Alcan Highway 2012...be there!

[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"

[gary_bath_jr]

Anyone know if the MVPA has discussed this trip yet? and if so have they made any kind of descision, I would like to get started on planning but need to know how much I need to do.

Thanks

[George McKenzie]

I can talk to Reg Hodgson or Al Nickolson MVPA to see what they have heard . Reg was very active the last time they went up .I'm sure Tourisim in Alberta and BC would be very supportive . George

[gary_bath_jr]

Hey George

Thanks, that would be great, I hope the MVPA decides to go, I am going to join the group some day as I have a lot of good things about them, I am also going to see about joining "Western Command" so far joining this forum has proved to be very educational and informative.

Gary

[sapper740]

Originally Posted by gary_bath_jr

Hey George

Thanks, that would be great, I hope the MVPA decides to go, I am going to join the group some day as I have a lot of good things about them, I am also going to see about joining "Western Command" so far joining this forum has proved to be very educational and informative.

Gary

Haven't posted here recently as I haven't had much to add to what has previously been said. I had a short talk with Dennis on Remembrance Day at the ceremony in the square in Denton. We're getting together for dinner with our wives soon and will be discussing the Alcan Convoy. Dennis did tell me that both he and Terry Shelswell were keen about the convoy in 2012. Those two were the movers and shakers for the Transcontinental Convoy so their interest bodes well for the trip. More as it develops. Derek.

[George McKenzie]

It should be a good trip .The road is very good and there won't be any mosquitos by Aug .The last time I went up I drove to White Horse from 100 mile east of Dawson Creek one day . Then loaded a 45 Holmes wrecker for my DT969 ,did some visiting and drove back the next day with the wrecker .The Dempster road has alot of crushed granite rock that is hard on the tires .There is a neet museum in FT Nelson on the south side of the road with some military things .Most of the military vehicles that worked on the hiway ,you will be driving over them The fellow that owned the Petro Canada service station in Watson lake buried most of the vehicles on the Canol pipline just a few years ago .It will be a great experience and I have always said It is twice as far to go North as to go South .When you are in Dawson City you are half way to the north pole .I hope to meet you folks in Dawson Creek .George