Looking for Co-Travelers - 2016 Alaska Trip
Hi all,
Back in 2011, I posted this and here is the link to the 3-page thread: 2013 Proposed Alaska Trip
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Hi all,
Not sure where to ask this, but will give it a shot here. Wife and I want to take a trip to Alaska and back in 2013, but are considering inviting a few like-minded folks to travel and share the adventure with. We are not a business of any sort nor are we "it's gotta be our way" type of folks. A caravan company might fit us, but googling reveals that caravans are too fast-paced and structured. We would prefer a looser, more intimate caravan of 2 to 6 rigs...ish.
Is this too odd to ask? Is this the correct place to ask?
Any of you guys want to join us? I've got a tentative route including most of the popular spots spoken about often and am adding more as I go. Here is a list of our thoughts and some insight into who we are in case someone wants to go with us.
1. Socialize over food and conversation both at local hot-spots and at the rigs with pot-lucks or BBQs.
2. We drink a little socially and are not smokers.
3. We enjoy museums, historical sites, and other typical attractions.
4. We don't want to move daily.
5. We like leisurely walks vs. strenuous/hiking.
6. We do like side tours that can give us detailed info such as a unique city tour or short boat excursion/cruises.
7. Although my wife doesn't like "off-path" adventures such as fishing a stream or kayaking, I do. One I've got to do is Salmon fishing.
8. We are prepared to spend up to $10K or so.
I figure that I could get this started now and if there are any takers, we could get to know each other some prior to 2013. Let us know.
Brent
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We didn't end up going because daughter came to live with me in 2012. She enters college this fall so we are empty nesters. We have a Yellowstone/Tetons, Glacier NP, Oregon, Cali, and Texas Hill Country trip this fall, but want to seriously consider the original Alaska trip again for 2016. There has been some back and forth in the other thread I linked--relevant to this trip--so if you're considering a trip as well, please read it and let us know. We think it'd be fun to share the adventure with a couple/few other folks and we will be willing to visit and camp ahead of time or even meet folks on our trip west this fall. So, if you have potential plans for an Alaska trip next year, please consider the invitation here. Thanks.
Brent
Back in 2011, I posted this and here is the link to the 3-page thread: 2013 Proposed Alaska Trip
-------------------------------------
Hi all,
Not sure where to ask this, but will give it a shot here. Wife and I want to take a trip to Alaska and back in 2013, but are considering inviting a few like-minded folks to travel and share the adventure with. We are not a business of any sort nor are we "it's gotta be our way" type of folks. A caravan company might fit us, but googling reveals that caravans are too fast-paced and structured. We would prefer a looser, more intimate caravan of 2 to 6 rigs...ish.
Is this too odd to ask? Is this the correct place to ask?
Any of you guys want to join us? I've got a tentative route including most of the popular spots spoken about often and am adding more as I go. Here is a list of our thoughts and some insight into who we are in case someone wants to go with us.
1. Socialize over food and conversation both at local hot-spots and at the rigs with pot-lucks or BBQs.
2. We drink a little socially and are not smokers.
3. We enjoy museums, historical sites, and other typical attractions.
4. We don't want to move daily.
5. We like leisurely walks vs. strenuous/hiking.
6. We do like side tours that can give us detailed info such as a unique city tour or short boat excursion/cruises.
7. Although my wife doesn't like "off-path" adventures such as fishing a stream or kayaking, I do. One I've got to do is Salmon fishing.
8. We are prepared to spend up to $10K or so.
I figure that I could get this started now and if there are any takers, we could get to know each other some prior to 2013. Let us know.
Brent
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We didn't end up going because daughter came to live with me in 2012. She enters college this fall so we are empty nesters. We have a Yellowstone/Tetons, Glacier NP, Oregon, Cali, and Texas Hill Country trip this fall, but want to seriously consider the original Alaska trip again for 2016. There has been some back and forth in the other thread I linked--relevant to this trip--so if you're considering a trip as well, please read it and let us know. We think it'd be fun to share the adventure with a couple/few other folks and we will be willing to visit and camp ahead of time or even meet folks on our trip west this fall. So, if you have potential plans for an Alaska trip next year, please consider the invitation here. Thanks.
Brent
