Glacier Bay National Park July 1-July 7, 2023
Waaahooooo!!! This was our final destination north.
So… we have seen glaciers before!! Glacier NP in Montana, where I still have a lovely house in Columbia Falls, MT just outside the west entrance of the park, Patagonia, SE Alaska, and Canadian Rockies… BUT, BUT…this is the FIRST time I have seen glaciers and reveled in ice flow and the glacier modeling evolution by having these sightings via OUR OWN sailboat!
It is an effort no doubt to have a boat, maintain it and have it be a safe sailing vessel in advanced waters. Alaska has big tidal swings, significant currents similar to white water, and anchorages that do not give a good night’s sleep but HERE WE ARE and rockin’ it!!!
This journey north has been full of fun, education on different waterways, and the persistent dominant presence of the amazing talents of Mother Nature in full force!! We feel incredibly grateful for this journey and the experiences that will forever enhance our time spent on this generous planet.
“I say don’t find yourself. I say never know who you are. Because that’s what keeps you striving and discovering. And it forces you to remain humble in your judgments and accepting of the differences in others. “ Mark Manson: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.
Glacier Bay NP
July 1 - entry to Barlett Cove, orientation, and anchor out overnight in Barlett Cove
July 2- Bartlett Cove to Reid Inlet - orcas in the bay, humpbacks at 2300 and sea otters, nasty wake by Cruise ship :((
July 3, paddle board in Reid Inlet, walked up to the glacier, and then transit up into Tarr Inlet to see Marjorie, Grand Pacific and
Ferris Glacier. Scouted Russell Island anchorage.
July 4, Blue Mouse Cove, Grizzly bears, and black/silver timber wolf sightings
July 5, Geikie Inlet/Shag Cove - paddleboard with large cascading waterfalls
July 6, Barlett Cove return for a hike to Bartlett Lake, boggy, aborted, and walked the road. Enjoyed the black bear sighting and porcupine
July 7, Laundry/showers/water/fuel/exit park.
Mouse Cove
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