Why we went to Alaska:
For many years I wanted to make the trip while DW was less interested. Then we bought the current rig which was 2 years old. As part of that process I said that I would not take this beautiful rig to Alaska in part because of all of the postings mainly on these boards about what could happen.
And then there we were headed to Alaska for a "once in a life time" trip. Along the way this "once in a life time" trip turned into an unexpected adventure as we learned about the country and people.
We're planning to return in 2015!
And trust me it wasn't a cheap trip.