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Steve and I have been packpacking in the Uintas for over 25 years now. Some of you have joined us on those trips. James will remember the two days it rained at Duck Lake and we were confined to this little 1-man pup tent, or the time he carried the inflatable raft to Island Lake (by the way, James, you've got the raft detail--experience counts). There was the time we tried to make it into Big Elk Lake one Friday evening during a lightning and hail storm. This was probably the longest, most strenuous hike we'd attempted to date. The temperature dropped and we were wet, cold and tired. I went as far as I could go and then, suffering from hypothermia, I managed to get my tent up alongside of the trail and climb, wet clothes and all, into my sleeping bag. Steve had the good sense to start a fire, drag me out of my bag to dry out and get some hot soup in me. The next morning we hiked the remaining 1/4 mile to the lake to find a Boy Scout troup who had driven to the lake on a dirt road that we had missed on the map! Last year, Steve, Tanner and I hiked the Notch. We swam the icey cold waters of Ibantik lake at the top of the world. All in all, we've had a great time on these excursions. We've enjoyed the quiet solitude and spiritual renewal we've received. The fish are plentiful and there is always the unexplored vista to entice us, rod in hand, to find that idyllic setting...and it's always there. We expect this trip to be no exception. We'll be entering some new country at the end of a long arduous trek. Rocky Sea Pass is at 11,400 feet, so get prepared. You'll need to get your bodies in shape and put together the right gear to make this a positive experience. I'll try to outline the requirements in the following pages. --Doug
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