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What this video covers

Juho Karhu, Sohvi Kangasluoma, and a crew member named Kuutti sail an aluminum boat from Elfin Cove, Alaska, across the Gulf of Alaska to Prince William Sound.2:06 The crew waits in Elfin Cove for a low-pressure system to pass before departing, relying on Starlink for weather updates during the transit.8:16 They navigate near the Fairweather Mountain range, passing landmarks like Mount St. Elias and Kayak Island while managing shifting winds and swell.14:41 The crew maintains a near-shore route to mitigate headwinds, eventually reaching Prince William Sound to pursue spring skiing.16:39 They time their skiing descents based on snow melt conditions, balancing the risk of icy surfaces against avalanche danger from overly wet snow.29:01 The passage concludes with the crew anchoring in the sound to access backcountry terrain.26:41

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