Off to Alaska + Canada..

[Shen]

Hi,

Im off to Alaska and Canada for two weeks in a couple of days time. I plan to go hiking and practice a few bushcraft skills, which should be good fun :-D . I was just wondering if anyone here had any last minute advice on traveling over there, or on any extra kit i might need.

Any advice would be great, thanks.

[al]

soak it up like a sponge man, nice one , have a great trip and bring back some stories, cheers al :-D

[Roving Rich]

Where are you going? Its liable to be damn cold over there at the moment so be prepared for -25c!. If you want to blat acroos you can pick up a "drivaway" car drop it off at its new home....
Cheers
Rich

[Shen]

Thanks, i'll deffenitly be sure to prepare for the cold. I'll be spending a week in the Anchorage area, and a week just west of Vancouver. Flying out on Sunday, i can't wait :-D

[ChrisKavanaugh]

Don't buy any of the tourist ULUS. Look for some by www.ulumaker.com ( terrible site navigation,lots of popups.) Real tool steel and antler handles. Alaska itself is several distinct regions. Anchorage is a typical city, and prepare for sticker shock at prices. Pick up a few copies of ALASKA Magazine and consider a subscription. It's a lovely memory that comes once a month. So much to see in both lovely places. Just plan to return. If you do, ALASKA Magazine will have a travel guide called MILEPOSTS advertised that is a goldmine.

[Roving Rich]

West of Vancouver, isn't that the Sea? Best Check out the Whales and take a trip to Hotspings Island (NW of vancouver island) fantastic well worth a visit.
Hey While your over there (Think you may have gone already) pick up a Hennessy Hammock and a thermorest. Both are far cheaper in Canada.
Cheers
Rich