2. 2007

Archangel Valley - Hiking the Boulder Fields

A walk around Archangel Valley shortly after acquiring my new Canon 40D.
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Richard Harrop peers out from inside one of the many interesting chunks of rock in Archangel Valley.
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Richard Harrop peers out from inside one of the many interesting chunks of rock in Archangel Valley.

AlaskaHatcher PassArchangel ValleyRichard Harrop2007Matanuska Susitna Valley

  • Hatcher Pass granite reflects in a slow spot in Archangel Creek.
  • An exciting time can be had in Archangel Valley just by walking around and checking out the details of the place. Here, Richard Harrop follows me up a vertical crack in a giant boulder.
  • Richard Harrop peers out from inside one of the many interesting chunks of rock in Archangel Valley.
  • Life is rough in Hatchers, as Richard takes a break on a mattress of moss in Archangel Valley.
  • The boulder fields in Hatchers are great for exploration as Richard follows me down into the cracks and crannies between rocks the size of houses.
  • In some places, a curious mind can lead one as far as fifty feet under the surface of the boulder field. Richard learns that things can get a little bit tight down there.
  • Space gets so tight Richard has to remove his hat. Next to go was the belt buckle. Suck it in!
  • The boulders fall away as we make our way to the top of a ridge. Richard stops for a photo op.
  • Richard pauses atop a ridgeline with Archangel Valley falling away behind.
  • Old mine shafts litter the landscape in Hatchers, and while clearly not a safe environment due to cave-ins and debris, they are interesting to explore. Richard grins for the camera in front of broken timbers and piled rubble.
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