Summit Lake : Hatcher Pass, Alaska
This is my favorite place to hike. It’s hard to believe it is practically our back yard.
Helicopter Ride : Chinitna Bay, Alaska
Eric took a helicopter ride out into some of the most beautiful country. This is in Chinitna Bay in the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.
Ace’s Game : Anchorage, Alaska
A last minute deal on a Groupon for an Ace’s game, and we decide to make a night of it!
Skiing : Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska
The trip to Alyeska seems to be a family favorite. The boys have a blast and, although I don’t ski, and I always enjoy a quiet afternoon to myself.
Lights on the Mountain : Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska
I took this shot as I was waiting for the boys to finish up as it started to get dark. I almost got the car stuck trying to drive up a slick hill to get a better angle.
Sawyer Skiing : Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska
Sawyer learned to ski quickly and fell in love with it on the first trip that we took to Alyeska. On the second trip, he took a bit of a crash and burn that has him a bit spooked for now.
Alex Skiing : Alyeski Ski Resort, Alaska
Alex was a natural. His second time skiing and he’s already talking Olympics.
Ski Lift : Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska
Eric Teaches Sawyer : Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska
Colorful Skis : Alyeska Ski Resort, Alaska
Those guys in the yellow in the background came in handy on more than one occasion.
If you are noticing Zach missing from these photos, it is because he doesn’t wait around for photo ops. Once he is off, he is off.
Snowy Day : Girdwood, Alaska
While the boys were off skiing, I was hiking around, thigh deep in snow, taking pictures.
Branches : Girdwood, Alaska
This tree had wild branches like arms with crooked elbows.
Blue Hill : Girdwood, Alaska
In the winter time in Alaska, everything is so muted that any color in the natural world feels exciting.
Evergreen & Deciduous : Girdwood, Alaska
The blue was really shining on the horizon. I love the warmth of the wood contrasted by the chilly white of the snow.