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I think you are right that different cultures have different tolerances for personal space but I also think it has to do with the number of other people you run into. For example, If I'm hiking and run across just a few people on the trail I'll say hello, but at a certain point as the crowd...

Yeah, at a certain point it may not be practical or possible to continue, that's why I said it "may" have been possible. I can see that you guys have experience with ice so you probably made the right decision. I would think there are situations where if you could get past the frozen pools, the...

CTC, the skis are alpine powder boards from Voile in Utah. The bindings are Switchbacks, also from Voile, they have a free pivot function for climbing, or as I use them for cross country skiing. The boots are 30+ year old Garment Excursions that I bought new for my wife cheap but they never fit...

With the proper equipment and skills the trip may have still been possible. It would be different for sure, but traveling over and through ice is a fun challenge. All the info you need is in Garret Conover's book, "Beyond the Paddle"

I've had a few of those trips that didn't happen. They were mostly ski trips though. My wife and I refer to them as "dress rehearsals"

I'm neither an introvert or extrovert. As long as I'm still happy to see other people I'm OK with the level of solitude. When I cease to be happy, I need more solitude. Different situations require different levels of solitude. When on my home lake, one other boat in my back bay can ruin my...

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When paddling opportunities are slim, I’m happiest if there is enough snow for some back country xc skiing. I’ve been able to get out about 14 days here in the Poconos. This was yesterday. I did twenty runs on this little hill for about 1200 vertical feet and six miles. I found this canoe...

Haha, you'd only have a three hour drive from the airport in Anchorage, but it is scenic so don't go too fast.

I think it's a good idea to go tandem as you get older. It should make paddling easier for one thing. Being more stable and having someone to either hold the boat steady or apply a solid brace while getting in and out makes things easier. If you're doing portages, having only one boat to carry...

Happy New Year!!!

Those are some good points Steve, solitude is easy to find in a canoe. There may not even be a better way to find it, although being a canoe nut, I may be biased.

Solitude isn't always about going solo. You can be in a group and seek solitude from other people. It's always nice to have a lake to yourself but it's not something that is important to me anymore. As long as the other people are quiet and respectful and I have a good site, they don't bother me...

As far as fishing rods go, I see a lot of people in the airport with two piece rods as a carry on. I've never done it and you should check with your carrier to see what their rules are. I've never flown to Ak for a trip, but I have flown from there to Florida to do trips. I think it's pretty...

Good luck on this attempt Steve. It will be very satisfying when you finally do get your boat loaded and push off from shore to start this adventure.