Volcano Update and Moose Encounters

So the eruption count today is up to 4, with a new eruption this afternoon around 4:40pm. Alaska Airlines is cancelling flights for tonight. The Volcano Observatory expects this eruption cycle to last at least a few days.

How exciting! To celebrate, Frank and I went skiing at Service. About halfway into our loop, Frank turned a corner, and I saw a big moose standing right in the classic tracks! Luckily, Frank saw the moose at the same time and fell to a stop. On our way to ski through the woods to get around the moose, we saw a younger moose walk out of the trees as well. They were not very interested in us -- we were not trees that can be eaten.

Anyways, it was a beautiful night, with a wonderful bright and full moon really high in the sky. Wish you were here :)