Anyone done Alaska?

[JBartol1]

Planning a 11,000 mile loop form Michigan to Alaska and back and would appreciate any information, specifically about riding in Alaska. Routes, roads not recommended, things to see, etc, etc.

 

[Bob Denman]

Get in touch with Akspyderman... :thumbup:
He's in Chugiak.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

A group of us went in 2015, if you search on North to Alaska you can read all about it.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Planning a 11,000 mile loop form Michigan to Alaska and back and would appreciate any information, specifically about riding in Alaska. Routes, roads not recommended, things to see, etc, etc.

There's only about 3 highways in Alaska, so routes aren't big issues. Lots of pot holes, so be careful. Rinse your Spyder regularly. There's always mud, and if you don't rinse it off it will be harder to get the color back.

 

[Yazz]

Get a current "Mile Post" book. It gives all the current road conditions and lots of info on routes to ride.

 

[ARtraveler]

A great read is the North to Alaska thread as well as an earlier thread from Yazz (2011). Yazz a bit more adventurous than most.

There are good roads and not so good. The Milepost is a helpful tool.

One thing to be aware of. There is only one Can AM dealer in AK. Locations in Eagle River and Wasilla. The next nearest dealer is 1500 miles south or 700 miles east. Therefore, I would recommend staying off the "punishing" roads. A tow can cost very big bucks.

A great trip for those who decide to visit. :yes::yes:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

A great read is the North to Alaska thread as well as an earlier thread from Yazz (2011). Yazz a bit more adventurous than most.

There are good roads and not so good. The Milepost is a helpful tool.

One thing to be aware of. There is only one Can AM dealer in AK. Locations in Eagle River and Wasilla. The next nearest dealer is 1500 miles south or east. Therefore, I would recommend staying off the "punishing" roads. A tow can cost very big bucks.

A great trip for those who decide to visit. :yes::yes:

Maybe not all of 1500 miles, Dwayne. We saw a dealer in Whitehorse, Yukon Terr., when we went through there. That would be only about 700 miles.

 

[Saluda]

I wish !

Hope you have a great trip !! :clap:

 

[Raprider]

Also...check this link...http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...laska-and-the-Dalton-Highway&highlight=Alaska

 

[ARtraveler]

Maybe not all of 1500 miles, Dwayne. We saw a dealer in Whitehorse, Yukon Terr., when we went through there. That would be only about 700 miles.

Whitehorse is the eastern one I mentioned. I believe its about 1200 miles from Chugiak. So much for my memory. And I did that ride in 2010 and went south to Skagway. :roflblack: I looked it up on a mileage calculator. 700 miles and change. At least that will cut down on the towing charges.

WARNING, WARNING, WARNING--I am known as very conservative. I do not favor punishing roads, or being broke down hundreds of miles from nowhere.

 

[shiney side up]

AAA maps

If you have a AAA membership you can also get their maps for AK, NWT, YT...

I am leaving in 4 weeks on my V Strom for a couple of weeks in YT and NWT. Going to ride the new road to Tuk :shocked:

 

[Mikey]

Good luck, and have a good time!! I have friends up there, went up and spent some time with them and poked around in a car, OMG it was so nice, say everything but a bear! I found myself driving down the road and rubber necking as much as I could and still keep it out of the ditch! Went by a guy with a 24 ft rv, hauling a suv, off the road over a ditch going up a hill! I wish I could go with you, it would be a great way to see the state in my book! As far as good main tared roads you will not get that lost, not a lot out there, lot of dirt roads! :thumbup:Have FUN!! And take a good camera with a Large mem chip!

 

[vtown biker]

Small world- I worked in Tuk many years ago.

If you have a AAA membership you can also get their maps for AK, NWT, YT...

I am leaving in 4 weeks on my V Strom for a couple of weeks in YT and NWT. Going to ride the new road to Tuk :shocked: