The peak of Dude Mountain 
The view looking down
THE BEST PLACE IN ALASKA – quite possibly the world
My favorite place in the entire world is at the top of Dude Mountain. If you take a winding dirt road through mountain rimmed valleys on Revillagigedo island, you’ll come to the trail head. The ascent is 1500 feet to the summit along a 1.5 mile trail through the Tongass National Forest. At the top is the most gorgeous place on Earth.
I’ve circumnavigated the world and have still never been anywhere this breathtaking. Every time I go up, I still get my breath taken away and still take pictures like a mad tourist.
When you come to the final push to the summit, you stumble through a path lined with valleys on both sides lined with flowers. It literally feels like you’ve stepped into a scene from Lord of the Rings. If you ever find yourself in Ketchikan, Alaska, this is a MUST SEE.
Viewing the mountains next to Dude Mtn. 
Over looking Revillagigedo Island
Haikus
Surrounded by so much beauty, I had to write some poetry! Below are some haikus I wrote inspired by my climbs on Dude Mountain.
Haikus are Japanese and follow a specific format and often portray scenes from nature.
Format: 3 lines
1st line (5 syllables) 2nd line (7 syllables) 3rd line (5 syllables)
Have you written any poetry involving nature or have been to Dude Mountain? Let me know in the comments below or send me an email. I’d love to hear them. <3
Take me with you!
~Your Battle Buddy