{"id":7706,"date":"2017-02-18T08:10:50","date_gmt":"2017-02-18T15:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=7706"},"modified":"2022-03-09T19:17:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T02:17:44","slug":"skyscraper-mountain-talkeetna-range-alaska-8-22-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=7706","title":{"rendered":"Skyscraper Mountain, Talkeetna Range, Alaska (8-22-16)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Days 22, 23 & 24 of Lupe’s Summer of 2016 Dingo Vacation to the Canadian Rockies, Yukon & Alaska<\/em><\/p>\n

8-20-16, 8:00 AM.\u00a0 Gray, gloomy, light rain.\u00a0 Disappointing, but it didn’t matter too much.\u00a0 Lupe was at Byers Lake in Denali State Park in Alaska.\u00a0 She’d spent the last two days\u00a0exploring\u00a0fabulous K’esugi Ridge.\u00a0 She’d had a wonderful time, but after dragging back in to the G6 after 3:30 AM last night, both Lupe and SPHP were in real need of a rest day.\u00a0 Even if the skies had been crystal clear and blue, there wouldn’t have been much on the agenda today.<\/p>\n

SPHP drove over to pay the $5.00 daily parking fee, as strongly suggested by the official\u00a0pay envelope waiting on the G6’s\u00a0windshield upon Lupe’s return last night.\u00a0 Then it was back to the parking lot.\u00a0 Lupe was going to get her $5.00 worth today.\u00a0 Time for more shuteye.<\/p>\n

Of course, it would have been nice if the skies had cleared.\u00a0 Although Lupe had been in the Denali State Park area for nearly 3 days now, she still hadn’t gotten a good, clear view of Denali<\/a> <\/span>(20,310 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>.\u00a0 She’d seen the incredibly massive white mountain\u00a0from an enormous\u00a0distance earlier, while\u00a0still close to Fairbanks, but had only caught brief glimpses since.<\/p>\n

Nature doesn’t care what might be nice.\u00a0 The clouds did not part.\u00a0 Not even the tiniest speck of blue sky appeared.\u00a0 The dreary, light rain fell sporadically all day.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP mostly snoozed.\u00a0 Maybe tomorrow Lupe would finally get that superb view of Denali?<\/p>\n

8-21-16, morning.\u00a0 See Denali?\u00a0 Hah!\u00a0 Not a chance!\u00a0\u00a0The sky had wept\u00a0all night.\u00a0\u00a0Rain was still falling, steadily, and much harder than yesterday.\u00a0 Time to give up on the Denali Dream.\u00a0 Lupe was all rested up now.\u00a0 She had other adventures to get to!\u00a0 Good-bye Denali State Park.\u00a0 Good-bye fabulous K’esugi Ridge!<\/p>\n

Rain poured down, as SPHP drove S on the George Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3).\u00a0 The truth was, nearly all of the Alaskan adventures left\u00a0on Lupe’s list of possibilities were somewhere relatively close to the S coast.\u00a0\u00a0The coast had been socked in with rain and fog\u00a0for weeks.\u00a0\u00a0Conditions weren’t\u00a0likely to be any better along the coast than at Denali State Park.\u00a0 Maybe Lupe’s time in Alaska was drawing to a close?<\/p>\n

The sky remained overcast, but the\u00a0rain ended before Lupe reached Wasilla.\u00a0 Civilization!\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP shared a box of ice cream bars and a couple of cheeseburgers.\u00a0 SPHP killed\u00a0some time\u00a0at the laundromat, and taking care of a few other chores.\u00a0 Already 5:00 PM.\u00a0 This day was slipping by, too.<\/p>\n

One adventure still seemed like a possibility.\u00a0\u00a0If the rain would hold off, maybe Lupe could climb Skyscraper?\u00a0\u00a0Less than\u00a01,000 feet of elevation gain was required.\u00a0 The mountain’s summit wasn’t even a mile from Hatcher Pass, a scenic 20 or 30 minute drive\u00a0NW of Palmer.<\/p>\n

Palmer wasn’t far from Wasilla.\u00a0\u00a0At Fishhook Junction, a\u00a0mile N of Palmer, SPHP turned W (L) off the Glenn Highway (Alaska Route 1) onto Fishhook Willow Road.\u00a0 Fishhook Willow Road went W 2 miles then turned N\u00a0following the Susitna River valley.\u00a0 After a\u00a0sharp L turn onto Willow Creek Road, SPHP figured Lupe must be getting close to Hatcher Pass<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 SPHP parked the G6 at a pullout near the Fishhook Trailhead, right off Willow Creek Road.<\/p>\n

Conditions weren’t so great.\u00a0 Mist was falling here.\u00a0 Low clouds draped over every mountain peak, threatening to unleash more serious\u00a0moisture at any moment.\u00a0 If Lupe did make it to the top of Skyscraper Mountain, she might not\u00a0see anything except fog.<\/p>\n

However, Lupe desperately wanted to go.\u00a0 She’d been cooped up in the G6 for nearly 2 days now.\u00a0 The mountain looked only moderately steep, and appeared to be an easy climb.\u00a0 A maze of soft,\u00a0damp trails wove among low, wet\u00a0bushes toward the S spine of the mountain.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP started up.<\/p>\n

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Glad to finally get out of the G6, Lupe starts up the mountain. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Everything was going fine.\u00a0 Lupe was having a good time.\u00a0 She’d already gained perhaps 250 feet of elevation, when SPHP paused for a quick breather.\u00a0 So far, so good.\u00a0 Except\u00a0for that view to the W.\u00a0 Something was wrong over there.\u00a0 A road snaked up the main valley into a side valley, continuing on up to a big saddle even higher than where Lupe was now.\u00a0 How could that be?<\/p>\n

Mist turned to light rain, as it all sunk in.\u00a0 That road was the Willow Creek Road going up to Hatcher Pass.\u00a0 It had to be.\u00a0 For pity’s sake!\u00a0 Lupe wasn’t even climbing the right mountain.\u00a0 Skyscraper Mountain<\/a><\/span> (4,825 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> was over there!\u00a0 No doubt about it.<\/p>\n

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Lupe at the highest point she reached on the trail up the wrong mountain. At least she had a good view of Skyscraper Mountain(Center) and Hatcher Pass(L) from here. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Skyscraper Mountain<\/a><\/span> (4,825 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> (Center) overlooks Willow Creek Road on its way up to Hatcher Pass. Lupe was supposed to have been climbing Skyscraper along the SW ridge seen on the L. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sheesh!\u00a0 SPHP had no idea where this trail Lupe was on went, how far it went,\u00a0or what mountain Lupe was on.\u00a0 (She was on the 1.2 mile long trail up Marmot Mountain.)<\/i><\/p>\n

Oh, well.\u00a0 Conditions were deteriorating anyway.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i>May as well\u00a0call it.\u00a0 Back to the G6!\u00a0 At least Lupe had some exercise and fun.\u00a0\u00a0As an added bonus,\u00a0SPHP\u00a0finally understood\u00a0where\u00a0Hatcher Pass and Skyscraper Mountain were.<\/p>\n

Who knew?\u00a0 With a little luck, tomorrow would be a better day.\u00a0 Lupe\u00a0might be glad her climb of Skyscraper had been postponed.<\/p>\n

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I’m on the wrong mountain? How can that be? You’re joking, right? SPHP, you come up with the craziest notions! Maybe I’m going to have to take a firmer paw in adventure planning from now on.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dream on!\u00a0 The G6’s radio said differently.\u00a0 Rain continuing through tomorrow, extending into blah, blah.\u00a0 Enough of that!\u00a0 Outside the G6, the world continued dripping.<\/p>\n

8-22-16, morning again.\u00a0 Still heavily overcast, but not raining.\u00a0 Maybe Lupe could climb Skyscraper right now, first thing?\u00a0 SPHP drove up to Hatcher Pass.\u00a0 The pass\u00a0wasn’t far at all, but conditions were a lot different here.\u00a0 Steady rain, 52\u00b0F, a chilly breeze, and fog.\u00a0 Umm, no thank you!\u00a0 When it comes to adventure, Lupe and SPHP are fair weather friends.\u00a0 No need to star in a private\u00a0episode of Survivor!<\/p>\n

Civilization has its advantages.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP left Hatcher Pass and drove down to Palmer.\u00a0 A roasted chicken was obtained and shared.\u00a0 Lupe gnawed\u00a0on a\u00a0rawhide stick for a while, then\u00a0snoozed.\u00a0 SPHP read.\u00a0 Palmer was overcast, of course, but it wasn’t raining.<\/p>\n

Early afternoon.\u00a0 Still no rain in Palmer.\u00a0 Maybe things were better by now at Hatcher Pass?\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP went back up there.\u00a0 No rain until just before reaching the pass, where nothing had changed since this morning.\u00a0 Aggravating.\u00a0 Lupe would just stay here and wait it out.\u00a0 Sooner or later, there had to be a break didn’t there?<\/p>\n

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Lupe poses near the Hatcher Pass monument during a brief lull in the rain. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite the cold rain, a surprising number of people came and went.\u00a0 Most were well equipped with umbrellas and rain gear.\u00a0 Many took short walks on trails over the\u00a0gently sloping\u00a0tundra beyond the Hatcher Pass monument, but few remained in the area for long.<\/p>\n

SPHP talked to a couple of guys getting back into their vehicle with Alaska plates.\u00a0 Did they know anything about the long range weather forecast?\u00a0 It was a rental car.\u00a0 They were Germans, but they did know something about\u00a0Alaskan weather.\u00a0 They’d been in Alaska for 2 weeks and had\u00a0been going\u00a0to extremes to try to find a little sunshine.<\/p>\n

The Germans said 3 more days of rain were in store here, then it was supposed to clear.\u00a0 As soon as they left Hatcher Pass, they were headed for Anchorage\u00a0to fly to Nome.\u00a0\u00a0Nome was sunny.\u00a0 In 3 days, they would fly back to Anchorage.\u00a0 Now, there was an idea.\u00a0 Lupe could fly to Nome!<\/p>\n

Perhaps SPHP lacks imagination.\u00a0 Flying Lupe\u00a0to Nome on the spur of the moment\u00a0seemed a bit extreme.\u00a0 No doubt a spontaneous trip to Nome would have been a grand adventure, though!<\/p>\n

There were brief lulls, but mostly the rain went on and on.\u00a0 The afternoon ticked away.\u00a0 Lupe\u00a0had been snoozing, but during a lull in the rain, she finally\u00a0woke up.\u00a0 She just had to get out and run!\u00a0 Off like a shot, the Carolina Dog flew across the heather until she was a distant speck.\u00a0 SPHP stood in drizzle watching from afar, waiting for\u00a0Lupe to\u00a0tire of her big romp\u00a0and return.<\/p>\n

A couple of women walked by with 3 kids.\u00a0 The older woman\u00a0was telling\u00a0the children to be careful not to slip on the muddy trail.\u00a0 Moments later, the oldest child slipped and fell in the mud.\u00a0 She started crying.\u00a0 The older woman lost it, and\u00a0started screaming at the girl.\u00a0 She was glad Michelle was hurt!\u00a0 It served her right for not listening and being careful.\u00a0 Hadn’t she just been told to be careful?\u00a0 Michelle wouldn’t get any help from her!<\/p>\n

The obscenity-laden rant went on for several minutes while Michelle cried.\u00a0 The other woman at least helped her back on her feet.\u00a0 Michelle was what, maybe 9 – 11 years old?\u00a0 SPHP was on the verge of going over to have a few choice words with Cruella de Vil, when she finally shut up.\u00a0 The immediate crisis was over.\u00a0 Even so, Michelle’s problems in life were far from over, not by a long shot, if that witch was her mother.<\/p>\n

The glorious human race!\u00a0 So capable of both the very best and very worst the planet has on offer.\u00a0\u00a0Carolina Dogs\u00a0are better company – active, friendly, sensible and loyal!\u00a0 Speaking of which, where was Lupe?\u00a0 Here she came, racing back from her romp.\u00a0 She was eager for SPHP to join in the fun.\u00a0 It had only been misting lightly during Michelle’s ordeal.\u00a0 Might as well try Skyscraper now, before things changed.<\/p>\n

SPHP drove down to a slightly lower pullout at the base of the informal trail up Skyscraper Mountain.\u00a0 Lupe could hardly wait.\u00a0 As soon as she was out of the G6, she took off again, racing hundreds of feet down the tundra on the other side of the road.\u00a0 She came right back, panting hard, and was overjoyed to see SPHP getting the pack ready.<\/p>\n

A volley of raindrops splattered SPHP, but didn’t last long.\u00a0 Yes, raingear was in order.\u00a0 SPHP dug it out of the pack, and put on a green plastic rain poncho.\u00a0 Ready for another attempt.\u00a0 How far Lupe would get was in serious doubt, but at least she would be on the right mountain this time around.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP started up the slope.\u00a0 (6:20 PM, 48\u00b0F)<\/p>\n

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Start of the trail up Skyscraper Mountain from the pullout along Willow Creek Road near Hatcher Pass. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The longest, steepest\u00a0part of the climb came right at the start.\u00a0 Skyscraper is one of those mountains where the top\u00a0always looks only another 50 feet higher.\u00a0 By the time Lupe reached the first high point,\u00a0she had already\u00a0gained 2\/3 of the total 950 feet of elevation gain required to reach the summit.<\/p>\n

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Lupe finally nears the first high point. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From a rock formation at the first high point, Lupe got her first view of what lay ahead.\u00a0 Not far to the N, an orange windsock floated on the breeze\u00a0above a broad, rounded ridge.\u00a0 From the windsock, Lupe would have an easy time traveling over gently rising tundra toward a couple modestly higher points along the ridge.<\/p>\n

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From the rock formation at the first high point, Lupe saw an orange windsock floating in the breeze. The ridge ahead was broad and rounded. Lupe would have an easy time traveling over the tundra here. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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From the first high point, Lupe saw two modestly higher points ahead along Skyscraper’s SW ridge. Beyond them, she could already see the S end of the summit ridge. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking back, Lupe could see Summit Lake on the W side of Hatcher Pass.\u00a0 April Bowl and Hatch\u00a0Peak<\/span><\/a> (4,811 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> on the S side of the pass were in view, too.<\/p>\n

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Looking back the way Lupe had come, Summit Lake(R) was in view on the W side of Hatcher Pass. Hatch Peak(L) and April Bowl (where the snow is below the peak) were in view, too. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe\u00a0checked out the orange windsock, before turning NE to start the easy\u00a0stroll up\u00a0toward the next couple of high points.\u00a0 She had\u00a0a blast\u00a0running around sniffing and exploring the tundra.\u00a0 By now, Skyscraper Mountain’s entire summit ridge was in view, including the little bump up at the N end where the true summit is located.<\/p>\n

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Lupe checks out the orange windsock. The first high point she reached is on the L. Hatch Peak(R) and April Bowl are seen in the background. Photo looks SSE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The gentle path to the next modestly higher points. Skyscraper Mountain’s summit ridge is in view L of Center. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The path along the higher part of the SW ridge undulated from one minor high point to the next.\u00a0 Through the light mist, Lupe could see mountains in every direction.\u00a0 If it had been a clear day, the scene would have been really gorgeous.\u00a0 Lupe had nothing to complain about, however.\u00a0 She was lucky the rain was holding off for the time being.<\/p>\n

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Lupe on the undulating SW ridge. Skyscraper Mountain dead ahead! Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The tundra features such amazingly brilliant little plants!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beyond the minor high points of the SW ridge, the trail lost some elevation heading down to a saddle leading to Skyscraper’s summit ridge.\u00a0 Another steep climb ensued from the saddle, but it was only half as long as the first big climb had been.\u00a0 Soon Lupe was up at the S end of the summit ridge.\u00a0 The\u00a0Pass survey benchmark was right there.<\/p>\n

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The Pass survey benchmark was hard to miss at the S end of Skyscraper’s summit ridge. The “P”, “A” and part of the first “S” for Pass can still be made out to the L of the center triangle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Skyscraper’s summit ridge is nearly level until it reaches a modest bump up at the N end where the true summit is located.\u00a0 The\u00a0ridge was\u00a0much narrower than the SW ridge Lupe had come up, especially toward the N end.\u00a0 The true summit was only 150 yards N of the Pass survey benchmark.<\/p>\n

Lupe was there in practically no time at all.\u00a0 After days of waiting, success rewarded patience!\u00a0 Congratulations, and the usual paw-shaking ceremony ensued.<\/p>\n

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Lupe stands next to the Pass survey benchmark. The true summit of Skyscraper is only 150 yards away along the ridge. Beyond Skyscraper’s summit, Bullion Mountain<\/a> <\/span>(5,100 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is seen in the distance. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe stands atop the true summit of Skyscraper Mountain! Marmot Mountain<\/a><\/span> (4,770 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is seen beyond Lupe. SPHP believes Microdot<\/a><\/span> (4,900 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is the high point L of Center, and The Pinnacle<\/a><\/span> (5,500 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> is the highest point on the far L. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe on top of Skyscraper. Photo looks ENE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Carolina Dogs are rarely seen on Skyscraper Mountain, but it does happen! Microdot is visible on the L. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mist and drizzle had occasionally given way to light rain on the way up.\u00a0 Lupe was\u00a0fortunate to have reached the summit of Skyscraper.\u00a0 Conditions might worsen at any moment, so Lupe and SPHP didn’t stay at the summit too long.\u00a0 There was time enough for some photos, and a good look around at what could be seen of the rugged surrounding peaks of the Talkeetna Range.<\/p>\n

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Lupe stands on a nearby high point while SPHP stands on the true summit. Skyscraper’s summit ridge extends off to the L. The SW ridge Lupe came up is visible to her R. Hatch Peak and April Bowl are in view R of Center. Photo looks S.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking NNE farther along the ridgeline from Skyscraper’s summit. Bullion Mountain is on the L. The Pinnacle is the highest point seen R of Center. Microdot is on the R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe once again on the summit. Photo looks SW back toward the easy SW ridge she came up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Time to go.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP started back S along the summit ridge.\u00a0 In the saddle between the summit ridge and the SW ridge, Lupe met two young guys from Wasilla on their way up Skyscraper.\u00a0 They said the weather was typical of this time of year around here.<\/p>\n

Out of curiosity, SPHP asked them what trails\/peaks they recommended Lupe save for a sunny day in the area?\u00a0 Reed Lakes was the immediate response.\u00a0 It wasn’t far from here.\u00a0 SPHP had heard of it.\u00a0 Good information.\u00a0 Never hurts to ask the local experts!<\/p>\n

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Looking S from the S end of Skyscraper’s summit ridge (near the Pass survey benchmark). Hatch Peak and April Bowl are on the L. Hatcher Pass is seen at Center. Skyscraper’s SW ridge leading back down to the G6 is on the R. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A thick fog rolled in as Lupe descended the last little stretch of the steep final slope to the G6.\u00a0 Rain came with it.\u00a0 Back just in time (9:13 PM)!\u00a0 Those poor guys from Wasilla hadn’t looked prepared for this.<\/p>\n

Fifteen minutes later they appeared running across Willow Creek Road toward Hatcher Pass, where their vehicle must have been parked.\u00a0 Had they made it to the summit of Skyscraper?\u00a0 Probably, but they couldn’t have been there long enough to enjoy it.\u00a0 Lupe would never know for sure.\u00a0 At least they were back safely, though cold and soaking wet.<\/p>\n

Lupe’s Skyscraper Mountain adventure had reached a successful conclusion, despite all the doubts of the last several days.\u00a0 Time to celebrate!\u00a0 SPHP drove down out of the soup back to Palmer.\u00a0\u00a0All remaining roasted chicken was devoured, along with a second course of cheese and crackers.<\/p>\n

Carolina Dogs love cheese!\u00a0 Lupe always\u00a0gobbled the cheese first before she would touch the cracker.\u00a0 American Dingoes always go for the gusto, then mop up whatever remains later on.\u00a0 But then, you probably knew that already.<\/p>\n

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On Skyscraper Mountain<\/strong>, Talkeetna Range, Alaska 8-22-16<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Links:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Next Adventure<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Prior Adventure<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hatcher Pass East Management Area<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Independence Mine State Historical Site<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hatcher Pass to April Bowl & Hatch Benchmark, Talkeetna Range, Alaska (8-27-17)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Reed Lakes Trail to Lynx Peak & a View of the Bomber Glacier, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska (8-28-17)<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Want more Lupe adventures?\u00a0\u00a0Choose\u00a0from Lupe’s 2016 Canadian Rockies, Yukon & Alaska Adventure Index<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, <\/span><\/em>Dingo Vacations Adventure Index<\/strong><\/span><\/a> or Master Adventure Index<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Or subscribe free to new Lupe Adventures<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Days 22, 23 & 24 of Lupe’s Summer of 2016 Dingo Vacation to the Canadian Rockies, Yukon & Alaska 8-20-16, 8:00 AM.\u00a0 Gray, gloomy, light rain.\u00a0 Disappointing, but it didn’t matter too much.\u00a0 Lupe was at Byers Lake in Denali State Park in Alaska.\u00a0 She’d spent the last two days\u00a0exploring\u00a0fabulous K’esugi Ridge.\u00a0 She’d had a … Continue reading Skyscraper Mountain, Talkeetna Range, Alaska (8-22-16)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","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":[726],"tags":[704,105,106,26,104,11,740,741],"class_list":["post-7706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2016-canadian-rockies-yukon-alaska","tag-alaska","tag-american-dingo","tag-carolina-dog","tag-dingo-vacations","tag-lupe","tag-peakbagging","tag-skyscraper-mountain","tag-talkeetna-range"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventuresoflupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_2198.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\/7706","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=7706"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7706\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38280,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7706\/revisions\/38280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}