Hudson Gardner asked Gary Ferguson:

Thank you so much for your work. I just finished Hawks Rest and really enjoyed it. I have some questions about your time in the Thorofare. I am hoping also to spend a summer writing in that region, though I was planning on the Gros Ventre. How did you come across that post of cabin tender, and is it still available? Your site appears down, so I contacted you here. Feel free to email: hudsonlgardner@gmail.com

Gary Ferguson Hudson - Well, if it's stylish to be late, consider me stylish indeed. I'm so sorry that I didn't see your question earlier. First of all, the Gros Ventre area is fabulous - fully wild, but less "extreme" than farther north in the Bridger-Teton Wilderness. I was able to tend the Hawks Rest cabin by working directly with the Forest Service, through an arrangement where I would do certain upkeep and maintenance projects in return for being able to stay there. I'm not sure if they're still making those sorts of arrangements. Good luck! You can also write me via email, at ferguson@wildwords.net

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