I spent the fourth of July weekend trekking across one of Alaska’s, and the Nation’s least visited National Parks. Gates of the Arctic is situated in Alaska’s Arctic, and is not accessible by road, making for light visitation. I accessed the park on a float plane and then hiked the region with a pretty hefty backpack. Our initial route (which was extensive and included crossing 7 mountain passes) did not work out, so we regrouped and explored the Arrigetch Peaks complex. I’ve been to parts of that region before and knew we would be in for some magic sights. Here are a few images from that journey.
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Arrigetch Peaks, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Arrigetch Peaks, Valley of Aquarius, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Arrigetch Peaks, Caliban, Arial and Xanadu peaks, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Arrigetch Peaks, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Arrigetch Peaks, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska
Half Dome is cool but the rock in picture #10 looks far more interesting.
sweet shots ya took there Patrick J. Endres
All are lovely. These mountains give new meaning to the word peak. I especially like the images with the strong foregrounds.
How small we look in Nature!
absolutely amazing, I LOVE your work!