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Re: Roll Call Alaska 2014
Camped out in the desert (boondocking)last night on our way to AK. 102 degrees and high winds. Felt like we were in a convection oven. Then one of those dust tornadoes hit the rig and that was an experience. Can't wait to turn north towards AK and get into cooler temps (with trees :)) Should be in Anaheim CA later today.210Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
GarySandra wrote: Alaska Roll Call 2014 For those leaving in May, it is time to start packing, make a list, check it, then double check. 5'er is in the driveway and just about packed. We will be leaving first thing in the morning to head to CA and then up the coast to AK. FINALLY !!! The anticipation and thinking about what we need to take has been driving both of us nuts. I have been going through all the 5'er systems and discovered many problems that I'm thankful we found HERE and not out in the middle of nowhere. Slide had problem, Had a water leak. Water shutoff valve broke off, Water heater GAS system didn't work (normally we use electric). And a bunch of little things. Looks like we're finally mechanically good to go now. Time to hit the road. Jim and Yvonne Clearwater, Fl438Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
sue.t wrote: The roads break down with spring thaw so some of the construction areas aren't known until the ground has thawed and the pavement broken. The highway construction reports are posted here: http://www.hpw.gov.yk.ca/trans/engineering/bridgeconstruction.html You can see road reports at: http://www.511yukon.ca/ http://www.drivebc.ca/ It is hard to avoid a road closure or construction zone when there is only one route to take. Although in Yukon, if the AK Hwy is closed west of Whitehorse the North Klondike is an option if you're headed to Alaska. If you're on the Cassiar and it is closed for a flood, the detour BACK and then around on the Alaska Highway is a long one. Cassiar is known to close for a day or days due to conditions (floods or fires). Yukon doesn't announce its pending construction until spring. But, based on news reports and RFPs/tenders put out, avoid the Campbell Highway in Yukon this year. Thanks for the links and info Sue. Very helpful ! Jim266Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
terrax wrote: In the meantime we have added more features that are, hopefully, of good use for RVers coming to the North. Ones you are up here you can find gas stations free wifi hot spots rv parks campgrounds dump stations attractions near your current location. Just type www.rvnorth.com into the browsers address bar (as you would do to access any other website) and you are good to go. Hope that helps. See you soon in the North. Stephan, another suggestion is to add a list of "scheduled" road construction areas in BC and the Yukon. Current driving conditions help but for trip planning it would be nice to know areas to avoid if at all possible. Your road conditions tab is also helpful but doesn't let you know that they are planning to tear up a certain area next month. I'm not exactly sure where that information is but I was told it's available online somewhere. And since you usually have to go through BC to get to the Yukon adding a tab for scheduled construction in BC would kind of be appropriate. Recently we were camping in Florida by to a lady cg host from AK and she was telling us how her brother came up to see her one year and was stuck in road construction where he went 40 miles in 18 hours. If he had checked the scheduled road construction he could have avoided that area. Just a suggestion. Thanks Jim & Yvonne Clearwater, Fl (We moved up our departure date to April 28th and need to start planning !!!)287Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
I can think of quite a few interesting places to ride bikes in Alaska. In Talkeetna, park your RV at the city cg down by the river and bike into and around town. Nice little tourist town. Seward is also a great place to bike as it's a bit spread out. Most campgrounds have excellent trails. Valdez and Whittier would also be interesting to bike. Cruise the Homer Spit .... etc etc. Biking is a good way to get a bit of exercise after sitting and driving all day.349Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
Bearpaa wrote: Anyone bringing bicycles to Alaska? Any suggestions on where to mount them? We're bringing our bikes to Alaska. Since it's such a long drive on some dirt and gravel roads we recently bought a cover for the bikes to keep them somewhat clean. I welded a reinforcement bar with a hitch to the frame of our fifth wheel which will hold the hitch mounted bike rack I also welded. Our bikes will get a lot of use in Alaska. fyi, it's not a good idea to mount a bike rack to the flimsy bumpers that come with most tt's and fifth wheels.349Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
Teacher's Pet wrote: The Marine Highway was way more impressive than, The Top of The World Highway (mostly dead spruce trees after the entry to Alaska) and even Denali on a semi clear day. I believe skipping it would have been missing one of the best parts of the trip. Unless you have taken an Inner Passage cruise before. Even then it's not the same since the cruise ships, due to size, have to "go out" into the ocean, between stops. Where the ferries hug closer to the coast in narrower, shallower passages. Here's our Blog from last summer's 11 week trip. We'll try to do the inside passage (hopefully) in future trips but for this trip there were several factors that influenced the decision to economize and not utilize the Marine Hwy. And the Salmon Glacier was one of them. Thanks for the blog link !148Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
We modified our trip itinerary this week. Instead of coming back on the Marine Hwy which was expensive, we'll head south and take the Cassiar Hwy so we can stop in Hyder/Stewart and see the Salmon Glacier. Loved the pictures and would not want to miss it. Thanks for all the good info everyone.149Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
dahkota wrote: People boondock along the road to exit glacier, just outside the town. Google "boondock exit glacier" for more information - Good idea dahkota. Here's pictures we took of the Exit Glacier road along a river. We stopped and made breakfast there with our rental Class C a few years ago.127Views0likes0CommentsRe: Roll Call Alaska 2014
Ran wrote: Thanks for the pics and narrative, Joe. Note to self: 'Avoid Seward's City campground sites.' Seriously, that wouldn't be for Sue and I at all. I'd rather pay a few bucks and get at least 'some' privacy and space. Normally when we camp, we prefer more primitive/private sites if possible. However please don't rule out camping at the city campground on the water in Seward. We've camped there twice and absolutely loved it. You're within walking distance of town, the docks, and a great marine aquarium/museum. Seward is actually one of our favorite places in Alaska. Unfortunately, almost anywhere you camp these days it's quite possible a group of drunks or obnoxious goofballs could show up.127Views0likes0Comments
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