Route
Start
63.17700, -147.47200
→
End
62.81800, -145.49600
Participants
Bob Gillis
★ Wildermeister
2da. 5hr. 44mn. (Wildermeister, AKX 12)
3da. 9hr. 20mn.
scratched at 18hr. 20mn.
The Aftermath
AlaskAcross 12:
Bob Gillis: 2da. 5hr. 44mn. (Wildermeister, AKX 12)
C. Roman Dial: 3da. 9hr. 20mn.
Mark Ross: scratched at 18hr. 20mn.
Weather conditions were near perfect for the entire duration of the event: temp 45F to 55F, high overcast to partly cloudy, dry air, ~nil biting insects.
high water provided efficient paddling in creeks and rivers, participants reported good moose and caribou trails. late remaining snow fields/patches provided good footing above ~3500'.
Finish accomodations at the Meiers Lake Roadhouse are near plush: very comfortable bunkhouse, great hospitality by the Roadhouse owners (Harvel and Tina). Also, a possible mid-point termination station, the MaClaren River Lodge (proprietors Alan and Suzy), is friendly and hospitable.
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