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I'd also check to make sure you know what's required documentation wise (if any) to re-enter the U.S. at the Alaska border. I don't remember what we had to provide U.S. Customs back in 1979, but we had a shotgun in Canada as a "survival weapon" on a ferry flight from TX to AK in a helicopter. I do remember vaguely we had to account for the shotgun when we entered AK from Canada. It's probably a simple thing to check on, and best to be prepared.TxD wrote:After giving up on taking a handgun through Canada, Charles said to check into a long gun for the trip.
Sure enough, it's a simple process and only $25.
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I am thinking a short barrel pump shotgun or perhaps a 45/70 "Guide gun".
Figuring out how to carry it on the scoot is another problem.
Naw. Just hope I don't get "Monkey Butt".RPBrown wrote:Made that ride 4 years ago. Great time. Fortunatly I had a friend in Tacoma and he had a buddy of his that has a small plane (but no Harley) to take our guns and meet us in Alaska. It was a great trip. Are you going to try for the Iron Butt on the trip?
You'll find the ride from Fairbanks thru the Brooks Range some of the most scenic. I have traveled that route via low level helicopter flight hundreds of times, but never on a bike. I spent the majority of my years in AK flying in and out of Deadhorse, covering the entire North Slope, so don't forget to visit the Prudhoe Bay National Forest, where there's, "a beautiful woman behind every tree"TxD wrote: I'll get tires and oil changed there and attempt to get up the Dalton to Arctic Circle, Coldfoot, and hopefully to Deadhorse.
Or an SU16 if you want a bit more punch.Target1911 wrote:You should look at the Keltec Sub rifles. They fold up to be a very compact package. Just make sure and check on mag and caliber requirements for every state and Canada.
This works too!Cosmo 9 wrote:Don't know about the shampoo or body wash but the powder works extremely well!!
What bike where you riding?karder wrote:I did the ride from El Paso to Prudhoe bay last August. It is the experience of a lifetime.
Once you hit the Dalton Hwy, it is lonely going.
Man...now I want to go again!
A take-down model 97 or model 12 shotgun should fit in the saddlebags. If you're rich, there's always the Wild West Co-pilot.TxD wrote:After giving up on taking a handgun through Canada, Charles said to check into a long gun for the trip.
Sure enough, it's a simple process and only $25.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/form ... 09-eng.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I am thinking a short barrel pump shotgun or perhaps a 45/70 "Guide gun".
Figuring out how to carry it on the scoot is another problem.
I rode a Triumph Tiger 800XC and did the 244 miles from Coldfoot to Deadhorse in about 6.5 hours. Time is hard to gauge because it is really going to depend on the weather as that road gets very slick with rain. If the road is dry you can haul, if it is wet you crawl. I experienced a lot of rain through out the trip, but the day I assaulted the Dalton Hwy, it was clear and I was making great time. I did the Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay in one stretch and did not stop in Coldfoot for the night. I did deal with a lot of road crews which slowed things down a bit and the truckers on that road are merciless, give them room and watch out for the rocks!TxD wrote:What bike where you riding?karder wrote:I did the ride from El Paso to Prudhoe bay last August. It is the experience of a lifetime.
Once you hit the Dalton Hwy, it is lonely going.
Man...now I want to go again!
What was your ride time from Coldfoot to Deadhorse?
I'll be on a Harley EGC and more than a little concerned about my gas mileage on this leg.
