Today, I’m going to take you on a tour of Hatcher Pass. A popular sledding, snowboarding, skiing, and snow-machining attraction for Alaska residents, and a beautiful treasure to tourists alike – Hatcher Pass is one of the favorite wilderness getaways. The pass itself can be easily reached by by car, and is in driving distance of the Mat-Su valley (approximately Anchorage area).
Hatcher Pass, specifically, is located in the southwestern region of the Talkeetna Mountains in Alaska. Its name was wrought from an Alaska gold miner and settler, Robert Lee Hatcher, who first began prospecting there in 1906; and the area still showcases a ghost town forged in the late 1800s / early 1900s. Yet history aside – Hatcher Pass is one of my personal favorites because of its accessibility.
Truth: a lot of us don’t necessarily have the time, money, experience, or even will power to face the wilderness head-on. During my time in Alaska, I encountered a lot of tourists who would inquire on “hidden treasures” – beautiful and easily reachable locations only seasoned Alaskans seem to know about. I mean, sure. There are plenty of gorgeous locations – practically a photographer’s haven – maintained by the state.
But even these require some miles of walking; though trails impeccably kept – some people simply cannot hike into places. Hatcher Pass offers something more, however; the overall drop-dead beauty of this northern wonder can be reached simply by car! To give you a bit of the feel, I’ve photographed some of my favorite things about Hatcher Pass in the following pictures.
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