Alaska: River Trip with Jon {aka mad crazy river guide}

So this morning we met up with Jon to go on a river trip roughly an hour outside of Anchorage.  We knew that he was a tour guide so we expected something pretty mellow and laid back, suited for touristy types trying to "experience" Alaska.

EENNNNNTT! Before we knew it, we were blazing around bends, through log jams, around soundbars, and narrowly escaping boulders.  It was AMAZING!  It was hard for us to keep up; Brent and I were desperately trying to take it all in and snapping shots while still attempting to stay fastened to the boat!  At one point, there was a freakin' humongo bald eagle soaring 100 yards ahead of us - the only thing lacking was the column of light breaking through the clouds accompanied by angelic voices.  It was that kind of ride.

(Check out Brent's super sweet shot of me and Jon mid-360)

Before we know it, we have climbed 1800 feet of elevation and the river opens up into an incredibly majestic lake with mountains and glaciers spilling into it.  So so so incredible. 

Thanks Jon, for taking time out to share some AK goodness with us the day before your big day.