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Jul-24-2019 08:51 AM
cross21114 wrote:
"Even if I were able to arm myself like the "Alaska the Last Frontier" folks, with a .357M, .44M, or a .45-70 caliber handgun on my hip while walking the dog, I'd still feel 50/50 outmatched by a bear/moose/wolf."
Funny story - the 1st time I went to Alaska, I was taking my special needs son. Decided that I would see if bears were really a problem. The internet was relatively new but was able to view the Anchorage newspaper. Front page was a bear mauling of some campers within the city limits of Anchorage. We were going to be tent camping for 2 weeks. Since the response to a grizzle, when attached, is to lay down face first and hope you survive a potential mauling, was not going to work with my son. Decided both bear spray and handgun were appropriate. My 9mm was not enough so bought a 45. When I went to pick it up after the 7 day waiting period, the salesman asked if I was him to prepare it for Alaska. I asked what would you possible do to it? He said he would grind the front sight off. Asked why would you do that? He said "so it will hurt less when the bear rams it up your a s".
Carried it and never saw a bear except from the car. Been back many times, hunting birds and have never seen on.
Leaving next week for Alaska. Will spend September hunting birds and fishing. Am taking 2 shotguns but not even bothering to ship the hundgun to Alaska this time. T
Jul-24-2019 08:50 AM
Jul-24-2019 08:39 AM
Kayteg1 wrote:
How big are holding tanks on your motorhome?
I think for the future, I would advise maximize fresh water tank and take advantage of free stays in rest areas.
The "parking lot" campgrounds in prime locations don't really fit "wild Alaska" image.
My wife doesn't like boats, but sure there is lot to do when you fish.
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Jul-24-2019 05:41 AM
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be
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Jul-23-2019 05:40 PM
Kayteg1 wrote:
So I am back in Anchorage after exploring Kenai Area.
Whittier is hard to beat scenery-wise with waterfalls over the port, but it is small village and we did not spend the night there.
6 miles out we found nicely maintained nature campground with beautiful boardwalk over the creeks. My senior pass bought me $7 very private site, what was nice change from $20-45 parking pads we had before. Would they not forbic campfires, I would spend additional day there just for relax.
So now we are showering and resting for 3100 miles way back home. We are going take our time, but still.
Turn out the 130 lb generator I am carrying on front hitch with my Truck Camper turs a dead weight.
Not likely I will do it again, but if I would change few arrangements on my rig- even I consider TC the best RV for the trip. I only feel sorry for guys who drive big motorhomes here with toads.:S
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Jul-22-2019 05:17 AM
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be
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