September 10, 2009 – 7:00 pm
There are few things in the world that you can do that require such little effort or your part to get such a huge return. A glacier landing gives you a sense of excitement that equals many of the most intense things out there, but to get this incredible feeling and experience, all you need to do is climb into a plane and put your faith in your pilot. As the plane takes off and heads toward the monstrous peaks, many times there are clouds lining
By Steven Shoppman
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Posted in Alaska, Environment, New Photos, North America, USA, adventure
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Also tagged Alaska, denali, fliying, glacier, mckinley, talkeetna, USA
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Sometimes, sensations created by certain experiences simply cannot be put into words. Flying in a tiny propeller plane that has glacier-landing and take-off capabilities over one of the world’s last vast wilderness areas untouched by man in one of this nation’s most mind-blowing national parks is undoubtedly one of those experiences. Thanks to the staff at Talkeetna Air Taxi, we were able to have the opportunity to enjoy this amazing ride.
By Kristen Magnuson
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Posted in Alaska, North America, USA, adventure
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Also tagged Alaska, denali, flights over Denali National Park, glacier landing, McKinley base camp, mckinley climbers, Mount McKinley, scenic flights, talkeetna
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On one of our scenic flights with Talkeetna Air Taxi, the summit of Denali (or Mt. Mckinley) made a rare appearance.
Sometimes I have to take a step back, look around, and maybe even pinch myself to realize that this is real. We are beyond fortunate, and this last week has been like no other. When one is able to mix incredible people with amazing adventure its result is almost surreal. Alaska and its people are one of those places, hands down.
By Nels Thoreson
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Posted in Accomodation Reviews, Action Sports, Book and Media Recommendations, North America, Statistics, USA, Updates, adventure
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Also tagged Alaska, Christopher McCandless, Coke Wallace, Denali View Lodge, Earth Song Lodge, Eddie Vedder, Elizabeth Gilbert, Esther Golton, Hard Sun, Healy, Into The Wild, jim kloss, Mahay's Riverboat Service, Midnight Sun Safaris, Mount McKinley, Nenana, talkeetna, Talkeetna Bed and Breakfast, The Last American Man, Touch of the Wilderness B & B Inn, Trapper John's Cabin, USA, whole wheat radio
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