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Old 01-24-2008, 07:19 PM
 
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I would definately not let her drive by herself. I've been up the AlCan and my husband has driven it 21 times, (in all seasons). It is better to drive now then when the spring thaw hits. Hard pack snow is much better than slush. There are always parts of the road that need work no matter how modern it has gotten in the recent years. And mountains, is she used to driving through the mountains? There's a good list of things to take on a road trip further down the threads of this Alaska forum. A lot of good advice. Please think long and hard about giving your blessings on letting her go it alone. I know she is of age, but if she respects your advice I would encourage her to go with someone she knows and trusts. Like the other person said, maybe you could go with her. I used to travel with my mom a lot and I have many happy memories of those adventures. Just my opinion. Hope it helps.
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Old 01-24-2008, 07:21 PM
 
Location: Bozeman
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Default If she needs a partener from MT!!

Hello!

I am also a collegte student around your daughters age and looking to work in AK for the summer. When is she planning to go, cecause I would be totally interested in chipping in for gas!?
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Old 01-28-2008, 12:03 PM
 
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Thank you all for the quick response. I think we might have a driving companion to go with her. She still feels that she can do it alone, but who didn't at 20 years of age. If her grandfather can't go I will be taking time off of work to go along.
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Old 01-28-2008, 01:21 PM
 
Location: Alaska
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don't let her do it alone, she's not driving to florida.
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Old 01-28-2008, 02:30 PM
 
Location: Naptowne, Alaska
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emleav needs a ride. Contact her.
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Old 02-05-2008, 04:06 PM
 
Location: TN, to AK one day
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she make it? i ask cause..

Storm shuts down B.C. ferries and highways

The RCMP say there are numerous crashes along the Alaska Highway, north of Fort St. John, where the roads are in poor conditions and visibility is limited.
Police are urging motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and all truck drivers to use chains.
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Old 02-05-2008, 04:15 PM
 
Location: San Jose, CA
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I'm 23 and made the trip in the summer and still thank my dad for coming with me and helping with the driving
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Old 02-05-2008, 06:56 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Police are urging motorists to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary and all truck drivers to use chains.
Damn... If the trucks are using chains then the roads are really bad.

Did she make it to Fairbanks safely?
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Old 02-12-2008, 03:52 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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I sure hope they made it there safely. That's a rough ride in the winter and a dangerous one at that.
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Old 02-14-2008, 03:24 PM
 
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Talking They made it.

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I sure hope they made it there safely. That's a rough ride in the winter and a dangerous one at that.
They made it 3300 miles without too much concern. No weather issues until they were close to the Rockies at Fort Nelson to Lake Watson. Other than that clear sailing and a good time going with her older sister. Quality time and a lot of giggles.
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