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geewizard 
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Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347 |
 Topic: Alaska PlanningPosted: 26 Jan 2020 at 9:35am |
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Umm, Sitka is in SE Alaska, not north of Anchorage. Did you mean Seward by chance? The Alaska Marine Highway (ferry) is a good way to travel but state funding squabbles are impacting the sailing schedules. My advice is to NOT travel in a group but go solo. Driving from the Lower 48 to AK is like driving anywhere else. No big deal. Just be prepared for the gravel sections in Canada. BTW, I lived in AK for 26 years in case you're wondering. And drove to/from the Lower 48 to AK about 10 times. And flew my little airplane to/from twice. |
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Pod People
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Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 8:10am |
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I would agree about dropping Anchorage from your schedule if you need to save time. It is a nice ,big city-much like other big cities. It would be a good place to refill, refuel, etc, but not a destination to spend much time. Go further north to Sitka and Denali Vann
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Olddawgsrule
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Joined: 20 Sep 2017 Location: New Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1014 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 7:45am |
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I can't stop saying enough of that area!! The Canadian Rockies are just beyond words.. We spent 3 weeks in the area and barely scratched the surface. |
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 6:17pm |
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Denali is a worthwhile destination. Anchorage, not so much unless we did decide to take the ferry back to Washington instead of driving the reverse route. That is why I included it. When I last checked, the May and June schedules were not available.
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StephenH
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Ben Herman
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Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 355 |
Posted: 25 Jan 2020 at 5:34pm |
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The Banff turnaround might be a realistic and satisfying approach - my brother seemed to enjoy that part of his journey as much as anything. Spectacular country. I've been to Anchorage, interesting city but wouldn't be at the top of my list as a destination if needing to pare back.
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 24 Jan 2020 at 9:46am |
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We do have one commitment in mid-July that will mean we have to be back and reset in order to meet that commitment. This trip will certainly last longer than 30 days. I expect 45-50 days when all is said and done. I know it will be a lot of driving, however, I don't see us waiting even longer with the increased probability that we would not be able to make the trip at all. We may have to shorten it a bit by eliminating Anchorage (just turn around at Denali) to save a couple of days. We may also need to only have short visits with our daughters. We will see how things go and adjust as needed. Perhaps we won't make it to Alaska, but just to Banff if it looks like we would exceed the time we have available.
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StephenH
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Ben Herman
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Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 355 |
Posted: 23 Jan 2020 at 9:20pm |
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Suggest that you look at the big picture here first. For what you are planning to do, unless you really like to drive and don't plan on seeing much along the way, 60 days is probably the minimum time you 'd need to allocate to a trip like this. My brother did a similar trip from NC last year, through Canada up into Alaska and back, in about 8 or 9 weeks. And they had to hightail it back.
I live in the west - the best way to travel out here is off of the interstate highways, and many of the places that you are suggesting that you'd want to pass through could easily occupy 3-4 days. My suggestion - decide what the overriding control factor is; is it time on the road (4 weeks total), or is it see Canada/Alaska and parts in between, with stops to see family along the way? If its the former, then perhaps scale back your trip - maybe a few western states, taking your time to stop and see some of the less well known ones (where you'll find the best of the west, not the regular tourist stops). If its the latter - then plan on 8-10 weeks, I'm sure that you can figure out a way to deal with mail, someone checking in on the house, etc. If you try to do too much, you 'll end up stressed out and spend all your time driving. For me personally, I can't imagine anything worse than traveling in an organized group camping expedition, sounds like a modern day wagon train - with someone telling you where to go and when, and the inevitable people who hold everyone up. There's so much to see out here. FWIW, if we were to organize a trip from here to Alaska, I'd probably plan on at least 8 weeks, and I'm alot closer. |
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 23 Jan 2020 at 7:14pm |
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Not to worry about DUI. I've never had one. I'm always the designated driver.
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StephenH
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ronahue
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Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316 |
Posted: 23 Jan 2020 at 7:04pm |
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Taking gas across the border was not a problem. Check the Canadian website for the latest rules. Two things to note you can bring bear pepper spray across but you can not bring people spray (personal protection spray) into Canada also a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction is considered a felony in Canada and you will not be allowed in. Their are ways to mitigate this ahead of time so if anyone traveling with you Has a DUI convictions you should do some research.
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Ron & Sharon
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StephenH
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Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289 |
Posted: 23 Jan 2020 at 4:05pm |
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Thank you. I don't mind semi-primitive campgrounds.The link for Kusawa Lake Campground states that it is closed for construction until further notice. Perhaps it will be open when we head that way.
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StephenH
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