tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post7820114506921161164..comments2024-02-21T09:54:08.306-09:00Comments on The Roaming Dials: Skurking around AlaskaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-24795882712519110982009-11-29T09:25:30.848-09:002009-11-29T09:25:30.848-09:00One amazing thing about Andy Skurka is that he is ...One amazing thing about Andy Skurka is that he is a really pleasant bloke to be around -- I mean he's likable and smiley and fun, and yet he sends himself out on these lonely epics.<br /><br />On this upcoming gnarly trip he'll be stretching the limits of his alone time, as there are sections where he may se nobody for a week or more. And as you point out, Mike, a thirty mile day in AK is a long, tough, painful day. Skurka, however, knows what he's getting into and proved that last summer.Roman Dialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030457377194232207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-19367565836399159022009-11-28T23:27:24.222-09:002009-11-28T23:27:24.222-09:00Ever since spending this past summer in Alaska, I ...Ever since spending this past summer in Alaska, I have been dreaming of attempting a trip of this magnitude at some point in my life. <br /><br />I can only imagine the amount of inner drive Andy has to want to cover that much distance by himself in just six months. I still can't imagine covering 30 miles on foot in one day through the Alaskan Wilderness, let alone doing that every day for six months. I really hope he is able to accomplish his goal.Mike Grobickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813004292401436145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-40195478005611080542009-11-13T14:30:35.492-09:002009-11-13T14:30:35.492-09:00In the UK Roman it is maximum 8 miles to a road an...In the UK Roman it is maximum 8 miles to a road and that is in Scotland in one or two places. Most 1 to 4 miles will see you somewhere to thumb a lift or knock on a door. 30 miles from anywhere sounds scary. Trails only made by animals would be another world. See the point on how that would change you.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-12396191041765096112009-11-13T12:57:00.937-09:002009-11-13T12:57:00.937-09:00Thanks Sam, Andy's doing something very neat -...Thanks Sam, Andy's doing something very neat -- he's always doing something neat, but now it's in Alaska with Alaskan toys and tools. <br /><br />And most likely, Martin, this may well be a book-motivating experience. The Alaskan experience will be qualitatively different than his previous journeys that share proximity to roads and people. <br /><br />The Villages and wilderness -- honestly there's essentially no wilderness in the Lower 48 -- plenty of good backcountry but no true wilderness.<br /><br />Brad and I discussed that WIlderness is more than a day from the road - 30 miles is a doable day (ask Andy!) and there is no place in the Lower 48 more than 30 miles from a road.<br /><br />OK you say, then, there're some remote places that are remote because it is slow going. Big deal. Two days then. An overnight. I challenge anyone to find a place in the Lower 48 that takes longer than 48 hours to get into or out of. <br /><br />Most of Alaska, however, is that remote, and the remoteness changes how you deal with people and perceive yourself.<br /><br />Andy's ARC (Alaskan Ranges Circuit?) will change him in ways he's yet to be changed.Roman Dialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030457377194232207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-17048372048068500642009-11-12T12:29:26.461-09:002009-11-12T12:29:26.461-09:00I wish he would write some books on his adventures...I wish he would write some books on his adventures as they would be a good read I think. The trip he is planning in Alaska is incredible in its: scope scale and timeline. It is testament to his: skill, fitness, determination and vision to see the route and then plan to make it a reality.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-59972273673853275692009-11-12T07:25:17.882-09:002009-11-12T07:25:17.882-09:00A nice write-up, Roman. I know Andy appreciates y...A nice write-up, Roman. I know Andy appreciates your advice and I'm glad to see you appreciate what he's doing.samhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629434332640594984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-27955278605998732862009-11-11T15:06:29.565-09:002009-11-11T15:06:29.565-09:00Holy cow, that sounds like a fantastic trip. So je...Holy cow, that sounds like a fantastic trip. So jealous... sortof. I'm not sure I have the psychological strength either. I do believe in the power of inspiration though. <br />To boldness!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095331523579939357.post-6839307978110543192009-11-11T14:43:13.623-09:002009-11-11T14:43:13.623-09:00It sounds an amazing trip. I'd love to underta...It sounds an amazing trip. I'd love to undertake something like that; I reckon I could gain the requisite experience and skills over (a long) time, but along with the need to earn a living, I'm just not sure I've got the psychological strength. Six months alone in the Alaskan wilderness? I'm pretty sure it's going to be life changing for him, and I'm eagerly awaiting updates.PhilThttp://phil-turner.netnoreply@blogger.com