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Snow in this area of the Pass lasts a long time.
Photo by Paul "Kegger" Koecher
Below, towards the water, is Anchorage.
Photo by Paul "Kegger" Koecher
South View Atop the Pass
Photo by Paul "Kegger" Koecher

North View from 
Ptarmigan Peak

South View From 
Ptarmigan Peak

South View 
Atop the Pass

The tarn is a great place to wash off the sweat from biking.
Photo by Paul "Kegger" Koecher
Biking back to the parking lot will be a lot easier.
Photo by Paul "Kegger" Koecher
Pass Tarn
Photo by Paul "Kegger" Koecher

North View Atop Pass

Just Below the Pass

Pass Tarn

This is probably the best hiking trail near the city in winter because it's one the few that you can get great open views of the mountains. I took this picture one Christmas when I hiked up to the ridge of O'Malley. The valley is lush while the mountains are rocky scrub.

False O'Malley Peak

Flat Top Peaks Winter

Flat Top Peaks Summer

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Mile Marker Boder

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