OK465, that's exactly how we would have done it in Alaska. The Capt can make a right hand circle with good participation from the the FO. After he negotiated the 545' foot obstacle to the west of the final for 35, it would really be a matter of following the shoreline downwind for 17 and hooking it in tight inside of the NDB.
I'd much prefer that than scud running to the east over rising terrain.
Just my honest opinion having circled for many, many years.
Very interested to see how this shapes up.