Helpful Ideas for Alaskan Travels
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a couple more thoughts, more in the manner of suggestions
1. Tire chains for at least the truck rear tires. PROBABLY won't need them, but if you wan to be prepared.......Last time I found a set in Ft Nelson or Ft St John, so if you don't come across them before that just keep looking. Most Auto parts stores will have them as you get further north.
2. Those BF Goodrich you have are going to be fine if they are relatively new?
Been a long time since I drove it in March, but I did just made a quick trip last October. Some stretches to be mindful of:
Ft St John to Ft Nelson - the first 1/2 (?) the road winds a good bit and lots of elevation changes - try to do this early in the day.
Ft Nelson to Toad River to Stone Mountain to Summit Lake to Muncho Lake to Watson Lake is stunning if you have good weather. If you have bad weather it's a nail biter. Watch for Buffalo, Bear, Moose, Elk, Deer, Coyote and Fox - seen them all on this stretch depending on season. There are fewer establishments, and some of those won't be open yet, so mind the MP, - this will be one of the longer stretches to plan for fuel. I think I did it in 1 LONG day pulling an enclosed 24ft trailer lightly loaded. Break it into a couple days or 3 if you have the time and are self contained.
The next long run is Whitehorse to Haines Junction to Kluane Lake to Tok. If you have good weather camp along the way just above Kluane Lake before you drop down to Lake level. Bears probably not out yet, but they might be, so keep an eye out.
When you get to Alaska it really gets beautiful, but it sounds like you're PCS'g so you 'll have time to figure that all out when you get here.
take it easy, prepare, don't be in a hurry and you'll have a blast........
1. Tire chains for at least the truck rear tires. PROBABLY won't need them, but if you wan to be prepared.......Last time I found a set in Ft Nelson or Ft St John, so if you don't come across them before that just keep looking. Most Auto parts stores will have them as you get further north.
2. Those BF Goodrich you have are going to be fine if they are relatively new?
Been a long time since I drove it in March, but I did just made a quick trip last October. Some stretches to be mindful of:
Ft St John to Ft Nelson - the first 1/2 (?) the road winds a good bit and lots of elevation changes - try to do this early in the day.
Ft Nelson to Toad River to Stone Mountain to Summit Lake to Muncho Lake to Watson Lake is stunning if you have good weather. If you have bad weather it's a nail biter. Watch for Buffalo, Bear, Moose, Elk, Deer, Coyote and Fox - seen them all on this stretch depending on season. There are fewer establishments, and some of those won't be open yet, so mind the MP, - this will be one of the longer stretches to plan for fuel. I think I did it in 1 LONG day pulling an enclosed 24ft trailer lightly loaded. Break it into a couple days or 3 if you have the time and are self contained.
The next long run is Whitehorse to Haines Junction to Kluane Lake to Tok. If you have good weather camp along the way just above Kluane Lake before you drop down to Lake level. Bears probably not out yet, but they might be, so keep an eye out.
When you get to Alaska it really gets beautiful, but it sounds like you're PCS'g so you 'll have time to figure that all out when you get here.
take it easy, prepare, don't be in a hurry and you'll have a blast........
