Here, initially, an amendment to the equipment list from yesterday. If it is sooooo cold, and only then do I replace the Tschibo-Skiunterhose by a long fleece pants from Patagonia. I have done today, because in Silver Gate was proud -39 ° C cold!
I must not forget of course the sun cream (dm) SPF 50 and a high-quality sunglasses (from the look), which is very dark and has a high UV filter. We are after all, at an altitude 2000-2500 m. I mention the brand name awareness, not because I get money for it (nice it would) but because I am of the opinion that it is sometimes easier (and cheaper) goes, and that is not always the mark with the wolf paw must resort. Most Americans who work here in any project and always exposed to the weather wear, mostly eh no brand products, but keep their old jeans fidelity (such as such as Rick). The tourists can be seen in the first place at the perfect high-tech outdoor clothing. Of course, quality is better than quantity and it has its price. But not everything that is "brand", it must also be good and vice versa. Must stop to find out for themselves what works for him.
I once accompanied a cameo as a guide in the winter. In preparation, I pointed out to him that it will be very cold. "No Problem. I go skiing a lot and have warm clothes. "Well, skiing in winter and Wolf Watching in Yellowstone are two completely different things when it comes to the cold. In Germany there are hardly any equipment, which are set to true "winter shoes", as we need them here. The is best bought at a local business here. To make it short: My host has frozen despite his ski clothes very much.
But what is the advantage greatest Arctic clothing if the car does not play along. My Nissan Pathfinder has today protested morning. He jumped to very difficult, the doors did not close properly because the door locks were so heavy. And Brake was not at the first few meters. Then shone nor my tire warning light and announced to low tire pressure. That's it for the first time with the wolf observation.
the car I'm allowed to stand, I cooked again in the cabin and got me the first time a fresh coffee.
safe side, I called Helmut Wirfler in the Yukon, who knows better than me with arctic temperatures. Helmut is all readers of the newsletter of the wolf magazine known for its Yukon reports. The reassurance came by telephone: "This is normal for temperatures below 30 degrees. If you drove a few miles, does it again. "Thank you, Helmut! You were right. After a few kilometers was the warning lamp.
I had mine "Menschentag. Drove to Cooke City to refuel and take some pictures. On the way home, I Rich, met a wolf watcher other colleagues. He invited me for coffee. He and his wife Linda a cozy cabin have rented, which also still is "pet friendly" what's very rare. They have their little old dog with it.
After that I searched for wolf tracks in Silver Gate ... and except in the footsteps of Tom Akita gefunden.Danach nothing I've returned to my book written.
And tonight, they all meet at Mark and Carol. Actually I wanted to retire into the wilderness ... Irgengendwie but I have more meetings lately with friends as on some days at home.
******************* Here is the daily report of Christine and Thomas:
Although we at -39 ° Hitching Post C had, I did not now frozen. The wind is missing. Our car this morning "Low Pressure" message, but otherwise we had no problems.
We were sent by Rick to Trout Lake. He had signals of Lamar. We have then traces and a marker of blood found in it. The traces have led to the east. Rick wanted us to go further west. So we followed the trail backwards. We were able to recognize up Confluence in the street.
west Still further, it should have been weak signals of the Agates. So we also look for those with no success. Then we
hear on the radio that Rich has found our lost Schnöseline of Lamar. A passing had told him that he had heard howling. Schnöseline was much further east than yesterday, but ran to the west. That was the totally wrong direction! Mama and Papa were much further east. We found over of the Buffalo Ranch and pursued them on their way to the west. All the way she almost cried the soul from the body. It has sounded really sad and lonely. In between she was pretty angry that they received no response. It has at least sounded. The little girl has done me such harm. I felt like it is packed in the trunk and drove home. We had to drive to the nearest parking spot, since we had two buses with engines running and we could not hear the howling. Schnöseline then lay down on the western end, the Jasper Bench and slept. Behind us was suddenly a loud roar. A whole pack of coyotes were barking. We thought at least. We found only two. The reason for the excitement but we have not found.
We left the sleeping wolf and returned early to Silver Gate for a late lunch.
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Apropo cold - according to the increased media coverage, it could be a blow very hot. Then I would have the right clothes for me not to worry anymore.
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