Fairbanks, Alaska

[probably chalk]

Off there tomorrow to see my brother.

Been once before when the temperature was -38C. Currently it's a balmy 5C.

Not expecting much on the car front (I don't like Subarus particularly) but there will be some fairly ridiculous pick ups too which are always good for a giggle.

Anyone else on here ever been to Fairbanks?

To give you an idea of the life, here's a vid my brother made in his first stint out there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQnLnQ16r8

[XB70]

In a fit of madness, I had wondered about the logistics of renting a car with no mileage limit in Toronto, driving there and back (7756miles - about 8 days with breaks) and then dropping it off again.

Perhaps this is something for The Crack Fox himself??

[James_N]

Seen it plenty on Ice Road Truckers looks an awesome place to visit!

[Jubal]

We went years ago in late summer when we stayed in Nenana. It seemed dull but it was an odd time as we were there when 9/11 occurred. Best thing we did locally was Denali. Local is a relative term in Alaska!

[smashing]

Jubal said:

We went years ago in late summer when we stayed in Nenana. It seemed dull but it was an odd time as we were there when 9/11 occurred. Best thing we did locally was Denali. Local is a relative term in Alaska!

Did you climb there by any chance??

[Jubal]

smashing said:

Did you climb there by any chance??

Nope. We rode the bus! Bears everywhere. Watched them fishing for salmon etc.