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Offline hephaist0s

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Alaska and back on a found R65
« on: July 15, 2018, 11:11:08 AM »
Others have certainly done more ambitious things, but this is my current project -- so far, so good! I left New Hampshire on June 27, and took 14 days to get to Anchorage.

From here I am considering the Arctic Circle, Dawson City and the Cassiar Highway. Any suggestions?
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Offline wilcom

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Re: Alaska and back on a found R65
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2018, 11:54:29 AM »
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Offline marcmax

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Re: Alaska and back on a found R65
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2018, 02:23:56 PM »
I lived in Fairbanks 30 years ago and THE go to place was just outside of town called Chena Hot Springs. There is camping, cabins, yurts and a lodge. Not terribly pricey for Alaska prices and the restaurant serves a great meal. Best thing is the hot springs. They are piped inside to a pool and although they have a mineral smell it is just the thing to relax after a long day on a bike. We used to go there in the winter for Nordic skiing and relax in the pool then run outside into -20*F and dive into the snow. If it doesn't kill you it definitely lets you know you're alive.  ;D
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Offline hephaist0s

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Re: Alaska and back on a found R65
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2018, 10:55:58 AM »
Great tip, marcmax -- thanks!







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https://the751.com/2018/06/27/stormbreaker/
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Offline suecanada

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Re: Alaska and back on a found R65
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2018, 03:11:54 PM »
I am reading your reports and really enjoying it...you have given me a lot of hope that whatever goes wrong can be fixed. Nice to know that others get down as well though....I like your attitude being brave enough to just carry on...!
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Offline R65Guy

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Re: Alaska and back on a found R65
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2018, 11:17:36 AM »
I thoroughly enjoyed your Alaska trip blog.  Great writing style.  I loved your descriptions of some of the places I've been before.  Takes me there again  :)
Thanks
Neal
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Offline AndyB.

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Re: Alaska and back on a found R65
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2018, 09:36:10 PM »
I've just come from reading much of your blog, and you have my admiration for derring-do on the roads of North America!
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