Lots of time, but never enough. I have been working in AK since the late '60's. Had a chance to see most of the state. Spent more than a few nights out because of aircraft. One in the western arctic, east of Point Lay, was the most unusual. Severe clear. Pilot set down next to a stream to fish while I took samples. He slipped and injured his knee. I was not current on the JetRanger and thought it best to give him a night to see if he could fly it home. It was a nice fresh fish dinner :-). Next morning the swelling in his knee was down enough to make it back. Did find out that a ziplock baggie with cold stream water makes a decent ice pack.

Respectfully,

Jerry