Roll Call Alaska 2013

[JANETRUPP]

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 around the end of May out of Las Vegas. We will be traveling with our 40' MH and towing our Equinox car. We are heading up with my husband's cousin and her husband and they have an airstream.
We have gone before but in 2005 so we are really looking forward again to the adventure. It is surely a trip of a lifetime and to do it more than once is a blessing. We are only on this earth for a short while.
Travel safe!

Janet

[sljohnson1938]

on the 'what not to miss' list - what about ?

1. Dawson city - Diamond Tooth Gerties
2. Chicken, AK - Beautiful Downtown Chicken

Sorry, we can go this year, but next year for sure.

Hope you all have a GREAT trip.

[Community Alumni]

On the road again! wrote:
We left Panama City Beach 3/22, traveled across I-10 and up the coast. We are in Prince George, BC heading for Hazelton, Iskut then Whitehorse. Expect to be in Seward AK by 6/15 for 6 weeks.

When we heard about the bridge that collapsed in WA we realized we had crossed the week before ... makes you wonder about all the other bridges that have been neglected.

DH is navy retired and I'm an Army Brat so in addition to local attractions we search for VFW, American Legions, AMVETS or Fleet Reserves. Didn't have much luck in the states except near military bases, but found a few Royal Canadian Legions since we crossed into BC.

Best wishes to all of you ... BE SAFE!! Pat and George

Please post further updates to your trip n this thread;
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26934778.cfm

Thanks ... Eric (Moderator)

[On_the_road_ag3]

We left Panama City Beach 3/22, traveled across I-10 and up the coast. We are in Prince George, BC heading for Hazelton, Iskut then Whitehorse. Expect to be in Seward AK by 6/15 for 6 weeks.

When we heard about the bridge that collapsed in WA we realized we had crossed the week before ... makes you wonder about all the other bridges that have been neglected.

DH is navy retired and I'm an Army Brat so in addition to local attractions we search for VFW, American Legions, AMVETS or Fleet Reserves. Didn't have much luck in the states except near military bases, but found a few Royal Canadian Legions since we crossed into BC.

Best wishes to all of you ... BE SAFE!! Pat and George

[Johnny_G1]

One of your best is rite in Whitehorse, super tasting beer and now they have a whiskey brew there too.About a dozen kinds of beer.

[KPSmithSr]

I have a question for those experienced with driving to Alaska. Can you guys tell us if there are any good micro-breweries or wineries we should visit? We are driving up from Sweetgrass, taking Hwy2 to Calgary, then Hwy 1 up through Banff and Jasper. Then up to Dawson Creek, then at Johnson Creek up to Dawson City, Inuvik, back and over to Alaska on the TOW. Anything in Alaska would be appreciated too, we are just wandering around there except for a scheduled stop at Denali. Thank you in advance

[sue_t]

Ken and Robin wrote:
Great News!!!! Wanted to let everyone know that I called to check on the cost of using Onstar to phone back to the USA from Canada. We found that Onstar originates in Canada to there is NO extra fees to you Onstar. You are only charged the minute prices as if you are in the USA. So I purchased 200 minutes for $39.00 and that translates .19 cents a minute. I realize you have to be in the vehicle to make calls but that's a small thing for us as we will be traveling a lot anyway!! Thought I'd share!
See you on the road!!!

Keep in mind that Onstar won't work on much of the Alaska Highway. Similar to cellular service, it will work in the communities only. Thus it isn't a popular feature here in Yukon!

Found this coverage map online
https://www.onstar.com/web/portal/coveragemap
Visit the link to see the whole map.
Here's a bit that would post online here ...

[lapinebob]

My wife and I plan on heading north on the 10th of June from Central Oregon. I just want to mention it is snowing at our place S/O Bend in the eastern Cascades near Hwy. 97 and more expected the rest of the week. The roads should be fine to drive during the day but icy at night if you plan on coming through eastern Oregon.

[Ken_and_Robin]

Great News!!!! Wanted to let everyone know that I called to check on the cost of using Onstar to phone back to the USA from Canada. We found that Onstar originates in Canada to there is NO extra fees to you Onstar. You are only charged the minute prices as if you are in the USA. So I purchased 200 minutes for $39.00 and that translates .19 cents a minute. I realize you have to be in the vehicle to make calls but that's a small thing for us as we will be traveling a lot anyway!! Thought I'd share!
See you on the road!!!

[JANETRUPP]

Welcome to InTheSchool. They have joined our growing list of Alaska Travelers. When you get on the road start bloging on the other thread "On The Road with Roll Call Alaska 2013"

Have fun and travel safe!. When you pick up your RV put a sign in the window

Roll Call
Alaska
2013
InTheSchool

This way we will spot you while traveling.

Janet

[JANETRUPP]

ROLL CALL - ALASKA 2013
We will need to hang a sign in the window with our screen name so we will recognize each other while traveling. I know I have too much time on my hands, lol

janetrupp - Bullhead City, AZ
DesertHawk - New Mexico
TwoHands - California
SD1209 - San Diego, Calif
Lonnie4801 - Texas
LindaZ - Colorado
JUrban - Delaware
AprilWhine -Pahrump, NV - Smart Caravan
PA12DRVR - Houston -Anchorage
KPSmithSr - St Louis, MO
JoeB - Florida
Jim4929 - Roaroke, VA
HKsilvereagle - North Pole
gandalf42 - Fort Collins, Colorado
tsimtcu8 - Vancouver, British Columbia
Hjudge49 - St Augustine, Florida
Jnharley - Indiana
sodajerk - Dallas, Texas
b2egypt - Michigan
pasco1215 - Central Alabama
glen68 -Warba, MN - Great Falls, MT for SMART Caravan
CA Traveler - Sun Lakes, AZ
Gonecamping444 - Michigan
rickjf - Florida
daily double - Ketchum, Oklahoma
retired frog - Albany, NY
jonlin - North Carolina
phxkayaker - Washington state
glaciergus - Minnesota
Dirtsailor - Halethorpe, MD
donp5311 - Iowa
AidenJ - Adirondocks, NY
Texas Roadrunner - San Antonio, TX
S Ski - Chandler, AZ
Tom&Susan G - Ringgold, Georgia
lizzie - Unaka, North Carolina
Butch50 - Bentonville, Arkansas
pistolpeter55 - Maine
bajarat - Austin, Texas
pnordan - North Carolina
dlklose - Colorado
fanrgs - Denver, Colorado
Elmer Zilch - Bossier, LA
Takemeanywhere - Wisconsin
taviking22 - Omaha, Nebraska
bigtuffy2 - Merkel, Texas
Alan M - Cobb, CA
Hoaugh - Columbus, Ohio
Bob n Izetta - Florida
glen112233 - Iowa
yukiroad - South Pasadena, Calif
Bakers - ? (friends of Texas roadrunner)
two travelers - Smithtown, NY
sanjim - Mississippi
gandalf12 - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
sassydad - Indiana
lapinebob - Oregon
gypsylady7 - Florida
TallyCouple - Florida
tbaugh - Columbus, Ohio
mhwarner - Arizona
linda9918 - Idaho
Gsmitty77 - San Diego, Calif
Laurie and Mark - Michigan
seraphim - Ohio
primetimerver - Emerald Isle
dgporter - Gainesville, Ga
wla7 - Warren, Ohio - Fantasy Caravan
Colorado Travelers - Colorado Springs, CO - Smart Caravan
On the road again - Panama Beach, Florida
Never 2 late - San Jose, Calif
DannyLeininger - Boerne, TX - Fantasy Caravan (Dawson Creek)
Scottiemom - Indiana
wtravlr1 - Tampa, Florida
dannydmitt - Bastrop, Texas
Texas Two Steppers - Beaumont, TX
Applegater - Oregon
gclement - New Orleans, Louisiana
Munches On The Move - Atlanta, Georgia
fishassassain46 - Quartz Hill, Calif
2hams2alaska - Quincy, Illinois
Ken and Robin - Iowa
2KatSnobirds - Vancouver Island
Alcanhwy - Rapid City, SD
ChuckD37 - Grants Pass, Oregon
george1011 - Oregon
FClll - Wisconsin
curtbarb - one the road (CA and TX)
SnowSeeker - Boulder City, NV
Cosninocanines - Flagstaff, AZ
Jim and Barb - So Calif
InTheSchool - Up North

[InTheSchool]

Hi all. I am envious of you driving to Alaska. We didn't have enough time for the drive so are flying to Anchorage 7/3 and renting a 31'. Pushing up to Talkeetna that day then on to Denali the next. Will drive the Denali Hwy and go through Glenallen to Valdez hop a ferry to Whittier and spend most of our time on the Kenai. Lot's of good info here thanks to all. Hope to see some of you up there.

BTW gas in Minnesota is currently $4.30/gal.

[Community Alumni]

Hogrydr wrote:
Im in Coeur d Alene now ...will cross over on the 1st or seconf of May...up 97 to Dawson Creek then up the Alaska hwy to Fairbanks ....Me the DW and Trash the Choc Lab .....:)

Please post future trip updates on this thread;

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26934778/page/3.cfm

Thanks ... Eric (Moderator)

[Butch50]

Hogrydr wrote:
Im in Coeur d Alene now ...will cross over on the 1st or seconf of May...up 97 to Dawson Creek then up the Alaska hwy to Fairbanks ....Me the DW and Trash the Choc Lab .....:)

If you are planning on crossing over the line on the 1st or 2nd of May might I suggest a time machine so you can go back in time as it is already May 19th.:B

[Hogrydr]

Im in Coeur d Alene now ...will cross over on the 1st or second of June...up 97 to Dawson Creek then up the Alaska hwy to Fairbanks ....Me the DW and Trash the Choc Lab .....:)

[JANETRUPP]

Welcome to Jim and Barb from So Calif who will be traveling on up to Alaska also. Tons of information here. After you get on the road go to the thread titled "On the road with Roll Call Alaska 2013" (sticky) and add your adventures. You might even get some great suggestions from some who are ahead of you.
Travel safe,
Janet