The weather was gorgeous after weeks of gray, soggy Juneau rain.
Sharon and I started early on Saturday and after dropping our packs at the cabin, we skate skied over to Spaulding Meadow.
Sharon's thinking about our ski trip to Sweden next month...
Chuck, Martha, Kari, Denise and Gail hiked up late morning.
Did I mention how much wine we hauled up the trail?
It was one of those days where it's hard to believe there is anywhere more beautiful than southeast Alaska.
The sun felt tropical...and it's January!
John Muir cabin sits at about 1500 feet of elevation and from the cabin on a weekend like this, visitors are treated to stunning views of Lynn Canal and the Chilkoot Range.
And, the conditions were just right for Sharon and I to skate ski with abandon in the alpine; no need for a groomed trail.
Such conditions are present maybe one weekend a year (this one!).
We started a marathon scrabble game just before the sunset.
Luckily, Kari remembered to take photos of the setting sun.
I was too busy losing at Scrabble and sipping the Pinot that Andy sent up (thanks!).
And, as the sun set, Gail returned from her long classic ski to view one of the several light-houses along the canal.
I will spare everyone of the night photos! But, Chuck was up bright and early Sunday morning for more skiing...that Chuck is such an early bird!
And, he motivated the rest of us outside for more skiing and snow-shoeing.
Yes, another gorgeous, sunny day in the rainforest.
Here's a parting dawn photo by Kari.
What a terrific way to spend our birthdays! I missed getting photos of Carol, Rebecca, Dee and Eric, but thanks for skiing and snow-shoeing by the cabin to wish us happy birthday!
Cheers,
Anne
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