While a blizzard raged all along the U.S. east coast this weekend, we here in Alaska enjoyed balmy temperatures and still almost no snow. Avalanche danger is high, however, in areas where there has been more snow (like Hatcher Pass, where three have died in separate incidents), so we decided to hike up the back side of good ol' Baldy above Eagle River. Once on the ridge, we followed the trail to the base of Blacktail. A squall chased us back down.
Distance: 3 miles one way
Distance: 3 miles one way