Roll Call Alaska 2016
I have been planning this trip for 4+ years. It is now time to update my estimates and make my reservations. Estimate Wash/BC border about 5 May 2016, north on route 97/1/2 to Tok, south to Valdez...
Forum Discussion
Carrera glider wrote:
Just one thing to remember when you travel into the back country in Alaska or Canada you are on your own. There won't anyone looking for you it is just too remote and parkies, Troopers, RCMP's are few for such a large area. Helicopter rescues are rarely available. Be prepared to take care of yourself, don't get in over your head.
We just lost a hiker this week in the Mt. just outside of Anchorage with all the resources available right here he is still missing. He is an inexperience person with training and gear, but the weather came in over night and hasn't let up.
Mt. rescue, Trooper helicopter, and other volunteers have looked for a week still no sign of him, we still hold out hope because of his training but Hypothermia, weather and time are not in his favor.
You don't have to be in Alaska/Canada to become lost, disoriented, or injured. And even though it's better now, cell phones still don't reach everywhere (thank God). A handy emergency tool for backcountry travelers (or front country travelers who want to keep friends and family in the loop as to where they are) is the In-Reach.
A satellite locator (similar to SPOT) which can be used to let friends and family know you are OK and show them your location, in need of something, or notify the local PSAP (emergency coordinator) of an emergency. Unlike SPOT though, this product has TWO WAY texting capability (via the much better Iridium constellation with 100% global coverage) at a significantly lower cost than a traditional SAT phone.
Best wishes to the missing subject, his friends and family members. And may the searchers stay safe.
