Re: to live off the land

I am from Alaska (1964 on). I admire anyone willing to "live off the land." As to where? Perhaps there is a part of the caribou area that is unbeaten, but if you want to escape - not sure where you would go. I have seen Alaska and western Canada become fairly tame in my 45 years. Perhaps Yellowknife and once the frozen lake they drive every winter melts from global warming - well then you'd be way the hell out there.

But reducing our footprint is a great idea. Perhaps not the hunting all that moves and growing a garden is a better idea. Yeah, you can still die in these parts. But come on, with the right equipment, neighbors (white and native), GPS and satelite, well things are different now for those who seek the wilds. Polartec and lightweight snowshoes have replaced heavy wool and wood/sinue. but the bugs are still just as bad. Some celebrate this, others, like me are sorry to see that aspect of Arctic life go.

But I say go for it. Find the deepest part of the Yukon (legally of course) and go for it. Enjoy the wilds, while we have them. Just make sure that you give back as much as you take. Dont bring pesticides cuz you hate bugs, petro fertilizers cuz your too lazy to work the soil, and an attitude that the ol'timers would be embarrassed about.

Cheers to all you Canadians. Hey, when are you taking Alaska back anyway?