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2008-11-14T11:33:04Z

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Columbia River Gorge from 1500 ft.

2008-11-14T11:32:48Z

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Columbia River Gorge from 1500 ft.

Columbia basin windmills, near Condon Oregon

2008-11-14T11:32:48Z

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Columbia basin windmills, near Condon Oregon

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2008-11-14T11:32:48Z

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2009-02-11T05:13:02Z

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The visibility dropped as we entered Sheep Mountain Pass. The Glen Highway is below.

2009-02-11T16:44:47Z

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The visibility dropped as we entered Sheep Mountain Pass. The Glen Highway is below.

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2009-02-11T16:57:45Z

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Fuel run to Illiamna, about 40 minutes from Marabou.

2009-02-11T16:55:54Z

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Fuel run to Illiamna, about 40 minutes from Marabou.

Our plan is to follow the Kuskokwim to the Holitna River.

2009-02-11T16:56:55Z

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Our plan is to follow the Kuskokwim to the Holitna River.

Loni (aka Skyrat), Ronnie, Sharon, Gary and Don (aka Hollywood) enjoy Sharon's great cooking.

2009-02-11T16:56:06Z

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Loni (aka Skyrat), Ronnie, Sharon, Gary and Don (aka Hollywood) enjoy Sharon's great cooking.

A cow moose visits just before dinner.

2009-02-11T16:55:17Z

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A cow moose visits just before dinner.

Nick is the master guide for the camp. Doug guided Pat Reeve of Driven 24/7 on a spring bear hunt.

2009-02-11T16:57:55Z

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Nick is the master guide for the camp. Doug guided Pat Reeve of Driven 24/7 on a spring bear hunt.

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2009-02-11T16:58:46Z

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2009-02-11T16:58:13Z

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Redneck cub on roll out.

2009-02-11T16:57:28Z

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Redneck cub on roll out.

Alec (Kenya Cub) landing uphill.

2009-02-11T16:55:36Z

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Alec (Kenya Cub) landing uphill.

Don frequently spotted Dall Sheep up high.

2009-02-11T16:58:37Z

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Don frequently spotted Dall Sheep up high.

Field maintenance for a leaking tire.

2009-02-11T16:54:44Z

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Field maintenance for a leaking tire.

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2009-02-11T16:58:12Z

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2009-02-11T16:55:36Z

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Loni and Don landed on a bar across the creek from me. They needed to move rocks to make sure of enough length for take off.

2009-02-11T16:57:36Z

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Loni and Don landed on a bar across the creek from me. They needed to move rocks to make sure of enough length for take off.

Gravel bar on the Swift River.

2009-02-11T16:57:28Z

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Gravel bar on the Swift River.

Whitefish Lake.

2009-02-11T16:59:09Z

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Whitefish Lake.

The foothills below sheep territory.

2009-02-11T16:57:58Z

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The foothills below sheep territory.

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2009-02-11T16:58:33Z

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1952 Cat D6 still working today.

2009-02-11T16:59:13Z

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1952 Cat D6 still working today.

Chevrolet pickup from the 30's. Still runs. The area is like a museum with all the left over equipment from the mining days.

2009-02-11T16:55:10Z

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Chevrolet pickup from the 30's. Still runs. The area is like a museum with all the left over equipment from the mining days.

Traps stored till winter.

2009-02-11T16:59:17Z

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Traps stored till winter.

Marten fur used to make sable coat. Jamin said that China is a large market to the marten fur.

2009-02-11T16:57:21Z

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Marten fur used to make sable coat. Jamin said that China is a large market to the marten fur.

We stopped at an old gold mine on the way back to Marabou. Jamin has lived out here for 20 years. He is a trapper and miner.

2009-02-11T16:55:27Z

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We stopped at an old gold mine on the way back to Marabou. Jamin has lived out here for 20 years. He is a trapper and miner.

Bill and his son Steve are repairing the boat shed at Marabou Landing. Bill is a long time hunting and fishing guide.

2009-02-11T16:58:12Z

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Bill and his son Steve are repairing the boat shed at Marabou Landing. Bill is a long time hunting and fishing guide.

Good spot for Sheefish.

2009-02-11T17:07:19Z

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Good spot for Sheefish.

Fishing the Kuskokwim. Hollywood said this would be a good spot.

2009-02-11T17:07:02Z

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Fishing the Kuskokwim. Hollywood said this would be a good spot.

Ronnie is a bright young lady that loves to read.

2009-02-11T17:06:09Z

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Ronnie is a bright young lady that loves to read.

Skyrat and Hollywood. Don was an actor in a previous life.

2009-02-11T17:08:58Z

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Skyrat and Hollywood. Don was an actor in a previous life.

Caribou are not too nervous from the airplane activity. These photo's were taken just after we landed.

2009-02-11T17:10:04Z

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Caribou are not too nervous from the airplane activity. These photo's were taken just after we landed.

Many hilltops have rock spikes that are best avoided.

2009-02-11T17:08:33Z

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Many hilltops have rock spikes that are best avoided.

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2009-02-11T17:09:17Z

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Moose cabin.

2009-02-11T17:06:35Z

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Moose cabin.

Doesn't look too bad from up here. The rocks are much bigger up close.

2009-02-11T17:06:44Z

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Doesn't look too bad from up here. The rocks are much bigger up close.

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2009-02-11T17:07:24Z

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Not much margin on this strip. Big rocks left and right.

2009-02-11T17:09:14Z

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Not much margin on this strip. Big rocks left and right.

Dropping back down to the Stony near Sled Pass.

2009-02-11T17:09:57Z

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Dropping back down to the Stony near Sled Pass.

We headed north for a ways then turned to the west as we crossed the peaks and the glaciers.

2009-02-11T17:10:06Z

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We headed north for a ways then turned to the west as we crossed the peaks and the glaciers.

We left sheep camp early in the morning and left some gear behind so we could fly light.

2009-02-11T17:08:18Z

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We left sheep camp early in the morning and left some gear behind so we could fly light.

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2009-02-11T17:08:49Z

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A moose paid us a visit in the morning.

2009-02-11T17:08:35Z

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A moose paid us a visit in the morning.

We stopped on a strip and Loni has used for sheep hunting.

2009-02-11T17:09:30Z

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We stopped on a strip and Loni has used for sheep hunting.

It is probably a mile across in this stretch of the canyon. Feels much tighter when you are flying it.

2009-02-11T17:07:50Z

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It is probably a mile across in this stretch of the canyon. Feels much tighter when you are flying it.

Back up on the Stony to do some camping. This area is just spectacular.

2009-02-11T17:08:45Z

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Back up on the Stony to do some camping. This area is just spectacular.

I caught a few nice lake trout.

2009-02-11T17:09:41Z

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I caught a few nice lake trout.

Loni getting attacked.

2009-02-11T17:10:41Z

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Loni getting attacked.

We upset the terns by being too close to their nests. We were dive bombed in retaliation.

2009-02-11T17:09:53Z

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We upset the terns by being too close to their nests. We were dive bombed in retaliation.

The airplanes and the camp are in the far distance. The camp is about 1500 ft. elevation and the peaks are almost 7000 ft.

2009-02-11T17:09:13Z

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The airplanes and the camp are in the far distance. The camp is about 1500 ft. elevation and the peaks are almost 7000 ft.

We went back up to Telaquana Lake to do some fishing.

2009-02-11T17:15:29Z

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We went back up to Telaquana Lake to do some fishing.

Ronnie is having a little fun with the bear. Ronnie is the daughter of Sharon our cook.

2009-02-11T17:12:23Z

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Ronnie is having a little fun with the bear. Ronnie is the daughter of Sharon our cook.

Frequently the snow would avalanche and the noise created was incredible.

2009-02-11T17:16:09Z

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Frequently the snow would avalanche and the noise created was incredible.

This area is called Sheep Camp. We are on the Stony River.

2009-02-11T17:16:26Z

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This area is called Sheep Camp. We are on the Stony River.

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2009-02-11T17:15:45Z

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2009-02-11T17:13:32Z

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2009-02-11T17:15:46Z

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2009-02-11T17:13:05Z

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2009-02-11T17:13:02Z

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We spotted this moose as we were overflying for landing. We walked a short ways and she was still near.

2009-02-11T17:16:18Z

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We spotted this moose as we were overflying for landing. We walked a short ways and she was still near.

Doug guided a great hunt for Pat. They filmed the hunt for showing this fall.

2009-02-11T17:14:15Z

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Doug guided a great hunt for Pat. They filmed the hunt for showing this fall.

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2009-02-11T17:12:48Z

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Don has been guiding at Marabou Landing for 12 years.

2009-02-11T17:15:08Z

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Don has been guiding at Marabou Landing for 12 years.

Don Martin kept busy filming for a DVD production that he and Loni are producing together.

2009-02-11T17:14:12Z

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Don Martin kept busy filming for a DVD production that he and Loni are producing together.

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2009-02-11T17:14:32Z

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Port Alsworth on Lake Clark

2009-02-11T17:12:16Z

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Port Alsworth on Lake Clark

Pat Reeve with his trophy Grizzly.

2009-02-11T17:12:26Z

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Pat Reeve with his trophy Grizzly.

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2009-02-11T17:14:34Z

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Palmer in the distance. The Matanuska River as it heads towards Cook Inlet.

2009-02-11T17:47:46Z

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Palmer in the distance. The Matanuska River as it heads towards Cook Inlet.

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2009-02-11T17:46:47Z

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2009-02-11T17:53:00Z

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After we unloaded and settled into camp we went for an evening of flying. Sunset is about 10:15pm.

2009-02-11T17:52:31Z

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After we unloaded and settled into camp we went for an evening of flying. Sunset is about 10:15pm.

This hill is called Outlook. The photo was taken from the strip at Marabou Landing.

2009-02-11T17:54:39Z

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This hill is called Outlook. The photo was taken from the strip at Marabou Landing.

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2009-02-11T17:52:14Z

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We flew southwest from Wasilla through the Telaquana pass in the Alaska Range. This is Telaquana Lake.

2009-02-11T17:55:12Z

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We flew southwest from Wasilla through the Telaquana pass in the Alaska Range. This is Telaquana Lake.

We saw this unusual airplane in Birchwood. This is an Evangel Air 4500-300 II. Very rare.

2009-02-11T17:52:57Z

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We saw this unusual airplane in Birchwood. This is an Evangel Air 4500-300 II. Very rare.

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2009-02-11T17:55:06Z

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We stopped at the top of the lake to stretch. On short approach wolves were crossing in front of me.

2009-02-11T17:52:50Z

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We stopped at the top of the lake to stretch. On short approach wolves were crossing in front of me.

Mt. Spurr volcano. Steam is venting as we pass by.

2009-02-11T17:58:02Z

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Mt. Spurr volcano. Steam is venting as we pass by.

Picking out the last bit that will fit in my airplane.

2009-02-11T17:55:58Z

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Picking out the last bit that will fit in my airplane.

Nick and Sheila are the owners of Northern Wilderness Adventures and operate the outfit that Loni flies for. We are stocking up for our stay at Marabou Landing on the Mulchatna River. Chec ...

2009-02-11T17:54:00Z

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Nick and Sheila are the owners of Northern Wilderness Adventures and operate the outfit that Loni flies for. We are stocking up for our stay at Marabou Landing on the Mulchatna River. Chec ...

We took a break on the Nelchina river, we are about 90 miles from Wasilla.

2009-02-11T17:51:58Z

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We took a break on the Nelchina river, we are about 90 miles from Wasilla.

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2009-02-11T17:56:34Z

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Maybe an hour from the Mat-Su valley near Anchorage. The Chugach Mountains in the distance.

2009-02-11T17:57:38Z

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Maybe an hour from the Mat-Su valley near Anchorage. The Chugach Mountains in the distance.

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2009-02-11T17:57:46Z

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Whitehorse, Yukon. The Yukon River flows past the town. They have a designated grass runway here which is nice for aircraft with tundra tires.

2009-02-11T18:34:22Z

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Whitehorse, Yukon. The Yukon River flows past the town. They have a designated grass runway here which is nice for aircraft with tundra tires.

Snow showers shortly after leaving Dease Lake.

2009-02-11T18:33:56Z

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Snow showers shortly after leaving Dease Lake.

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2009-02-11T18:37:57Z

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Here we are in Smithers, BC. Very windy today, 30-35 kts. during stretches as we got closer to Smithers. We all landing cross wise to the runway on the infield grass. After the approx. 24 ...

2009-02-11T18:35:41Z

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Here we are in Smithers, BC. Very windy today, 30-35 kts. during stretches as we got closer to Smithers. We all landing cross wise to the runway on the infield grass. After the approx. 24 ...

Final approach, Scott Field, Oroville.

2009-02-11T18:33:07Z

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Final approach, Scott Field, Oroville.

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2009-02-11T18:34:24Z

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It is May 5th, 07' about 8am and I've just departed Troutdale, Oregon for my second Super Cub trip to Alaska. I will be flying up with Loni Habersetzer (Cubdriver749er) Check out Loni's we ...

2009-02-11T18:36:56Z

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It is May 5th, 07' about 8am and I've just departed Troutdale, Oregon for my second Super Cub trip to Alaska. I will be flying up with Loni Habersetzer (Cubdriver749er) Check out Loni's we ...

Mt. St. Helens, we are flying to the NE.

2009-02-11T18:38:21Z

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Mt. St. Helens, we are flying to the NE.

Landing here was interesting with the contours in the sand.

2009-02-11T18:50:40Z

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Landing here was interesting with the contours in the sand.