change in plans driving to ak 04/18/2008

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Permalink Reply by Michael Alvarado on March 8, 2008 at 6:00pm

Thanks for the information. I'll see what pans out. Take care.

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Permalink Reply by Ben on March 15, 2008 at 4:17pm

Desiree,
My wife and I are moving to Seward. I am leaving before her in April about the 14th. My dad is going to be taking the road trip with me. I am in the San Francisco Bay area. I am hoping the drive will only take me 7 days. Weather can still be questionable in April and a caravan is safer than being alone.
My e-mail is btp419@aol.com.

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Permalink Reply by Gayle on March 24, 2008 at 7:58am

When do you think you will be driving thru Washington. I too am headed to Alaska, and would love to follow some others. I'm leaving Vermont around the 13th or 14th of April. I have to be there by the 24th.

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Permalink Reply by desiree on March 26, 2008 at 1:06pm

i hope to be past seattle by that time i have to work the day of the 27th in denali.

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Permalink Reply by Gayle on March 27, 2008 at 7:51am

what I meant was I have to be in Denali on the 24th

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Permalink Reply by desiree on March 27, 2008 at 12:10pm

i think the 20th i want to spend sometime in wasilla my home town in alaska before moving on to denali. i'll be leaving california on the 19th or 18th

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Permalink Reply by Ben on March 29, 2008 at 11:28am

Desiree, Do you have a caravan put together? I think that there is safety in numbers when taking a road trip like this. I will be leaving the Bay area on afternoon of the 13th. I was planning on stopping by a friends house in Houston in the mat-su valley. This will be my first time driving the road. Have you driven the Alcan in April before and know what kind of conditions to expect? I am hoping that the drive will not take more than 6 days. My father has a flight out of Anchorage on the 20th so I am allowing a little extra time incase weather or other things slow us down. Sounds like we will be taking the same route up there.

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Permalink Reply by Alex on March 29, 2008 at 3:35pm

I drove the alcan in late April and had clear roads the entire way, just a few potholes. I drove it last December and it was snow covered most of the way, which actually made for a better drive. I think April is kind of pothole season so watch the road and watch the gas tank because some of the gas stations outside of towns are closed until May. it's just a long scenic drive, enjoy it.

Spend a night at Liard hot springs in northern BC. The springs are awesome, especially after a long drive. and the people that run the little lodge/diner there are cool.

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Permalink Reply by desiree on March 30, 2008 at 10:42am

i was planing on it i love the hot springs!

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Permalink Reply by Matt on February 17, 2009 at 6:37pm

Hey there! My name is Matt, Im leaving from Michigan april 24th and am heading to fairbanks,AK I'm trying to reach BC in three days or less...Its gonna be my friend Luke we are road tripping it up... and we were trying to find a travel group to caravan with also...Ive never taking the trip up their by car but Ive herd that the highway isnt too friendly at that time of the year...

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Permalink Reply by Gayle on February 18, 2009 at 8:23am

i drove it last year, I was at Dawson Creek around the 19th of April there was still snow and ice in spots. I take it that you are going to drive straight thru. If you are going Canada side be pepared to pay alot more for gas. I also am driving to AK. is anyone leaving the Washington area around the 25th of April I will be leaving VT. around the 21st,so just wanted to know if anyone want's to follow each other.

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Permalink Reply by Matt on February 18, 2009 at 2:51pm

I will be passing through wisconsin on the 25th. I haven't made the trip up to AK buy car yet so Im open to any suggestions and let me know if you would like to caravan with us up there.

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