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Alaska Cruiser Trek 2010
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This trip looked like a lot of fun! Super wicked pictures!While I bow down to the D700 and the 14-24, I like my D90 and Tokina 11-16 f2.8 too.
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No post processing. Nothing against it, just a philosophical choice I've made, for naow anyway.
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No post processing. Nothing against it, just a philosophical choice I've made, for naow anyway.
Great pictures. What filters were you using?
I brought two filters on the trip, both Cokin P, graduated neutral density, one hard and one soft. Can't remember the numbers off the top of my head. I used one or the other, or sometimes both. It was my first use of them and overall I like the effect.
They did give more of a purple tinge than I had expected, instead of true "neutral density" Basically, its using a filter instead of multiple exposure HDR.
They did give more of a purple tinge than I had expected, instead of true "neutral density" Basically, its using a filter instead of multiple exposure HDR.
I agree but they are discussing how they were able to take pictures of the rigs in this thread.
One of the most successful thread hijacks I've seen in years!
I know!! I feel bad about being part of it...
So, on topic..... is there anything special involved in getting a dog through Canada into Alaska and back? Any special papers or vet inspections?
So, on topic..... is there anything special involved in getting a dog through Canada into Alaska and back? Any special papers or vet inspections?
Make sure your dog has a passport 
No issues bringing a dog into Canada, if you have current shot papers I'd probably bring them just in case. I've crossed into the US lots of times with my dog without issue, but it is the opposite of your situation.
No issues bringing a dog into Canada, if you have current shot papers I'd probably bring them just in case. I've crossed into the US lots of times with my dog without issue, but it is the opposite of your situation.
There is some paperwork you have to get from your vet that has to be filled out within, I think, 30 days of when you cross the border. I forget what the paperwork is called. It is the same forms you have to have if you fly to another state in the US with your dog.
This information is current as of 2010-08-11.
Domestic dogs entering Canada do not have to be quarantined. However, if you are importing a dog, you must meet the following import requirements.
The import requirements apply to pet dogs or those described as personal importations.
They apply to pet dogs entering Canada permanently, as well as pet dogs passing through Canada on their way to a final destination.
This is for dogs over 8 months of age:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Importing Domestic Dogs - Dogs Eight (8) Months of Age or Older From Countries Not Recognized by Canada as Being Rabies-Free
Here's the gist:
Dogs may enter Canada if they are accompanied by:
a rabies vaccination certificate.
The rabies vaccination certificate must:
be written in English or French;
be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian;
identify the animal (as in breed, colour, and weight);
state that the animal is vaccinated against rabies;
indicate the date of vaccination;
indicate the trade name and the serial number of the licensed vaccine; and
specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for one year from the date of vaccination).
Additional Information
Canada does not require a waiting period between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.
If the dog does not meet the import requirements relating to rabies certification, owners will be required, at their own expense, to do the following:
have the animal vaccinated against rabies within a specified period of time; and
provide the vaccination record to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency office.
Domestic dogs entering Canada do not have to be quarantined. However, if you are importing a dog, you must meet the following import requirements.
The import requirements apply to pet dogs or those described as personal importations.
They apply to pet dogs entering Canada permanently, as well as pet dogs passing through Canada on their way to a final destination.
This is for dogs over 8 months of age:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Importing Domestic Dogs - Dogs Eight (8) Months of Age or Older From Countries Not Recognized by Canada as Being Rabies-Free
Here's the gist:
Dogs may enter Canada if they are accompanied by:
a rabies vaccination certificate.
The rabies vaccination certificate must:
be written in English or French;
be issued and signed by a licensed veterinarian;
identify the animal (as in breed, colour, and weight);
state that the animal is vaccinated against rabies;
indicate the date of vaccination;
indicate the trade name and the serial number of the licensed vaccine; and
specify the duration of immunity (otherwise, it will be considered valid for one year from the date of vaccination).
Additional Information
Canada does not require a waiting period between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.
If the dog does not meet the import requirements relating to rabies certification, owners will be required, at their own expense, to do the following:
have the animal vaccinated against rabies within a specified period of time; and
provide the vaccination record to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency office.
I just cannot imagine Spot having all of that paperwork.
I think the owner DSLTOY knows SPOT is a dog but does not want to admit it.
LOL
I think the owner DSLTOY knows SPOT is a dog but does not want to admit it.
LOL
good info thanks!
PICTURES
Awesome pics in awesome nature of awesome rigs
Awesome pics in awesome nature of awesome rigs
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I took Gus with me when I went over for the Ruby-con Run a week or so ago. To cross into and back from Canada, he had to have current rabies shots and health certificate . No big deal, but it is required. At the actual crossing, they did not really care and waved it off as soon as they saw that I had paperwork for him. Did not even inspect it.
Of course on the way back, the border official was a Cruiser Head who owns a dog just like Gus too. So we sat and chatted for a while and he told me to make sure and check to see if he was on duty when I go back to pick up my '62 which is sitting in Whitehorse still after a later night moose encounter.
Of course on the way back, the border official was a Cruiser Head who owns a dog just like Gus too. So we sat and chatted for a while and he told me to make sure and check to see if he was on duty when I go back to pick up my '62 which is sitting in Whitehorse still after a later night moose encounter.
This is great... "Save UP!" comes to mind.
I've got to do this one day. I'll look back through the thread..did you guys post up some general requirements for the trucks.
I see some guys went on the run from TN...what's the driving time from TN to the trail head general area?
I've got to do this one day. I'll look back through the thread..did you guys post up some general requirements for the trucks.
I see some guys went on the run from TN...what's the driving time from TN to the trail head general area?
Spot had a rabies certificate and health certificate, they looked closely at both when I entered Canada from lower 48. One got ya is that the health certificate is only good for 30 days, so I had to get a new one in Wasilla before I returned home. Entering Canada from AK, they saw I had one but did not even look at the date. There is a wide range of border patrol officers on both sides, some wave you through and some spend hours searching your vehicle , so you must be prepared to meet all the requirements.
it is about 4200 miles from Nashville, in 08 we drove straight through coming back and it took 85 hours in a 4900 IH pulling 3 cruisers, with one driver it is 7-8 days pulling 4 cruisers. There are a number of long,! 10% grades on the AK highway that slow down a big truck.
Thanks... I knew it was a long haul.
I've got the tow rig...K2500 Suburban , will need to acquire trailer (hopefully by next summer) and my 60 would need some additional mods. Right now it rides on 33 tires with 3inch OME...which I suspect would not be enough for the deep water crossings and it looks like a good idea to have a snorkel. Looks like a lot of fun. Maybe one day I can go...of course I would need another mindless idiot to go with me or get into a group run to be safe due to the distance.
Might be interested in tagging along at some point in the future if you guys go again.
I think I've seen a thread on the car hauler setup... I don't drive for a living but maintain a Class A licenses
You guys from TN area have been twice or more? Bascically you are talking about approx a month or more if you leave from the South and drive up that way?