Summah's here - Gotta run

David, Bill and I hanging out after work

Although there's still plenty of snow up high for getting turns, most of the trails in and around town are dry and begging for a run. Anchorage and the Chugach mountains to the east offer many (literally) breathtaking runs. Kincaid Park features a trail that runs along sandy bluffs overlooking Cook Inlet, Denali, and two volcanoes. There are many trails along the Turnagain Arm that traverse lush coastal forests and subalpine tundra. Not to mention the nearly 200 miles of trail in Anchorage proper where one might cross paths with moose, bear and the occasional wolf.
Friends and I have a few race dates circled on the summah calendar and we've been trying to get out as much as possible to prepare. Last night we tackled Bird Ridge south of town. The trail follows the shoulder of Bird Peak - straight up and straight down. We topped out at around 8p and hurried down for a beer in the parking lot, while fat mosquitoes swarmed our blood-rich limbs. Thanks to Dave for bringing along the camera.