Schlumberger Alaska Peak-a-Week Hikes: 2009

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Hidden Lake (8/19/9)

So barring a torrential downpour I will be going hiking tomorrow. I've missed too many weeks in a row. I want to try Hidden Lake http://www.alaskahikesearch.com/TopoPages/Hiddenval_topo_pg.htm with possibly even a trip to the saddle between the Ramp and the Wedge if we have time. Probably won't make it that far though. We'll be going 2.5 down powerline pass then heading off from there. It will be our farthest hike distance wse, but not as steep as some of the past ones. In order to have time to get it in we will need to leave Glen Alps promptly at 6. If we make it to the saddle we'll get one of my favorite views in all of Alaska:

Hope you can make it.

Cheers,

Scott

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

July already! Looks promising to have a great night for hiking tomorrow night. I had mentioned McHugh Creek last week but after talking to a friend who has spent more time down there than I have, I think Rainbow Peak is a better choice. It is just a bit further down the Highway, but is a shorter hike and doable in an evening (we'd have to cut McHugh Creek short whether we chose Rabbit Lake or the Peak). So, Rainbow Peak is described here: http://www.akhs.atfreeweb.com/Hikes/Rainbow.htm. The trailhead is at mile 108.3 of the highway. It is the second trailhead, the first being McHugh Creek, about 12 miles south of Anchorage. We'll head out of the trailhead about 6:15. Hope to see you there.

Cheers,

Scott

Rainbow Peak--1 July 2009

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Hike this week

Due to a conflict with a Sales meeting I, and the rest of the sales group, won't be able to make it on Wedensday this week. I need to check to make sure I'm not forgetting something, but I think I'll be good to go on Thursday weather permitting. I'll send out another update tomorrow.

Thanks,

Scott

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Hike this week (6/17)

I'm not going to be able to make it this week (I will be playing the part of good son-in-law this Wednesday) but if the clouds clear I was thinking a trip up Flattop again would be a good thing. It was our first hike, we did it with some snow and the group has grown since then. We also had a late night last week so this one should allow for an earlier finish. Should be clear of snow up top as well making the scramble more manageable. I'll see if I can find someone who will be going tomorrow who wants to be in charge of deciding if the weather is worth the trip or not (feel free to volunteer). If not I'm happy to pass on my recommendation tomorrow afternoon. Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Scott

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Prospect Heights Trail -- 10 June 2009

So this week I'd like to head to Prospect heights trailhead, back up O'Malley in south Anchorage. The directions to the trailhead are here:
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aktrails/ats/anc/prospect.htm

We'll be heading up Near Point, which is a good after work climb. Details of the hike are here:
http://www.akhs.atfreeweb.com/Hikes/NearPoint.htm

For anyone feeling more adventurous the trail goes on to Canyon Creek from there:
http://www.akhs.atfreeweb.com/Hikes/CampbellCreekCanyon.htm

Unless you hear from me again (meaning the weather got worse) I'll be at the parking lot at 6.

Cheers,
Scott