Boxerman yes we run ski doo's the one in the pic is a 09 Tundra, Amazing machine! The areas I ride are considered "mountain sled country".......never underestimate a crazy old man on a mean looking utility sled! I hope to get a Summit next year and hand down the Tundra to my wife.
Displaced Canadian.......got that feeling when I crested and was starring into the bottom of that hole! My first sled was a mid 80's tundra, also a 250 but you'd be amazed what the little sleds can manage......
Ruby.... I know exactly what you mean! Michigan's UP has the same sort of trails, shacks and good times with friends! Not to much different here in Alaska to be honest with you, 99% of the guys up this way are on there way to camp. You'd be surprised how few ice shanties there are but otherwise right at home on your Phazer. It's the young and dumb who venture into the steep and deep! I am almost always the oldest in the valley by about 15 years.