Dec 22, 2016, 6:04 am
Last edit by: beckoa
SCHEDULE:
See the following link for the most current schedule:
SCHEDULE
FLIGHTS:
Arrivals from Lower 48 into ANC
5/17/17
AS983 - jackal
6/15/17
AA145 -GrjApp - 6.40pm
6/16/17
AS91 - CDKing - 2:25pm
6/19/17
DL358 bdnyc SEA>ANC arr 6:05pm <-updated
AC538 rxgeek YVR-ANC arr 2:25pm
AA 383 violist LAX-ANC arr 2356
6/20/17
AS68 / AS61 - nomadic.relief - SEA>JNU>YAK>CDV>ANC arr 2:03pm
To BRW
Please update your handle's color based according to lounge access:
Boardroom Member
Priority Pass
Priority Pass (can guest)
Requesting access
United Access+2
6/20/17
*AS 55 D:7:37 am A:10:54 am
beckoa
CDKing
violist has access +2 if the agreement with UC still is in effect
rxgeek
rxgeek+1
GrjApp
ANC RED-EYE
jackal
*AS 50 D:2:55 pm A:6:13 pm
bdnyc
lili
nomadic.relief
*AS 51 D:5:30 pm A:7:20 pm
From BRW
6/21
*AS 55 D:12:30 pm A:3:40 pm
violist
GrjApp (would switch to AS50 if saver opens up)
ANC RED-EYE (would switch to AS50 if saver opens up)
lili
jackal (would try to change flight to later if can do without change fee, or may try to SDC)
*AS 50 D:7:04 pm A:8:51 pm
beckoa
CDKing
rxgeek
rxgeek+1
bdnyc
nomadic.relief
Departing from ANC to lower 48
6/23/17
AS 94 12:05am nomadic.relief
*AA 384 D 11:20 pm - lili
AS150 11.35 pm - GrjApp
6/24/17
DL 822 00:40 - bdnyc
6/25/17
AS94 - CDKing 00:05
6/27/17
AS130 0600 rxgeek
7/3/17
AS136 - jackal
LODGING
ANC
AirBNB Rental
CDKing - 6/21-6/25
Copper Whale Inn
CDKing - 6/16-6/17
Downtown Marriott
Downtown Hilton
Frenchie's Adventure BNB
CDKing 6/19- 6/20
Inlet Towers
Quality Suites Historic Downtown
Rxgeek+1
nomadic.relief
Home
jackal
Chateau de Baron Welsh
bdnyc
BRW
In town options
Tukkumavik Suites:*Preferred*
GrjApp
Rxgeek+1
ANC RED-EYE
bdnyc
jackal
CDKing (once again)
Ukpik Nest II hotel:
Latitude 71 Bed and Breakfast:
nomadic.relief
Top of the World Hotel
Near Airport options:
Airport Inn
violist
King Eider Inn (close to airport inn)
See the following link for the most current schedule:
SCHEDULE
FLIGHTS:
Arrivals from Lower 48 into ANC
5/17/17
AS983 - jackal
6/15/17
AA145 -GrjApp - 6.40pm
6/16/17
AS91 - CDKing - 2:25pm
6/19/17
DL358 bdnyc SEA>ANC arr 6:05pm <-updated
AC538 rxgeek YVR-ANC arr 2:25pm
AA 383 violist LAX-ANC arr 2356
6/20/17
AS68 / AS61 - nomadic.relief - SEA>JNU>YAK>CDV>ANC arr 2:03pm
To BRW
Please update your handle's color based according to lounge access:
Boardroom Member
Priority Pass
Priority Pass (can guest)
Requesting access
United Access+2
6/20/17
*AS 55 D:7:37 am A:10:54 am
beckoa
CDKing
violist has access +2 if the agreement with UC still is in effect
rxgeek
rxgeek+1
GrjApp
ANC RED-EYE
jackal
*AS 50 D:2:55 pm A:6:13 pm
bdnyc
lili
nomadic.relief
*AS 51 D:5:30 pm A:7:20 pm
From BRW
6/21
*AS 55 D:12:30 pm A:3:40 pm
violist
GrjApp (would switch to AS50 if saver opens up)
ANC RED-EYE (would switch to AS50 if saver opens up)
lili
jackal (would try to change flight to later if can do without change fee, or may try to SDC)
*AS 50 D:7:04 pm A:8:51 pm
beckoa
CDKing
rxgeek
rxgeek+1
bdnyc
nomadic.relief
Departing from ANC to lower 48
6/23/17
AS 94 12:05am nomadic.relief
*AA 384 D 11:20 pm - lili
AS150 11.35 pm - GrjApp
6/24/17
DL 822 00:40 - bdnyc
6/25/17
AS94 - CDKing 00:05
6/27/17
AS130 0600 rxgeek
7/3/17
AS136 - jackal
LODGING
ANC
AirBNB Rental
CDKing - 6/21-6/25
Copper Whale Inn
CDKing - 6/16-6/17
Downtown Marriott
Downtown Hilton
Frenchie's Adventure BNB
CDKing 6/19- 6/20
Inlet Towers
Quality Suites Historic Downtown
Rxgeek+1
nomadic.relief
Home
jackal
Chateau de Baron Welsh
bdnyc
BRW
In town options
Tukkumavik Suites:*Preferred*
GrjApp
Rxgeek+1
ANC RED-EYE
bdnyc
jackal
CDKing (once again)
Ukpik Nest II hotel:
Latitude 71 Bed and Breakfast:
nomadic.relief
Top of the World Hotel
Near Airport options:
Airport Inn
violist
King Eider Inn (close to airport inn)
Alaska Do 2017 BRW Summer Solstice under the Midnight Sun [June 20-23, 2017]
Dec 28, 2016, 9:03 am
#31
Ambassador: Alaska Airlines
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ANC, SAP
Programs: AS MVP Gold, Priority Pass
Posts: 1,863
Agreed. Mid week is tough for those of us on a traditional M-F work schedule.
There is enough time for a brief visit, but you have to take the first bus. Actually, if she is out, however, you're better off getting off the bus at the junction with the Kantishna road and walking for a bit for amazing photo ops at "reflection pond". Can walk out to reflection pond and make it back on the same wonder lake bus if that's your desire. The area of wonder lake that the bus goes to isn't ideally situated for pictures with a Denali reflection - facing the wrong direction.
There is enough time for a brief visit, but you have to take the first bus. Actually, if she is out, however, you're better off getting off the bus at the junction with the Kantishna road and walking for a bit for amazing photo ops at "reflection pond". Can walk out to reflection pond and make it back on the same wonder lake bus if that's your desire. The area of wonder lake that the bus goes to isn't ideally situated for pictures with a Denali reflection - facing the wrong direction.
Dec 28, 2016, 2:49 pm
#32
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
There is enough time for a brief visit, but you have to take the first bus. Actually, if she is out, however, you're better off getting off the bus at the junction with the Kantishna road and walking for a bit for amazing photo ops at "reflection pond". Can walk out to reflection pond and make it back on the same wonder lake bus if that's your desire. The area of wonder lake that the bus goes to isn't ideally situated for pictures with a Denali reflection - facing the wrong direction.
I just went online to book and they have updated the schedule to be more friendly. I get in around noon and take the 1pm shuttle to Eielson gets back at 10PM to head to get to the "hotel" before the 11:30 PM check in cut off. Then go out on the first bus of the day at 5:15 am for wonder lake bus and just not go that far should it not be a nice clear day. Head back to ANC on the 19th for the morning flight to BRW on the 20th.
Last edited by CDKing; Dec 28, 2016 at 3:07 pm
Dec 28, 2016, 3:48 pm
#33
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Anchorage, AK
Programs: Lifetime AS 1MM & MVPG, AS MVPG100K, AA, DL, HH-G
Posts: 8,259
I had a Phone conversation with Seat 2A yesterday and he agreed. Actually he's going to be in LA in early February and i'm there on the B6 BOS-LAX $130RT deal so I'll pick his brain some more.
I just went online to book and they have updated the schedule to be more friendly. I get in around noon and take the 1pm shuttle to Eielson gets back at 10PM to head to get to the "hotel" before the 11:30 PM check in cut off. Then go out on the first bus of the day at 5:15 am for wonder lake bus and just not go that far should it not be a nice clear day. Head back to ANC on the 19th for the morning flight to BRW on the 20th.
I just went online to book and they have updated the schedule to be more friendly. I get in around noon and take the 1pm shuttle to Eielson gets back at 10PM to head to get to the "hotel" before the 11:30 PM check in cut off. Then go out on the first bus of the day at 5:15 am for wonder lake bus and just not go that far should it not be a nice clear day. Head back to ANC on the 19th for the morning flight to BRW on the 20th.
Agreed. Mid week is tough for those of us on a traditional M-F work schedule.
There is enough time for a brief visit, but you have to take the first bus. Actually, if she is out, however, you're better off getting off the bus at the junction with the Kantishna road and walking for a bit for amazing photo ops at "reflection pond". Can walk out to reflection pond and make it back on the same wonder lake bus if that's your desire. The area of wonder lake that the bus goes to isn't ideally situated for pictures with a Denali reflection - facing the wrong direction.
There is enough time for a brief visit, but you have to take the first bus. Actually, if she is out, however, you're better off getting off the bus at the junction with the Kantishna road and walking for a bit for amazing photo ops at "reflection pond". Can walk out to reflection pond and make it back on the same wonder lake bus if that's your desire. The area of wonder lake that the bus goes to isn't ideally situated for pictures with a Denali reflection - facing the wrong direction.
if anyone else wants to join me in Denali.
Dec 28, 2016, 9:33 pm
#35
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,793
Ooh cool mountains. 
But in all seriousness if I do do this DO I'll probably fly up Saturday or Sunday before. No point going all the way to AK for 3 days... and I might be interested in joining. One of my friends climbed Denali back when he lived in AK.
But in all seriousness if I do do this DO I'll probably fly up Saturday or Sunday before. No point going all the way to AK for 3 days... and I might be interested in joining. One of my friends climbed Denali back when he lived in AK.
Dec 29, 2016, 5:58 am
#36
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
There's also lions, tigers and bears oh my. Ok at least there are bears assuming they don't decide to hibernate through the summer
Dec 29, 2016, 9:06 am
#37
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: 23,195
Dec 29, 2016, 9:47 pm
#40
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: So Fla & NYC
Programs: DL DM/2MM, UA MM, BV LT Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 23,766
Why not? I've done it a couple of times. You go for the long weekend and then you go back to see some more.
Of course. No reason not to do it, especially if you can get up to BRW. It really is something to see and even if if you have only a few days, that is enough. IMO BRW can really be done in one day at that time of the year. Get in early and leave late and you will have been able seen almost everything so this two day thing that beckoa is planning should work just fine..
Of course. No reason not to do it, especially if you can get up to BRW. It really is something to see and even if if you have only a few days, that is enough. IMO BRW can really be done in one day at that time of the year. Get in early and leave late and you will have been able seen almost everything so this two day thing that beckoa is planning should work just fine..
Jan 6, 2017, 3:07 pm
#43
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Date Clarification
The wiki says To Barrow on the 21st and From Barrow on the 22nd. I booked my flights and hotels based on this. Then I saw the message stating to Barrow on the 20th and returning on the 21st. I changed my flights and hotels to match that message. I hope those are the correct dates.
Jan 6, 2017, 6:15 pm
#44
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
The wiki says To Barrow on the 21st and From Barrow on the 22nd. I booked my flights and hotels based on this. Then I saw the message stating to Barrow on the 20th and returning on the 21st. I changed my flights and hotels to match that message. I hope those are the correct dates.
I sure hope I didn't mess up the wiki when i created it. I'm booked on the 20th listed it as 21 on the wiki
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Jan 6, 2017, 6:29 pm
#45
Join Date: May 2011
Location: CMH
Programs: w/+1: AS MVPG; IHG/Marriott Plat; Hilton/BW Diamond; Hertz Prez; SG Silver
Posts: 1,188
Hotel Suggestion
I found rooms at the QUALITY SUITES HISTORIC DOWNTOWN, 325 W. 8th Ave. They list free hot breakfast and free airport shuttle. Price per night is $219.51 (refundable) AI for Choice members. Price is ~$25 lower for non-refundable. I also used a cash-back portal for 5% rebate.
Last edited by rxgeek; Jan 6, 2017 at 6:49 pm Reason: corrected rebate %