My Anchorage stop has been non-stop activity (just how I like it). First, I met up with local athlete Dave Bass for a run up a 33%-grade trail (that would be VERY steep in layman's terms) that goes over 1,600 feet up. It turned out to be a very challenging hike up, then a dicey run back down, at least for the flatlander that I am. The spot was called "peak 2", and it's next to Flattop mountain in the 4+million-acre Chugach State Park. The views from the top, looking down at Anchorage and the Cook Inlet, are amazing.

Check out the quick shots we grabbed....