Just got an e-mail response to a series of questions I previously sent to BHWC.  Here are Q's and A's.

Question 1:  What kind of tents do you have available?  We plan on buying 2 new tents for the 2014 season. We have been in the flyin outpost business for 30 years, but never really pursued the canoe biz until talking to Martin. We have 1 good tent up there now, but don't know the make. One thing to remember is, there is the 100 pound weight restriction.

Question 2:  A number of our group are reasonably committed hammock campers.  Is it acceptable to leave the rented tent(s) behind and actually use other forms of "sleeping accommodation?"  It is understood that we'd need to find appropriate trees (and all use tree straps rather than ropes to minimize impact on the trees) or "ground" the hammock (which is another option). If you want to use hammocks that is your option.

Question 3:  While I suspect we'll be using white gas stoves, one of our party might consider taking a JetBoil-type stove.  The canisters for this stove use a different thread arrangement than the "Coleman" style.  What kind of "bottle" did you plan on stocking? Standard off the shelf Coleman bottles from Walmart.

Question 4:  Does the gallon of white gas come in its own (metal) can or should we plan to bring sufficient fuel bottles to transfer that volume to? Metal cans

Question 5:  Other than issues that might arise with air transport, any issues with us supplying our own PFD's and paddles?  One of our number is a newbie and will likely need what you supply.  The balance of our crew are old hands (literally) and have selected paddling gear for personal comfort and fit.  I'm sure we'd take one of your paddles per canoe as backup. No problem. Watch the weight.

Question 6:  Martin mentioned in his write up of his trip that you put him up for the last night of his trip.  I'm assuming this arrangement was made to facilitate early morning departure and is done on a space available basis? Be back at Central on Friday night. We start fly at daybreak. If the small cabin is available you may use it. We have a shower and a sauna, and you are welcome to use them.

Question 7:  Can we individually pre-pay for our trip?   Yes. Lots of groups pre pay.

dd