Photos: Eklutna Lake was perfect for ice skating on New Year’s Day

Updated: January 3, 2018 Published: January 2, 2018

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Carl Oswald helps his daughter Julia Oswald put her skates on at Eklutna Lake north of Anchorage on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Racing by are there dogs Akwe and Piper. (Bob Hallinen / ADN)

The ice on Eklutna Lake in Anchorage was ideal for skating on New Year's Day. The ice appeared to be 4 to 5 inches thick on the outlet end of the lake. The ice on the other end of the lake tends to be thinner, with open water. Many people took advantage of the skating conditions over the holiday weekend.

Bob Hallinen

Bob Hallinen has been a photojournalist in Alaska since the 1980s and has traveled extensively all over the state. He retired from the ADN in November 2018 after 33 years at the newspaper.

Photos: Eklutna Lake was perfect for ice skating on New Year’s Day

Bob Hallinen

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