I guess it would all depend on alot of factors. Consider the cost of AvGas for one, then the weather, then the distance, then would he have the time available to do the round trip, ect...
Alaska Cruiser Trek 2008
- Thread starter Mark W
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Morning Gent's
I think it would be a good idea to have the phone number for 40 mile air and the Tok NAPA just in case. It's not that long a run and a couple of trucks could run out in and emergency but AIR SUPPORT is always a good thing!
I'm wishing I wouldn't have signed the contract for this job out west. Just doesn't look like I'm gonna make this one ;-(
AKCRUZERS
THanks Darrell, Hwy 97 is the plan for now. I made the ferry reservations quite some time ago. Not sure what I was doing then either!
Does anyone else need a contact list?
macneill
Rollin’ on 33s
Wow, this looks like an absolutely amazing trip. I wish I had a rig that could do it.
After seeing the pix, I'm fairly certain the 100 would not fair well...
After seeing the pix, I'm fairly certain the 100 would not fair well...
Woohoo. Getting closer everyone!! I have a count down list in my garage that's getting smaller and smaller. Parts went off for powder coat this morning!!
I am worried about fuel consumption so I upped our carrying capacity to 80 litres. Two underneath and two cans on the back. I hope this works:
I am worried about fuel consumption so I upped our carrying capacity to 80 litres. Two underneath and two cans on the back. I hope this works:
Hey Brad, nice use of available space there. I just now clicked on your "Marmaduke" link in your sig. Nice wagon! I look forward to seeing that monster in action.
I just finished some maintenance work on the 80 this evening. Feeling much closer to prepared now.
So Medicbob, I think you're the first to start heading North - this Saturday is it? I still can't believe you own a RTT and you're not bringing it
If you're still sagging the rear, sure, but don't do it just because you're worried about being too heavy on the trail. This trip isn't excessively muddy.
Wait, I know....you bring it North to use on the way up and I'll carry it and use it during the Trek! Then I'll just happen to forget to give it back
Does it reduce your MPH on the highway?
BTW everyone, as we tally up total rigs for the Trek, don't forget two more 40's driven by locals that should be along. They're not active on MUD but I'll see about adding their contact info. to our master list.
I'm terrible with names,
it'll take at least a day on the trail before I remember everyone's name 
- I apologize in advance. 
-Darrell
Anchorage, AK
I just finished some maintenance work on the 80 this evening. Feeling much closer to prepared now.
So Medicbob, I think you're the first to start heading North - this Saturday is it? I still can't believe you own a RTT and you're not bringing it
If you're still sagging the rear, sure, but don't do it just because you're worried about being too heavy on the trail. This trip isn't excessively muddy.Wait, I know....you bring it North to use on the way up and I'll carry it and use it during the Trek! Then I'll just happen to forget to give it back
Does it reduce your MPH on the highway?
BTW everyone, as we tally up total rigs for the Trek, don't forget two more 40's driven by locals that should be along. They're not active on MUD but I'll see about adding their contact info. to our master list.
I'm terrible with names,
it'll take at least a day on the trail before I remember everyone's name - I apologize in advance. -Darrell
Anchorage, AK
Greetings 2008 AK Trek'ers !
I will have family visiting and a full house until July 8th, but if folks coming up for the Trek need a place to stay in Anchorage before or after the Trek PM me. (ANC is about an hour south of Mark's shop and 5-6 hours south of Tok)
Seems like one thing or another has kept me from doing the ACT, and this summer looks like no exception. Even if I can't make the party, glad to provide logistics or base camp support.
I will have family visiting and a full house until July 8th, but if folks coming up for the Trek need a place to stay in Anchorage before or after the Trek PM me. (ANC is about an hour south of Mark's shop and 5-6 hours south of Tok)
Seems like one thing or another has kept me from doing the ACT, and this summer looks like no exception. Even if I can't make the party, glad to provide logistics or base camp support.
Ratpuke
SILVER Star
The Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys extend a hand to all of you travelling up to ACT this year. To reiterate what Deny offered previously - if anyone needs a place to crash, a driveway to use to fix their rig, wants a shower or just wants to stop by and say hi, let me know
We're located in Fort St. John, BC (~mile 47 of the AK highway... 45 mins or so up the road from Dawson Creek).
Charla
We're located in Fort St. John, BC (~mile 47 of the AK highway... 45 mins or so up the road from Dawson Creek).
Charla
Hi Charla. We will definitely stop in or go for dinner or buy you a beer
I am not sure when exactly we are going to get there but we will let you know.
I am not sure when exactly we are going to get there but we will let you know.
Alright, I thought I would post up, I just finished my second full trip up the ALCAN again this year. The road from Haines Junction is even worse now than the last time, construction is going to slow you down and the road is going to beat you to a pulp. But other than that its a beautiful drive. The worst price for fuel was, Diesel @ $1.60 and reg unleaded $1.51 a litre in Watson Lake, YK. Thats approximately $6.40 a gallon for diesel. There were a lot of gravel sections and lots of rough stretchs SLOW way down for the warning signs.
Hopefully I will be able to make the Trek and get to meet some great Cruiser people.
Hopefully I will be able to make the Trek and get to meet some great Cruiser people.
When I drove up a few weeks ago, I found the highest price at the lodge at Muncho lake (I think it is called just west of the tallest pass) It was like 1.66ltr. Haines Junction was the second highest or equal to that of Whatson Lake at around 1.55ltr. So, fill up at Whitehorse and try to make it across the border, but that's around 450mi if I remember correctly. Then you can fill up at Border city just maybe 5-7mi after the border crossing. Next would be at the Northway cutoff and then Tok. Use the Shell/3Bears on the left side as you enter town, it would be the first gas station, but no services there, just pumps.
Enjoy the Trek, was hoping to make it again this year, but not possible
Enjoy the Trek, was hoping to make it again this year, but not possible
Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
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Hey Brad, nice use of available space there. I just now clicked on your "Marmaduke" link in your sig. Nice wagon! I look forward to seeing that monster in action.
I just finished some maintenance work on the 80 this evening. Feeling much closer to prepared now.
So Medicbob, I think you're the first to start heading North - this Saturday is it? I still can't believe you own a RTT and you're not bringing it
Wait, I know....you bring it North to use on the way up and I'll carry it and use it during the Trek! Then I'll just happen to forget to give it back
Does it reduce your MPH on the highway?
BTW everyone, as we tally up total rigs for the Trek, don't forget two more 40's driven by locals that should be along. They're not active on MUD but I'll see about adding their contact info. to our master list.
I'm terrible with names,
-Darrell
Anchorage, AK
Darrell... I assume you are talking abut Kevin and Larry?... If you are aware of any others planning on being here... ????
Also... I have learned that the Lower slate Creek Minesite has finally sold... the new owners may or may not understand how rights of way work... We may have to take a look at going around by way of Mankomen Lake... very muddy... and the connection to the Gakona will be muddier than what you have seen so far in that area. In both cases I expect that the challenge that has the potential to stop us will be mud, bog and marsh.
Mark...
Well as expected, a little bit of a hold up on my end. Long story short.. wife flying to Chicago on Sunday to be with my daughter in law. (going to be a grandpa) wifes father having by pass surgery tomorrow. Hoping all goes well down here and everyone is able to be healthy and taken care of before I leave. There will probably be a short delay on my departure. Shouldn't effect us too much. I had lots of fluff built in on travel time. Between the sagging medium slee springs and visions of Desert Dude buried to the frame I decided to leave the RTT at home. THanks for the offer though.. Hah! I appreciate all the offers received for lodging, etc. Great to have updates on fuel prices. Every bit of help is appreciated, especially now. I will post up right before I leave and hope to have contact via the forum or get a phone call to update me on where and when we are meeting. I will be at the Snowshoe Inn in Tok on JUly 10th and 11th. May the force be with me (I expect that the challenge that has the potential to stop us will be mud, bog and marsh)
Pat, just to clarify, the rough, frost heaved section you're speaking of is from Haines Junction on up to the US border - roughly a 200 mile section, correct?
The Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys extend a hand to all of you travelling up to ACT this year. To reiterate what Deny offered previously - if anyone needs a place to crash, a driveway to use to fix their rig, wants a shower or just wants to stop by and say hi, let me know
We're located in Fort St. John, BC (~mile 47 of the AK highway... 45 mins or so up the road from Dawson Creek).
Charla
We're still planning on driving to AK and back from CO a couple weeks later and would love to get together with you and all the Swamp Donkeys either on our way to or from AK. Definitely gotta stop by my cruiser buds in Calgary too. Happy cruisin'!
Yep, Kevin and Larry.
Mark W
Yep, I really don't really care that much I guess.
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Darrell I have the lat longs for the lower Gakona River crossing in hand... and one more point on that trail... a notable summit... and a decent description... looks to be about 25-30 miles to th junction with th Chistochina River trail.
Kevin should have his 2M before the trek, so we will have one in all of the AK rigs.
BTW, Jason is still hoping to be with us too... unknown at this point...
Mark...
Kevin should have his 2M before the trek, so we will have one in all of the AK rigs.
BTW, Jason is still hoping to be with us too... unknown at this point...
Mark...
The Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys extend a hand to all of you travelling up to ACT this year. To reiterate what Deny offered previously - if anyone needs a place to crash, a driveway to use to fix their rig, wants a shower or just wants to stop by and say hi, let me know
We're located in Fort St. John, BC (~mile 47 of the AK highway... 45 mins or so up the road from Dawson Creek).
Charla
We will be pushing it going up, so will only stop if we have issues, but would like to stop and say Hi on way back if we have time.
Thanks for the offer of assistance.
