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May 26, 2012: A trip to Hatcher Pass

We drove with Nancy to Hatcher Pass and saw all sorts of activities. It was sort of still winter up there even though it's late May.

Cyclist heading down the hill
Cyclist heading down the hill

Paraglider coming in for a landing

Paraglider coming in for a landing

 

The wind made for a tricky landing

 

Hatcher Pass Lodge, also known as the A-Frames
Hatcher Pass Lodge, also known as the A-Frames

Snow Shoers finishing their hike

Snow Shoers finishing their hike

 

And on the ground

And on the ground

 

Chris said he'd been up for 2 hours and 20 minutes, but his hands got cold. He said his record is 4 hours and 20 minutes--"that's longer than it takes to fly to Seattle," he said.

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