This is the third and final stage of my Alaska Journey. This stage both started and ended in Fairbanks. While this leg had less fishing than others, it had more exploration and driving than the previous legs, and was just as rewarding. Here are the highlights with links to videos and prior posts: Fairbanks As…
Toolik Lake is an Arctic lake located on the north slope tundra plains of Alaska (68° 38′ N, 149° 36′ W). It is also home to the University of Alaska’s Arctic Research Field Station. During my research for this trip I became intrigued by the area and decided to visit. It is not an easy…
Wiseman, about 75 miles north of the Arctic Circle and a few miles off the Dalton, was founded in the early 1900s as a gold mining town and there are remnants of its mining and frontier past throughout the town. I spent three days here for the arctic adventures during the Summer Solstice. Boreal Lodge:…
Atigun Pass is the most dangerous part of what has been called the most dangerous highway. Atigun Pass (68° 7′ N, 149° 28′ W), is a high mountain pass across the Brooks Range and It’s where the Dalton Highway crosses the Continental Divide. This road is featured prominently in Ice Road Truckers as one of the most dangerous passes…
This post will focus on the part of the Dalton Highway north of Coldfoot, pass the Atigun Pass and onto the North Slope. Coldfoot to Atigun Pass Leaving Coldfoot after a breakfast buffet, I headed north, with no final destination in mind, other than the lodge at Wiseman, where I will be spending the next…
Coldfoot Camp North of the Arctic Circle sits Coldfoot Camp, a glorified truck stop half way up the Dalton, a six hour drive or so from Fairbanks. It’s not much, but what it is, is a welcome respite from the road. I stayed here one night in spartan surroundings and then two more nights in…
As I was heading up the Dalton Highway (The haul Road) It only seemed right to start this leg of the journey at Carlile Transportation, the trucking company from Ice Road Truckers. Fairbanks to Coldfoot Starting off early Sunday morning, Carlile was closed, so I didn’t get to meet any one there. Once I took…
While not high on many people’s Alaska must see list, Fairbanks was always a must see for me. I even planned this trip around being there for the Midnight Summer Festival celebrating the Summer Solstice 2022. Fairbanks checked a lot of boxes for me: The Chena river (river walk and fishing) Midnight Summer Festival Museum…
The final leg of my Alaska Expedition will be mostly north of the Arctic Circle. Fairbanks Heading north from Denali, next stop is a couple of days in Fairbanks, Alaska. Besides fishing I will also be enjoying the midnight sun festival celebrating the summer solstice. Arctic Adventures For this leg, Wiseman, Alaska will be my…
When not on an adventure, or planning for my next expedition, I am reading about the trials and tribulations of past explorers, adventurers or soldiers of fortune. Here’s a list (by no means a full or final list) of my favorites, and not in any particular order: Brazil and the Amazon Through the Brazilian Wilderness…
