So, Alaska got cold and we got busy and the blog was neglected. We have a lot of catching up to do, but we thought we'd post some pictures of a hike we did today on Flattop Mountain. There has been an inversion sitting over Anchorage for almost a week, so getting above the clouds was a real treat. Dave's friend Laddie led the way, he's been living in Anchorage for almost thirty years and hikes year round, it was a great trip. We hiked from 10:30-12:00, for those of you wondering just how dark it is in Alaska right now.
Here we are about halfway up, as with all Alaskan hikes, it was basically straight up.
The sun doesn't get very far above the horizon at this time of the year and when it does, it's like watching an extended sunset and sunrise, pretty neat.
We crossed several snow fields, some steeper than others, and again, notice the perpetual sunrise/sunset.
After a bit more trekking we got up towards the windblown top where more great views awaited.
Laddie has been hiking in the area for a long time and he was a veritable font of information, pointing out other trails to hike, good skiing spots, and naming the surrounding mountains.
Jes and I on top of Flattop, the Alaska range in the background, and fog blanketing Anchorage. 
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