Following a week long inservice in Fairbanks, we were able to stay for the weekend and have some fun! Two of Sam's buddies from the Army (a life that seems long long ago now, but was really just 6 months ago) came to Fairbanks for the weekend and we all hit up Chena Hot Springs!
We started at Angel Rocks and hiked toward the hot springs. I hiked in about two miles with the guys, then ran back out to get the truck and drove the rest of the way to meet the guys at the hot springs. The run back down from Angel Rocks to the parking lot was fantastic! I haven't been able to run for a long time and it was a beautiful day, so I decided to give it a try. As my my feet hit the ground between roots, leaves and rocks I remembered why I love to run. I love the challenge of pushing my body to the limit and I love taking in beautiful scenery as I run! It was also nice that most of the run was downhill!
Jack stops to enjoy the view along the trail.
A view of some of the granite tors
What do you mean 6.5 more miles? Ryan is ready for the hot springs!
Tony strikes the quintessential mountain man pose.
Ryan, Jack and Tony along the top of the ridge line
It was a hazy day, but up above tree line you could see for miles.
After 8.9 miles Ryan gets his reward!
Yeah, Hot Springs!
It really does take away all your aches and pains!
Thanks Ryan and Tony for meeting us in Fairbanks!
It was great to catch-up and enjoy a weekend of Alaskan style fun.
