But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield. (Psalm 5:11-12, ESV)
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Gastineau Peak and the top of Snowslide Creek after Avalanche Control Work
On the afternoon of Monday, April 13th, the Alaska State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities performed avalanche control work on Mt. Roberts above Thane Road using a 105-mm Howitzer located at the old Treadwell Mine site on Douglas Island. The [...]
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Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, a Steam Power Plant, and a Dock
Just left of center is Gastineau Peak (3,666 ft.). The Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. (AJ) Auxiliary Steam Power Plant built in A.D. 1916 is at the lower left. Along the shore of Gastineau Channel at the Juneau harbor is the [...]
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Snow Blowing on Mt. Roberts
Snow is blowing on Mt. Roberts at the top of the Snowslide Creek drainage; a portion of Gold Ridge is on the top left, and the snow is streaming off Gastineau Peak in the center with only a tiny part of the peak being visible. Temperature was 17 [...]
