You might like to read Glacier Pilot, by Beth Day. It’s the biography of Bob Reeve, one of the most daring and innovative pilots of all time, who coincidentally was a friend of my father. Together with Noel Wien, Don Sheldon, Bill Egan and many others, they opened this country to exploration.
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You might like to read Glacier Pilot, by Beth Day. It’s the biography of Bob Reeve, one of the most daring and innovative pilots of all time, who coincidentally was a friend of my father. Together with Noel Wien, Don Sheldon, Bill Egan and many others, they opened this country to exploration.
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RE: the guy who lived alone in the cabin: I saw the film, it was pretty amazing that the guy was happy to live alone. I remeber how he had tokeep clearing off the snow, from his path to the lake (eventually the snow was 12’ deep). Hi water supply was the lake-and getting water on a cold day must have been a big chore. The isolation would get to me-I can’t imagine lasting through a long alaskan winter, all alone.
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Without having seen the movie, I have to wonder why he didn’t just melt snow?
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I have to wonder why he didn’t just melt snow?
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If my experience is any guide, because it’s a serious nuisance. You pack a pot full of snow, burn a fair amount of fuel, and get a small amount of water for your trouble. Repeat for a small additional amount.
Liquid water is much better - you can carry lots of it in a container, and you don’t have to invest all the fuel required to cause the phase change.