Getting Ready - Day Two

Day 2 started off slowly.... But it ended with a feeling of accomplishment. For I traveled the dangerous highway called Seward. It is one of the most treachorous roads in Alaska. Not only traffic accidents and head on collisions, but avalanche hazards like no other in north america...... I was in search of needed supplies, and weighed the risks carefully. No avalanches recently..... That's a relief. Traffic is heavy, but mellow...... Feeling better about this..... Convenience store stocked up on Red Bull..... Check, check and check... Off to Las Anchorage!

Mostly all that was needed were bungee cords.... Lots and lots of bungee cords. These wonderful inventions make packing equipment SO much easier that ropes and straps. All together there is 285 lbs of equipment and supplies. 135 of which is attached to my backpack. This is why we establish base camps in inconspicuous places so we can shed most of this burden.... Makes things less frustrating when dealing with the locals..... like bears.....

Anchorage was packed with busy people like it normally is. Everywhere I went involved waiting in a long line..... Not my favorite activity, but it reminded me why I mine for gold..... No lines.

August 1st is rapidly approaching. I am both excited and nervous about this project, but everything is lining up exactly as planned.