Outside the Polar Vortex

As the lower 48 experiences some extremely cold temps, it is a balmy 25 degrees here in Eagle River today.  Lovely weather like this calls for some winter outings.  The landscape is serene and beautiful with its white covering.  Everything appears to be in a gray-scale with the occasional blue tones. 

Denali

watching the moose below

The best part of the day (other than the view!), after all the hard work of hiking up-hill in the snow, is the ride down.  What took an hour to climb takes about 10 seconds to descend.  The 10 seconds are completely worth it and may be the secret to living longer and feeling younger! 

Alaska Fun Facts: Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,237 feet (6,168 m) above sea level.  It means "The High One" in Koyukon Athabaskan.