And let there be no purpse in friendship save the deepening of the spirit. - Khalil Gibran
Jesse Gobeli will lead "Triple Bypass" with an estimated duration of 4.5 hours.
Meet at 6:30 pm at the Mile Hi trailhead in Eagle River. We will follow the trail to the saddle, drop down to Meadow Creek, and follow the trail until we get to Vista Peak. We will ascend Vista Peak, continue to Roundtop and on to Blacktail Rocks, and return to finish.
Eagle River - North“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” ― Mark Twain
E. Marquez will lead "South Powerline Peak" with an estimated duration of 3.5 hours.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Rabbit lakes trailhead at the end of Canyon Rd. We will run out to the lake, ascend South Powerline Peak, and return.
The Chugach Front Range"quote" ~by whom
Lee Helzer will lead "Eagle River Jaunt" with an estimated duration of 2.5 hours.
Meet at the Eagle River Greenbelt trailhead off Eagle River Loop road for a 6:30 departure. This lower key Epic will explore trails traditionally done in the winter. We will check out trails that may or may not have had recent trail maintenance and attempt to view the South Fork Falls.
Eagle River - SouthFollowing you, I climb the mountain.
Josh A. will lead "See Me, Feel Me" with an estimated duration of 4.5 hours.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Prospect Heights trailhead. We will take the middle fork trail to just below Rusty Point where we will quickly diverge for the high point. We will proceed along the ridge to Wolverine with a return over Near Point.
The Chugach Front Range“Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least we shall free ourselves from the persuasion that we know what we do not know.” ― Plato, The Republic
Jesse Gobeli will lead "Bird" with an estimated duration of 4 hours.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Bird Ridge trailhead (the small original lot). We will head into the Valley before turning uphill to ascend directly to the Bird Ridge high point. For the return, we plan to divert directly down to the Indian Valley trail. From Indian Valley, we will follow the powerline back to the start.
Turnagain ArmThousands of sheep, soft-footed, black-nosed sheep- one by one going up the hill and over the fence--one by one four-footed pattering up and over-- - excerpt from "Sheep" by Carl Sandburg
Lee Helzer will lead "Sheep Thrills" with an estimated duration of 3.5 hours.
Meet at Windy Corner trailhead at 6:15. We will carpool to Falls Creek trailhead where we will head up the “new” trail to Sheep Thrills ridge, a variation of one of Rob’s favorite routes. We will return via Lilly’s trail.
Turnagain Arm"If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness." St. Therese of Lisieux
E. Marquez will lead "Bear Valley" with an estimated duration of 3.5 hours.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Weight Station just south of Potter Marsh. We will take the Turnagain Arm trail for about a mile before jumping off to ultimately ascend Potter Overlook. This time, we will track down towards Bear Valley, and run the roads back to the trailhead.
Turnagain Arm“I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations — one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it — you will regret both.” ― Soren Kierkegaard
Jesse Gobeli will lead "Potter Overlook" with an estimated duration of 3.5 hours.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Weight Station just south of Potter Marsh. We will take the Turnagain Arm trail for about a mile before jumping off to ultimately ascend Potter Overlook. We will make our way back down by a direct route to the main trail for the return.
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Lee Helzer will lead "The Goat" with an estimated duration of 1 hour.
The GOAT a.k.a. Rob DeVelice, the Thursday Evening Epic Runs founder has been fighting Parkinson’s and loved ones fear that battle will be lost soon. Please join us at Rob’s house for this weeks Epic at 6:30pm. Send me a text if you need directions. 740-504-9889.
West Anchorage"quote" ~by whom
E. Marquez will lead "Sideshow Bob" with an estimated duration of 3 hours.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Bird Ridge trail parking lot (the Mega-Lot in the old quarry). This epic will complete an out and back along the banks of Bird Creek. We will enjoy sightings of the prolific Sideshow Bob ferns along the way.
Turnagain Arm“Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief” ― Cicero
Jesse Gobeli will lead "No Disco" with an estimated duration of 3.5 hours.
Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Rainbow trailhead. We will be taking the lower (No Disco) trail towards the headwaters of Rainbow Creek. Past the creek, we will change direction and traverse steep slopes to the bowl below Hole in the Wall. From there we will complete a loop back to the trailhead. There is likely to be significant route finding and bushwhacking due to the volume of deadfall and blowdown on the route.
Turnagain Arm"There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Hemingway
Lee Helzer will lead "Upper Highway" with an estimated duration of 3.5 hours.
Meet for a 6:30 departure at the Rainbow trailhead. We will take the Upper Highway trail as an out and back or bushwhack back to the Turnagain trail for the return.
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