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03-11-2021, 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Tightwadted
Also starting to plan for 22 trip to Alaska, went in 19 and want to go again. 2 couples, both with 5th wheels, problem is both wives have 50 yr hs class reunion July 4. tentatively plan to leave the 6th, would like to stay in Alaska till mid Sept. for chance to see northern lights, not worried about campgrounds open on Alcan so much as we boondocked a lot first trip plan more 2nd time. more worried about road conditions and diesel avalability. hoping that Canada can get vaccine ramped up so borders can open. Any thoughts?
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Make a longer trip out of it and fly the wives home for the reunion.
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03-11-2021, 06:51 PM
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Stay well Hyderized
Hopefully on the way back down you drop into Hyder and perhaps see the bears feasting on salmon in the river. We usually don’t drive in with the rig, but rather stay at lake Meziadin and use the toad. Stop in at the bar in town and tell them your there to be Hyderized. They will share their homegrown white lightning with you. Have fun.
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03-13-2021, 09:59 AM
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Heh, I told the others in our group we had to make the trip to Stewart/Hyder to see the bears on our '19 trip. Unfortunately- I forgot to tell the bears, they didn't show up! It is a neat drive down there though, so it was worth it.
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03-13-2021, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tightwadted
Heh, I told the others in our group we had to make the trip to Stewart/Hyder to see the bears on our '19 trip. Unfortunately- I forgot to tell the bears, they didn't show up! It is a neat drive down there though, so it was worth it.
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It all depends on the fish run being there. Bears are smart! 
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03-14-2021, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by twogypsies
It all depends on the fish run being there. Bears are smart! |
We did it in 2019 also. Lots of fish but no bears. Were told they were showing up early in the mornings and just before dark.
Great trip. Wish I could do it again next year but doubt I could talk my wife into it. I had to fly her home for 2 weeks while I hunted ptarmigin and grouse in Alaska. LOL
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04-23-2021, 01:02 PM
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Ha, ha. You guys talking about Stewart/Hyder made me think of the golf cart sitting on the right side of the road in Hyder with a snow plow mounted on the front...only in Alaska!
The general store in Hyder, the owner can tell some pretty good snow stories if you buy something and start a conversation - buy an ice cream bar, you'll be there awhile. Keep driving (toad) through town past the bear watching board walk park, Salmon Glacier is a must see. View is spectacular - skeeters are relentless.
Good luck with the caravan.
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04-24-2021, 10:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tightwadted
Also starting to plan for 22 trip to Alaska, went in 19 and want to go again. 2 couples, both with 5th wheels, problem is both wives have 50 yr hs class reunion July 4. tentatively plan to leave the 6th, would like to stay in Alaska till mid Sept. for chance to see northern lights, not worried about campgrounds open on Alcan so much as we boondocked a lot first trip plan more 2nd time. more worried about road conditions and diesel avalability. hoping that Canada can get vaccine ramped up so borders can open. Any thoughts?
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Always drive off the top-half of your fuel tank, filling stations close or open randomly it seems.
The Milepost book for 2021 was researched and printed in 2020, only the roads remain the same. Since printing business's close and open too.
I towed a 15,000# 5er with a 2002 Duramax dually, no extra tank. I drove off the top half of my tank and never had the gauge drop below 1/3 tank. That was 2012 when the depression hit Canada hard, diesel was the equivalent of $6/gallon.
Stopped to help a solo man towing a TT, out of gas. I poured in my 1G can of gas for my genset which luckily got him to the Tok gas station. He said he passed by an open station at ½ a tank of gas but the next station was closed up.
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04-25-2021, 01:08 PM
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I have 260 gal capacity and still drive on the top half of tank. No such thing as too much fuel.
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05-04-2021, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by GBB
Borders are still closed for non-essential travel. Right now only way they let you thru is if you are an Alaska resident. Hopefully this will change this summer.
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Still true today.
This website has "the rules" for entering/transiting Canada, north or south, including to/from Alaska. By all methods, land/sea/air.
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/tr...ictions/border
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05-04-2021, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by WorldCat25
We did it in 2019 also. Lots of fish but no bears. Were told they were showing up early in the mornings and just before dark.
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Great trip. Wish I could do it again next year but doubt I could talk my wife into it. I had to fly her home for 2 weeks while I hunted ptarmigin and grouse in Alaska. LOL |
We made the trip in 2015 in a pair of small travel trailers & at Hyder watched a black bear feed on July 24th. The ranger said it was early, but we did see one feeding, as well as an eagle feasting on the remains.
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06-19-2021, 07:56 AM
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Long post on my 2019 Alaska Experience
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f295/tip...ng-476150.html
This is from my 2019 caravan to Alaska. We are considering a 2022 trip with one other couple.
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06-19-2021, 10:51 AM
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We went 2017 and highly recommend Hyder. Our suggestion would be to take tire plugs. We drove thru a construction zone and got a flat tire in the middle of no where. No phone, no internet. DH didn’t want to use the spare for the toad if he didn’t have to use it….save it if possible. He was able to plug the tire and fill with air from our DP. On the road again in 20 minutes. Tire Plugs a must!!!
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06-20-2021, 05:52 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: SW Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 36PFT
We went 2017 and highly recommend Hyder. Our suggestion would be to take tire plugs. We drove thru a construction zone and got a flat tire in the middle of no where. No phone, no internet. DH didn’t want to use the spare for the toad if he didn’t have to use it….save it if possible. He was able to plug the tire and fill with air from our DP. On the road again in 20 minutes. Tire Plugs a must!!!
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Tire plugs should be in every vehicle. We have needed them in several states, most recently in Orange Beach Alabama on Christmas Eve. Being able to solve a problem in 15 minutes rather than live with it for days is a must. The basic kits are less than $10 and will plug 3-5 flats.
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07-16-2021, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Sarnialabad, Peoples Republik of Canuckistan
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Our government (PM Trudeau) has suggested that fully vaccinated Americans may (note the non-committal) be allowed to enter Canada in August.
Stay tuned.
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