Thank Salmo yeah I am of a pioneering and adventurous spirit,but I will pass on camping. I am looking into options for lodging and it probably would behoove me to book a day or two with a guide to familiarize myself with the area before we break off on our own. Maybe not. I am spearheading this trip for myself and a couple of buddies who are not afraid to invest the time and money into a trip like this. I really am wondering about how to get all my gear up there on the plane ,so all that needs to be ironed out.