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Moving to Anchorage, AK - what do I need to know
Posted on 2/9/21 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 2/9/21 at 5:39 pm
Paging Roger.
Just got the call I’m heading to JBER for the next 2-3 years. Be taking the family up this July. It’s my dream assignment location and only took me 14 years to get it.
Looks like they have sweet deal for military hunting/fishing licenses and tags so I’ll be investigating that.
I have a Tundra and a Sequoia, both 4-wd. Do I need to put a topper on the truck?
Cant think of what else I should ask right now, still pretty much in shock.
...it’s a 4,000 mile drive from Shreveport hahaha
Just got the call I’m heading to JBER for the next 2-3 years. Be taking the family up this July. It’s my dream assignment location and only took me 14 years to get it.
Looks like they have sweet deal for military hunting/fishing licenses and tags so I’ll be investigating that.
I have a Tundra and a Sequoia, both 4-wd. Do I need to put a topper on the truck?
Cant think of what else I should ask right now, still pretty much in shock.
...it’s a 4,000 mile drive from Shreveport hahaha
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Posted on 2/9/21 at 5:41 pm to 10MTNTiger
Might want to take a jacket
Posted on 2/9/21 at 5:42 pm to 10MTNTiger
Awesome, congratulations
Posted on 2/9/21 at 5:51 pm to 10MTNTiger
It’s 6 degrees there right now with a -8 WC and snowing. Summers should be awesome but FT winter.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:08 pm to 10MTNTiger
From my limited experience with Alaska (2 week vacation) skeeters in the summer can be worse than Louisiana.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:18 pm to 10MTNTiger
Isn’t the boarder closed? Can you even drive up?
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:31 pm to wickowick
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Isn’t the boarder closed? Can you even drive up?
I think there's an ocean ferry that runs between Washington and Alaska to avoid having to cross borders.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:34 pm to 10MTNTiger
It's cold, baw.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:35 pm to lsufan1971
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It’s 6 degrees there right now with a -8 WC
To hell with that. The older I get the more I think about south florida
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:45 pm to 10MTNTiger
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I have a Tundra and a Sequoia, both 4-wd. Do I need to put a topper on the truck?
Nah, some people do that. I didn't with my Chevy. I don't think it is necessary.
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...it’s a 4,000 mile drive from Shreveport hahaha
I did the drive from Denham Springs, it's a fun trip.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:46 pm to 10MTNTiger
You’re gonna need a bigger gun.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:47 pm to 10MTNTiger
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have a Tundra and a Sequoia, both 4-wd. Do I need to put a topper on the truck?
I would think a bed cover would be mandatory. And I really question whether a Roll-N-Lock type system which is my favorite would even work up there without freezing up.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 6:59 pm to 10MTNTiger
Umm I’d say for sure bring a thermacell and a lighter
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:08 pm to 10MTNTiger
When you're hiking out and about in the wilderness, don't bother carrying any sidearm smaller than a .45 ACP. Grizzly bears won't go down with a 9mm.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:20 pm to 10MTNTiger
Anchorage is as close as you can get to Alaska without actually being in Alaska. Seriously though, If you are going to be here for 3-4 years plan on exploring the areas outside of Anchorage. Lots of good cross country skiing, fat tire biking, etc in Anc, Lots of petty crime so make sure you don't keep valuables in your car. I would also look into getting a Garmin Inreach for the family. It was one of the first purchases I made after arriving.
If you have the option to take the ferry from Washington do it. Studded tires are a good idea as well.
Congrats on the move. I spent my first winter in Anch while waiting on the spring when I could actually have my items moved. I spent most of my time around the Eagle River Nature Center and down around Girdwood. Does your wife work? Looking for a job?
If you have the option to take the ferry from Washington do it. Studded tires are a good idea as well.
Congrats on the move. I spent my first winter in Anch while waiting on the spring when I could actually have my items moved. I spent most of my time around the Eagle River Nature Center and down around Girdwood. Does your wife work? Looking for a job?
This post was edited on 2/9/21 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:21 pm to goodgrin
a Marlin 45-70 is more in line.....
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:22 pm to 10MTNTiger
I think they’ll consider you a resident, so get the Dall Sheep, Grizzly, and Moose tag.
Don’t look back and wish you’d hunting those animals when you had the chance.
Don’t look back and wish you’d hunting those animals when you had the chance.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:25 pm to goodgrin
You might follow along with this young couple that moved up there out in the bush a couple of years ago. They have a whole series of YouTube videos that you might want to follow. Out in the bush like that, they are never without their "protection".
Simple Living Alaska
Simple Living Alaska
This post was edited on 2/9/21 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:31 pm to 257WBY
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I think they’ll consider you a resident, so get the Dall Sheep, Grizzly, and Moose tag.
Skip the Griz. Black Bear here are pretty tasty. It is handy to learn a little about bear behavior and to keep bear spray with you. I keep a Glock 20 with me personally, but have never had any issues.
Not sure if you have any interest in it, but it's a great place to get your pilots license. Merrill Field isn't too far away from you.
Posted on 2/9/21 at 7:33 pm to 10MTNTiger
Are you an ice road trucker?
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