Thompson Pass (elev. 2678') is a notch through the Chugach Mountains that allows a road connection between the Alaskan interior and the port of Valdez, the terminus of the Alaska pipeline. For George and I, it was our fourth Alpine location on the trip, the first 3 being Mt. Alyeska, Denali-Eielson, and Denali-Mt. Healy. The Alpine has always held a particular fascination for me since the first time I really saw it with George as a student back in 1977. Here is created a wildflower garden of unparralled diversity and color, of plants that survive and thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. After spending 2 hours or so there yesterday, we became quickly overwhelmed, and have decided to go back today to try to sort things out. Walking around Valdez last night, we followed the noisy Seagulls to the fishing wharf, where the catch of the day of Red Snapper, Ming Cod, and Halibut (over 100 pounds) were found! RB.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Thompson Pass
Thompson Pass (elev. 2678') is a notch through the Chugach Mountains that allows a road connection between the Alaskan interior and the port of Valdez, the terminus of the Alaska pipeline. For George and I, it was our fourth Alpine location on the trip, the first 3 being Mt. Alyeska, Denali-Eielson, and Denali-Mt. Healy. The Alpine has always held a particular fascination for me since the first time I really saw it with George as a student back in 1977. Here is created a wildflower garden of unparralled diversity and color, of plants that survive and thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. After spending 2 hours or so there yesterday, we became quickly overwhelmed, and have decided to go back today to try to sort things out. Walking around Valdez last night, we followed the noisy Seagulls to the fishing wharf, where the catch of the day of Red Snapper, Ming Cod, and Halibut (over 100 pounds) were found! RB.
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