Mad_Mat,

I just finished your excellent trip solo trip report.
You ARE the man, I've never read at least on the QJ about a more harrowing/tough trip.

I'm glad you made it safe and sound. After a trip like that, a Q trip must feel like a vacation.

I know on one of your other river trips you brought a shotgun for bear protection? I didn't see it mentioned so I'm assuming you didn't this time? How about some Bear Spray?

I kept waiting to read about a bear encounter but I guess you didn't need that at least close up.  ;) ;D ;D