I took a drive over Hatchers Pass and went to Talketna 7-28. If you have not done this it is a great drive and offers lots of beautiful scenery. We also shopped in Talketna, I was surprised at the prices, they are very comparable to Anchorage and the Valley. So id you are wanting to do some shopping and take a drive give it a go.
On a side not I examined the launch and have made some arrangements to include the Talketna river and clear creek for next year.
Tight Lines,
Greg