Lunch spot in the clouds

Twin Peaks and The Butte Hikes

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July 5th 2011
I've been getting behind! The last couple weekends I hiked Twin Peaks in Eklutna, which was 2,000 ft elevation in 2.5 miles. There was no vis at all and we were completely in the clouds for most of the time. This hike was memorable for me because we ended up covered in inchworms. They were eating the alders along the trail, and if you brushed up alongside them, you were doomed. Hundreds were a ... read more

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