Alaska Cruiser Trek 2008 (2 Viewers)

[The Dude]

Has anybody heard from Mark in a while. I don't think he has logged on since the new year?? According to his profile: Last Activity: 12-28-07 10:42 PM

I am getting excited and nervous about this trip already! Truck repairs/upgrades are going full steam ahead to meet this deadline.

 

[coldtaco]

He's around.

 

[cardinal33]

when is the deadline again to send packets?

 

[Ducks]

Mark emailed me on Jan. 29th. He has just been very busy.

 

[Kroll]

I plan on attending this year !
Mark can you please reply back to me.

I just need to get that rear locker that I've been waiting for.

 

[cardinal33]

As much as I had initial momentum and good faith to make it to this year's event - I am officially pulling out of the race. Technically and financially I will not be prepared enough to attend. It is now becoming more clear as I am trying price things out and making lists of the projects. Add to that that I will only have 10 vacation days and would have to be unpaid most of the way. Thanks for everything. More reason to plan for 2010. Cheers.

 

[rusty_tlc]

Hey Mark, how much space is left on this run?

 

[Ducks]

They have only had three people send in checks.

 

[Ducks]

As much as I had initial momentum and good faith to make it to this year's event - I am officially pulling out of the race. Technically and financially I will not be prepared enough to attend. It is now becoming more clear as I am trying price things out and making lists of the projects. Add to that that I will only have 10 vacation days and would have to be unpaid most of the way. Thanks for everything. More reason to plan for 2010. Cheers.

I understand your pain. I'm feeling the bite myself. To 2010!

Chad

 

[Kroll]

It's my only full year off of school, so I decided to invest in my cruiser and experience this trip !
Besides Calgary...anyone else from Alberta ?

 

[RockDoc]

It's my only full year off of school, so I decided to invest in my cruiser and experience this trip !
Besides Calgary...anyone else from Alberta ?

Yup.....

Would love to get up there, but time is a factor, and my truck wouldn't be up for it without mods I can't afford moneywise, or since it's my DD. Maybe a kiddy run without the 35x12.5 requirement?

I have thought about convoying up that way with the ACT travellers and exploring some of the less remote areas of AK and the Yukon if I have the free time though.

 

[Kroll]

Too bad
Its my only chance this year, the next 4 summers will be set aside for restoring my "40. And perhaps an oil burner conversion to a future "45

 

[RockDoc]

Too bad
Its my only chance this year, the next 4 summers will be set aside for restoring my "40. And perhaps an oil burner conversion to a future "45

Hmmm, maybe you need 180lbs on the pass side to balance the weight in your truck?

 

[The Dude]

In the process of getting new driveshafts and ordered an intercooler. Looking at getting an Engel fridge for the trip as well.

Not sure what to do about OBA, the 12H-T doesn't lend itself well to a york so it's going to be an electric and/or Co2.

The other big project is the rear tire carrier and Nato can holder.

I still haven't heard from Mark, but the plan is to still attend.

 

[Kroll]

Hmmm, maybe you need 180lbs on the pass side to balance the weight in your truck?

Well Maybe...
My buddy may come, but he changes his word from week to week. So i may just have to contact you about it.

I'm waiting for my swing out Kaymar tire carrier to arrive. Then a CB to mount. ARB in the rear. Oh and my t-case could benefit from an overhaul.

 

[RockDoc]

Well Maybe...
My buddy may come, but he changes his word from week to week. So i may just have to contact you about it.

I'm waiting for my swing out Kaymar tire carrier to arrive. Then a CB to mount. ARB in the rear. Oh and my t-case could benefit from an overhaul.

Yah, don't worry much about it. I might be too busy with research stuff in the summer anyway. Hopefully I'll get some decent trips in for fieldwork regardless.

 

[Ratpuke]

Yah, don't worry much about it. I might be too busy with research stuff in the summer anyway. Hopefully I'll get some decent trips in for fieldwork regardless.

Screw that. I'll go. ;p

 

[RockDoc]

Screw that. I'll go. ;p

Lend me some 35s and a sawsall, and we can both go. It's not like I would be doing anything the rust won't accomplish with time anyway.

Hey, I've almost caught you in post count!! I guess I better get a life soon.

 

[Ratpuke]

Lend me some 35s and a sawsall, and we can both go. It's not like I would be doing anything the rust won't accomplish with time anyway.

Hey, I've almost caught you in post count!! I guess I better get a life soon.

Yeah...especially when you see that I joined in 2002!

35s= done, assuming Deny doesn't trash them on me this weekend, sawsall - no problem!

 

[JACOBYWESTERN]

For those of you that have gone in the past, what did you use for a time line to get there and to get home? I think our plan would be to get there as fast as possible and then take it easy on the way back. Would you recommend taking some time before the trek or after to do some sight seeing.
Thanks
Brad & Jen

That's a good plan. Getting up here quickly would be three 18 hr. days from Saskatoon.

A yr. ago I did:

day 1: Grand Forks, ND to Saskatoon
day 2: Sask. to Ft. St. John
day 3: FSJ to almost to Whitehorse
day 4: almost Whitehorse to Anchorage

Four days would be safer considering summer traffic.
Take your time on the way back and leave room for unforeseen delays after the trek.