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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Is the AlCan (?) gravel? Is riding at night safe? (mooses).

Its definately on my bucket list.
Actually it is paved (term used loosly) most of the way, however, spring/summer is construction season, so there are frequent areas of roadwork.
Going thru Canada, you will have more than just moose to worry about, them dang bison are huge!![] and deer also abound...

keep yer eyes peeled, and night riding is hard to do in the summer, this far north
 
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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How much trouble is it getting your pistol through Canuckistan and back?
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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How much trouble is it getting your pistol through Canuckistan and back?

LOTS. That's one of the first things they are looking for. Your mileage may vary if you go to a more remote border crossing.
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 03:53 AM
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How much trouble is it getting your pistol through Canuckistan and back?
Found this link on another forum...

http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/online-en_...orms/909_e.asp
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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For a great vacation, and attend the AK State HOG Rally http://www.akstatehogrally.com/
So when do the Tickets go on sale?
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Got married in Juneau. June 8, 2000. Mendenhall Glacier. Skeeters showed up in the pics! That is the state bird, ugh? Best vacation I've EVER been on. 7 day cruise. Fished in Ketchican....AWESOME! Married in Juneau, AWESOMEST! Helicopter/hike/train in Skagway. Glacier Bay.....Awesome video of EGGSCELLENT "calving". Anchorage....sweated my nutz off. Damn that was unexpected. . 8PM flight outta Ank. LOngest frigging flight ever, 8 hours to Hotlanta Ga. Damn kidz screaming and carrying on.[:@] I"LL BE BAAAAAAACK! Truly an AMAZING place. I wanna retire there.
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Is there a good time(month) to ride to Alaska and take a cruise you would suggest?
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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I didn't know about the Alaska Rally. I will be arriving in Fairbanks (hopefully) on the 21st - riding up from SLC. Maybe I'll catch the tail end of the rally...
 
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Alaska is on my list of places to see. I just don't have that much time off of work.....
 
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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How much trouble is it getting your pistol through Canuckistan and back?
Why in the hell would you want to?

You won't need it for people. You won't need it for wildlife.

If you are thinking you need it for bears, think again. All you will do is **** him off so be sure to file the front sight off your hand cannon. That way it won't hurt as much when the bear shoves it up your ..... [:@]

You will be on the road system. Never needed any kind of firearm while on the road. Kind of nice to have if you are way out in the puckerbrush but unless you take a flight or a boat you won't be there.
 



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