Bogs, The Coast & Downtown

It's probably not fair to say I'm an Eco-tourist, but through my travels, and after a couple days in Alaska, I undoubtedly chase a nature based experience.  After yesterday's climb, we spent today at sea level.  The day started in the soft, sinking ground of a peat moss bog just off the coast.  From there we worked towards the coast and the darnedest thing happened.   Seeing an island connected by a small land bridge, called a tombolo, we aimed to cross.  But, literally as we prepared to pass, the tide poured in and sunk the bridge in seconds.  The turning of the tide took me off guard, but was powerful.  With appetites worked up, it was downtown for dinner.

Weather will dictate tomorrow's agenda...

The Bog

 

The Tombolo

The Travel Party

Perseverance Trail

After 16 hours of travel, I connected with my family and travel partners, and in the trips first extended adventure we hiked 10 miles on perseverance trail in Tongass National Forrest.  We climbed a modest 1500 feet, but did so through the drizzle and fog that comes with one of the world's few temperate rain forests. A good workout and incredible scenery.  No, I'm not in Canton anymore.

 The trail head

Early in the hike

Ascent & Boasting

Descent & Posing

The Blog

And so begins the blog...
The goal here is simple, to present a different side of Malone swimming, and the people who are a part of it.  It is the genesis of a desire to share the summer, and specifically my trip to Alaska with my team; however, moving forward this will be a "behind the scenes" look at Malone Swimming & Diving.  Let's get started!!