Nov 22, 2012, 4:10 am
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The Alaska Airlines Bored Room
Sep 1, 2014, 5:53 pm
#4981
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: East Ester, Alaska
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Other possibilities for Alaska DOs:
Juneau --> Ferry up to Haines --> Ferry on to Skagway --> Yukon & White Pass Railway --> On to Whitehorse (and maybe Dawson City) for a day or three r/t --> Back to Juneau
Anchorage --> Drive to Valdez (Thai food stop in Glenallen) --> Wrangell - St. Elias Nat'l. Park --> Ferry to Whittier (Glacier Cruise) --> Drive or train up to Anchorage
Last edited by Seat 2A; Sep 1, 2014 at 6:21 pm
Sep 1, 2014, 6:05 pm
#4982
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FAI
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That is a possibility since I will be retired by then.
Who among us has a problem getting into Canada?
Well I haven't been 
Originally Posted by BOB W
Who among us has a problem getting into Canada?
Sep 1, 2014, 6:25 pm
#4983
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: Lifetime AS 1MM & MVPG, AS MVPG100K, AA, DL, HH-G
Posts: 8,249
With a stop at Lake Louise (the Alaska one)
Sep 1, 2014, 9:08 pm
#4984
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,192
Oh yeah! Now you're on to something! ^^
Other possibilities for Alaska DOs:
Juneau --> Ferry up to Haines --> Ferry on to Skagway --> Yukon & White Pass Railway --> On to Whitehorse (and maybe Dawson City) for a day or three r/t --> Back to Juneau
Anchorage --> Drive to Valdez (Thai food stop in Glenallen) --> Wrangell - St. Elias Nat'l. Park --> Ferry to Whittier (Glacier Cruise) --> Drive or train up to Anchorage
Other possibilities for Alaska DOs:
Juneau --> Ferry up to Haines --> Ferry on to Skagway --> Yukon & White Pass Railway --> On to Whitehorse (and maybe Dawson City) for a day or three r/t --> Back to Juneau
Anchorage --> Drive to Valdez (Thai food stop in Glenallen) --> Wrangell - St. Elias Nat'l. Park --> Ferry to Whittier (Glacier Cruise) --> Drive or train up to Anchorage
The challenges of finding a form of transportation that would work are not insignificant, given that most rental agencies in Alaska have issues with vehicles going into Canada, and 12-passenger vans aren't easy to come by outside of Anchorage. Also, the logistics of getting everyone into Canada and all that are something to be considered. Maybe I should require everyone have Nexus cards?
Maybe arranging a package with a tour agency/cruise line that has a bus going that direction would be the way to go, thus freeing me from all that hassle and paperwork (something that was blissfully absent at this year's Do ).That all said, I think the scenery between Haines and Haines Junction as well as along Kluane Lake south of Destruction Bay is some of the most incredible scenery on earth and very much worth sharing with enthusiastic FlyerTalkers. Dawson City, too, is definitely worth a visit.
The Anchorage-Whittier-Valdez-Glennallen-Anchorage trip (with the stunning scenery of Thompson Pass) is also one that I've long thought we should do. It's probably going to happen much sooner than anything involving Canada. Maybe we'll toss in Cordova and a trip out to the Million Dollar Bridge, too. (That's one of the few roads in the state I haven't been on.)
Also, if we're going to turn the Alaska Dos into Alaska Road Trip Dos, we might as well consider a drive to Deadhorse while we're at it.
Sep 1, 2014, 9:24 pm
#4985
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: Lifetime AS 1MM & MVPG, AS MVPG100K, AA, DL, HH-G
Posts: 8,249
Don't think these haven't crossed (Carcrossed?) my mind.
The challenges of finding a form of transportation that would work are not insignificant, given that most rental agencies in Alaska have issues with vehicles going into Canada, and 12-passenger vans aren't easy to come by outside of Anchorage. Also, the logistics of getting everyone into Canada and all that are something to be considered. Maybe I should require everyone have Nexus cards? Maybe arranging a package with a tour agency/cruise line that has a bus going that direction would be the way to go, thus freeing me from all that hassle and paperwork (something that was blissfully absent at this year's Do ).
That all said, I think the scenery between Haines and Haines Junction as well as along Kluane Lake south of Destruction Bay is some of the most incredible scenery on earth and very much worth sharing with enthusiastic FlyerTalkers. Dawson City, too, is definitely worth a visit.
The Anchorage-Whittier-Valdez-Glennallen-Anchorage trip (with the stunning scenery of Thompson Pass) is also one that I've long thought we should do. It's probably going to happen much sooner than anything involving Canada. Maybe we'll toss in Cordova and a trip out to the Million Dollar Bridge, too. (That's one of the few roads in the state I haven't been on.)
Also, if we're going to turn the Alaska Dos into Alaska Road Trip Dos, we might as well consider a drive to Deadhorse while we're at it.
The challenges of finding a form of transportation that would work are not insignificant, given that most rental agencies in Alaska have issues with vehicles going into Canada, and 12-passenger vans aren't easy to come by outside of Anchorage. Also, the logistics of getting everyone into Canada and all that are something to be considered. Maybe I should require everyone have Nexus cards?
Maybe arranging a package with a tour agency/cruise line that has a bus going that direction would be the way to go, thus freeing me from all that hassle and paperwork (something that was blissfully absent at this year's Do ).That all said, I think the scenery between Haines and Haines Junction as well as along Kluane Lake south of Destruction Bay is some of the most incredible scenery on earth and very much worth sharing with enthusiastic FlyerTalkers. Dawson City, too, is definitely worth a visit.
The Anchorage-Whittier-Valdez-Glennallen-Anchorage trip (with the stunning scenery of Thompson Pass) is also one that I've long thought we should do. It's probably going to happen much sooner than anything involving Canada. Maybe we'll toss in Cordova and a trip out to the Million Dollar Bridge, too. (That's one of the few roads in the state I haven't been on.)
Also, if we're going to turn the Alaska Dos into Alaska Road Trip Dos, we might as well consider a drive to Deadhorse while we're at it.
Sep 2, 2014, 10:47 am
#4987
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: LON
Programs: AS MVPG, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver
Posts: 1,350
Sep 3, 2014, 9:41 pm
#4988
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
Looking for red wine advice?
So, BOB W?? should I bring up some red wine for my upcoming trip to Anchorage, or.. cannot I get some decent reds in Anchorage? (perhaps at a slightly higher price than what I get down here in Seattle)
The answer will determine if I check a bag or not. We are going to a gathering near Eagle River on Sat night, but the host is very much into Vodka from Russia, not so much into red wine. I am thinking of bringing up some of my own stock, but if I can purchase for a decent price something up there I would prefer to do that. (thinking that I would only bring up my good stuff if I ever had a chance to meet you guys in person)
The answer will determine if I check a bag or not. We are going to a gathering near Eagle River on Sat night, but the host is very much into Vodka from Russia, not so much into red wine. I am thinking of bringing up some of my own stock, but if I can purchase for a decent price something up there I would prefer to do that. (thinking that I would only bring up my good stuff if I ever had a chance to meet you guys in person)
Sep 3, 2014, 9:50 pm
#4989
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Hey I'm in Eagle River!
Hey I'm in Eagle River!
Sep 3, 2014, 11:08 pm
#4990
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: Lifetime AS 1MM & MVPG, AS MVPG100K, AA, DL, HH-G
Posts: 8,249
They open at 10 AM except Sunday. Then it is noon.
When will you be here?
Sep 3, 2014, 11:49 pm
#4991
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
Ohh, GOOD to know! (had a suspision that might be the case, but wanted to check! there has been many mentions here about bringing back stuff from the lower 48)
I am hoping to get down to the Moose's Tooth pizza joint during my meeting, not sure if it will be Mon or Tues yet. Anyone up for a meeting if it can be arranged?
(it is so odd, feeling as if I know most of you despite never having met!) which btw, reminds me, if anyone needs guesting into the AK boardroom on Thurs, Sept 11 between 1PM and 3PM let me know
I am hoping to get down to the Moose's Tooth pizza joint during my meeting, not sure if it will be Mon or Tues yet. Anyone up for a meeting if it can be arranged?
(it is so odd, feeling as if I know most of you despite never having met!) which btw, reminds me, if anyone needs guesting into the AK boardroom on Thurs, Sept 11 between 1PM and 3PM let me know
Sep 3, 2014, 11:54 pm
#4992
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
if that is, you don't mind hanging out with a bunch of electrical folks
Sep 4, 2014, 12:48 am
#4993
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend, Moderator, Information Desk, Ambassador, Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Hey Bekoa, if you (or any FT that is in ANC) is open to coming over to the Captain Cooks hotel from 9/7 thru 9/10 let me know, I will buy a drink if that is, you don't mind hanging out with a bunch of electrical folks
Is it a BYO NEC affair?
Originally Posted by ctporter
if that is, you don't mind hanging out with a bunch of electrical folks
Sep 4, 2014, 7:23 am
#4994
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MM, MVPGold100k, Hilton Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 1,475
We always seem to congregate at the bar in the evenings
