Raingear and LOTS of socks, esp if you plan to actually get out and do a little hiking. Needless to say, make sure your walking shoes are a good fit for you.

Take your binoculars; migration is in full swing right now. You'd regret it if you didn't have some packed.

Flying back out once you get to ANC I take it? If you have a day or two in town, go check out the botanical gardens.

http://www.alaskabg.org/

http://www.walkablecommunities.org/

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.

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