Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
Matanuska Peak offers incredible views stretching all the way to Marcus Baker peak and glacier.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
The ascent travels through picturesque alpine tundra, which becomes colorful in autumn.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
Looking up at the ridge that connects Lazy Mountain and Matanuska Peak.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
The steep talus field approaching the summit can be difficult to navigate, with no trail markings and large rocks.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
The true summit of Matanuska Peak is marked with a metal stake.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
Looking back down the "trail" up the talus field on Matanuska Peak's final climb.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
Summit views to the northeast, including a sub-summit of Matanuska Peak.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
Summit views to the east.
Ethan Rambacher
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09/04/2025
Mt. Gilbert, seen from Matanuska Peak's summit. Mt. Gilbert sits almost 40 miles away next to Prince William Sound.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date: 
09/04/2025
Views from the summit include numerous glaciers.