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Post by knappling on Aug 20, 2007 19:34:55 GMT -9
I will hopefully be going hiking on Kesugi ridge over Labor day weekend and maybe go on a route that takes me past some geocaches. Does anyone have any extra info that might help me in finding these caches or any info about the weather in the area at this time of year?
Thanks!
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Post by Forum Admin on Aug 20, 2007 20:06:18 GMT -9
I will hopefully be going hiking on Kesugi ridge over Labor day weekend and maybe go on a route that takes me past some geocaches. Does anyone have any extra info that might help me in finding these caches or any info about the weather in the area at this time of year? Thanks! My 2 cents. Don't fall off the ridge looking. ;D
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Post by TundraQuad on Aug 23, 2007 6:00:05 GMT -9
Here is an article from the paper. Certainly hope it isn't another Cacher Needs Maint. Gold Coin recipient.
Rescue teams pull hiker out of Denali chasm Staff Report Published August 23, 2007
Alaska Air National Guard rescue teams helped free a man trapped in a crevice at Denali National Park and Preserve on Wednesday morning.
The man had been on a day hike with a partner on Tuesday afternoon when he got stuck in the crevice. His partner hiked out and notified the National Park Service about 8:15 p.m. The park service sought help from the Alaska Air National Guard 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons, which arrived on the scene around 11 p.m.
Bad weather forced the rescue teams to discontinue the search until morning. Teams finally pulled the hiker free around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and delivered him to medics at McKinkley National Park Airport.
The hiker’s medical condition is unknown.
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Post by omgcrew on Aug 23, 2007 6:17:33 GMT -9
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Post by ladybugkids on Aug 23, 2007 9:06:18 GMT -9
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Post by NorthWes on Aug 23, 2007 9:17:21 GMT -9
Bears, Mr Knappling... many bears. Of course, you don't need to worry about that - just bring someone along you can outrun! But now for the serious thoughts: In addition to Ladybug Kids' excellent links (good map!), I'll offer some comments a Scout group from Pennsylania made about the trail. They thought the climb was a bit steep, but not the steepest they'd seen up here. Once on top, the view was 'a million dollars - everything we'd hoped-for in coming to Alaska to hike' - they had a clear run of days for their transit. Supposed to be one of the most stunning fall hikes in the state - enjoy it! Oh - and happy birthday! Are you going to Skyview this weekend? If so look me up - the guy with two Standard Poodles...
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Post by ladybugkids on Aug 23, 2007 12:40:51 GMT -9
Bears, Mr Knappling... many bears. Of course, you don't need to worry about that - just bring someone along you can outrun! My "best" bear encounter happened there with my wife. Heard a "woof" just as we came around a bend in the trail and there was a brown bear turning around as quickly as it could. Yellowdawg bailed on her attempt at "Three Dead Trees" after coming face to face with a brown bruin. So, they are out there, but aren't causing trouble with people or dogs. The final pitch up Flattop is equal to or steeper than anything on the Kesugi Ridge trail we've encountered. The grunt into the ball field below Little O'Malley is definitely harder. And the treks up the Suicides or Bird Ridge far exceed the difficulty of anything on Kesugi. Once on top, it's mile after mile of great alpine hiking with tremendous views. Point of reference on difficulty...my wife and I went up Coal Mine Creek, traversed to and then down the Ermine Hill Trail, and walked the road back to the car as a day hike. 23 miles in about twelve hours with plenty of photo op stops. Couldn't have done that if the terrain was real tough. We weren't weighted down with overnight gear, so we were able to move easily. It was mosquitoville in the low area below Ermine Hill and we did use up our supply of Mountain Dew.
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