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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)
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Alaska Do 2017 BRW Summer Solstice under the Midnight Sun [June 20-23, 2017]

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Old Apr 28, 2017, 11:49 am
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Originally Posted by bdnyc
No posts since 17MAR? Well, I guess things up there should start thawing out about now. So, I’m booked.

I’ve never been to BRW, and the Alaska DOs are always so…interesting. With the DL and AS divorce almost final, I was able to book some award space just before the judge’s gavel came down.

So, here’s me:

MON 19JUN DL2793 SEA>ANC arr 23:18
TUE 20JUN AS50 ANC>SCC>BRW arr 18:12

( I get to stop at Deadhorse Airport, yay! )
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WED 21JUN AS50 BRW>ANC arr 20:51
SAT 24JUN DL822 ANC>SEA dep 00:40
Caesar and Shiddle can't wait to see you again
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Old Apr 28, 2017, 4:18 pm
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Originally Posted by bdnyc
No posts since 17MAR? Well, I guess things up there should start thawing out about now. So, I’m booked.

I’ve never been to BRW, and the Alaska DOs are always so…interesting. With the DL and AS divorce almost final, I was able to book some award space just before the judge’s gavel came down.

So, here’s me:

MON 19JUN DL2793 SEA>ANC arr 23:18
TUE 20JUN AS50 ANC>SCC>BRW arr 18:12

( I get to stop at Deadhorse Airport, yay! )
Tukkumavik Suites
WED 21JUN AS50 BRW>ANC arr 20:51
SAT 24JUN DL822 ANC>SEA dep 00:40
Great! Look forward to seeing you then! Did you get your BRW fligths on award space as well? Have been watching for that evening flight to open up on saver space, and so far haven't seen any - so congrats if you did!
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Old Apr 29, 2017, 1:56 pm
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I think i had like my 3rd of 4th schedule change. Last one was upgraded to F on a BRW flight and then another call a few days later with a downgrade back to coach. They really cant make up their mind on combi or not. Earlier this year another BRW flight went to Combi.

I still need to get approved for time off work.
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Old May 11, 2017, 9:04 am
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OK I am getting ready to book my fill in for Saturday June 24th. If I leave Bobs BBQ at a sensible time - 10.30 pm ON Friday 23rd - get back to my hotel then on the Saturday there is AS55 to BRW via Deadhorse leaving ANC at 07.37 and arrives at 10.53. Then my return is AS50 19.04-20.51 to ANC. I know there is always risk -but I feel this is the least risky option. I have my flight out of ANC on Sunday June 25th DL2044 leaving at 00.50 into SLC.

Do y'alls think this is probably my least risky option? I will worry about what to do for 7 hours in BRW later.
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Old May 17, 2017, 7:38 pm
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Originally Posted by bdnyc
No posts since 17MAR? Well, I guess things up there should start thawing out about now. So, I’m booked.
It's been a slow thaw... that and coupled with travel every other week for six weeks, 3 continents, 6 countries, 2 DO's... nothing further for me until BRW at last.

Originally Posted by bdnyc
I’ve never been to BRW, and the Alaska DOs are always so…interesting. With the DL and AS divorce almost final, I was able to book some award space just before the judge’s gavel came down.
Glad you were able to secure space ^ and will be fun to welcome you to AK again.
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Old May 17, 2017, 8:12 pm
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For those participating with events in Anchorage, here's an update for the 22nd of June with an action item:

The tour of TSAIA is scheduled to begin at 2 PM.

They need to know the number of people attending to schedule the appropriate vehicle. So please reconfirm your attendance of this event.


And we've got a new event this year- a tour of Anchorage's tower with TRACON!

I'm still working on what time we'll have the tour of ATC. Those attending the tour please PM me with the following:

Code:
Please send me a list of names of each person who will be touring the Tower/TRACON.
 
If any of them are not United States citizens, let me know so we can start the approval process as soon as possible.
Thanks!
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Old May 17, 2017, 8:58 pm
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Originally Posted by beckoa
For those participating with events in Anchorage, here's an update for the 22nd of June with an action item:

The tour of TSAIA is scheduled to begin at 2 PM.

They need to know the number of people attending to schedule the appropriate vehicle. So please reconfirm your attendance of this event.


And we've got a new event this year- a tour of Anchorage's tower with TRACON!

I'm still working on what time we'll have the tour of ATC. Those attending the tour please PM me with the following:

Code:
Please send me a list of names of each person who will be touring the Tower/TRACON.
 
If any of them are not United States citizens, let me know so we can start the approval process as soon as possible.
Thanks!
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Old May 18, 2017, 1:09 pm
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What weather and temp range is expected in BRW this time of year. Should we bring boots (heard it gets muddy)?
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Old May 18, 2017, 3:14 pm
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Originally Posted by rxgeek
What weather and temp range is expected in BRW this time of year. Should we bring boots (heard it gets muddy)?
It wasn't that muddy when I went in summer. Weather varies, low 30's to low to mid 40's, it can get to 50's but not super common. Hopefully it will be windy (even though it means colder) because it keeps the mosquitoes away. The last couple days have been in the upper 20's with snow.
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Old May 18, 2017, 6:49 pm
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Originally Posted by CDKing
It wasn't that muddy when I went in summer. Weather varies, low 30's to low to mid 40's, it can get to 50's but not super common. Hopefully it will be windy (even though it means colder) because it keeps the mosquitoes away. The last couple days have been in the upper 20's with snow.
I wouldn't think we'll be doing much marching around in the marshy tundra. Roads are gravel but shouldn't be too bad to walk around on, I shouldn't think. But I might be wrong. I was there in like July or August, so well after winter. (Well, relatively speaking. )
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Old May 18, 2017, 7:30 pm
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Looks like it was July 22nd 2014 when I last went up to Barrow, it was 32 degrees. Mainly just rocky like below, i just had hiking shoes on.
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Old May 18, 2017, 11:37 pm
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Originally Posted by CDKing
Looks like it was July 22nd 2014 when I last went up to Barrow, it was 32 degrees. Mainly just rocky like below, i just had hiking shoes on.
Shorts weather
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Old May 19, 2017, 12:17 am
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You should be fine with light weight hiking boots, jeans and a wind and water resistant jacket. Don't forget a hat and sunglasses. Even when it is cloudy you can still get a lot of light, especially that time of year.

I would recommend a lotion or cream with DEET to keep the mosquitos away. Sprays can be hard to apply if it is windy.

Please these remember that these are the Alaska State Bird and harming one can lead to a fine and jail time. As posted earlier a sacrifice of a small child or dog is preferred to keep them happy
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Old May 20, 2017, 10:51 pm
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http://feeder.gina.alaska.edu/webcam.../current/image
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Old May 21, 2017, 6:37 am
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Originally Posted by beckoa
Nice and bright at 4am I wonder how much brighter it would be if it weren't for the clouds. Is the sky ever blue?
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