North to Alaska 2024

[BigRed]

Fun thread!

 

[Brad69]

Don’t become bear poop !

I hope you don’t get sexually assaulted by a Bigfoot !

$10.00 beer that’s sweet what’s a steak dinner $500.00 ? I have visited SLC and don’t remember high prices. Guess the Mormons need some cash.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Latest on the fire at Fort Nelson.

 

[teddy12b]

I'm heading up to Anchorage soon with the family. My third trip that way, first trip for my wife and kids. Even with a wild fire, Alaska is a beautiful place and a gift to visit. I'm jealous of your roadtrip and I look forward to hearing more about it.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

$10.00 beer that’s sweet what’s a steak dinner $500.00 ? I have visited SLC and don’t remember high prices. Guess the Mormons need some cash.

Prices for their buffet.

Couple more pictures of the lobby. Place reminds me of the 1930's classy hotel. Lots of guests and staff buzzing around here like leemers on meth. Maybe it's a Mormon thing?



Somehow, I missed the memo on the dress code. Sport coats, dress slacks, button down shirts, dresses, pencil skirts. It's like a 1960's role play convention. Everyone is dressed to the nine's. My wife would not approve of my choice in breakfast attire.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

See these all over SLC. Nanny state?

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Made it 430 miles from Salt Lake City, UT to Oppertunity, MT. Have 1/2 a bar on my cell so no pictures tonight.


We are 8 hrs from the Canadian border crossing at Oroville, WA.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Vehicle 1 with a 27 foot cargo trailer.


Vehicle 2 with a car hauler trailer loaded.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

The cargo trailer is loaded to within 3 feet of the roof. Top layer is mattreses. This is the sleeping area.

Spent the night in a rest area. On the road by 7am and will be in Canada in 8 hours.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

On the road in Montana.

Ft Nelson fire update:
The ALCAN highway is closed until next Tuesday. We have a friend stuck outside Ft Nelson with his big rig.


Grilling out dinner on the road.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Tire blowout outside Missoula.


Changed the tire in 10 mins and came into town to a trailer dealer. Rim was ruined so we bought two wheels and tires.

The hub in front of the blown tire was smoking and red hot. We are now changing the entire hub.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Back on the road.

Hint: If driving to Alaska, pack the right tools and a spray can of Kroil.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Three hours from Canada.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Western Washington.


Grand Coulee Dam

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

We crossed into Canada. Took all of five mins at the checkpoint. Two more hours on the road then time for some sleep.

 

[BigRed]

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Tire blowout outside Missoula.

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Changed the tire in 10 mins and came into town to a trailer dealer. Rim was ruined so we bought two wheels and tires.
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The hub in front of the blown tire was smoking and red hot. We are now changing the entire hub.

Brings back too many memories.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Stopping for the night in a Home Depot parking lot in Kelowna, B.C.

Not the greatest choice but we have been on the road since 7am and drove 530 miles. Also needed wiring supplies to fix the trailer brake wiring.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Here are some observations from today.

T-Mobile provides excellent service in Montana, Idaho and Washington. Verizon is very hit or miss. In Canada, Verizon jumps to 5G and great service.

Crossing the border was simple. Took only a few minutes. We were the only ones to pass through. Before you select which border crossing point, make sure you look up the operating hours.

Canadian road signs are very polite.

Coming up Highway 97 is a beautiful drive with lots of amenities. Okanagan Lake is beautiful. The towns around the lake reminds me of Florida.

 

[Mij]

I want to “Thank you very much” for taking us along with you and the pictures. Reminds me of my one trip to Helena many years ago.

Deserves a second “THANK YOU”, beautiful country.

 

[jwamplerusa]

I want to “Thank you very much” for taking us along with you and the pictures. Reminds me of my one trip to Helena many years ago.

Deserves a second “THANK YOU”, beautiful country.

I second this @SnoopLoggyDog !