was thinking of going to alaska this year and the spring riding got my attention. was wondering how late into april the riding goes.would like to make it worth the trip from maine.
spring riding
Started By preblec, Jan 20 2012 07:03 PM
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 07:03 PM
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Posted 20 January 2012 - 09:51 PM
Still plenty of snow in April and with the way this winter is going May and June might be good. On good years you can ride in Whittier the whole month of May. Driving from Maine?
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Posted 21 January 2012 - 01:39 PM
April is still winter in Alaska. Riding will be very good.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 09:14 AM
Flying out if I can get there. Will have to rent sleds or get hooked up with a guide service. Was planning on July to fish but sledding may be just as good of a trip. Any suggestions?Still plenty of snow in April and with the way this winter is going May and June might be good. On good years you can ride in Whittier the whole month of May. Driving from Maine?
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 01:53 PM
Wasilla Toy rental is where you can rent a sled, and i am sure if you keep us posted on here as to when you plan to come up you will have plenty of "guides" willing to show you around.
Here is a link
http://alaskatoyrental.com/rates
Here is a link
http://alaskatoyrental.com/rates
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 11:29 PM
Plan a May trip for a week or so. With the winter we are having so far you can do both, sled and fish.
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 02:22 PM
Yeah April should be good this year for snow, March is usually the best time for spring riding though.
For sled rentals I would highly recommend Gate Creek Cabins in Petersville (http://www.gatecreekcabins.com)
For sled rentals I would highly recommend Gate Creek Cabins in Petersville (http://www.gatecreekcabins.com)
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 12:43 AM
alpine creek on the denali highway use to have rentals not sure if they still do amazing sights and a real stand up family that runs it.
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Posted 25 January 2012 - 06:57 PM
thanks for all the info. I have a decision to make now.
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