To Alaska advice

[SNoyes]

We are currently standing up a new squadron here in Anchorage, AK. Alot of fellas driving up from the lower 48. Most have reported good roads, but the frost heaves are HUGE. I guess on the Canadian side they have marked them with flags, but on the US side they remain unmarked. you are going to have to take it slow (like 30 MPH) through that area to keep from "catching air. " I just drove that route in October of 06 and it was fine, the frost heaves were more managable. But it seems it was a rough winter and the roads have paid the price. If you need more info PM me and I'll put you in touch with one of the fellas. And fuel is not a problem, at least ever 250 miles or so there was a diesel station. I brought 5 gallons and never used it. Have fun, watch the deer, moose, elk, buffalo... Even had a bear jump across the road in front of me...

 

[PKozlowski]

And one more thing. When a Moose walks out on to the road or a bear.

Don't do what I did and think, Oh wow, cool thats a moose!

and start staring at it.

Because the next thought will be OH sh#$, thats a big moose and I'm

going to hit it if I don't get on the binders pretty quick! LOL!!

 

[Nate]

Working on the F22s?

We are currently standing up a new squadron here in Anchorage, AK. Alot of fellas driving up from the lower 48. Most have reported good roads, but the frost heaves are HUGE. I guess on the Canadian side they have marked them with flags, but on the US side they remain unmarked. you are going to have to take it slow (like 30 MPH) through that area to keep from "catching air. " I just drove that route in October of 06 and it was fine, the frost heaves were more managable. But it seems it was a rough winter and the roads have paid the price. If you need more info PM me and I'll put you in touch with one of the fellas. And fuel is not a problem, at least ever 250 miles or so there was a diesel station. I brought 5 gallons and never used it. Have fun, watch the deer, moose, elk, buffalo... Even had a bear jump across the road in front of me...

 

[VanOverbeke]

My guess would be C17's, but then I am gone 75% of the time.

 

[KL7TQ]

don't forget to stop at Laird Hot Springs it's worth it and watch for the little flags on the side of the road they indicate a frost heave or broken pavement. I use Delorme with my GPS to find fuel stops BUT NOT all gas stationsand motels will be open in May.

 

[PKozlowski]

I'll second that. Stop at the springs! Well worth the walk!

 

[Crazy Horse]

Screen the radiator, put mud flaps on and hang em low so nothing get by em SEE BELOW.





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and make sure tires are up to max inflation for your load.



Drivin down in May watch real good for the spring bears all along the road from Haines Junction to Laird River. Two years ago driving through that area almost got me a hood ornament @ 60mph with a camper in the bed. Through that stretch of Alcan we saw 30-40 bears along the side of the road. You never know when they will just come out of the deep grass in front of you.



The Milepost is for ladies who like advertizments about courio shops of souvineers, you don't need one. Take the Alcan down towards Calgary and get on the Deerfoot Trail down into Montana. You don't need a map when you get down to America. You can take Rt 2 in North Montana go west to Seattle, or east to New York with interstates all over the place ya can be anywhere in a matter of days.

 

[Nate]

The C17s are replacing the 130s for the 517th I believe. The F-22s are a new squadron. The old 15Es got sent down to Mtn Home.

My guess would be C17's, but then I am gone 75% of the time.