Roll Call Alaska 2013
Just thought I'd start a thread regarding who will be starting up to Alaska in 2013. It would be nice if we could share information so everyone has a memorable and safe trip. We will be leaving aroun...
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Ross River has changed much the past decade. However, if you make it there, the fuel is usually the cheapest you'll find in Yukon.
Ross River has changed significantly since the 1970s. The closure of the mine at Faro had a negative impact on the community. Most of the businesses have closed their doors. The hotel remains open and caters mostly to temporary workers who have to spend time in Ross River.
The one gas station is also the bank, the badly stocked grocery store and the post office. If you ask a question inside, don't expect an answer. Don't expect eye contact even.
To find the gas pump I asked an elderly couple in a truck because the people inside the store/gas station/bank/post office wouldn't look me in the eye or respond to questions about where the fuel pump was. The couple had a great laugh, chuckled to themselves, then pointed at the huge above ground fuel tank and said, "There!". Ahhhh ... the pump is on the tank! It wasn't easy getting the fifth wheel & truck there ... not designed for long vehicles.
Ross River has changed significantly since the 1970s. The closure of the mine at Faro had a negative impact on the community. Most of the businesses have closed their doors. The hotel remains open and caters mostly to temporary workers who have to spend time in Ross River.
The one gas station is also the bank, the badly stocked grocery store and the post office. If you ask a question inside, don't expect an answer. Don't expect eye contact even.
To find the gas pump I asked an elderly couple in a truck because the people inside the store/gas station/bank/post office wouldn't look me in the eye or respond to questions about where the fuel pump was. The couple had a great laugh, chuckled to themselves, then pointed at the huge above ground fuel tank and said, "There!". Ahhhh ... the pump is on the tank! It wasn't easy getting the fifth wheel & truck there ... not designed for long vehicles.
