“…The crisp cold waters of Knik River move lazily by, reflecting the rising autumn moon across its velvet surface. Jupiter stands out boldly above and to the side, with the twin stars of Gemini even higher yet. Huge sheets of colorful aurora began to grace the starfields above the Western Chugach Range, creating a glorious scene over the Knik Glacier, tucked far back into the valley it has carved over thousands of years…”