Roll call Alaska 2017

[colliehauler]

I will try to get to Alaska next year, dreamed about it for years.

Anyone else planing a trip for next year?

[Ed_Rana2]

Lakeside, I share your sentiment. We did similar numbers on our trip. Looking forward to a return. So many highlights, feel blessed for our experience.

[lakeside013104]

Left home for Alaska May 5th. Arrived back home at end of July. 13,000 miles driven, 1100 gallons of diesel and 25 gallons of DEF used. So many memories. So much beauty seen and so many animals viewed. Fishing the ocean adjacent to and the rivers in Alaska was beyond my greatest expectations.

We have been to Alaska five times, with this the first time driving the whole distance. Everyone who likes the outdoors, enjoys wildlife, is mesmerized by beautiful mountain scenery and appreciates the solitude of wide open spaces, should plan to complete this trip at least once in a lifetime. You will most likely, not be disappointed.

Safe travels.

Lakeside

[c_traveler2]

thedavidzoo wrote:
Quick question on Salmon Glacier near Hyder AK. Is the road up doable in a dually with TC with 4' overhang in back? Haven't been able to find that info.

Here's a couple of photos of the road out to Salmon Glacier, plently of room for your rig, photos taken in 2015.

[thedavidzoo]

Got back a few days ago from a great 2 month trip including Old Denali Hwy and the Dempster!
Answered my own question about duallys with a large TC on the road to Salmon Glacier. No problem whatsoever.

[thedavidzoo]

Quick question on Salmon Glacier near Hyder AK. Is the road up doable in a dually with TC with 4' overhang in back? Haven't been able to find that info.

[Kidoo]

dukenurse wrote:
We are planning our third trip to Alaska but first time by truck with slide in. We plan to leave second week of July from Virginia. Any suggestions on routes?

There is no limit with your TC. I did the Denali Highway 8 from Paxon to Cantwell, the Dalton twice up to Deadhorse and part of the Demster. On the way back I went a few days on top of Salmon Glacier pass Hyder AK (Stewart BC). Top of the world highway is an easy ride in a TC.

Also it is easy and not too espensive to take the ferry from Skagway to Haines AK.

[TravelingLady66]

Left Taos, NM for Alaska June 6th and crossing into Canada on June 15th for Alaska, Yukon and NWT.. starting a year long journey throughout North America -- no agenda -- woo hoo...

Lisa & Alice, labradoodle
2002 Roadtrek 200 Versatile

[thedavidzoo]

Leaving on Tuesday from VA, returning 25th Aug.:B

[dukenurse]

We are planning our third trip to Alaska but first time by truck with slide in. We plan to leave second week of July from Virginia. Any suggestions on routes?

[n2light]

Well, we had to cancel our 2017 trip.

The plan was to leave next Monday, Grandson got out of school today, and return in late August, however my mother-in-law (93) took a fall and just got out of the hospital a few days ago.

I had put new shoes on the truck and fiver, maintenance items were completed and the only thing left was to stock the fiver with groceries. Sorry we couldn't make it, but we will add our names to the 2018 roll call.

[terrax]

Here is a convenient method to get the most current road conditions for Yukon roads and highways on your smartphone:

- Open your Facebook Messenger and search for Yukonroadbot
- Say or type Hi or whatever to start a conversation
- If you don't now the highway names just say or type names
- Say or type the number or road name to get the current road conditions

[AlaskaShooter]

I lived in Alaska for 25 years. Still enjoy the road trips. 3 months last summer. Cruise in August this year to check out SE AK.

[PghBob]

Jacketsbum,

We did our Alaska trip in 2015 from West. PA in the time-frame you referenced. We were time-constrained on both ends. Nevertheless, we had a great time and are talking about going up again next year. The more time you have available, the better. But, it is still a very exciting and enjoyable trip in 8 weeks.

What others have said about the trip through Canada is bang on target. So, as they say, enjoy the journey not only the destination. And, if you haven't seen the Badlands NP and Mt. Rushmore on your journey to Yellowstone, taking a little time on your Alaska trip would be worthwhile. Have fun planning your trip.

[Veebyes]

Trackrig wrote:
Jacketsbum,

If you have more time available, take it, unless you're planning on a second trip. Don't rush through Canada, there's just as much to see there as there is Alaska.

Bill

Something so many seem to miss. First of all, Canada is HUGE. Alaska is small compared to the NW Canada part of the trip. Second, some of the best mountain scenery over the largest area is in Canada. Best of all, wildlife spotting is much better in Canada.

It is much more than a trip to Alaska. It is a trip to The North. The more time spent on the whole thing the better. Done it 3 times from MD. Each time the trip was in excess of 120 days. Each time we came back wondering where the time disappeared to.