8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
Harold's Air ServiceRef: https://www.adn.com/bush-pilot/article/legends-alaska-aviation-harold-esmailka/2012/09/10/
Harold's Air ServiceRef: https://www.adn.com/bush-pilot/article/legends-alaska-aviation-harold-esmailka/2012/09/10/
To former AWS instructors and students: after I complete my postings on Flickr and my website this summer, please contact me if you see any photos that you'd like to download or have me remove. I am not tagging any of the photos with names, although I mention a few people in the photo descriptions.
To former AWS instructors and students: after I complete my postings on Flickr and my website this summer, please contact me if you see any photos that you'd like to download or have me remove. I am not tagging any of the photos with names, although I mention a few people in the photo descriptions.
The Koyukuk River (/ˈkaɪəkʊk/; Ooghekuhno' [pronunciation?] in Koyukon, Kuuyukaq or Tagraġvik in Iñupiaq) is a 425-mile (684 km) tributary of the Yukon River, in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the last major tributary entering the Yukon before the larger river empties into the Bering Sea.Rising at the confluence of the North Fork Koyukuk River with the Middle Fork Koyukuk River, it flows generally southwest to meet the larger Yukon River at Koyukuk. The river, with headwaters above the Arctic Circle in the Endicott Mountains of the Brooks Range, drains an area north of the Yukon River that includes part of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, as well as Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge and Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge.The main stem of the river is lined by the communities of Evansville, Bettles, Alatna, Allakaket, Hughes, and Huslia before reaching Koyukuk. Its headwaters tributaries include the Koyukuk's south, middle, and north forks, the Alatna River, and the John River. Major tributaries further downstream include the Kanuti, Batzu, Hogatza, Huslia, Dulbi, Kateel, and Gisasa rivers.[9] Of these, the Alatna, John, and North Fork are National Wild and Scenic Rivers, as is the Tinayguk River, a tributary of the North Fork.Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koyukuk_River
The Koyukuk River (/ˈkaɪəkʊk/; Ooghekuhno' [pronunciation?] in Koyukon, Kuuyukaq or Tagraġvik in Iñupiaq) is a 425-mile (684 km) tributary of the Yukon River, in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the last major tributary entering the Yukon before the larger river empties into the Bering Sea.Rising at the confluence of the North Fork Koyukuk River with the Middle Fork Koyukuk River, it flows generally southwest to meet the larger Yukon River at Koyukuk. The river, with headwaters above the Arctic Circle in the Endicott Mountains of the Brooks Range, drains an area north of the Yukon River that includes part of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, as well as Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge and Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge.The main stem of the river is lined by the communities of Evansville, Bettles, Alatna, Allakaket, Hughes, and Huslia before reaching Koyukuk. Its headwaters tributaries include the Koyukuk's south, middle, and north forks, the Alatna River, and the John River. Major tributaries further downstream include the Kanuti, Batzu, Hogatza, Huslia, Dulbi, Kateel, and Gisasa rivers.[9] Of these, the Alatna, John, and North Fork are National Wild and Scenic Rivers, as is the Tinayguk River, a tributary of the North Fork.Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koyukuk_River
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Canada_DHC-2_Beaver
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Canada_DHC-2_Beaver
Vintage Aircraft - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
Vintage Aircraft - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
Note the peak in the distant center right. You'll see it again in later photos.
Note the peak in the distant center right. You'll see it again in later photos.
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek & Climb
Note the lake in the lower left as a landmark. It appears in a few later photos. The climb that three of us did was on the scheduled “rest day” for the trip. To be 29 years old again...Ref: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm">www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm</a>
Note the lake in the lower left as a landmark. It appears in a few later photos. The climb that three of us did was on the scheduled “rest day” for the trip. To be 29 years old again...Ref: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm">www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm</a>
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
My tent and tent partner are on the left.1984 Sun Graph for Gates of the Arctic National ParkRef: <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/@5862724?month=8&amp;year=1984">www.timeanddate.com/sun/@5862724?month=8&amp;year=1984</a>
My tent and tent partner are on the left.1984 Sun Graph for Gates of the Arctic National ParkRef: <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/@5862724?month=8&amp;year=1984">www.timeanddate.com/sun/@5862724?month=8&amp;year=1984</a>
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
When I was posting on Instagram many years after I snapped this photo, I recall that tent views with feet became very popular. There was even a popular parody account that profiled people doing this. Now, I see that there is a stock image category for these "unique" snaps. IMO, sometimes I think the photo shouldn't be about you; it should be about the view.Refs: <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/feet-in-tent">www.istockphoto.com/photos/feet-in-tent</a> and<a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/feet-in-tent">www.gettyimages.com/photos/feet-in-tent</a>
When I was posting on Instagram many years after I snapped this photo, I recall that tent views with feet became very popular. There was even a popular parody account that profiled people doing this. Now, I see that there is a stock image category for these "unique" snaps. IMO, sometimes I think the photo shouldn't be about you; it should be about the view.Refs: <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/feet-in-tent">www.istockphoto.com/photos/feet-in-tent</a> and<a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/feet-in-tent">www.gettyimages.com/photos/feet-in-tent</a>
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
I think this was my tent partner taking in the view.
I think this was my tent partner taking in the view.
Downclimbing - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Downclimbing - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Nightfall 1/3 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Nightfall 1/3 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Nightfall 2/3 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Nightfall 2/3 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Nightfall 3/3 (tent partner) - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Nightfall 3/3 (tent partner) - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Since stream crossings were common, we all carried an extra pair of shoes or sandals. When crossing the (very cold) streams, it was important to unbuckle your pack, maintain a three-point stance, and use a walking pole/stick. As you can see, we used ski poles then. In later trips, I used collapsible walking poles when they became available.
Since stream crossings were common, we all carried an extra pair of shoes or sandals. When crossing the (very cold) streams, it was important to unbuckle your pack, maintain a three-point stance, and use a walking pole/stick. As you can see, we used ski poles then. In later trips, I used collapsible walking poles when they became available.
Stream Crossing 2/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Stream Crossing 2/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Stream Crossing 3/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Stream Crossing 3/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Stream Crossing 4/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Stream Crossing 4/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Bears and campers often frequent the same areas in Gates of the Arctic and it is important that campers and hikers respect their space. It is likely that bears and campers will encounter one another, but by remaining calm and following the basic advice of experienced bear experts, you increase the odds of a positive outcome for both you and the bear.We strongly recommend that you attend a back country/bear safety orientation at one of our visitor centers. Once in the backcountry, you are on your own.Most people who see a bear in the wild consider it the highlight of their trip. However, food conditioned bears (bears that have become accustomed to human food and petroleum-based products, such as fuel and bug repellent in aerosol cans) can present a hazard to people traveling in the backcountry. If we all do our best to prevent negative interactions with bears and other wild animals, the backcountry will be a safer place for all, including the bear.Ref: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/bearsafety.htm">www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/bearsafety.htm</a>
Bears and campers often frequent the same areas in Gates of the Arctic and it is important that campers and hikers respect their space. It is likely that bears and campers will encounter one another, but by remaining calm and following the basic advice of experienced bear experts, you increase the odds of a positive outcome for both you and the bear.We strongly recommend that you attend a back country/bear safety orientation at one of our visitor centers. Once in the backcountry, you are on your own.Most people who see a bear in the wild consider it the highlight of their trip. However, food conditioned bears (bears that have become accustomed to human food and petroleum-based products, such as fuel and bug repellent in aerosol cans) can present a hazard to people traveling in the backcountry. If we all do our best to prevent negative interactions with bears and other wild animals, the backcountry will be a safer place for all, including the bear.Ref: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/bearsafety.htm">www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/bearsafety.htm</a>
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Ref: https://www.coloradowm.org/todd-miner/
Ref: https://www.coloradowm.org/todd-miner/
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Hiker in distance - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Hiker in distance - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Stream Crossing 5/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Stream Crossing 5/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Tent Partner - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Tent Partner - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
This is the mountain lake I mentioned in an earlier photo. The climb that three of us did was on the scheduled “rest day” for the trip. To be 29 years old again...Ref: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm">www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm</a>
This is the mountain lake I mentioned in an earlier photo. The climb that three of us did was on the scheduled “rest day” for the trip. To be 29 years old again...Ref: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm">www.nps.gov/gaar/planyourvisit/climbing.htm</a>
Mt Doonerak Climb 2/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Mt Doonerak Climb 2/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Mt Doonerak Climb 3/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Mt Doonerak Climb 3/5 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Our camp is near the river below.
Our camp is near the river below.
Note the climber in the lower left.
Note the climber in the lower left.
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Trek to the (faint) rainbow - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Trek to the (faint) rainbow - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
The Arctic in August - f8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
The Arctic in August - f8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
John &amp; Bill (AWS Instructors) 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
John &amp; Bill (AWS Instructors) 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
First group departing 1/2 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
First group departing 1/2 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
First group departing 2/2 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
First group departing 2/2 - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Return to Bettles - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Return to Bettles - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
Bettles (Kk’odlel T’odegheelenh Denh in Koyukon; Atchiiniq in Iñupiaq is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is near Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. The population was 23 at the 2020 census, up from 12 in 2010. It is the second smallest incorporated city in the state.HistoryThe original village was founded a mile southwest of the junction of the John &amp; Koyukuk Rivers in the late 1890s during the Alaska Gold Rush and was named for Gordon C. Bettles, a newspaper man, Montana Silver prospector, and trader who established the trading post and community in 1898. A post office was established in 1901 and continued intermittently until 1956. Residents began relocating 5 miles (8.0 km) east to Evansville, where the airstrip that serves the community today was built in World War II and is now used for commercial air service. The Hickel Highway was used to transport equipment and supplies to the North Slope for oil exploration, and to build the Dalton Highway, which is now used as a truck route to the oilfields. The old village was largely abandoned and the New Bettles was carved out of Evansville and was incorporated in 1985.For more information see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettles,_Alaska
Bettles (Kk’odlel T’odegheelenh Denh in Koyukon; Atchiiniq in Iñupiaq is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is near Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. The population was 23 at the 2020 census, up from 12 in 2010. It is the second smallest incorporated city in the state.HistoryThe original village was founded a mile southwest of the junction of the John &amp; Koyukuk Rivers in the late 1890s during the Alaska Gold Rush and was named for Gordon C. Bettles, a newspaper man, Montana Silver prospector, and trader who established the trading post and community in 1898. A post office was established in 1901 and continued intermittently until 1956. Residents began relocating 5 miles (8.0 km) east to Evansville, where the airstrip that serves the community today was built in World War II and is now used for commercial air service. The Hickel Highway was used to transport equipment and supplies to the North Slope for oil exploration, and to build the Dalton Highway, which is now used as a truck route to the oilfields. The old village was largely abandoned and the New Bettles was carved out of Evansville and was incorporated in 1985.For more information see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettles,_Alaska
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
End of trip (Anchorage) - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
End of trip (Anchorage) - 8/1984 AWS Gates of the Arctic Trek &amp; Climb
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