Re: [Paddlewise] Backpacker Mag

I picked up the magazine and quickly scanned the article.  It makes the
kayaking sound like a Sunday walk in the park on a nice, clear day.  I
response to the  magazine is probably in order.


                                                                  
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Subject:  [Paddlewise] Backpacker Mag




I was at the bookstore the other day and noticed the new Backpacker
magazine.  The feature article is trips in Alaska.  Having lived in
Anchorage for a year (back in 93-94) I am always interested in stuff on
Alaska so I bought the mag.

One of their trips is sea kayaking Prince William Sound.  The glaciers look
beautiful and the trip looked and sounded like a blast.

But (there's always a but) the trip also looked like a Deep Trouble story
waiting to happen.  From the pictures it doesn't look like they were
wearing any cold water protection.  Unless I'm horribly mistaken the water
in the Sound can't possibly be warm, I would guess 40 +- 5 degrees F.
Maybe they were wearing wet suits under their clothes but they never
mentioned it.  Nor did they mention it as an item you would need for the
trip.

Then in the list of items to bring they mention that you might consider
bringing a marine radio.  No mention of how important a weather radio can
be.

Maybe I'm missing something.  Or maybe they are assuming that you will take
a guided trip where those concerns are covered by the guides.

I'm tempted to write to the magazine but am afraid I'm totally off base.
Any thoughts?

Mel
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