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SOARING AROUND MT. McKINLEY & LANDING ON RUTH
GLACIER

There are moments in life where the world stops – and you know that there is nowhere on earth you’d rather be.  Getting married, the birth of our children, and flying around Mt. McKinley with Talkeetna Air.
 
The photos say it all.  The day is perfect.  Clear with blue skies and just a few fluffy clouds.  Calm and still, allowing us to fly close to the mountain.  Spectacular, while in the air, while landing on the Ruth Glacier, and while walking around on the
glacier, in awe.
  
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The rugged Alaska Range
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Can you see the old man in this picture?
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Denali - The highest point in North America at 20,320 feet
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One of the 40 named glaciers created by Denali. Some are over 40 miles long.
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Denali is typically visible only one out of every three days.  Our weather luck is astounding.
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Coming in for a landing on Ruth Glacier
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Our Pilot, Brad, enjoys a not-so-typical balmy day on Ruth Glacier with the Don Sheldon Amphitheater in the background.  Don Sheldon was a legendary pilot who made many flights to this area. Not far from this spot is a small hut called the Mountain House.  Don tied lumber to the wing struts of his plane until he had enough material to build.  The hut was completed in 1966 and is now available for rent.  For more information see http://www.climbalaska.org/mountain-house.html.  It is a highly sought after accommodation and rental dates are limited.  To get a spot, it is recommended that reservations be made a year in advance.
IF YOU GO:
 
Company Name:  Talkeetna Air Taxi
14212 E. Second St.,
Talkeetna, AK  99676
 
To book or for more information:

Email is info@talkeetnaair.com

Web page:  www.talkeetnaair.com

Phone:  (907)-733-1434 or (800)-533-2219

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