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Dug, here is a link for some info. This gentleman did a long solo there. http://www.bucktrack.com/Alaska_Brooks_Range_Traverse.html

Here is what works for me, I carry a down hooded parka and bibs instead of a sleeping bag, a closed cell pad, and a space blanket.My "bivy" is an old north face winter pack that has a long spindrift sleeve that reaches to my waist when I get in it. I use the space blanket to form a bubble over...

I bought a ford escape in 01 and I'am very happy with it. It will carry 5 people plus gear, tow a trailer,and goes like a tank in the snow [4wd] and get a respectable 24mpg. The rear seat will also fold flat for sleeping or carrying something large. They are also available in a hybird model. My...

Let me see, my pivetta boots, my fabiano boots, my sigg 88 cook set and of course there was my 65 norton matchless that carried me to the mountains.

Eddie, my memory is not what it used to be so I will have to guess that it was the late 80's or there about.

That was a very sad day on giant. I was on my way down roaring brook trail that day when I came across that group as that tragedy unfolded. R.I.P.

Here is a link to some trip reports from another site that may be of some help. http://www.climber.org/TripReports/2003/1189.html