East-side residents oppose creek plan Nov 21, 2009
The deep, narrow city-owned parcel stretches from Muldoon Road east to the edge of town -- to the military reservation at the foot of the Chugach Mountains. The back 12 acres of it is already set aside for a park. (Anchorage Daily News)
Palmer man featured in film named pro skier of year Oct 15, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Daylight : 8:42 AM - 6:48 PM. (Anchorage Daily News)
New play celebrates pioneers' love for each other - and Alaska Oct 11, 2009
He brought in water from the Chugach Mountains. He championed the destruction of slot machines and alerted federal agents to businesses he thought were cheating on their taxes. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Colors of Fall Sep 23, 2009
A flock of geese lands at Cartee Fields Sept. 22, 2009, with fall colored trees on a hill in Russian Jack Springs Park in the background and termination dust on the Chugach Mountains beyond. 1 of 29. (Anchorage Daily News)
Eagle River murder-suicide leaves a question of motive Sep 10, 2009
The front yard of the single-family ranch home, which sits in the shadow of the bronze-faded Chugach Mountains, was well-kept. The blinds were drawn and the driveway was empty. (Anchorage Daily News)
Country star Atkins shares his love songs with Alaskans Sep 7, 2009
The midnight sun shined in a warm, calm, clear sk 00003C5C y displaying the early fall colors of the Matanuska Valley and the first dustings of snow on the Chugach Mountains in all their glory. When Atkins sang the first-stanza's punch line, "What a picture-perfect postcard this would make of America," he pointed at the 6000 foot summit of Pioneer Peak, drawing a extra surge of cheers from the local folks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Take advantage of the gluttonous fall fish Sep 3, 2009
Situated below the Chugach Mountains and hovering glaciers, Whittier offers vibrant fall colors and a chance to take home a fresh silver salmon. ANCHOR RIVER. (Anchorage Daily News)
Australians head 'into the land of the icebergs' Aug 19, 2009
Australian "60 Minutes" correspondent Michael Usher in the Chugach Mountains. Australians head 'into the land of the icebergs. (Anchorage Daily News)
Homer area mine played role in World War II Jul 16, 2009
Now, resource experts know that Red Mountain's chrome deposits are part of a great arc of rocks from the tip of the Kenai Peninsula, through the Chugach Mountains to the Knik River and all the way to Sutton. "It's a big (chrome) belt, but Red Mountain was the only one, to our knowledge, that was mined," Krause said. (Juneau Empire)
Whistle stop Jul 14, 2009
We got off in a broad glacial valley, with classic muscular green Chugach mountains rising on either side, still etched here and there with the white of last winter's snow. A hundred and twenty years ago, Spencer Glacier covered the valley floor almost to the railroad tracks. (Anchorage Daily News)
70 active fires burning in Alaska, Minto Flats is largest Jul 9, 2009
The Chugach Mountains have for days been obscured by a thick blanket of smoky haze, but for the first time this week the acrid smell of smoke accompanied it Wednesday. The air quality in Anchorage was "moderate" bordering on "unhealthy for sensitive groups," said Steve Morris, the city's air quality program manager. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stull, Mohwinkel-Fleming tops in hill climb Jul 8, 2009
22-miles later at the top of Clarks Road in the foothills of the Chugach Mountains during record breaking heat July 7, 2009. Related Links. (Anchorage Daily News)
Outdoors hot line Jul 7, 2009
DETAILS: Join nature writer Bill Sherwonit for a writing workshop that starts with a day-long hike into the Chugach Mountains to learn more about both Anchorage's "backyard wilderness" as well as note taking and journaling. Fee includes pre and post-trip meetings, a day in the Chugach and essay critique. (Anchorage Daily News)
Our view: Chester Creek Jul 2, 2009
Turn around to the east, and you enjoy an expansive view of the city's velvet backdrop, the Chugach Mountains. One of the greatest places in Anchorage is now even better. (Anchorage Daily News)
Take an excursion to Winner Creek Trail Jun 25, 2009
The upper trail climbs higher in the Chugach Mountains toward Winner Creek Pass before descending to the Twentymile River. Copyright 2009, The Anchorage Daily News, a subsidiary of The McClatchy Company. (Anchorage Daily News)
Adventurers plan risky hike to Fire Island this week Jun 22, 2009
Gurubandhu said he's been screening the Adventurers who want to tag along Friday to make sure they're all fast hikers, though he personally doesn't consider the trek any more dangerous than scrambling around in the surrounding Chugach Mountains. Done right, he said, this is just a long, pleasant -- albeit fast -- walk across a giant beach. (Anchorage Daily News)
Wisniewski breaks record in Mayor's Marathon Jun 21, 2009
"That gravel in the backcountry was so hard," she said of the unpaved running through the foothills of the Chugach Mountains. "My legs are spent.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Southcentral fishing forecast Jun 18, 2009
For remote fishing near town, try Rabbit and Symphony lakes in the Chugach Mountains. Spinners, cocktail shrimp and single salmon eggs all work. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hikers get lucky as weather, ash speed snowmelt Jun 2, 2009
June 1 dawned with almost all the ridges, and a lot of the gullies, in the front range Chugach Mountains snow free. Some trails into the mountains remain muddy in places, but that is in many cases due as much to a heavy, late May rain as to the melt-off. (Anchorage Daily News)
Free day celebrates museum's grand reopening May 30, 2009
A view east to the Chugach Mountains is featured from the fourth-floor Chugach Gallery as part of the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center expansion project Wednesday May 13, 2009 downtown. Free day celebrates museum's grand reopening. (Anchorage Daily News)
Two people injured by lightning strike May 29, 2009
Dark clouds were looming close over the peaks of the Chugach Mountains in the afternoon and the couple hiked to the ridge of a saddle near Rendezvous Peak. At about 6:30 p.m., lightning struck. (Juneau Empire)
Lightning strike injures two hikers May 27, 2009
Dark, black clouds were looming close over the peaks of the Chugach Mountains in the afternoon, and the couple hiked up to the ridge of a saddle near Rendezvous Peak, overlooking South Fork Eagle River, to watch the weather unfold. At about 6:30 p.m., lightning struck, knocking them down and temporarily unconscious. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ruination of Alaska oasis is hard blow to pioneer legacy May 21, 2009
The home was filled with memorabilia such as pictures of their mushing dogs and sleds, original books in their library, a beautiful fireplace built by Lee, and the two pictures windows that framed stunning views of the Chugach Mountains. Outside the home, there were fragrant, old lilacs bushes, gardens filled with peonies that Paul had planted himself, lilies galore, hardy daisies and so much more. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Mellow' stroll ends with helicopter rescue Apr 9, 2009
What began as a pleasant hike to Rabbit Lake in the Chugach Mountains above Anchorage on Tuesday turned into an ordeal for three men who discovered how quickly the spring sun can turn firm, snowy trails to near-impassable mush. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
West's best spots to watch whales Mar 16, 2009
Because this area also abuts some picnic tables and the trailhead for a 7-mile hike up to Rabbit Lake in the Chugach Mountains, many locals bring a sack lunch, a bottle of wine and spend the entire day. Never has landlubbing felt more civilized. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Canadian Buddy Streeper back in town to defend his 2008 dog mushing title Feb 27, 2009
The Streepers have a room with a view of the front range of the Chugach Mountains and their dog truck. But their dogs may have an even better situation. (Anchorage Daily News)
Photos: Aurora Borealis Feb 24, 2009
The northern lights form a curtain above the Chugach Mountains as the lights of Potter Valley homes light up the slopes in this view from Potter Marsh early Jan. 17. 1 of 19. (Anchorage Daily News)
Outdoors hotline Feb 8, 2009
DETAILS: Grab your sweetie and your skis and enjoy this self-guided tour that includes a scenic view of the Chugach Mountains and the Russian Jack Springs. Lover's Loop trail maps and free hot cocoa available. (Anchorage Daily News)
