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So, I went to the Caribou hills to snowmachine. To be honest I didn't want to go. But I had a good time anyway. Learned (again) a valuable lesson. When we went out it was a bluebird day. I had no gear other than what I had on. Then, from the direction of Tustumena lake, a storm moved in. It was 'only' a spring storm, but it was bad enough. It became almost impossible to see. Thank god we had some idea where we were and there were trails. Good lesson. Everytime you get complacent in Alaska, it reminds you that it can kill you in the blink of an eye. We made it back to the cabin and everything was alright. Next time I go, I am taking a backpack with better gear and survival equipment. I keep thinking that the end of March is 'safe'. It is not. Be careful.

Full post as published by A Public Defender's Life in Alaska on March 28, 2010 (boomark / email).