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mount mckinley印象
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We here some of the 30% people that got the chance of seeing it uncover... take more then one tour in several days and you increase your chance of seeing him...
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Took the 70 mile bus trip into Denali through Aramark. The bus driver/guide was excellent and added a lot of depth to the trip. Saw lots of wildlife and the transition of landscape into trundra. This is a "Must Do" when touring Alaska. Plus, driving up from Anchorage (we had a rental car) we had an unobstructed view of Mt. McKinley
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We loved landing on a glacier on Mt McKinley. We took a small plane that held 11 people and it was amazing! We needed a jacket and this trip was worth every penny!
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God smiled on us--we had 2 days of perfect weather while at the McKinley Princess Lodge--got to see "the mountain" pretty much all day--2 days in a row !! It was GLORIOUS!!!
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We didn't see it while we were in Denali National park, but along the highway there and to Fairbanks, we took pictures. Impressive!
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We saw a lot of animals on the bus tour. Plenty of grizzly bears and other animals. We had great weather so the mountain even though 40 miles away was clearly visible. Took most of the day on a narrow road but the drivers are very good. If you are there, don't miss this on your first trip. For the second, take a plane or helicopter ride.
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We got lucky, on both the flight in and out, as well as several days while at the lodge, Denali was "out" and clearly visible.
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DENALI-THE GRAT ONE ( MOUNT McKINLEY) FLIGHT OF FANCY-MOUNT McKINLEY UP-CLOSE (ALASKA’S HIDDEN BYWAYS I) Over the years, we have visited about 40 National Parks and numerous National Monuments, but the two-three hours spent in and around the Alaska Range and Mount McKinley, both from the air, and on a glacier, ranks as one of the greatest thrills of our travels. Not only did we get up close and personal with these inspiring peaks, but they put the world and our very being into an interesting perspective. The feeling that we carried away from this aerial expedition was that “NATURE WILL WIN”. Our trips, which I plan out, are flexible expeditions involving planning and coordination. Tour ships are not our thing, and neither is camping. Therefore, lodges, rental cars, and special pre-arranged activities (i.e. back-country flights, rafts, bear viewing trips, etc.) are planned months in advance, as well as the route taken. What was the process to set things up? We had flown over the Wrangell-St. Elias Mountains four years earlier with Wrangell Mountain Air, out of McCarthy, AK, so we were familiar with the type of air operation that fit our needs. A little research brought us to TALKEETNA AIR TAXI (TAT), operating out of Talkeetna, AK. A few telephone calls later found us booked on a Cessna single engine aircraft for a specific date in July. This firm (TAT) came highly recommended and has participated in many expeditions in the Alaska Range and Mount McKinley. In addition, they will pick you up from your hotel and return you there after the adventure. With the date and flight set, we needed accommodations near the Talkeetna airport. We decided on the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge, which proved to be a wonderful base of operations. This is a world class Lodge with beautifully appointed rooms, excellent food and services, and an ideal location. We booked this at least 8-9 months in advance of the trip, once the flight into the Alaska Range was finalized (deposit required). Once this section of our trip was set, I built the rest of the trip around it. This involved a visit to Cordova, AK, Denali National Park, the Ayleska Resort, Homer, and Brooks Lodge in Katmai National Parks. These areas will be discussed in other TripAdvisor submissions. One of the principle problems in setting up a flight like this is the Alaskan Weather. The Alaska Range rises abruptly from the northern Pacific Ocean/Bering Strait area and has a tendency to have radical shifts in weather. This can occur very rapidly, so windows of opportunity may not be frequent. For flight seeing and glacier landings, good weather is essential. A back-up date is advisable, as long as it fits into your schedule and is arranged with Talkeetna Air Taxi, or an equivalent service. Some prayers to the weather gods may also help. When we arrived in Talkeetna, AK, the day before the flight, the weather was great and the Mountains were visible. The reason for this statement was that on our previous visit to Denali National Park four years earlier, we were told that Mount McKinley had not been visible for 14 days, and we had lucked out. We checked in to both the lodge and Talkeetna Air Taxi, and were informed that we were “GO” for our flight on the next day. We also spent some time wandering, and photographing, the beautiful lodge grounds. A few words about high mountain photography; I was using a digital SLR Nikon Camera. I set the camera for the maximum number of pixels/frame and used an 18mm – 105mm zoom lens. I also decided to run the camera on shutter priority, with an ISO setting of 125. I also used a backed off Polarizer to help reduce the snow glare. I used a new SD card and carrier a spare card and battery in the event that they were needed (they were not needed). We were picked up at about 8:30AM from our lodge and taken to the Talkeetna Air Taxi (TAT) office in order to fill out the necessary paper work and pay the tariff (i.e. cost about $1100.00 US) for the exclusive use of the Cessna and pilot (Bill P.). We have found, due to our extensive photographic requirements and special requests, to book items such as small planes for our party ONLY. It does avoid crowding and disagreements, since my wife and I usually agree on our program. In addition, use the bathroom facilities before departing. The mountains are cold.We also brought heavy clothing, gloves, and hats. We were told that a simple sweatshirt should suffice. We were also told to don glacier boots, since we would be walking on a glacier. A pair of sunglasses is essential due to the sun glare on ice. I sat in the front next to the pilot, while my wife occupied the rear seat. I discussed my mental image of what I wanted to see and photograph with the pilot (Bill P.). I have found that this is helpful in many different occasions since the pilot is very familiar with the terrain and can safely get you, and your camera, into the correct position and photographic angle. We took off from the Talkeetna airport, passed over the scrub forest and into the Front Range of the Alaska Range. The first few minutes of this flight was not impressive, until the hint of blue ahead of us resolved into the true Alaska Range. The enormity of the scene made us gasp, even though we had been in many areas of “Glaciated Mountains”. As we passes over the KAHILTNA GLACIER, we saw, and photographed, Mount Crosson and on one side, while the bulk of MOUNT McKINLEY (20320 ft) occupied the other (see images). We continued to gain altitude as we began our circumvention of Mount McKinley, with the famous West Buttress coming into view (see images). The West Buttress climbing route was pioneered by Bradford Washburn and is still the preferred route of climbers of this mountain. As we swung around the mountain, the Wickersham Wall, the steepest side of Mount McKinley, occupied one side of our Cessna, while the other side opened up with a view of the Upper Kahiltna Pass and NE side of Mount Foraker (see image). This was one of the most thrilling moments of the flight, with a view of Mount Foraker, the second highest peak in the Range, sitting in the middle foreground like an inverted ice cream cone. We continued our ascent, with Karstens Ridge & Harpers Glacier-Mount McKinley coming into view (see image). We were soon at a level allowing for a close-up, fascinating view of the summit area of Mount McKinley, the goal of many climbers (see image). The upper reaches resemble snowy hills, even though they are not. We also viewed the area known as the “Football Field”, which climbers cross at altitude. Our route took us over Upper Traleika Glacier (see image), as Mount McKinley (20320 ft) slipped away behind us. Our pilot (Bill P.), who handled this Cessna in this difficult terrain, was at complete ease in this environment, bespeaking of many years of experience. This enables us to enjoy our flight and obtain the images that I wanted without difficulty. He even suggested shots and maneuvered the Cessna into a favorable position. We maneuvered past the Upper Ruth Glacier-Don Sheldon Amphitheater (see image), heading to our glacier landing spot on Second Shot Glacier. Bill P. put us down on the glacier with a feather-like landing. After we exited the Cessna, we did some tourist images with us in them, leaning against the Cessna. We were two happy people.I spent about 20 minutes photographing this beautiful glacial cirque. When we landed, we join another flight-seeing aircraft already on the glacier. Taking images of the take-off (see image) provided us with some great photo opportunities. After the other plane had departed, our pilot Bill P. told us to be quiet and listen. In the ensuing silence, the only noise heard was the cracking of the glacial ice. We had become one with the mountains, breathing in the cool air and living the moment. All senses were operating in a magnified scale, with sounds and colors enhanced. This was one of the rare points of time which we strive to acquire, but is very elusive. Sadly, we departed Second Shot Glacier on our way back to Talkeetna. Our route took us over some beautiful peaks called “Little Switzerland”, then down the Ruth Glacier and back to civilization as we know it. Travelers, if you can do this trip, find a way and do it. Forgo the deck of the cruise ship and get to see what the REAL ALASKA is, and has. I have run into too many people who are reluctant to plan their own trip. All one has to do is use rental cars, lodging, planes, trains, rafts, and common sense, and not rely on the ideas of other “TRIP SPECIALISTS”. It is not difficult to plan this yourself, giving you the opportunity to go and see what YOU want, and in the time frame you allocate. In fact, if you are interested in doing this, contact me at TripAdvisor and I will help you (FREE!!!!) get started. DO NOT DEFACE THE ROCKS OR ITS SURROUNDINGS. YOU ARE ON FEDERAL/STATE PROPERTY, AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW. LEAVE IT THE WAY NATURE INTENDED IT TO BE LEFT! Enjoy the trip and be safe. ALASKASEEKER (B.I.N.)
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We spent a week in Northern Alaska and the peaks were visible from far away.We did a glacier landing from Talkeetna and saw the mountains first hand. From Denali we spent two days in the national park driving and camping in the park, the peaks are majestic and so royal, they look after the people of Alaska !!An experience of lifetime !!!
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We got to catch glimpses as we wandered around but never got the full view. Beautiful area not to be missed.