Driving the ALCAN highway
My wife and I are planning a trip to Alaska via the ALCAN. Anybody have any tips on making the trip across? We are looking at June - August. Anyone carry firearms in their coach, and if so, any prob...
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Driving the Alaska Highway is a great experience, however it is a two lane road, some of which is over tundra. There is a lot to see along the highway. I would advise you ride on the top half of you gas tank. Gas is available but there is not a station on every corner. Drive to the conditions. Slow down over frost heaves and through construction areas. There is a very short season for highway construction and the hard winters are hard on the roads so there are always repairs being made.
Traveling with pets is not a problem. Many folks do it. You must have current rabies certificates and although not required a health certificate can be useful if your pet has any health conditions and you need to visit a vet. We took our dog without any issues.
Now to the firearm question. Unless you have a specific reason for taking a firearm, leave it home. Handguns are not allowed in Canada and shotguns, I believe, need special permits. On my four trips to Alaska I have yet to feel a need for a gun of any type either in Alaska or Canada.
You might want to get a copy of the Milepost which is a mile by mile guide to the Alaska Highway with information on locations for gas, food, scenic areas, and camping.
We are hoping to return to Alaska again this summer ourselves.
Traveling with pets is not a problem. Many folks do it. You must have current rabies certificates and although not required a health certificate can be useful if your pet has any health conditions and you need to visit a vet. We took our dog without any issues.
Now to the firearm question. Unless you have a specific reason for taking a firearm, leave it home. Handguns are not allowed in Canada and shotguns, I believe, need special permits. On my four trips to Alaska I have yet to feel a need for a gun of any type either in Alaska or Canada.
You might want to get a copy of the Milepost which is a mile by mile guide to the Alaska Highway with information on locations for gas, food, scenic areas, and camping.
We are hoping to return to Alaska again this summer ourselves.
