Just finished Alaskan Adventure also. I was able to read it on Kindle for $3.99. Thanks for the book title! Townsend Whelen's plan for an Alaskan Pack Board looks like a cool project though I'm not familiar with using them. Anyone know if something like this is incredibly uncomfortable versus ultra-lite packs available today?
Woven ash pack baskets were the standard for trappers for a very long time. They are miserable to carry, especially if you are a lanky kid. At 14 I was 6'4". Pack boards were no better. Anachronism is strong many hunting and fishing arenas.
