The ski across the Lake to Portage Glacier is only a few kilometers. The ice was safe today (April 21) but it was starting to rot and crack around the edges, so I wouldn't do this ski after this week.

Linda and Anouk pose in front of Portage Galcier

That is some big ice! It is very cool to see the chunks calve off and crash down, from a safe distance of course. The zoom make it look closer than it really was.

After visiting the glacier, we headed off the lake to the east and up to Portage Pass overlooking Whittier and Prince William Sound

At Portage Pass. The dogs were too busy admiring the view to pose for a picture. That is Passage Canal in the background, Whittier is right behind us, several hundred feet down.

Linda finally got them to sit still long enough for a quick photo.

Cruising along the pass

The snow today was hero snow - firm with a slightly soft layer on top. Perfect for tele turns on the way back down!

Another shot of the glacier

The skiing on the lake was great, but with the warm weather it won't be long until the ice is unsafe.

Finally Taz slows down enough for me to take her picture. Must mean the ski is almost over.