Alaskan Wilderness Adventure Notes

Introduction

Left kayak on the beach to search for a campsite.
Found potential camping area with plenty of wood.
Notable finds:
- Coyote tracks
- Bird skeletons and fish jaw
- Bear paw prints
Water supply:
- 4 liters collected, but not enough for 4 days.
Set up camp just before dark:
- Fire ring completed, cozy setup.
- Dinner: Cured salami, smoked salmon with honey, walnuts, garlic, and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.
Prepared for the night, concerned about bears.

Morning:
- Cold morning; completed the fire ring.
- Breakfast and spotted a flock of seagulls.
Went fishing:
- Caught a flesh-eating starfish (released back).
- Found an eagle feather.
Water situation:
- Searched for more fresh water; found brackish water.
- Planned to kayak and fish in the lagoon.
Kayaking experience:
- Encountered dangerous breakers and cold water.
- Managed to fish under cliffs, caught several fish including:
  - Baby silver salmon and black bass.
  - Released a copper rock fish (limited to one per day).
Found a water source:
- Filtered 4 liters of drinking water.

Morning preparation:
- Cold night; used the stove for warmth.
- Breakfast with pancakes and smoked salmon.
Objective: Visit the glacier.
Encountered obstacles:
- Strong current; struggled to paddle upstream.
- Spotted a bald eagle and pink salmon.
Reached the glacier area:
- Beautiful icebergs; cautious of shifting ice.
- Observed seals and sea otters.
- Glacier face visible after fog lifted.
Returned to camp:
- Exhaused from kayaking (5 hours).
- Made bushcraft bread oven and cooked leftover dough.
- Enjoyed warm bread with honey butter.

Morning packing in the rain:
- Gear was wet and dirty.
Noticed seals catching pink salmon near the departure point.
Ride arrived to take Luke back.
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