Matanuska (Byer's) Peak taken on the Vernal Equinox from a mile west of the trail head. This is the most accessible and tallest peak in the Matanuska group. It is easily distiguished from over 50 miles away.
This shot of Matanuska Peak was taken from the Palmer Flats near the Glenn Highway about 1 mile north of the Knik River and 10 miles west of the peak. It shows the distinctive features of the peak itself and the extremely steep and slightly lower knife-edge ridge from the south meeting the saddle.
The left peak is Goat Mountain the two to the right are called Twin Peaks. I have been told that the three peaks are referred to as "Three Sisters".
This photo was taken in early March from near the Bodenburg Butte approximately 5 miles north of the peaks. A well maintained and accesible trail leads to the Twin Peaks summit. This is the north face.
Mt. Sanford is one of the most impossing and highest volcanoes in North America. This view is of the dome taken from the Nebesna Road about 40 miles north of the volcano.
Hiker at the start of the Matanuska Peak Trail. It becomes a narrow path winding through Devil's Club then a pleasant path through alpine medow finally a scree scramble to the peak. The path averages about a thousand foot rise per mile. Bodenburg Butte, Goat Mountain and Twin Peaks are visible in the rear.
Mt. Palmer from the Matanuska River overlook. The Matanuska River is in the near view then the Knik River along the mountain base. The crater in the center is Knik (which translates to Fire), Hunter Creek Glacier is on the right.