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Re: Quebec south-west across us up west coast to Alaska then back to Quebec

by trekker502 18 March 2012

I lived in Alaska for 15 years and I have driven over most of the main roads, north-south, in Alaska, Yukon Territory, British Columbia,…
RE: Fairbanks (Alaska) to Whitehorse (Canada)

by trekker502 26 February 2012

If I recall correctly, Alaska Direct shuttlebus no longer plies this route. Contrary to #1's description, the Alcan Highway is a very…
RE: Alaska Woes

by trekker502 06 January 2012

[www.greylinealaska.com] operates out of Whitehorse and Anchorage and Fairbanks. It is part of Holland-America Tour Company, which has…
RE: Alaska Woes

by trekker502 06 January 2012

I remember reading that Greyline motorcoaches do travel between Haines and Whitehorse and between Skagway and Whitehorse, plus eastward…
RE: Alaska Woes

by CascadeBob 05 January 2012

The $662 RT tickets sound like a pretty good deal. Also, there used to be a bus from Whitehorse on into Alaska (Tok). I assume it…
Honeymoon itinerary - thoughts please!

by CupcakesJess 10 September 2011

Hello there, We're getting married mid May next year and will be jetting off to Japan for our honeymoon - very exciting! We've been…
Re: Solo PA to Pacific by Car

by LizandAlan 28 August 2011

We've travelled over 7 years and had very little trouble with the bike locked to the car. On our '95 Honda Civic there is a little metal…
Re: road trip from Alaska to New York

by mischief_managed 24 July 2011

I have lived in AK all my life and would not consider doing this drive in the winter unless absolutely necessary. I did drive from Anchorag…
RE: Alternative routes

by BaldyMan 17 June 2011

I agree with Tok, I have driven D2303 and its not a bad road, just deep gravel and a bit bumpy. I would get track for africa as its very…
RE: Deteriorated Alaska Highway west of Burwash Landing in YT

by trekker502 11 May 2011

The Top of the World and Taylor Highways open at the end of May, or when the snow is cleared. In February, or thereabouts, there is a…
RE: Deteriorated Alaska Highway west of Burwash Landing in YT

by trekker502 09 May 2011

Since you will be driving over gravel anyway, I recommend taking the North Klondke Highway from north of Whitehorse to Dawson City, then…
RE: Road Trip to Alaska - Driving Times and Ferries

by the_liberal_traveler 15 April 2011

Thanks markharf and alapah, This is exactly why I came to this forum (much better than some others I've been to. I plan to stay here…
RE: Routes to / from Alaska - Suggestions

by babyintow 14 April 2011

Yes, I like route #3 too. And I love Haines! The cruise ships don't stop there (or they didn't when I was there), so it's a lovely, peaceful…
Road Trip to Alaska - Driving Times and Ferries

by the_liberal_traveler 13 April 2011

This July I'll be driving from New York to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Unfortunately I have a very limited time to do it, so I planned on driving…
Re: road trip from Alaska to New York

by trekker502 30 March 2011

Google AlaskaDirect Shuttlebus that goes year-round from Fairbanks to Minnesota roundtrip. It follows the Alaska-Canada (AlCan) Highway…
RE: Alaskan Adventure

by sketchuop 27 March 2011

Thank you all for your advice. I wasn't really planning on stopping at Tok, just pass through it to get onto the next highway. By the…
RE: Alaskan Adventure

by Karchita 23 March 2011

Don't go to Tok if you can't take a joke. I? would definitely give Tok a miss. The Richardson is much more scenic.
RE: Alaskan Adventure

by tch7 23 March 2011

I recommended the Richardson precisely because it doesn't go to Tok. Why would anybody +want+ to go to Tok?
RE: Alaskan Adventure

by alapah 22 March 2011

#2 if they are driving Fairbanks to Tok they have to take the AK Hwy. The Richardson runs between Delta Junction and Glennallen. It all…
Alaskan Adventure

by sketchuop 21 March 2011

Hi all, A friend and I are heading out to Alaska this summer (June 13th - July 10th). The plan so far is: Starting in Anchorage, renti…
Re: July - August 2011 --- YUKON HO!!

by babyintow 11 March 2011

Is the drop off fee because you pick up in Canada and return in the US? What is your starting point in the Yukon, Whitehorse? You might…
RE: Getting From Slowboats to Accommodation (and a bit more)

by Cocodrilo 06 February 2011

Ok Pop Tok? Really C? I found that little shop to have a very limited selection, and the exact same quality as you could find in Vientiane…
RE: Budget trips Yukon + Alaska

by trekker502 27 January 2011

You could take the ferry (Alaska Marine Highway) from Bellingham, Washington, to Skagway, Alaska, the transfer to the Greyline motorcoach…
RE: Alaska campervan rental

by trekker502 12 January 2011

Don't take carracar too seriously, I have seen the condition of his own rickety-looking camper van! Not all Alaska roads are gravel!!…
RE: Alaska campervan rental

by trekker502 12 January 2011

Don't take carracar too seriously, I have seen the condition of his own rickety-looking camper van! Not all Alaska roads are gravel!!…