Flying in to the Arrigetch Peaks

If you are thinking of making a trip to the Arrigetch Peaks in Alaska’s Gates of the Arctic National Park, Patrick Endres makes some recommendations and shares a few photos on his blog. http://www.alaskaphotographyblog.com/2012/04/accessing-the-arrigetch-peaks-with-coyote-air/

Spring Flying

That time of year has come again and we are out an about. This year started with Bousie, our Stinson, doing a survey on the North Slope Bousie is sporting my Grandfather’s skis which he had on his Stinson in 1948.  It was a lot of fun rigging the skis and heading out the door…

Rain at Last; Flooding on the Koyukuk

Our usually sweet little Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River is raging and bursting her banks.  She hit flood stage on the afternoon of July 6 after two days of incredibly hard rains.  Up until a few days ago, it had been very dry and water levels in most  rivers were low. There continues to…