When I visited Juneau, Alaska in August, I knew that I wanted to photograph the Treadwell Mine Salt Pump, a ruined structure that sits in the water between downtown Juneau and Douglas Island. Reading about the historic mine and seeing pictures of this unusual structure intrigued me. So I planned out my shooting times and itinerary before […]
Whenever Día de los Muertos rolls around, the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrated from October 31-Nov 2nd, I think about the Yucatan, my favorite part of Mexico. Hoctun, about 15 minutes from Izamal, is likely the most colorful cemetery in the Yucatan. It’s worth the short drive to walk through a cemetery this time […]
There’s something truly scary about hiking in a dense rainforest where there could be bears. Juneau’s Auk Nu trail was described in guidebooks as an easy 3.4 mile trek to John Muir’s cabin that was “heavily used.” So my sister and I figured we’d likely be sharing the trail with many people–locals and tourists alike–either […]
I used to live in the condos across the street from this trailhead and would see bears almost every summer crossing our parking lot to reach the creek full of salmon. They walk straight down that trail, across the highway, and across the parking lot where they will sleep in a comfortable bush after eating their fill of salmon. You are unlikely to see them in the rain. Enjoyed your article. Thanks, Joel
What a sight that would be! I’m glad we didn’t encounter any bears napping in the bush–saw lots of cushy spots they would enjoy. Guess I’m glad it was raining!!
In the middle of a large estate with an elaborate palace, now a World Heritage Site, sits this mysterious well. Built by its millionaire owner in 1892, this eerie well was never intended to use for water but as a place for ceremonies and initiation into the secretive world of Masons. The inverted tower spirals […]
My sister and I joined a small group on an overnight glacier trekking adventure in southeastern Alaska in early August. The tour was organized through ABAK (Above & Beyond Alaska) and was lead by two fantastic guides, Samuel and Jacob. This is part two (in case you missed it, you can read Part 1 here.) We were […]
Kim,
Your words and photos are fantastic. I can only dream of making a trip like yours. We will be on a cruise in May, but my old body is not made for climbing, jumping, or slipping or sliding.
Thanks for posting.
Dave Miller
I think you might be surprised…you don’t have to climb and jump. As long as you can hike over uneven terrain, the guides are there to help. Will you be cruising through Juneau? ABAK and other companies offer day trips by helicopter up to Mendenhall glacier. If it’s your dream, do it!!!
Kim, these pictures are so amazing and so beautiful. They take me right back. The real beauty of them is that I can see the broader picture this time without worrying about sticking my crampons into the ice securely. I would love to purchase the one of John , myself and Jacob heading back to basecamp while the rest of you went with Sam for the ice climb! Let me know how to do that please!
Hi Pat, Yes I agree—it is nice to step back and see the trip as a whole and really appreciate the beauty of where we were and the power of those intriguing moulins! What a fantastic experience it was, and such fun company 🙂 (sending you a private message about purchasing a print)
Kim, these are absolutely unbelievable photos. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER. PERFECT!!!.
I think anyone could take amazing photographs here. Lemon Glacier was truly special both on top of and inside the ice! And how incredible to think it starts with a single snowflake…
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