Along dusty and rocky trails, the rubber of our bike tires flexed and shifted with every bump and dip. Every rotation ushered us closer to the back of the valley. Our group of eager friends, energized by the understanding of a day without night, strapped, bungee-tied, and fastened gear to whatever metal or human extremities we could find. Our destination: Serenity Falls Cabin.

Ellen and Barbara. Two incredible people giving it their all to manage and conserve nearly six million acres of Forest Service Land in Alaska. Our mission this trip: Schrode Lake Cabin trail maintenance. Tucked away in Prince William Sound, the journey to Schrode Lake is remote, beautiful, and humbling.