Girdwood

If you talk to anybody who has visited Alaska, they will probably tell of its wild and majestic beauty.  Living there, I am continually reminded of God's amazing power by glimpsing the awesome scenery that surrounds me.  

Snow-capped, jagged mountains are my favorite type of landscape and I have been no place more beautiful than the area around the town of Girdwood, Alaska. But it's not just the sight of the rainforest trees silhouetted against wintry mountains that keeps me coming back.

The song "My Favorite Things" from the sound of music comes to mind as I ponder what makes Girdwood interesting, because it really does have all of my favorite things.  Coffee shops, snow, friends, and best of all: skiing.  The Alyeska ski resort, located in Girdwood, attracts skier from all over Alaska and even the world.  The culture in Girdwood is rich with Native Alaskan traditions, skiing/winter sports, and the love of the earth God gave us.  One thing that I love especially about Girdwood is that the people are easy-going, goggle-tanned ski bums, people who really make an effort to enjoy the wonders God has bestowed upon Alaska. 

The picture set as the back

ground for this blog is a picture I took last year from the top of Mt. Alyeska, my favorite place.  It was my winter oasis, where I escaped every other week during my high school years in Alaska. Strapping on my K2s and hitting the black-diamonds with my friends are some of my fondest memories, memories I will cherish forever. 

For a video of skiers at Alyeska visit:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ8eNqftSNs