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Winter Living On Our Sailboat in Alaska. Blocked by ICE.

17. juni 2023 · 23 min · 233K visninger

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A sailboat attempting to reach the head of an Alaskan inlet encounters impassable slushy ice and high avalanche danger. Rising temperatures and rain have destabilized the snowpack, causing frequent wet slides down the steep mountain slopes surrounding the narrow fjord.5:47 The vessel remains blocked two miles from the inlet's head, as the engine cannot push through the thick, slushy ice floes.7:38 Anchoring to the ice is rejected because moving floes driven by tides and winds threaten to drag the boat into the shore or across the fjord.8:06 The crew considers the option of attaching a fender or buoy to the anchor chain to release it temporarily if an emergency escape becomes necessary.10:45 Despite the navigation hazards, the crew utilizes the anchorage as a base for backcountry skiing, though they report poor, sticky snow conditions and high avalanche risk.11:50 The area also shows signs of local wildlife, with multiple distinct sounds suggesting a pack of animals nearby.23:01

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