Updated on December 26, 2021
Hiking Pulpit Rock and The Pinnacle in Pennsylvania
After spending most of the summer bunkering down at home, my friend and I waited for a cool weekend at the end of September and hiked a popular section of Appalachian Trail in central Pennsylvania.
The Pinnacle
Updated on May 26, 2022
Visiting 2021 Loudoun County Fair, Animals and Demolition Derby
A post about my visit to 2021 Loudoun County Fair, in Leesburg, Virginia, featuring music, rides, animal exhibits, and a demolition derby(!).
Demolition Derby
Updated on December 23, 2021
Flight Log of Alaska Airlines Flight 176 and 922 from Juneau to Baltimore via Seattle
After spending a week visiting places in Alaska, this post would be about my flights back home on the east coast, that’s plagued by delays and interruptions.
Flying pass Mount Rainier
Updated on December 22, 2021
Day 8 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Juneau, State Museum and Suburbs
Eighth and final day of my 2021 Alaska trip. Weather wasn’t great today, so I visited Alaska State Museum in downtown Juneau, before checking out some sceneries on the city’s suburbs.
Alaska State Museum
Updated on December 31, 2021
Day 7 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Mendenhall Glacier and Ice Cave
Seventh day of my 2021 Alaska trip and my first of two days in Juneau. Weather was fine today so I took the West Glacier Trail onto Mendenhall Glacier after exploring its famous ice cave. It ended up being such an awesome experience.
Mendenhall Ice Cave
Updated on December 16, 2021
Day 5-6 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Utqiagvik, Northern-most American Town
Fifth and sixth day of my 2021 Alaska trip. During these two days I visited Utqiagvik, the northern-most town of United States, where I experienced a polar day in this isolated town surrounded by tundra and arctic sea ice, before taking a connecting flight to Juneau where I would make a stopover on my way back to Washington DC.
Midnight
Updated on December 11, 2021
Day 4 of 2021 Alaska Trip, South Pioneer Peak, Jewel of Chugach Mountains
Fourth day of my 2021 Alaska trip and last day in the Anchorage vicinity. I climbed and summited South Pioneer Peak, a magnificent YDS class 3 mountain on the southern bank of Knik River that’s an enchanting sight from much of the Mat-Su Valley. It’s a long day-hike with grueling elevation gains, but this time I was better prepared, mentally and physically, and it turned out to be a much memorable experience.
Pioneer Peak
Updated on December 9, 2021
Day 3 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Anchorage
Third day of my 2021 Alaska trip. Weather forecast was occasional drizzle for the day, which wasn’t ideal for hiking. So I took the day easy, visited Anchorage Museum in its downtown, and a few parks on its coastline, before checking into a new Airbnb in its suburb.
Exhibit WallDisplaying the state’s various products and activities.
Updated on December 9, 2021
Day 2 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Marmot Mountain
Second day of my 2021 Alaska trip. Yesterday’s excursion to Matanuska Peak took quite a toll on me that I spent most of the day resting. But since I still wanted something done for the day, I decided to take a short hike to Marmot Mountain near Hatcher Pass towards its end.
Cairn before Distant Snowy Mountains
Updated on December 31, 2021
Day 1 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Matanuska Peak, Manifestation of Mental Perseverance
First day of my 2021 Alaska trip, I would be climbing Matanuska Peak outside the city of Palmer, a grueling day hike that tested both my physical and mental capabilities.
Trail to Matanuska Peak
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