Took a ride out Skwentna way yesterday. Ended up flying through the Kichatna Mountains, down through Shellabarger Pass, around to Purkeypile and back through Mystic Pass.
If I were in better shape and not so, ahem, "Gravitationally Challenged" I'd dust off the rock climbing gear and spend some time in the Kichatna's. Remote, beautiful, difficult access and absolutely stunning granite!
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Cool, Jeff. On a day like that, it's hard to think of a better choice of route if you want to burn some avgas. It's on my list for Spring 14 to land on the Tatina and at least take in the splendor for a night or two. Could easily be talked into blowing the dust off my ice tools, though, and tackling one of the more "modest" routes if you are interested.
The spires are all under 8,000' but steep and world class climbing objectives.
The spires are all under 8,000' but steep and world class climbing objectives.
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You know... I'm working hard to lose weight and get back into some semblance of shape (other than round). I still have all my rock and ice gear. 2014... Who knows! I can certainly think of no better place to make a comeback!
So much virgin rock/ice, so little time!
So much virgin rock/ice, so little time!
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