Roll Call Alaska 2016

[GGeorge]

I have been planning this trip for 4+ years. It is now time to update my estimates and make my reservations.

Estimate Wash/BC border about 5 May 2016, north on route 97/1/2 to Tok, south to Valdez, make the hump to Anchorage, then to Homer and Seward, north to Denali, Fairbanks, back to TOK and off to Dawson, then south to Watson Lake, Smithers, then to CAN 16 east to Jasper,/Banff, on to Glacier in Montana, arriving early Sept so I can get thru the park then west to Kalispell. South thru the US to Houston area for the thanksgiving holiday and Florida for the Christmas holiday. Since I am sure it will be cold in Ohio I wont return home till April 2017.

Alaska here we come!!!!

G George

On edit, yup it's time to plan 2016. I edited your post to modify the title to be consistent with previous years; it will facilitate future searches for members.

... Eric (Moderator)

[Don8ch]

missnmountains wrote:
In homer today. We plan 4 or 5 nights. Right now the wind is howling. We plan on fishing Monday assuming the weather forcast is correct and the winds settle down. The road down was fine but windy down the turnagain arm.

Ken

Aren't you glad that you have Comfort Drive?
Don

[GGeorge]

Arrived in Whitehorse last Monday, took TOAD to Skagway on Wednesday and Dawson City on Friday. Will depart Whitehorse on Monday AM for Beaver Creek, AK.

Lizzie: it is nice to know I am ahead of someone.

I checked out the ferry at Dawson, I am sure I would have left some fiberglass behind if I boarded that ferry.

[missnmountains]

In homer today. We plan 4 or 5 nights. Right now the wind is howling. We plan on fishing Monday assuming the weather forcast is correct and the winds settle down. The road down was fine but windy down the turnagain arm.

Ken

[DakotaCamper]

George and I are in Telkwa, BC tonight having made the decision to continue north via the Cassiar. It's been an interested trip so far to say the least and we are just getting started. Love the area here in Telkwa/Smithers. Beautiful scenery.

[lizzie]

We are in whitehorse until monday. Anyone planning to drive the Dempster highway next week? The ferry from prince Rupert was beyond wonderful. Haines is my new favorite town. We stayed four days & may go back. Took the fast ferry to Skagway go a day trip....interesting. is everyone having fun? Lizzie

[sue_t]

From a news article:

Provincial officials say it could take weeks to rebuild sections of Highway 97 through the Pine Pass and reconnect Northeast B.C. to the southern reaches of the province.
The highway is currently closed between Chetwynd and the Mackenzie Junction after a torrential downpour this week washed out several sections of highway and rail lines through the pass.

See more at: alaskahighwaynews.ca/regional-news/pine-pass-rebuild-could-take-weeks

[DwayneN]

The wife and I stayed in Vaderhoof, BC the last two days. We needed s
A break from the driving. Today we should make it to the Cassiar Hwy. The drive from Banff to Nasper was beautiful.

[sue_t]

Dawson Creek has declared a state of emergency due to the flooding in the city.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/family-with-baby-rescued-by-helicopter-hundreds-of-pr...

The article also states, "Highway 97 near Chetwynd, which links the Peace region to the rest of B.C., remains closed with multiple locations completely washed-out or severely damaged, especially in the area of Pine Pass."

Pictures from the article:

[bigboomer]

Rambling RV Rat: Fairbanks, AK - Stop 20 on our Trek North to Alaska

http://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/2016/06/fairbanks-ak-stop-20-on-our-trek-north.html?m=1

Still trying to get the click to work.....maybe it is just the mobile phone that won't allow it....

[sue_t]

HEAD'S UP to those travelling north through Prince George and Dawson Creek. Highway 97 north of Prince George (at Pine Pass) is closed in both directions today, due to flooding from heavy rain.

Here is the article from CBC.

Keep up to date and check status of the closure at http://www.drivebc.ca/

[missnmountains]

Caysea wrote:
Hi All
We are in Denali national park enjoying the hiking Weather is great. Staying at the savage campsite. Riley camp sight tomorrow night and then head to Talkeetna. I think we will do a fly over to Mt Denali from there.
Chance encounter with someone from here on the Denali park bus. My wife and I just finished up the Savage Alpine Trail hike and waved down a park bus. When we sat down I looked to my left and recognized a fellow member who has a blog I have read here. Missmountains is the blog. We were really rushed and didn't get to exchange info so hope to see them again along the journey

KC

It was a pleasure meeting the two of you. What are the odds?

Ken

See our updates. The link is in my signature.

[Caysea]

Hi All
We are in Denali national park enjoying the hiking Weather is great. Staying at the savage campsite. Riley camp sight tomorrow night and then head to Talkeetna. I think we will do a fly over to Mt Denali from there.
Chance encounter with someone from here on the Denali park bus. My wife and I just finished up the Savage Alpine Trail hike and waved down a park bus. When we sat down I looked to my left and recognized a fellow member who has a blog I have read here. Missmountains is the blog. We were really rushed and didn't get to exchange info so hope to see them again along the journey

KC

[Shirleyshusband]

Just thought I'd check in. We're at Whitehorse, roads up have been fine so far. A little construction and gravel here and there but if taken slow, 35 ish, no problem. AT&T hasn't worked at all in Yukon, as the salesmen said it would. Grr. It's funny how many people you keep bumping into, camp after camp. Saw the follies last night and I'd recommend it to anyone... Lot's of laughs.
Headed to Dawson city then tow. Probably take a week to do so. Safe travels.

[idaho556]

The most I paid was in Whitehorse 1.08 per liter ,with the exchange come out to 3.13 a gallon ,we are in Tok and paid 2.68 a gallon . This is diesel.

Drove from Whitehorse to Tok today and was not the best road for sure it the worst we encountered so far road construction ,washboard ,delay ,and Frost heaves . took us about 9 hr, anybody can do it just take easy, safe travel everyone.

Staying at Sourdough campgound , in Tok, what great place, entertainment ,free wifi,car wash,plus more. look up on Internet folks it a great place.

[2gypsies1]

Keep in mind that GasBuddy doesn't have all the stations listed so don't just rely on it.