There's (3) key ingredients to an Alaskan Foray and they are timing,timing and timing...in no particular order.(grin)

One is always at the mercy of the weather,because no amount of planning or fortitude can overcome zero visibility or a Hurricane. All of which is plausible,at any time,which adds to the satisfactions of a couple things going right.

Corks are a good call.(hint)
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