Happened across this thread and will be in AK 8/30-9/3 thanks to a recent UA deal. Would love to meet up with anyone who is interested. My buddy and I would like to rent some Kayaks, go hiking/backpacking. We are both knowledgeable backpackers (he thru-hiked the AT, I've done a bit of mountaineering) and want to get out there as much as possible given our time.

Anyone who is interested or wouldn't mind sharing some tips, I'd love a PM. Thanks in advance, and I hope to meet some of you (even if only for a beer!)