jackthenewb

sorry,that was a stupid question. I really am not planning on going out there with this information I'm just trying to get basic info, you won't have to come and save "my newbie ass".

Has anyone tried this bag I was thinking of using a wm meltdown jacket with it and getting the long version with a couple of extra fill ounces. here's the link nunatakusa.com

another newb question but in what conditions would I need 2 Ice axed and in which conditions would I only need 1?

well what I meant by backpacking is that I'm not going to be summiting one particular mountain. So skis are the best for travel in the gorge. what about snowshoes? will crampons just sink in? The only reason I said backpacking is because I didn't know what you meant by base camping. how much mountaineering gear will I need? I was thinking just being roped up on the glacier with an ice ax and crampons. But will I need a full rack.

thanks w looks like a lot of up on denali. I will be backpacking so I wont really have a basecamp. During this time (probably from may 20-june 10) is everything still snow covered?

i was thinking more like June late may. thanks for the advice. if I have a down jacket booties and down pants what temp rating would i need for my sleeping bag

around ruth gorge and smaller mountains during late spring and early summer at night and during the day. thanks,jack

just wondering if anybody has used it and if it functions well

I have tried the excelerade stuff but when you drink it it makes your mouth very dry

thanks for the advice and I am not planning on doing this anytime soon so don't worry. I also have plenty of backpacking experience just not in snowy mountains. so after some experience would i be able to go solo in the alaska range or with someone that has about the same experience level? I also would like to be on icy and snowy mountains so if this may make things different.

can i go on smaller mountains, or if i head into the cascades do i absolutley have to have someone with me? I am not going to climb denali or anything but would like to go up to the ak range. I am not going to be climbing rock faces but I will be pretty much backpacking but with ice axes and crampons. thanks

what is your favorite bag for the ak range

great pics, looks like a great time,what were the temps like.