General Discussion

Seattle to Tailgate Caravan

Hi all...

I've heard that people from Seattle will be driving up together.

I've never made the drive and want to in my Subie.

I have never been to Tailgate AK though I have road sleds and snowcats in Valdez.

Havn't worked out housing yet though probably stay and a friend of a friends yurt off Thompson Hwy

So basically this post is about finding others to Caravan with up there. Where are my Seattle peeps?

Getting Stoked on AK Standard Style

What to Bring

Here is a checklist of stuff to bring with you.


• Longboard - I would suggest bringing a board that is 5-10cm longer than you ride at a regular resort like Squaw Valley.	• Extra Binding Parts - Ratchets may be hard to come by in Valdez.

• Avalanche Transceiver	• Avalanche Probe

• Avalanche Shovel	• Climbing Harness – I recommend the basic webbing version. Here is an inexpensive, basic harness from REI.

Locking Caribiner - For your harness. Here is an inexpensive, basic caribiner from REI.	• Pack - It is preferable to have a smaller pack (less than 2000ci)with few dangling straps.

• Goggles - bring at least two pairs and back up lenses for each. Pack the extra set in your pack in case of big crash.	• Gloves - bring two pairs minimum - one for your hands, one for your pack.

• Shell Jacket and Layers - It is nice to have an extra layer in your pack just in case.	• Long Johns - medium weight - there is a bunch of hanging around and setting up - even though it isn't super cold - you do a lot of hanging around in the snow.

• Digital Camera - Useful for getting shots of Mountain faces then reviewing on the playback screen - like the polaroids of days gone by.	• Warm snow boots - You don't want to wear your snowboard boots hanging around the helipad on down days.

• Books / Computer - so you don't go nuts on down days.	• Liver - for down days once again.

Beastie Boy's Adam Yauch Snowboards Valdez

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Alcan Highway History

Military policy during World War II decreed that Blacks would not be sent to northern climes or active duty, but after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the need for an inland route to Alaska appeared vital. Manpower was scarce, and segregated troops were shipped north under the leadership of white commanders... despite protest from the U.S. Army commander in Alaska, Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, son of a Confederate general whose negative attitude toward Blacks was legendary.