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Author Topic: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18  (Read 18934 times)

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #220 on: September 30, 2016, 03:19:00 PM »
Probably one of the best stories ever told here. Great job Kevin.   Guys, Kevin and Steve O both made a very good point about the P.B.S. I'm only an associate member but I annually turn down hunts that I otherwise would never have dreamed of. Someday I will make more of them. That certainly isn't the best reason to consider joining the P.B.S. but it is a nice perk. P.B.S. Is comprised of some of the finest bowhunters on the plannet and these guys have done it all so there is a wealth of knowledge to be gained.

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #221 on: September 30, 2016, 06:01:00 PM »
Thanks for the info on your kit!
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #222 on: September 30, 2016, 07:20:00 PM »
A truly inspiring read, only enhanced by the amazing photos.
Taking photos on a big trip like that in all types of weather and conditions can sometimes be a pain, but our dreams and your memories have benifited greatly because of your effort .
Thank you .

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #223 on: September 30, 2016, 07:44:00 PM »
Excellent job with your hunt preparations, the actual hunt and the story telling with great photos.  You sure represent traditional bow hunters and the PBS well.  Did you book the pilot for a return in 2017?
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #224 on: September 30, 2016, 08:30:00 PM »
Kevin,
Finally had a chance to read all about your adventure!
Congrats on an amazing experience and a ton of hard earned moose meat as well as memories that will last a lifetime!

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #225 on: September 30, 2016, 09:34:00 PM »
Wow, what a great thread! Actually like someone else mentioned I felt like I was right there with you! Incredible adventure and written account of it! Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #226 on: September 30, 2016, 10:09:00 PM »
Just a fantastic story and hunt Kevin! Congratulations on a fine bull!
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #227 on: September 30, 2016, 10:10:00 PM »
Well done,great animal,great story.

Thanks

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #228 on: September 30, 2016, 10:50:00 PM »
Lord willing I will be back there in 49 weeks. I'm missing it already.

And again...sincere thanks to you for the nice comments and for reading this. I hope some of you are motivated by this story and kickstart your own Alaska dream-come-true.

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #229 on: September 30, 2016, 10:51:00 PM »
Kevin,

You told the story well!

I can't thank you enough for allowing us to join you on this journey!
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #230 on: October 01, 2016, 06:56:00 AM »
Thank you very much for sharing an incredible adventure. Congratulations on a successful hunt.

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #231 on: October 01, 2016, 08:21:00 AM »
My planning started after the PBS banquet in March of this year.  A tremendous amount of  logistics  and research has to be done for the first timer. My first trip is planned with a fellow PBS member and more planning starts in October after their bow season.
   
 I sat down and had a discussion with my boss just this week, she was complaining about Jeff and I planning three hunting trips and being out of the Department at the same time. I told her that I would not be elk hunting with Jeff next year but I would be going to Alaska.  Problem solved.
   
   Kevin, it is people like you that truly inspire us to fulfill lifetime dreams as a Bowhunter.
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #232 on: October 01, 2016, 10:39:00 AM »
Kevin
Great adventure.  By the way what was the cot/pad combo you used.
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #233 on: October 01, 2016, 12:10:00 PM »
Kevin, what an amazing adventure & hunt.  You have the gift of telling the story that makes us feel like we were right there by your side. The photos make it all come to life. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure with us.

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #234 on: October 01, 2016, 01:16:00 PM »
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Great adventure.  By the way what was the cot/pad combo you used.
LuxuryLite cot. Exped Downmat 9LW.

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #235 on: October 01, 2016, 03:17:00 PM »
Im always late to the party but glad I found this thread. Great story and well told. Congratulations.
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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #236 on: October 01, 2016, 03:19:00 PM »
Kevin, I really enjoyed your story. For your anchor system have you looked into using a load sharing anchor system. Using this you can get much more out of your stakes or you can even use small bushes for your anchor. We used a similar anchor in a whitewater rescue class that I took and it was amazing how much pull you could put on a few small bushes.
 

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #237 on: October 01, 2016, 03:23:00 PM »
Kevin, I really enjoyed your story. For your anchor system have you looked into using a load sharing anchor system. Using this you can get much more out of your stakes or you can even use small bushes for your anchor. We used a similar anchor in a whitewater rescue class that I took and it was amazing how much pull you could put on a few small bushes.
 

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #238 on: October 01, 2016, 06:58:00 PM »
Absolutely awesome hunt and story ! Thank you so much for sharing something most of us can only dream of doing.

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Re: Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18
« Reply #239 on: October 01, 2016, 11:34:00 PM »
What an awesome story and bull! Congratulations and well done!
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