Alcan Highway 2012...be there!

[DavidA]

Just logging on for the first time to your fine forum. There is a group of fellows on G503.com who are looking to do a Alcan trip. Some of us were on the TC Convoy and there are others. Please feel free to yack it up with the MVPA folk because I heard that they don't seem to be up on any official plan as yet.

I think Terri and Mr. Boots should start the ball rolling if they plan to involve the MVPA or plan to have such a trip. Otherwise, like I said, there is a few of us Calif and Oregon folks that are interested.

2012 is perfect! Let's go! I will be monitoring your comments.

[gary_bath_jr]

Hey Derek

Nope sorry, I am no-where near french creek, I am in Fort St John, BC, it is located at mile 52 on the Alcan highway so everyone will have to pass through here on the trip.

David A, Derek and I have kind of decided that if the MVPA does not decide to do the run that we will try to organize something ourselves.

I have discovered that I have contacts all the way up to Watson Lake so I should be able to plan everything from dawson to watson with no problems, further North will be a little harder but I am willing to give it a try as I really want this to happen.

I have been making lots of plans for this trip, ie: A name for the event, food lodgings, fuel, etc. in my opinion I am going to try to get everything donated. If anyone has any other thoughts let me know.

Gary

[malcolm erik bogaert]

forgive my ignorance but will the trip be from Dawson to Fairbanks....if I can swing it could anybody there use 2 ex military types !one trained in winter/artic warfare the other has luck would have a desert type...best regards malcolm

[sapper740]

Originally Posted by malcolm erik bogaert

forgive my ignorance but will the trip be from Dawson to Fairbanks....if I can swing it could anybody there use 2 ex military types !one trained in winter/artic warfare the other has luck would have a desert type...best regards malcolm

Malcolm, I'm sure if and when the Alcan Highway convoy proceeds, there is sure to be room for passengers on some of the vehicles. In fact, I recommend that whoever organizes this event develop a registry to match spare seating with visitors who wish to participate but don't have a vehicle in the convoy. And I assume the convoy will go from Dawson Creek, B.C. to Fairbanks, AK, since Fairbanks is a short run from the official end of the Alcan Highway at Delta Junction. Now, I hope y'all noticed that I said "if and when" the convoy proceeds. I hope everyone understands that this isn't a done deal yet by any stretch of the imagination...at least on the scale of the recent Trans-Continental Convoy. I understand and appreciate the enthusiasm for this event but please understand that to this point a convoy along the Alcan Highway, as far as the MVPA is concerned, has simply been a short discussion among three people. I hope to and think we can convince the MVPA to underwrite this event as it will be expensive. I saw how much the MVPA spent for the Trans-Continental convoy to provide support and logistics along the way. On my end, I am vigorously promoting this event and will be approaching contacts I have in the C.M.E. world who might view this as a training exercise to lend us support, as well as my old Minister of Parliament who I helped get elected twice to see if he can pull some strings. In the meantime, it would be helpful if everyone would email or write the directors of the MVPA and tell them you would support an Alcan Highway convoy. Stand-by for further news. Chimo! Derek.

[malcolm erik bogaert]

Derek even if the proposed trip dosnt go ahead Im determined to get over at have a look see...hopefully with my regimental association cards and of course my old Royal British Legion card Il be able to get into your own Legion posts for warmth and succor(well strong drink anyway) best regards malcolm

[sapper740]

Originally Posted by malcolm erik bogaert

Derek even if the proposed trip dosnt go ahead Im determined to get over at have a look see...hopefully with my regimental association cards and of course my old Royal British Legion card Il be able to get into your own Legion posts for warmth and succor(well strong drink anyway) best regards malcolm

Malcolm, you'll find a warm welcome at any mess or legion in Canada with those credentials. Derek.

[gary_bath_jr]

I just got an email from a member of my history group telling me that the Canadian Rangers are planning the same trip we are, they are hooking up with US forces in Alaska as soon as they cross the border, however I dont think we can be involved with this as it is a military exercise involving CR units from BC, AB, and the Yukon, they are calling it "Northern Trek"