel from the southwest, there was way too much rock falling off the top to safely enter (usually the case in summer). Could still see the gorgeous ice walls within.
Through the Tunnel
Meltwater dripping off the top of the ice tunnel. Looking through over the Gulkana Glacier.
Gulkana Glacier through the Tunnel
Dripping Ice
Ice and dripping water in an ice tunnel near the Gulkana Glacier.
Stepping Away from the Tunnel
We couldn't get too close on this side as there were a lot of large rocks falling off the top.
Stream and Icefall
Looking at the toe of the Gulkana Glacier and the Gabriel Icefall.
Silt and Rock Ridge
