Yeah Bruce, lol, "just below that old white mountain, just a little SE of Nome.....Way up North........"

That's the one !

LOL, sort of thought that might be it. I saw the Chena the same way, open today, froze tight as a tic the next. Parts of the Tanana the same way. I loved the Klutina though, never saw an open spot on it from the Copper to the Lake while I was there.

wheres the next day

~ADC~

Lol....Just like trapping critters here in northern Maine.You have to wait a little while.

OK I'll try this brief story just to ward off the DT's in some of you.


I hope I don't steal any of Okie's thunder here.

On the last day of the trip we were out pulling sets and I was feeling guilty that I hadn't really provided a complete Alaskan experience for Okie.

We stopped to pull a marten set and had two wolverine buckets nearby. I eyeballed the severe dip in the ice on the slough ahead of me, and knowing what this spot can be like, I told Okie to stay on the sled and we'd take a short cut and pull up right next to the traps. Remember, we'd had several days above 32 and then a little snow.

So I pull forward and make a hard left across the dip and.....almost make it across. Just the right amount of overflow brought us to a halt.

I told Okie to grab the shovel and start moving dry snow under the machine. I rolled the machine on it's side and let him stand in the water and shovel. It was great. I could see the pleasure and delight in his eyes.

I flipped the machine back upright and pulled ahead onto solid snow. Okie followed, sloshing through the mess while dragging the sled.

The trip of a lifetime was assured.

Nice friend.Lol

White............... Can you give "us/Me" an incite to what is required for Clothing? (Besides incredible hulk jammies and thongs) ?

Wool would be a great start.Cold here to.

Mean As Nails .........now i get it!

That's me.


Vinke: this is what I sent to OKIE before he came up. This is pretty basic and just for a couple of weeks. If it doesn't post well I can email it.

quant. item comments

5 pair sox polypropelene or wool. Your preference
2 pair long johns top and bottom polypropelene or wool. Your preference
5 or 10 Tee shirts shouldn't need many
2 pants I use levis but whatever you want is good
3 or 4 shirts. Long sleeved. W/pockets; flannel or wool
1 vest down, poly, flannel, wool
1 pair insulated over pants. zip up the legs. Bib or waist high 1 good coat with GOOD hood down or synthetic fill OK
3 pair cotton chore gloves monkey face type
1 pair rag wool mittens double knit if you can find them
1 pair insulated mittens maybe the old military style. Should be cheap.
1 pair leather choppers mitts if you can find them
1 pair boots. might want to just buy some white bunny boots
1 stocking cap. wool or synthetic
1 sunglasses don't have to be expensive
1 house slippers
1 small LED headlamp AAA battery size
1 small flashlight AA or similar; not metal
1 pretty good sleeping bag don't spend a fortune.
1 face mask inexpensive
1 scarf or neck warmer
2 handkerchiefs
skivvies whatever you figure you'll need
prescription drugs twice what you think you'll need
Glasses ?? extra pair
chap stick
normal toiletries
1 plastic match safe I'll give you matches
1 skinning knife If you want to bring one. Whatever you use on rats

anything you can't live without.

How did Okie power his hair dryer and wet wipe warmer?

Solar !

You guys are sooo green! Do you get any government incentives for using wind, solar, or other renewable energy sources at your cabin? BTW, this thread has been a highlight for me. Thanks for sharing!

You forgot to add Donuts to the list !!

dang i been gone for 2 days was skert near to death i had miss a bunch of this post lol

Nah! Okie's been catchin' up on his sleep since he got home. No time to write.

probably looking in every specialty shop around for moose meat,might be hard to eat beef now. LOL

He was having a bad attack of crawfish withdrawal when he left my place.