scooby_simon Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 A mate and his family have a posting to Alaska (Anchorage) and so might "pop over" and see them next year (or the year after). Looking to put a "proper" holiday around the trip as it is a fair old way.... So, as we'll have the kids it needs to be a "fun" trip, not just sightseeing, kids will love to see Polar bears / elk ect, but what else could we wrap up into it. Also, when is the "best" time to go, we all Ski, and so winter is a possible, but what is there to do in Summer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted August 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 guess not then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Just booked to go next September, doing it the easy way though with Royal Caribbean. Itinerary is Vancouver, British Columbia; Sitka, Alaska; Hubbard Glacier (Cruising); Skagway, Alaska; Juneau, Alaska; Icy Strait Point, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Seattle, Washington; San Francisco, California; Los Angeles, California. So many things we want to see/do, whale watching, helicopter onto glacier, bear spotting, dog sled, salmon hatchery....can't wait. Now I need to convice the wife I, *cough* I mean, we NEED a digital SLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I was looking into this when I went to BC. You can get a ferry from Vancouver to Alaska which is supposed to be a very scenic journey and there are lovely roads to drive through on the way back [or a train if you don't want to drive]. I want to do this at some point as some of the pix in the ferry brochure looked stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 It was so hot, I got baked in Alaska..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Ash Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] It was so hot, I got baked in Alaska..... [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Did you know that Alaska has one of the highest rape incidences of anywhere in the world. Another one of my useless country statistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I will ask my BC based team for any advice and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I've nothing particularly useful to add except that I'm quite envious; one of the places in the world I would love to see. Actually, here is something you could do. I've no idea where it is (in relation to N, S, E, W) but Kodiak is a town which also boasts the world's biggest bears - the Kodiak bear. Bigger than a polar which might be cool to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Any idea what time of year Scooby ? Much is season dependant with Late May - August being suprisingly mild and then friggin freezing in the winter ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Any idea what time of year Scooby ? Much is season dependant with Late May - August being suprisingly mild and then friggin freezing in the winter ! [/ QUOTE ] All up in the air really. Maybe late spring and do a bit of Skiing, maybe August - World champs may well be in the USA in 2009 and so could go out without wife and Kids; Sail the worlds, then meet Wife and the Kids in Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Here is a couple of things for starters: http://www.nps.gov/glba/ you can day trip or stay longer for kyaking camping etc ... http://www.alaskaatvadventures.com/ Good ATV tour http://www.alaskazoo.org/ http://www.alyeskaresort.com/ good skiing abot 65k from Ankorage Northern lights - Free ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32Geordie Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Actually, here is something you could do. I've no idea where it is (in relation to N, S, E, W) but Kodiak is a town which also boasts the world's biggest bears - the Kodiak bear. Bigger than a polar which might be cool to see. [/ QUOTE ] My local restaurant serves Kodiak bear steaks, I ordered one and asked them to make it snappy. We'll see how this thread develops..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Actually, here is something you could do. I've no idea where it is (in relation to N, S, E, W) but Kodiak is a town which also boasts the world's biggest bears - the Kodiak bear. Bigger than a polar which might be cool to see. [/ QUOTE ] My local restaurant serves Kodiak bear steaks, I ordered one and asked them to make it snappy. We'll see how this thread develops..... [/ QUOTE ] Me? Comment on your post? That's a negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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