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Wrangell Alaska Left High and Dry
Located in what is known as the rainforest of Alaska, Wrangell is experiencing record lows of precipitation. Local officials have declared an official water shortage and have asked people to reduce their usage. Restrictions on logging were put into place on May 22 due to the lack of rain. There were over 900 lightning strikes recorded in one night, which is rare for the area. All of these things combined with a low snowpack of 35 inches in Juneau versus the 90 inches that fell last year, point to evidence of drought. Some people are saying that the sky looks more like a California Skyline than what is typical Alaskan Sky.
- Read the full report from High Country News.
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Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 18
Love it as usual :-D
Sarah,
Thank you :)
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I appreciate your work in putting together these digests Jonathan.
I read this thread when many comments were still available. None of them seemed rude to me and one of them (from the Idester – BPL's voice of reason) was offering to help. I'm surprised to see them deleted.
Sarah,
Thank you :)
@William Thank you! I hope that I can continue to bring stories to the table that are of interest and inspire people to get out enjoy the real magic of life.
Thanks Ryan, I look forward to seeing all of the positive changes and watching as the vision of a more supportive membership transforms BPL into a welcoming place for everyone.
Ditto!
Nice article
I think calling for a warm welcome forum, while at the same time revoking access to the article was odd.
Must have been a software glitch. Seems to be readable again.
"Again, please keep your feedback encouraging and positive."
So, no constructive criticism? Just remind everyone how perfect we all are? Or maybe I'm misconstruing the intent with that comment (I hope)?
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I take this with me on all my trips to the remote jungles of Congo. Not once has my camp been invaded by the grey gorilla…
Last thing I think about before getting in my shelter…
OH What a surprise
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