North to Alaska ~~

[desertgirl66]

So---we are leaving on our great Alaska Adventure on Monday morning!!

This has been a dream and been in planning for almost 10 years for Desertdude & myself--and we are really stoked!!!!

Finalizing the adjustments on the rig--oil changes, brake updates and about a million other little chores--

The packing--golly---trying to make sure I have everything I need for 2 months on the road--from tank tops to rain gear!!

As much food stuffs as we can fit in the 80 drawer system (of course we must save room for some tequila!)

Cleaning out the refrigerator --who wants to come home to mayo that has been sitting for 2 months--eeek!! Been having some interesting meals from all the stuff in the freezer and back of the refer--

I will be making a Blog of our expedition for those who would like to follow our journey--more on that later--

Tentative plan: leave Monday am and head up Hwy. 395 in Eastern Cali--then to 36 to the coast--fish the Smith River--then up to the Oregon Coast--Washington--Vancouver--Cassier Hwy in BC--and then into Alaska!!

On July 8th we will meet Mark Whatley and the Alaska crew and begin Alaska Cruiser Trek '06!!! 7 days of non roads, no services, wicked river crossings and 20 hours of daylight to hang with these cool Alaska cruiser heads!! I believe we will be getting quite muddy and bug bitten and having an experience of a LIFE TIME!!!!

Stay tuned for details~~~

Happy Trails!!

 

[blupaddler]

Pasquale & Kristina...


Have a safe & wonderful trip!!!

This will definitely be one to remember!





Make sure to take a pic of the 80 fully loaded before you depart.

 

[gjackson]

SWEET!!! Sounds like an awesome trip. Send us pics every now and again, and have a safe trip. I'd wish would a wonderful trip as well, but I think that will happen no matter what!

cheers.

 

[VikingVince]

Kristina...Bon Voyage'...what a great trip you have ahead of you...I wish you and Pasquale a truly tremendous time:bowdown: :sunflower :campfire: (how many musical instruments will fit in the 80?) I expect you and Pasquale to collaborate on a song about Alaska:exclaim: :exclaim:

 

[Nullifier]

Oh man you guys are living the dream!!! this willtruely be an awesome adventure. Hopefully in a few years Gen and I wil be in a position to do this.

 

[kcowyo]

I'll be anxiously awaiting updates from the road and trail!

Godspeed and safe journey you two!!

I look forward to hearing all about it....:lurk:

 

[datrupr]

I know you are probably already on the road, but have a good and safe trip you two! We ofcourse expect you to keep us updated, so those of us that aren't there can live the dream vicariously through the Dude and the Girl! Have an awesome trip!!

 

[desertgirl66]

Visit my North to Alaska Blog - HERE

 

[awalter]

Have a great time in one of my favorite states.:jump:

 

[Desertdude]

Thanks Al !


We have made it nearly to the top of Oregon - I finally got to publish my trip blog HERE

 

[desertgirl66]

New installment Here

 

[Scott Brady]

Kristina and Pasquale,

I just spent the last hour reading both of your blogs, and just love it! It looks like you are having such a wonderful time.

It might be hard not to keep heading south once you hit AZ again :beer:

Oh, and I LOVE the koozie shots. FUN FUN!

 

[Willman]

Nice blogs!!!...I wish i come joinup!!!!....School has me tied down for the summer....It will be all worth it in the long run....plus still working on a lot of mods on the truck.....Maybe down the road in a few years....That would be a great trip to take part in!!!!

Good luck and be safe!!!...Take alot of pics and keep us up to date if you can on the progress of the trip!!!

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

Awesome Guys!!!!!!!!!!

Keep the updates coming!!!!!!!!!

I'm Loving It!!!!!!!!

 

[dmc]

Hey when you kids get closer to Canada feel free to send me some emails. I've driven from Utah to AK 5 times. I even lived up there for awhile. Last trip took me all the way to Deadhorse. I recommend it if you have the time. Was really hoping to make ACT but $$$ (or lack of it) got in the way. I'm sure Whatley can give you some good locals knowledge but if you want some good tips for getting through CA and Ak feel free to contact me directly.

dave.connors@hp.com

I noticed you'll be on the Cassiar. Depending on your schedule I recommend taking at least a day for Hyder/Stewart. Some unrivaled landscape, some nutty locals and a great place to get lost.