Mom in the Mtns

The adventures of a mom (and her wild child) in the mountains of Alaska

A Bucket List Backpacking Trip to Portage Lake

August 8, 2021

Whenever someone asks me my favorite trail, I usually say it’s a tie between Lost Lake and Portage Pass. Ever since hiking to the top of Portage Pass 7 years ago during my first summer in Alaska I’ve been absolutely hooked on this hike. It’s relatively easy (only one mile to the top of the … More A Bucket List Backpacking Trip to Portage Lake

Hiking Through Portage Pass

October 1, 2017

We’ve had such a cold, rainy summer and fall here in Anchorage so whenever the sun comes out it seems like everyone drops everything and goes outside! I was definitely one of those people on Saturday. It was sunny and warm, so we chose to drive down to the town of Whittier to hike the … More Hiking Through Portage Pass