Hiking

Day 6 of 2025 Independence Day Trip to Alaska, Gold Star Peak and Mt POW

July 4, 2025

The sixth day of my 2025 Independence Day trip to Alaska. I hiked to Gold Star Peak and Mt POW, a less demanding neighbor to the East Twin Peak which I climbed two days ago, with similar views of Mat-Su Valley and Eklutna Lake.

Mountains to the East of Mt POW
Mountains to the East of Mt POW
Matanuska Peak, Pioneer Peak and Twin Peaks, three of the most exciting peaks that I had climbed in Alaska in one frame.

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Hiking Franconia Ridge

June 15, 2025

Mid-June 2025, I headed out to hike Franconia Ridge Loop, arguably New Hampshire’s most iconic trail in the White Mountains.

Trail on Franconia Ridge
Trail on Franconia Ridge

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Hiking Mount Cardigan

October 6, 2024

The first Sunday of October 2024. With foliage colors in full swing in New Hampshire, I checked out Mount Cardigan via a thrilling combination of Holt and Manning Trail.

Mountains to the North of Firescrew Mountain
Mountains to the North of Firescrew Mountain

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