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