Getting Medieval at Talkeetna Air Taxi

I don't think they had planes back then, but these

folks were able to overlook that small detail and get up to a Glacier!

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Dragon Slayer

Local artist Leighan Falley got ahold of some chalk and prettied up our walk... Unfortunatley the Dragon didn't stick around long because rain followed the beautiful sunny day.

Moose caught on Talkeetna Air Taxi Web Cam of Mt. McKinley

Time Travel with Talkeetna Air Taxi

Taking you where you want to go.....................

Mt. McKinley with Lenticular Cloud... or is it a UFO?

Child Rearing - Alaska Style

If you can guess which TAT Staffer this is, we'll send you a hat!

(Employees, their families and past employees not eligible...)

How do Pilots at TAT Keep Their Pants Up???

With our new snazzy Talkeetna Air Taxi belt buckles! Hot off the press, that's right TAT has designed our own belt buckle. Order now for a special rate of $25 including shipping. (Belt Buckle only.) Choose from or silver-colored finish or an antique bronze finish.

Belt Buckles Measure 3.5 inches by 2.75 inches. Be the envy of all your flying friends. Call us to order, or fill out our secure on-line form with Belt Buckle Silver/Bronze as the subject. Be sure to include your shipping address.

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Park Service is Considering Raising the Climbing Fee to $500

A couple days ago Talkeetna Air Taxi signed a letter- along with several other flight services and mountain guiding companies- asking Lisa Murkowski and other Alaskan legislators to fully fund the National Park Service budget next year. This letter was composed in response to a comment made by the Park Service Superintendent in May 2009. Park Service Superintendent Paul Anderson stated that Park Service was considering raising the climbing fee for Mt.McKinley and Foraker to $500 in order to cover budget shortfalls.

We strongly oppose this proposal, and encourage others who also oppose it to make their voices heard. You can contact Superintendent Paul Anderson by his address:
PO Box 9
Denali National Park, AK 99755
Or by phone at this number by asking for the “Superintendent”: (907) 683-2294

No Clouds Rain on Our Parade

As hard as the clouds try, they cannot block those beautiful peaks. Another gorgeous day in this ice age world, one that TAT refuses to miss.

Tales from the Whiskey Tango Saloon

Talkeetna Air Taxi rounded up quite a crew of Westerners for their annual celebration! Thanks to all who attended and dressed up for the Grand Opening of the Whiskey Tango Saloon.

Brits Bag New Routes

Follow this link to Helliker and Bracy... Great Job in the Gorge, Talkeetna Air Taxi was happy to provide their air service within the Alaska Range!
http://www.climbing.com/news/hotflashes/brits_climb_two_new_routes_in_alaskas_ruth_gorge/

Formal Day at Talkeetna Air Taxi

Getting near the end of climbing season this is from an Alpine Ascents International group that flew out on Formal day at Talkeetna Air Taxi. I guess they did not realize that climbing boots are not formal. YEAH SLEDDER!!!

Dear TAT Staff:
We climbed with Alpine Ascents Int'l (Dave Kratsch) and last went through your Grand Terminal on June 25. You may better remember us as escorting Sledder, our trip mascot for a friend in the hospital (see the attached photos).
We are (finally) getting back to you to thank you for your great service, especially the beyond-duty assistance.
Thanks to all: pilots, management, staff and field crew, for being key players in our climbing adventure.

Best Regards,
David L. Richter

Tyler got help from his new navigator...SLEDDER

And They Said Walls Couldn't Talk...

There is a section on our sign-in sheet that asks our clients,
"How did you hear about us?"
Halfway through the season we began tabulating people's answers, and here are the ten most entertaining/interesting responses we picked to share:

1. Life

2. Alaska for Dummies

3. Brad Washburn

4. Disneyland

5. Innkeeper

6. (ex) Governor Palin

7. Sportsman Show

8. University of Chicago

9. Yukon Don

And our personal favorite...

10. "Bathroom Walls"

Summer Fun on Ruth

Went up for a Base Camp and landed on Ruth Glacier. Not even all those clouds could wreck all that beauty--I could never have even imagined it. Ever felt so small?

Jump for Joy at Basecamp!

We're So happy to be here, we're flightless!

Who's got all those Arms!?! A fun at a Night at Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier in front of Foraker.

Amazing Sheldon Amphitheatre Photo!

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Incredibly Cool Video Clips from Talkeetna Air Taxi

http://www.authentictv.com/UPLOADS/DEVELOPMENT/DANIELLE-H.264.mov

Quote from our "Hollywood Deal" with Authentic Entertainment: "We are pleased to be working with you to develop a documentary series tentatively entitled "Sky Cowboys" based upon your business and your employees as on camera talent..."

You get the idea. Woo-Hoo, Sky Cowgirls ride again!

A little bit about Authentic Entertainment:
A television production company that works with an array of networks. Currently we have several high profile shows including: Cities of the Underworld (History Channel), Ace of Cakes (Food Network), Flipping Out (Bravo), Inside Extraordinary Humans (National Geographic), and My First Home (TLC). We have also done promotional videos and worked closely with military agencies.

Base Camp Lisa Gets Some Relief

Lisa (on right) earlier this season up at Kahiltna Base Camp. Lisa coordinates all the climbers that fly in from Talkeetna ready to climb Mount McKinley (20,320 Feet).

Darryl Miller and Judy Anderson were able to relieve Lisa for a few days in May and Volunteer at Base Camp.

Here is Judy (third from left) with some climbers at Base Camp.

Avalanche at Base Camp.

Kahiltna Glacier, Mt. McKinley

Bacon and Eggs, otherwise known as the "mini" Mini-Moonflower. 5/20/2009

Snow conditions for the 1.5 hour ski to the base of the route were great at 5am. Easy skiing on a hard crust to the base of the route. A gentle 40 degree snow slope to the 'shrund brings you to the base of the actual route. The 'shrund was in great condition and easily negotiated. The route consisted of 8 pitches of mostly great "i.e. - above average!" quality water ice. Route is easily protected with screws and if you so desire the occassional piece of rock pro. V-threads all the way down the route in good condition. Have fun.

Sheila Gets Her Wings

Work on the new DeHavilland Otter is progressing nicely in the Talkeetna Air Taxi hangar. TAT is excited to add her to thier fleet for Summer 2009.