Quest, I will think less of you as a human being if you do not take the Dalton Highway all the way to Deadhorse (It is pretty much impossible to get to Prudhoe bay as the oil companies own it. you can take a $60 "arctic ocean tour" that takes you to a man made lake but not the arctic ocean). Yes, it's a LONG drive, yes gas is $5.50 and the road is muddy and you might get a broken windshield.... But holy stinking cow is is worth it!!!!
The drive to Prudhoe Bay from Fairbanks was nothing like the other forums I've read claiming that it was something reminiscent of a Flintstones episode. I managed a solid 40-50 mph on the mostly paved road and never once worried about running out of gas. Granted, it's not fall/winter when the roads are iced over and camps at half operation or closed, but none of the reviews were done during those times either. Lots of hunters and lots of traffic to the pump stations/maintenance areas, so even if there is an emergency, there are options for rescue/help. I am definitely very interested in coming and redriving it in winter.
There is a mercantile at Deadhorse for fluids/car repair items, and definitely bring your own food. The camps are really expensive (kinda a given considering where they are) and the food isn't worth it. Except the boston creme pie at Coldfoot camp.... That and they have a small selection of Silver Gulch beer and a few major beers for enjoyment during lunch/dinner and the two hostesses are pretty cute and friendly.
Everyone I met was very affable and for the most part willing to talk for a bit with little provocation.
There is a lot of road repair going on to be aware of, and lots of flaggers where they are smoothing over the road. Definitely be aware of the big rigs, while they have right of way, are generally pretty easy to talk into letting you pass. There are plenty of places to camp overnight for free if you don't mind primitive camping and waking up next to a river on an arctic tundra with no real sounds outside of the occasional big rig tear assing down the road with 6 lightforce light blaring the dark into submission. and on that note, he ************** at me for my rigid hyperspots and 20 inch light bar.
CB - definitely
extra gas - off season definitely, tourism/hunting season meh
spare tire - duh
https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net...=8ec0ef36a141ffb2581b9fd0f62a83cd&oe=547416AB
The drive to Prudhoe Bay from Fairbanks was nothing like the other forums I've read claiming that it was something reminiscent of a Flintstones episode. I managed a solid 40-50 mph on the mostly paved road and never once worried about running out of gas. Granted, it's not fall/winter when the roads are iced over and camps at half operation or closed, but none of the reviews were done during those times either. Lots of hunters and lots of traffic to the pump stations/maintenance areas, so even if there is an emergency, there are options for rescue/help. I am definitely very interested in coming and redriving it in winter.
There is a mercantile at Deadhorse for fluids/car repair items, and definitely bring your own food. The camps are really expensive (kinda a given considering where they are) and the food isn't worth it. Except the boston creme pie at Coldfoot camp.... That and they have a small selection of Silver Gulch beer and a few major beers for enjoyment during lunch/dinner and the two hostesses are pretty cute and friendly.
Everyone I met was very affable and for the most part willing to talk for a bit with little provocation.
There is a lot of road repair going on to be aware of, and lots of flaggers where they are smoothing over the road. Definitely be aware of the big rigs, while they have right of way, are generally pretty easy to talk into letting you pass. There are plenty of places to camp overnight for free if you don't mind primitive camping and waking up next to a river on an arctic tundra with no real sounds outside of the occasional big rig tear assing down the road with 6 lightforce light blaring the dark into submission. and on that note, he ************** at me for my rigid hyperspots and 20 inch light bar.
CB - definitely
extra gas - off season definitely, tourism/hunting season meh
spare tire - duh
https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net...=8ec0ef36a141ffb2581b9fd0f62a83cd&oe=547416AB
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