Hike: Bird Ridge

Bird Ridge Hike is definitely one of the hardest hikes in the Anchorage area. Last year when we did Bird Ridge, it was the day after our Cinco de Mayo party and everyone was feeling the after affects of the tequila. Needless to say, we did not summit the top. But, now we can say we have!

In Alaska, you learn it's all about the elevation gain AND the distance- Bird Ridge is 3300' in 2.3 miles. I'm not sure we've done a steeper hike before. My buns were definitely feeling the burn! Ross decided to do some training for his upcoming Dall sheep hunt and strapped on a 30lb pack. It definitely slowed him down, but I think it's going to improve his sheep hunt stamina and I really like to eat sheep backstrap so...

Our trek: