{"id":26962,"date":"2020-05-05T08:40:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T14:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=26962"},"modified":"2020-06-08T20:03:28","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T02:03:28","slug":"whistle-ridge-alaska-8-27-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=26962","title":{"rendered":"Whistle Ridge, Alaska (8-27-19)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 23 of Lupe’s 2019 Dingo Vacation to the Yukon & Alaska!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Maclaren River<\/strong>, Denali Highway MP 40. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Early on the Denali Highway after crossing the Maclaren River<\/em> – Ai-yi-yi!\u00a0 The Carolina Dog was having a conniption fit!\u00a0 Directly ahead, 3 caribou trotted away right in front of the G6, steadfastly refusing to leave the road.\u00a0 What was wrong with these caribou, anyway?\u00a0 Were they deaf?<\/p>\n

The excitement was more than a Dingo could bear!\u00a0 For a tortuously slow mile, complete pandemonium reigned in the G6.\u00a0 By the time the caribou finally had sense enough to abandon the highway for the bush, Lupe was a complete foaming-at-the-mouth frazzle.<\/p>\n

Nothing like a little excitement to start the day, aye, Looper?<\/em><\/p>\n

For pity sake, SPHP!\u00a0 Why didn’t you gun it, and run over those caribou?\u00a0 So easy!\u00a0 We would have been up to our necks in caribou steaks the rest of this Dingo Vacation!<\/em><\/p>\n

No hunting license, Loop.<\/em><\/p>\n

You didn’t need one!\u00a0 You’ve got a driver’s license, right?<\/em><\/p>\n

Of course.<\/em><\/p>\n

Well, then use it!<\/em><\/p>\n

No amount of explaining was going to make any difference, so SPHP changed the subject.<\/p>\n

Maclaren Summit is just ahead.\u00a0 As soon as we get there, Whistle Ridge will be right around the corner.<\/em><\/p>\n

Oh, are we going to explore Whistle Ridge, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

Yup.\u00a0 It’s a little different from Crazy Notch Ridge<\/span><\/a> (4233 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> yesterday.\u00a0 Two separate summits, Peak<\/span> 4716<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and Peak<\/span> 4850<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, 4 or 5 miles apart.<\/em><\/p>\n

Are we peakbagging Peak 4850 then, since it’s the highest?<\/em><\/p>\n

Both actually, since they are real close to the highway.\u00a0 We’ll come to Peak 4716 first.\u00a0 After that, we’ll just drive to Peak 4850.\u00a0 Easier than trying to travel the entire ridge and back.<\/em><\/p>\n

9:44 AM, 45\u00baF, pullout on the N side of the Denali Highway at MP 35.2<\/em> –\u00a0 Looked simple enough.\u00a0 The N face of Peak 4716 was directly across the highway from where the G6 was parked.\u00a0 A moderately steep slope led up to an unseen summit some 650+ feet higher.\u00a0 Cake!\u00a0 Lupe crossed the highway, scrambled up an embankment, and was on her way.<\/p>\n

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The N face of Peak 4716<\/strong> from the Denali Highway pullout at MP 35.2. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By angling SW, the American Dingo was able to avoid a bushy region.\u00a0 Climbing steadily, Lupe headed for the top of the mountain’s NW ridge.\u00a0 The slope went from mostly grass to tundra, then rock.\u00a0 In less than 10 minutes, it appeared she was on the verge of reaching the ridgeline.<\/p>\n

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Well, that was easy!<\/em> Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not true.\u00a0 Upon reaching the supposed ridgeline, a rockier slope that wasn’t as steep as what Loop had just climbed led to another apparent ridgeline higher yet.\u00a0 Onward!\u00a0 Loopster kept going.<\/p>\n

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Heading higher. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This time when Lupe got to the top, she really was up on Peak 4716’s NW ridge.\u00a0 Turning SE toward the summit, she traveled a broad slope higher, eventually arriving at a big shelf partially occupied by bushes.<\/p>\n

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Approaching the bushes on the first big shelf. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Toward the N (L), there were fewer bushes.\u00a0 Loop got through without difficulty.\u00a0 A 30 to 40 foot high embankment comprised almost entirely of rock was next.\u00a0 Climbing it, she came to another big shelf.\u00a0 This one was more barren than the one below.\u00a0 Hardly any bushes, just hillocky grasses and tundra.<\/p>\n

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On the second big shelf. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Again a rocky climb was ahead, but the summit couldn’t be too much farther.\u00a0 Lupe scrambled the rocky slopes, crossing a smaller bench or two on the way.\u00a0 Soon she was at the top.<\/p>\n

Before her was a huge circular-shaped summit region, perhaps 10 acres in size, elongated and somewhat lower to the SE.\u00a0 The terrain was open and flat.\u00a0 Low grasses, tundra, and blocky-shaped rocks of moderate size dominated the landscape.<\/p>\n

Loop had come up at the NW end.\u00a0 The topo map<\/strong><\/span><\/a> showed a “Boulder” survey benchmark somewhere out in the middle.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog wandered out there, sniffing around the highest ground, but neither she nor SPHP encountered any sign of a marker.<\/p>\n

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Searching for the Boulder survey benchmark on Peak 4716<\/strong>. Photo looks ESE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Might be anywhere, or completely gone.\u00a0 2 rusty cans and a piece of wire were all that turned up.\u00a0 The summit was so vast, SPHP was soon ready to forget it.\u00a0 May as well take a break.\u00a0 Loopster wanted to lay down.\u00a0 SPHP sat beside her.<\/p>\n

Overhead, the sky was blue.\u00a0 Hardly any of yesterday’s haziness except to the S.\u00a0 Crazy Notch Ridge<\/span><\/a> (4,233 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> where Lupe had such a grand time yesterday looked like a little hill from here.<\/p>\n

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Looking down Peak 4716’s broad NW ridge<\/strong>. Crazy Notch Ridge<\/strong> (Center) is the little hill with the long ridge extending to the L. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

20 minutes was enough.\u00a0 Lupe was ready for action again.\u00a0 Still keeping an eye out for the Boulder survey benchmark, a counter-clockwise tour of Peak 4716’s summit region commenced.<\/p>\n

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Lupe’s summit tour started at the NW end. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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“Round” Benchmark (4,797 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (Center) beyond the Maclaren River<\/strong>. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quite a few cairns, seemingly of little significance, were scattered across Peak 4716.\u00a0 Many of the biggest ones were concentrated along the SW edge.\u00a0 A few more big ones were farther SE where the summit region was definitely somewhat lower.<\/p>\n

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Cairns along the SW edge. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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By a big SE cairn. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Virtually everywhere to the S and W, a huge expanse of lowlands dotted with numerous small lakes separated Peak<\/span> 4716<\/span><\/a><\/strong> from distant ridges.\u00a0 At the far SE end of the summit region, Lupe came to a slightly raised grassy spot, which stood out from the rest of the terrain.<\/p>\n

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At the grassy spot. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To the E, the rest of Whistle Ridge stretched away for miles clear over to Peak<\/span> 4850<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Whistle Ridge seemed small and insignificant compared to the Alaska Range to the N, yet a trek all the way to Peak 4850 from here did look like an appealing march.\u00a0 Lupe would love it!\u00a0 For a while, SPHP didn’t rule it out.<\/p>\n

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Whistle Ridge<\/strong> from Peak 4716. Peak 4850<\/strong> (R of Center) at the far end. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Denali Highway<\/strong> (L) and Whistle Ridge<\/strong> (R). Peak 4850<\/strong> (far R). Photo looks ENE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe had saved the best for last!\u00a0 The most spectacular views from Peak 4716 were to the N.\u00a0 Beyond another flat expanse full of small lakes, lower peaks of the Alaska Range were in sight.\u00a0 Clouds permitted only tantalizing glimpses of several gleaming white monsters lurking deeper into the range.\u00a0 Lupe could see part of the Maclaren Glacier, although it was many miles away.<\/p>\n

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Maclaren Glacier<\/strong> (Center) and the Alaska Range<\/strong>. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Maclaren Glacier<\/strong> (L). Photo looks N with help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Oh, for a truly clear day! There were some giant peaks lurking far to the N. Photo looks N with lots of help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Zoomed in on the Maclaren Glacier<\/strong> (L). Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To the NE, the S end of Glacier Gap Lake was in view.\u00a0 Off to the NW, Looper could see the Maclaren River valley, Crazy Notch Ridge, and the Clearwater Mountains.<\/p>\n

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Part of Glacier Gap Lake<\/strong> (L) was in sight. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Maclaren River valley<\/strong> beyond Lake 3806<\/span><\/strong> (R). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The G6<\/strong> (lower R) is a mere speck down at the Denali Highway. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exploring Peak<\/span> 4716<\/span><\/a><\/strong> had been fun, but over an hour had already shot by up at the summit.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog couldn’t stay.\u00a0 Peak<\/span><\/a> 4850<\/span><\/strong>, the true high point of all of Whistle Ridge was calling!<\/p>\n

Lupe started back down the NW slope.\u00a0 Half an hour later, she was back at the G6.\u00a0 (12:28 PM)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Back at the Denali Highway<\/strong> MP 35.2. Whistle Ridge<\/strong> (R). Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A relaxing mid-day drive was a nice respite, but even at only 30 mph it wasn’t long before Lupe was approaching the E end of Whistle Ridge.\u00a0 The Denali Highway curved S, and SPHP parked the G6 down in a big pullout situated below the E side of the road.\u00a0 This pullout was just S of the MP 30 sign.<\/p>\n

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Whistle Ridge<\/strong> as Lupe cruised E in the G6.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Peak 4850 was in sight across the Denali Highway, but it was only 12:45 PM, so Lupe had lots of time.\u00a0 Lunch, then a Dingo nap!\u00a0 A parade of dump trucks raised dust as they rumbled by carrying loads of gravel for road construction going on somewhere E of here.\u00a0 One went by every few minutes.<\/p>\n

1:54 PM, 53\u00baF, pullout at MP30 of the Denali Highway NE of Peak 4850<\/em> – Oh, it was on again!\u00a0 Whistle Ridge, Phase 2 commenced.\u00a0 Crossing the Denali Highway, Lupe traveled S down in a 40 foot wide ditch next to the road where the vegetation appeared to have been disturbed a few years back.\u00a0 Nearing the point where the highway veered E, she turned SW heading for Peak<\/span> 4850<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Setting out for Peak 4850<\/strong>. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During the first part of the trek, Lupe explored a gently sloping region full of yellow bushes.\u00a0 The bushes were chest high on SPHP, and tended to concentrate in large stands separated by less dense growth.\u00a0 Animal trails and the less shrubby areas kept the slow climb easy.<\/p>\n

The grade increased as the American Dingo got closer and closer to the base of Whistle Ridge.\u00a0 Up ahead there was a high point snazzed up by a stand of short orange bushes.\u00a0 By the time Lupe got there, the terrain had steepened a fair amount.<\/p>\n

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At Snazzy Orange Bush Ridge<\/strong>, the first landmark on the way up. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snazzy Orange Bush Ridge turned out to be just a flat spot at the lower end of a steeper slope going SW up the mountain.\u00a0 The bushes thinned out as Lupe continued higher.<\/p>\n

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Heading up the steeper slope above Snazzy Orange Bush Ridge. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looper gained quite a bit of elevation before finally coming to a large grassy amphitheater flanked by steep rock slopes to the S.<\/p>\n

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Progressing toward the amphitheater. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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At the upper end of the grassy amphitheater. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Following narrow lanes of grass and tundra, Lupe began a steep trudge up the rocky slopes above the amphitheater.\u00a0 She stuck with the slopes to the SE, which didn’t appear as challenging as those to the SW that went directly up to Peak 4850.<\/p>\n

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Entering the rocky zone. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Higher and higher!\u00a0 The views were improving rapidly.\u00a0 Almost due N was a great view of Glacier Gap Lake.<\/p>\n

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Glacier Gap Lake<\/strong> (Center) and East Glacier Gap Mountain<\/strong> (R). Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the last patch of tundra on the way up, Lupe paused for a break.<\/p>\n

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Taking a breather. Peak 4850<\/strong> (Center). Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Whistle Ridge<\/strong> (L) and Glacier Gap Lake<\/strong> (R) with the Denali Highway between them. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A little Taste of the Wild, a little water.\u00a0 Then onward and upward!\u00a0 Not much farther now, 50-75 feet?\u00a0 Nothing but rock the whole way.<\/p>\n

Turned out to be somewhat farther than it looked.\u00a0 Close to the top, Lupe turned WSW.\u00a0 She came up at the NE end of a huge saddle between two large, flat high points.\u00a0 Across the wide saddle, the high point to the W was her ultimate destination, Peak 4850.\u00a0 The American Dingo didn’t venture that way yet, though.\u00a0 Instead she turned SE.\u00a0 Climbing another rocky slope a few tens of feet higher, Loop reached the top of a big flat region strewn with rocks and tundra.<\/p>\n

This was HP4745<\/span><\/strong>, the last major summit at the far E end of Whistle Ridge.\u00a0 It looked a lot like Peak 4716.\u00a0 The top was about 10 acres in size, flat yet rough, being even rockier than Peak 4716 had been.\u00a0 Once again, way over at the far SE end, Lupe could see a small grassy mound unlike anything else up here.\u00a0 How odd!<\/p>\n

Loopster went to see it.<\/p>\n

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On HP4745<\/span><\/strong>, the far E summit of Whistle Ridge<\/strong>. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Was the grassy mound even natural?\u00a0 It didn’t seem to be, although the mound looked undisturbed for a long time.\u00a0 A cairn sat S of the mound.<\/p>\n

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On the grassy mound. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HP4745<\/span><\/strong> ‘s grassy mound was bigger than Peak 4716’s grassy spot, but otherwise they were very similar.\u00a0 Their significance remained unclear.\u00a0 The only thing for certain was that Lupe liked it here.<\/p>\n

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Swede Mountain<\/span><\/a> (4,660 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (Center) from the grassy mound. Photo looks SE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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View to the NE. Tangle Benchmark<\/strong> is the distant big knob seen straight up from Loop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tangle Benchmark<\/span><\/a> (5,715 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (R) with help from the telephoto lens. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The grassy mound was soft and comfortable.\u00a0 Soon Loop was putting on her best innocent, tired puppy act.\u00a0 Bleary-eyed she squinted at SPHP as though completely exhausted.\u00a0 Lupe wanted to be petted and loved, and responded by enthusiastically licking SPHP’s hand.<\/p>\n

Who could resist?\u00a0 She got to stay.<\/p>\n

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A poor, innocent, super-tired puppy rests on the comfy mound.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Again 20 minutes was enough.\u00a0 SPHP was still relaxing propped up by the grassy mound, when the American Dingo sprang back to life.<\/p>\n

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You coming or not? We’ve still got a mountain to climb!<\/em> Peak 4850<\/strong> (L). Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Alright, already!\u00a0 Onward then!\u00a0 Puppy ho!<\/em><\/p>\n

Before leaving HP4745<\/span><\/strong>, Lupe explored over to the NE edge for a look at Glacier Gap Lake, then it was W back to the saddle leading to Peak<\/span> 4850<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Glacier Gap Lake<\/strong> (Center) from HP4745<\/span><\/strong>. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Leaving HP4745<\/span><\/strong> for Peak 4850<\/strong>. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Crossing the huge saddle didn’t take long, nor did the roughly 150 foot climb up to the top of Peak 4850.<\/p>\n

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Glancing back at HP4745<\/span><\/strong> (Center) on the way up Peak 4850. Tangle Benchmark<\/strong> (L) and Swede Mountain<\/strong> (R) in the distance. Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Greatly resembling the tops of both Peak 4716 and HP4745<\/span><\/strong>, Peak 4850’s summit region looked familiar.\u00a0 10 or more acres of flat ground covered with rocks and tundra.\u00a0 No grassy spot or mound, though, to the SE or anywhere else.\u00a0 Lupe could see two cairns, a big one along the N edge, and a smaller one by the S edge.\u00a0 She visited the N cairn first.<\/p>\n

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On Peak 4850<\/strong>. The cairn (L) along the N edge is in sight. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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At the N cairn<\/strong>. Peak 4716<\/strong> (L). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Peak 4716<\/strong> where Lupe had been just a few hours ago. Photo looks WNW with help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Crossing the center of the summit region, Lupe briefly visited the cairn along the S edge, too.\u00a0 She then traveled NW along the SW rim.\u00a0 Most of Whistle Ridge was in sight the whole way, with Peak<\/span> 4716<\/span><\/a><\/strong> now at the far end.\u00a0 It was all so beautiful that SPHP was sorry Lupe hadn’t traveled the entire length of the ridge.<\/p>\n

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Whistle Ridge<\/strong> from the NW end of Peak 4850. Peak 4716<\/strong> (L). Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Whistle Ridge<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the end, Lupe spent most of her time on Peak 4850 relaxing near the big N cairn enjoying a stunning view of Glacier Gap Lake flanked by two mountains both much higher and far more rugged than where she was now.\u00a0 Snow-capped peaks glimmered faintly beyond Glacier Gap.<\/p>\n

Sort of makes you wonder what’s through that gap, doesn’t it, SPHP?<\/em><\/p>\n

There’s a big lake, Loop.\u00a0 Sevenmile Lake.\u00a0 In fact, we passed a trailhead just S of Glacier Gap Lake a mile or two before we got to where the G6 is now.\u00a0 No peakbagging involved, but would you like to see if we can make it through Glacier Gap to Sevenmile Lake tomorrow?<\/em><\/p>\n

Sounds like fun!\u00a0 A lake would be something different for a change.<\/em><\/p>\n

No promises.\u00a0 Don’t really know if we can actually get there, Looper.\u00a0 Our topo map<\/span><\/strong><\/a> only shows a trail as far as Glacier Gap Lake, but even that looks like a fabulous destination.\u00a0 Wouldn’t take all that long, either, if that’s as far as we make it.<\/em><\/p>\n

Maybe we ought to go see if there’s any information at that trailhead when we get back to the G6?<\/em><\/p>\n

Sure, Loop, why not?\u00a0 Makes sense.\u00a0 Maybe we’ll learn something?
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The time came to leave Peak 4850.\u00a0 Lupe headed E going back down to the huge saddle leading to HP4757<\/span><\/strong> again.\u00a0 She crossed the saddle, but did not return to HP4757<\/span><\/strong> and its soft grassy mound.\u00a0 Instead, she turned N starting down the long rocky slope.<\/p>\n

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HP4757<\/span><\/strong> (R). It’s N slope which Lupe had come up and was about to go down again is in view. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Partway down the N slope of Whistle Ridge’s HP4757<\/span><\/strong>, suddenly Lupe did hear a whistle!<\/p>\n

A marmot!\u00a0 The formerly poor, weary, bleary-eyed Dingo was instantly transformed.\u00a0 Off like a shot!\u00a0 SPHP was left to trudge the rocky slope alone.\u00a0 300 feet lower a Carolina Dog raced here and there across the grassy tundra, weaving frantically in and out among the bushes.<\/p>\n

The rest of the return was marvelous!\u00a0 Lupe’s delight was obvious.\u00a0 Roaming free and feeling strong, the Carolina Dog ran hither and yon in wild Alaska chasing the exhilarating scent of adventure.\u00a0 (End 5:47 PM)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Glacier Gap<\/strong> from Peak 4850<\/strong>, Whistle Ridge<\/strong>, Alaska 8-27-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Day 23 of Lupe’s 2019 Dingo Vacation to the Yukon & Alaska! Early on the Denali Highway after crossing the Maclaren River – Ai-yi-yi!\u00a0 The Carolina Dog was having a conniption fit!\u00a0 Directly ahead, 3 caribou trotted away right in front of the G6, steadfastly refusing to leave the road.\u00a0 What was wrong with these … Continue reading Whistle Ridge, Alaska (8-27-19)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1210],"tags":[704,105,106,1240,26,104,1242,1243,11,1244],"class_list":["post-26962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2019-yukon-alaska","tag-alaska","tag-american-dingo","tag-carolina-dog","tag-denali-highway","tag-dingo-vacations","tag-lupe","tag-peak-4716","tag-peak-4850","tag-peakbagging","tag-whistle-ridge"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventuresoflupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/IMG_5069.jpg?fit=1651%2C1238&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26962","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=26962"}],"version-history":[{"count":40,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27903,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26962\/revisions\/27903"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/26720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=26962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=26962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=26962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}