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Consideration » Blog Archive » icefields pictures — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:08:54 +0000

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By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:12:53 +0000

Thanks Phil – that is great advice! It is still one of my favorite trails – I try to spend at least one night up there every year – amazing country!

By: phil

phil — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:39:29 +0000

I did the trail alone in July 2004. Quite a workout! Bears were sited by other hikers but I never saw them. I did encounter some other wildlife including an awesome pair of mountain goats. The shot above is taken on a sunny day; many days are foggy so you may not get that kind of visibility. (I didnt). Its a very worthwhile hike that you should not miss. Take your rain gear, gloves, and big jacket for the top where its windy and cold.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:22:32 +0000

Nice pictures. Please share your hiking experience and pictures at LocalsDiggit.com

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:56:32 +0000

Thanks for sharing your experience Mark. You won’t catch me hiking that trail in the dark!

Ron

By: mark f

mark f — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:23:40 +0000

Did the trail in July, beautiful views, wildlife, as described. Saw some mountain goats, the glacier was inspiring, as far as hiking in the dark, wouldn’t recommend it, stopped at one section on a switchback to talk to some guys that were trying to point out a black bear when the girl that was with them almost took a dive when she got too close to the edge. She was hanging on by her armpits before they pulled her back up.
In the dark with those hazards would be asking for it.

By: Xavier

Xavier — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:18:52 +0000

Matteo,

I made it alone in July 2008. Not a problem being alone

By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:05:44 +0000

Hi Matteo,

It is a great trail, I don’t think you need to worry about falling, but you will want to watching your footing on the way down when your legs are tired.

Black bears are very common on the trail. They haven’t ever given anyone any problem, but I like to make some extra noise, and if I’m by myself, I usually carry bear spray.

Have fun!

Ron

By: Matteo

Matteo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:12:24 +0000

Great Hike! I would like to try this in late August.
I will be alone, please can you tell me if is it dangerous for the steep (is is possible to fall down?) and for the bears? Thank you

By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:13:15 +0000

Thanks Mark,

I would say this is a must do trail for sure – you gotta get up here first!

Ron

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:48:54 +0000

I just made a note of this trail in my notebook Ron for whenever I eventually get to Alaska. I love the graphical simplicity of the first shot. It certainly portrays the vastness you describe.