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Anyone ever driven the Alaska highway ?
Posted on 11/4/16 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 11/4/16 at 6:16 pm
Curious about experiences. Is it worth it just for the adventure or is it something that would be a waste of a vacation?
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Posted on 11/4/16 at 6:25 pm to athenslife101
Why not drive Hwy 1?
Posted on 11/4/16 at 6:47 pm to athenslife101
My brother did. In October. Had some difficult moments, but he made it. I would love to do it (in July) and then drive the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 6:50 pm to athenslife101
I haven't, but I would suggest driving the Seward Highway between Seward and Anchorage.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 7:33 pm to athenslife101
paging RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 11/4/16 at 7:34 pm to athenslife101
Twice. Bring two spare tires and a suitcase full of money. Canadians love money. Also leave your handguns and semi-auto long guns at the house. Check on Canadian gun laws before crossing boarder. They are very restrictive. Don't forget your passport.
As for the drive, the roads are much improved from the first time I drove up in the late 80's. The scenery is breathtaking, especially in northern BC and the Yukon Territory.
Safe travels, if you decide to make the trip.
As for the drive, the roads are much improved from the first time I drove up in the late 80's. The scenery is breathtaking, especially in northern BC and the Yukon Territory.
Safe travels, if you decide to make the trip.
Posted on 11/4/16 at 9:03 pm to athenslife101
Yup. It's pretty cool, only paved about 1/4 of it. It's like one huge gravel driveway. We took an RV and fly fished around the state
Posted on 11/5/16 at 3:51 am to jackmanusc
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Yup. It's pretty cool, only paved about 1/4 of it. It's like one huge gravel driveway
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The Alaska Highway (also known as the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, or ALCAN Highway) was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous United States to Alaska through Canada. It begins at the junction with several Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. Completed in 1942 at a length of approximately 1,700 miles (2,700 km), as of 2012 it is 1,387 mi (2,232 km) long. The difference in distance is due to constant reconstruction of the highway, which has rerouted and straightened out numerous sections. The highway was opened to the public in 1948.[1] Legendary over many decades for being a rough, challenging drive, the highway is now paved over its entire length.
Posted on 11/5/16 at 9:31 am to cave canem
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Legendary over many decades for being a rough, challenging drive, the highway is now paved over its entire length.
Roads in the Northern Latitudes seldom stay paved. The freeze/thaw cycle rips asphalt a part. What year did you drive the Alcan?
Posted on 11/5/16 at 11:16 am to athenslife101
Drive the Cassier Hwy. To Watson Lake then get on the highway. If you take the Alaska Hwy all the way stop in Liard Hot Springs. You can go there if you take the Cassier, just have to go east a couple hours from Watson Lake.
Whitehorse is a cool city, there are some Springs just north of town too. Cassier is more scenic than the Alaska Hwy in BC.
Whitehorse is a cool city, there are some Springs just north of town too. Cassier is more scenic than the Alaska Hwy in BC.
This post was edited on 11/5/16 at 11:43 am
Posted on 11/5/16 at 4:21 pm to athenslife101
Ive done it solo -- great experience. Road got washed away twice, stranding me for a few days but it only made the adventure better.
Its not like it was 20 years ago, but it is still a road trip every man should make, IMO
Its not like it was 20 years ago, but it is still a road trip every man should make, IMO
Posted on 11/5/16 at 5:00 pm to rootisback
I did part of it in '94. I was worried about getting fuel and making it thru the Brooks range. But, I made it to the Arctic Circle 66.33 and camped out the entire time. One of my favorite memories.
Posted on 11/5/16 at 5:51 pm to Sparkplug#1
I'd make sure to have plenty of time to explore, stop along the way. Get a copy of the Milepost and study it before the trip.
Posted on 11/5/16 at 9:22 pm to athenslife101
I've driven the Denali Highway, which I think was a spur or a part of the old Alaska highway.
My experience of the Denali Highway was that it is very pretty, but desolate. No cell service, no radio, almost no people for hours and hours.
It's neat to see how you think pioneers saw interior Alaska, because you will see almost no fences, no powerlines, and no sign of human existence apart from the road you are driving on. It's a weird deal.
My experience of the Denali Highway was that it is very pretty, but desolate. No cell service, no radio, almost no people for hours and hours.
It's neat to see how you think pioneers saw interior Alaska, because you will see almost no fences, no powerlines, and no sign of human existence apart from the road you are driving on. It's a weird deal.
This post was edited on 11/5/16 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 11/5/16 at 9:30 pm to wmr
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I've driven the Denali Highway, which I think was a spur or a part of the old Alaska highway.
Runs between the Richardson and Parks Hwy, comes out near Denali. Beautiful drive. It's closed in winter.
Posted on 11/6/16 at 1:48 am to RogerTheShrubber
Our moose camp is off the Denali Hwy.
I believe God lives there.
He winters in Maui though.
I believe God lives there.
He winters in Maui though.
Posted on 11/6/16 at 2:19 am to five_fivesix
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Our moose camp is off the Denali Hwy.
I've hunted caribou there.
Good friend just got back from Caribou hunting on Adak. 6 ppl, 12 Caribou. I'd like to do that at some point.
Posted on 11/6/16 at 2:47 am to RogerTheShrubber
Adak? They got Caribou out there? frick that, Caribou ain't that tasty. 
Posted on 11/6/16 at 5:04 pm to athenslife101
In some parts I wouldn't let my gas tank get below 1/2 before filling up.
Posted on 11/6/16 at 6:12 pm to Gorilla Ball
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In some parts I wouldn't let my gas tank get below 1/2 before filling up.
There is usually a town every 300 miles or so. Originally construction and maintenance camps for the highway.
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