ALASKA EXPEDITION 2010

“looks good to me but i don't have the maps yet. thanks for the trip plan emails fridge.”

“What is the approx pick up time on the 8th?”

“In the past I call kirk the day before letting him know exactly where we are and that we will be ready crack of daylight next morning. Who ever is last will be all alone out there. for about an hour....and it never will be me since I always get up with the chickens and have already packed up everything except Tent,Pad and sleeping pad.....

I believe Jackstraw was the last one out there last trip and he was telling me about that feeling....ALL.........ALONE......LOOKING........360......DEGREES.......AT......EVERY.....WHISER.......OF.......ANY.....SOUND......HEAD.....ROTATING........LIKE......AN.......OWL..........HEHEHE.....oh yes.......EVERY.......HAIR.......ON.......HIS.......BACK.....................STANDING..........STIFF..........and his BUTT tighter that a Kentucky well diggers arse.”

“It will take Kirk several hours to get us all out and another 6 to 7 hrs to get back to Anchorage. I will be the first one out as he does a fly by showing me our routes looking at stream levels, BEAR and MOOSE activity and the exact locations of Air Strips.
Being first out I will be carrying heat. I supose the last one could carry momma 44....so they too can shoot themselves in the head when GRIZZ comes a knockin....”

“Don't make me get all medieval with my gas........for you shall know my vengeance.”

“Up with the chickens tendin' the still, eh hillbilly?”

“who's talkin gaz....wuz talkin flame thrower.”

“Jackstraw was the last man out and the bears didn't eat him, huh?”

“must be the GAZ”

“Maybe he didn't stank enough to attract GRIZZ.”

“MarkO you are nominated to be last.”

“Jus' leave me that shootin' iron if you want me to be last.

I thought the Fearless Leader would be the one with the first boots on the ground and the last one to lift off.”

“I know how you love to sleep in and that's all I gots to say about it. You may wake up and realize everyone has been flown out...hehehe”

“Oh yeah?

We will see who gets up with them chickens.”

“LMAO MarkO...I'll be rooster and wake you up ole chicken hen.”

“Backpacker mag site has a video on how to fend off a bear.

http://www.backpacker.com/survival_skills_survive_a_bear_attack/videos/40”

“.I'll be rooster and wake you up ole chicken hen.

You gonna take that crap, Tango?”

“Since I am NOT an 'ole chicken hen' no response needed from me! I believe YOUR name was in that post...where did you go to school? Maybe need to work on your reading comprehension!!! Markothebeast!!!”

“Heh heh!!

Well, that old hillbilly is the one who is talkin' about gettin' up with the chickens.

And what do ya suppose he is doin' with those chickens?”

“heheh MarkO.....you can't mess with Tango.....she is a rare chick! now MarkO go back to your nest.


What tent have you decided to take markO?”

“I don't know, I saw Zac's Double Rainbow at Masten, Pa.

Do you have one for me?

Tango and I are gonna gitchya!
It's a conspiracy.....”

“gitchya!

and I'm gonna itchya. You will have your hands full with Tango.....hehehe

That rainbow sure did look nice and the weight was totally rock bottom. I may buy one just so I can say I own a Rainbow.

MarkO I do have a North Face two person tent, small version of there bull frog. Fully bomb proof full fly and is long length. You want me to bring it to Dolly Sods?”

“Look at these. Totally lightweight and you can get them at Big Lots for about $1.90 for 4 brushes



http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/Packing-and-Comfort/Wisp-Mini-brush-with-Freshening-Beads/ID=prod4294246&navCount=1&navAction=push-product?V=G&ec=frgl_203288&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku4293116
last edited: 10/25/09 5:34:29 PM”

“Got teeth??

Sure, bring that tent to Dolly Sods.”

“MarkO also take a look at Mountainhardware skyledge 2.1.....You have seen this one with me several trips. You liked the length and space for the weight.”

“There will be plenty of willow bushes so make your tooth brush! Takes less than 1 minute and no paste needed. Just don't pick those brances near the ground.....some bears may have hiked a leg on em...”

“Bought my ticket! Arriving AK 3:35PM 7/2”

“I have your info...Thank you.”

“I have your info too, Jasper.”

“Yo MarkO........
http://mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=1830&prod=2964&cat=1853&viewAll=False

http://mountainhardwear.com/Product.aspx?top=1830&prod=2966&cat=1854&viewAll=False”

“i have a spare sierra designs light year cd if someone whats to borrow it. very light, waterproof and if you buy one super cheap.”

“Yo Marko...what Yogisan said....”

“Excerpt from Wilderness Survival

To ford a swift, treacherous stream, apply the following steps:

* Remove your pants and shirt to lessen the water's pull on you. Keep your footgear on to protect your feet and ankles from rocks. It will also provide you with firmer footing.

BOYS GO FIRST!!!
last edited: 10/28/09 4:08:59 PM”

“nonono not the boys...let a MAN go first....It's always me.”

“Tango is just kidding....right Tango?”

“i guess it's not "cd" anymore... i bought the new one for 99 bucks (great deal) and it's a bomber tent. i gave my old one to my son and have the new one in a bag next to me. on heck of a shelter. it's not my 'berg but it's still a damn nice shelter esp at the price point. you can buy carbon fiber poles for it with fiberplex and the weight drops WAY down. cool.”

“Perkins family style Restaurant will be one block away from the Hostel.....Breakfast all you can eat cost approx. 12 bucks.

Humpy's www.humpy's.com a must place to go.

Moose's Tooth www.moosestooth.net



Polar Bar approx 1/2 block from the Hostel.....typical local Bar”

“Any place that has Chippendales nearby??”

“uh yes there is but!? ....”

“but!? ....”
Refrigerator
2:46:25 PM
10/29/09

I hope there'd be a lot of cute ones!”

“Maybe we can work out a deal! You see there is a place just 4 blocks away from the Hostel called THE GREAT ALASKA BUSH CLUB.....it's kinda a gentlemans club.....lots of studs and us studly kinda guys get to have our cake and eat it too.
are you old enough Tango?
last edited: 10/29/09 5:12:09 PM”

“LOL!!!”

“hey I can be the designated driver!”

“Packed all my gear and clothing,food I'll be packin 39.8 lbs no water. 20 lbs or more lighter than past 2 trips. love the madness with light weight gear.

If I was not carrying sat phone...extra battery, 44 mag with ammo and thigh holster, walkie talkie with spare battery, super Titan tarp.....I could drop 6.4 lbs.”

“ALASKA TEAM MEMBERS

I have several cases of 2 and 4 person freeze dried MAIN meals I could sell cheap if anyone is interested. Purchased 14 months ago. Mountain House, Backpacker Pantry, Alpine Air. Alaska Team Members ONLY.
I open and re Vaccum to remove air and reduce size. Helps when you pack up a Bear canister. Done this last 2 trips to Alaska.
E mail me....I can send you a list of meals I have.”

“i could drop 6.4 lbs if i just stopped eating at mcdonalds.”

“Fridge, 20 lbs that's fantastic!

LOL @ Yogi!”