Roll Call Alaska 2014

[sljohnson1938]

Anyone traveling to Alaska in 2014? We ,my wife and I, are planning a trip and was wondering if anyone is planning on going in 2014 also.
Would go this year, except we have two weddings to go to in MI, one in late June the other in early August.
So next year we are planning to leave home in NC in mid July, we plan a 2 month trip. We were there in 2004, only that time we were with paid RV tour. Loved it, and would take another paid tour in a 'heart beat', but the cost is now too much.
The reason for the mid July date is looking at the 2013 Alaska postings the wx, road conditions and insects are at their worst. Later in the season all three are better. Plus I want to travel back on the Cassiar Hwy in Sept is supposed to be the best time of the year on the Cassiar, plus less travelers.
Finally, money is an issue with us. So we will 'boon dock', stay at
free or low cost CG's, rest areas, etc. when ever possible.


Hope you all have a great trip and hope to see you some where along the way.

[Veebyes]

Short of some sort of emergency our dates are fairly well nailed down. Dep Eastern Shore, Chesapeake Bay April 27. Bluegrass Festival, Chattanooga, TN May 1st. Into Canada at Sweetgrass May 17th. Up to AK via Cassiar. Into AK on TOW June 11th for Chickenstock Festival. Teklanika June 18-21st. Then it is loose till July 25th when we have to be in Billings, MT.

[AlCar]

EsoxLucius wrote:
sljohnson1938, I know it is a lot of work, but as the OP were you going to update the list started by you on page 12? Wouldn't blame you if you didn't, but it would be very helpful to see the complete list before heading out this Spring.

Also is everyone intending to put a ROLL CALL 2014 sign somewhere on their RV?

What kind of wording? I am thinking of just saying "Roll Call Alaska 2014" and put it in my street side window behind the driver's seat.

[AlCar]

GarySandra wrote:
sljohnson1938 wrote:

Hi Janet -

so far here it is

Alaska 2014

if i have your name or planned depart date incorrect please change it.

as of right now my planned date changes daily

name and planned depart date -

******* not in any particular order *******
**********************************************

sljohnson1938 June (some time) or mid July
donrebyct June 1
imamech2 May - beginning
dahkota May 15
garysandra May - mid
esoxlucius May - mid
Gordonthree April - mid
Lakeside013104 May 15
Seahawk09 May 20
Shootdr July - Aug
Paisleydale June 1
Veebyes
Mclee47 June 1
Traveylin
Jkindel
Alan and Ruth May - late
SS573
Ran July - mid
Ernest July - Aug
Jmckely
55cruisers May - late
Chiefelectrusn May
Fer2005 May - mid

kpole65 June - mid

borderbrae Florida Late May
ss573 Pearl, Ms May - ?
hr0082 Hattiesburg Mid June - ?
traveylin Rockport June 6 - Aug
dahkota May 31 - Sept
bgnmky Bedford, Tx July 7 - 14
Jerry & Nita Montana June 9 - Aug 2
jkindel Washington June 1 - Aug 1
EsoxLucius Eau Clair, Wi
Rich & Mary (Graydust) Allendale, Michigan June 2 - Aug
AlCar Columbus, OH June 10-Aug ?




It appears that most are departing for Alaska in May.


I am not trying to take over the list. Hope it is ok to add names to the list. I added the most recent that said they were going.

[AlCar]

reelgalnita wrote:
we plan to be at Muncho Lake on June 21.. Watson Lake on June 22

Tentative schedule calls for us being at Muncho Lake Strawberry Flats on the 21st of June and the Downtown RV Park in Watson Lake on June 22nd

[reelgalnita]

we plan to be at Muncho Lake on June 21.. Watson Lake on June 22

[AlpineRV2GO]

We will be departing Cape Cod, MA May 27 stopping along the way at Niagra Falls and then along the northern states, entering Canada through Montana around June 13th, staying at Banff the 14 -17th, on to Jasper the 17 - 20th, getting to Dawson Creek the 21st to jump off with Fantasy tours to the heart of Alaska. If anyone is along the same route and would like to join up let us know.

Dave, Bobbi and "Fenway"

[bgnmky]

sue - Love the picture of the Glacier Bear..I have never seen that bear before!!!

[GarySandra]

sljohnson1938 wrote:

Hi Janet -

so far here it is

Alaska 2014

if i have your name or planned depart date incorrect please change it.

as of right now my planned date changes daily

name and planned depart date -

******* not in any particular order *******
**********************************************

sljohnson1938 June (some time) or mid July
donrebyct June 1
imamech2 May - beginning
dahkota May 15
garysandra May - mid
esoxlucius May - mid
Gordonthree April - mid
Lakeside013104 May 15
Seahawk09 May 20
Shootdr July - Aug
Paisleydale June 1
Veebyes
Mclee47 June 1
Traveylin
Jkindel
Alan and Ruth May - late
SS573
Ran July - mid
Ernest July - Aug
Jmckely
55cruisers May - late
Chiefelectrusn May
Fer2005 May - mid

kpole65 June - mid

borderbrae Florida Late May
ss573 Pearl, Ms May - ?
hr0082 Hattiesburg Mid June - ?
traveylin Rockport June 6 - Aug
dahkota May 31 - Sept
bgnmky Bedford, Tx July 7 - 14
Jerry & Nita Montana June 9 - Aug 2
jkindel Washington June 1 - Aug 1
EsoxLucius Eau Clair, Wi
Rich & Mary (Graydust) Allendale, Michigan June 2 - Aug




It appears that most are departing for Alaska in May.


I am not trying to take over the list. Hope it is ok to add names to the list. I added the most recent that said they were going.

[CA_Traveler]

BTW If you have a Verizon phone then you can call Verizon BEFORE entering Canada and add phone service for an additional $15/month with the Telus system. Very worth while for us. We kept the service while in Alaska and cancelled when we returned to the lower 48. Be advised that as you head north cell towers are limited to the towns with no in between service. And no Verizon cell data service.

You can buy a Canadian data plan (MiFi equivalent) but it's $$$.

Perhaps someone can post the Canadian options for traveling in the US.

[CA_Traveler]

The larger the sign the better. Our large 2013 sign was on the back of the toad which gave us more visibility as we towed and drove it. We also stopped by a few CGs when someone posted where they were and others looked us up. It was nice to meet others through the rv.net connection.

We found that the smaller (8.5"x11") signs were easier to overlook.

WiFi can work also but everyone seems to be more interested in seeing the sights and WiFi quality and availability is often marginal.

[terrax]

You can stay in touch with each other in real-time with our built-in chat application at

www.rvnorth.com

It's completely free.

[Graydust]

You can put us down. Plan on leaving June 2 and returning some time the beginning of August. We have the trip all planned out. It's too big to post all the stops. Maybe later. Rich & Mary (Graydust) PS we will have a roll call sign on our rig. Hope to see a lot of you.

[sue_t]

Wildlife viewing - also get this guide, no cost to have it mailed to you. Or download the pdf if you wish more instant gratification, then pick it up at the Watson Lake Tourist Info Center on your way through.

It is a good one for Yukon http://www.yukoninfo.com/yukon-wildlife-viewing-guide/

[sue_t]

jkindel wrote:
We are planning leaving on or around June 1. Returning around August 1. Very much looking forward to this trip, as it is our 50th wedding anniversary gift to ourselves. Our interests, include bird and wildlife watching, photography, and history of all the areas.

Maybe you should plan a visit with me on your way up; can fill you in on the spots to watch for birds and wildlife to photograph.

Some of these bears were by our cabin
http://suethomas.ca/Bears.html

Many of these birds were in our area, others along other highways here
http://suethomas.ca/Birds.html

Other wildlife
NorthernWildlife.html]http://suethomas.ca/NorthernWildlife.html

One of my favourite shots; a grizzly cub along the Alaska Highway near Contact Creek. Momma griz didn't seem too concerned about me but I also made sure I kept a respectful distance!

[EsoxLucius]

sljohnson1938, I know it is a lot of work, but as the OP were you going to update the list started by you on page 12? Wouldn't blame you if you didn't, but it would be very helpful to see the complete list before heading out this Spring.

Also is everyone intending to put a ROLL CALL 2014 sign somewhere on their RV?