Glacier landing on Denali

We waited 3 days for the weather to clear for a much anticipated flight. The plane held 10 of us plus the pilot.

The small airport we flew from
The plane was fitted with with retractable skis

The half hour flight to the mountain was incredibly scenic. I sat in the co pilot seat

The pilot flew between towering peaks to line up the glacier landing, it was a bit unnerving
Another plane landed near us
Denali , over 20 thousand feet high , is surrounded by 15,000 ft peaks
A memorable experience, not for the faint hearted

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