Date:         Wed, 18 Apr 2007 07:25:46 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Alaska trip tips
Comments: To: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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Rob,

Joel hit it on the head about "The Milepost" publication. I might add
you should carry an extra spare tire. Though many are paved in Alaska,
and most of the Alaska Highway is paved, the roads are nothing like the
the roads in the "Lower 48". So be prepared. I have blown out 6 tires
between Dawson Creek and Anchorage, when making that drive. It's not
that bad today, but again, be prepared.

Also, when you reach Anchorage, look up Mountain View Sporting Goods.
Buy yourelf a can or two of "Buhach" - the original bug repellant of all
time. The stuff is made from pure chrysanthyemums - read pyrethrins -
and WILL keep the bugs  out of the tent and the camper.Just follow the
instructions on the can. A little goes a long way. And besides that, the
store is an interesting place just to visit.

Enjoy.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Rob wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone would care to offer some tips on traveling
> to Alaska by VW in the summer. Plan to drive.
> Tips on places to stop, things to see, VW stuff or anything else you
> think is important to be mentioned on talking about driving up to Alaska.
> FWIW I'm going to save these for now...
> Thanks.
>
>
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net
>
> With a '91 Subaru 2.2 in an '87 Vanagon in western Washington.
>
>