Monday, August 12, 2019

Gates of the Arctic: Arrigetch Climbing


AMS photo by Colby Coombs: Alpenglow in the Arrigetch 

AMS custom climbing trip led by Colby Coombs with long-time AMS friend Mark Stier
returned this weekend after a 10-day trip to the wilderness for some fun 5.7 rock climbing and hiking. After rendezvousing in Fairbanks, heading to Coldfoot, they then flew in a bush plane to a remote and beautiful area. Alaska is experiencing warmer than normal temperatures which made for pleasant climbing in August. Colby and Mark climbed Mt. Parabola first followed by Mt. Ariel.


AMS photo of Mark Stier by Colby Coombs: it wouldn't be an Alaskan trip without some bushwhacking through Alder trees.

AMS photo by Colby Coombs, en route to climb Mt. Parabola

AMS photo by Colby Coombs of Mark on a gorgeous day and climb 


AMS photo by Colby Coombs, Mt. Ariel



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