Hey Chief!

“Do you have any clue what is going on w/ Montanapalooza? I haven't got anymore e-mail updates from Aero. I haven't seen him around here. I'm wondering if it is still a go or not?!? My friends are getting married at Rock Creek the wkend before the proposed dates (I'm in the wedding). I'm not sure what the summer session class schedule will be like, but if I have to miss the Fri. before Montanapalooza, I may not be able to take many days off the following wk. Do you know what's up?”

“I haven't heard anything in quite a while. I assume it is still a go. If he backs out, I will help get thing s going as much as possible.

Can't go, but I can get people off on the right trail.

By the way, we ordered Pizza on The Run last night at pool league!!!”

“Oh man, you suck! I went to the Golden Phoenix (Chinese) for my V-day dinner. The service was terrible. I would have definitely prefered Pizza On The Run.

As far as the trip goes. I'm still going to try and go, at least for a few days, but I'm not too sure I'll be much help. I can help get people from the airport in Billings to Red Lodge or Cooke City. That is about all. I don't know the trail you guys are talking. I just know some basic areas around there. Plus, I have less bp experience than probably everyone going.”

“The trail is very well marked and pretty much impossible to get off on the wrong trail. I think, for a novice, the first day will be the hardest, especially if Aero wants to get past Russell Lake. Russell is a good place to stop. After that, it is moderate to easy.”

“The whole Beartooth range is just gorgeous. I think any part of it will be worth the "pain." Can you explain to me where Mystic is in relation to this trail? I have been to there. It might orient me. I suppose I could go search through the thread on the trip and see if it has been mentioned, but . . . . I'm lazy.”

“I can't wait to go backpacking in Montana in July it's going to rock!”