Winter Backpacking, Mongolian Yurt Style.
January 3rd 2010 The winter in Alaska can be brutal, but that does not stop the outdoor lovers from seeking adventure. While Caitlin visited for the winter holiday we decided to do a short overnight backpacking trip out to a Mongolian Yurt in the Eagle River Nature Center.
We started our adventure on skis. This was short lived as it had not snowed in over 2 weeks and the ground was practically ice. We figured
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