8018 Mons Rd, Whistler, British Columbia V0N 1B8 Canada. I assume on your list includes: long johns, rain gear head to toe, wool and lots of it – mittens, hats, sweaters, socks, turtle necks, wind breaker, warm jacket, and rain boots. You have to make a stop at Chicken, Alaska. (here is everything we have already written/created videos about on wild camping: https://www.gonewiththewynns.com/rv-wild-camping). It is 1 1/2 miles long and 1700 feet high across Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. There is a lot of misinformation about Alaska roads and from our experience many of the roads were no different than what we’ve come accustomed to in the lower 48. It’s truly a dinosaur town with lots of things to see and do including the world renowned Royal Tyrell Dinosaur Museum! They go miles and miles out onto the ice to find seal during summer. I’m not trying to discourage you from going– in fact, I highly recommend that you do! We camped in Seward at the marina. Enjoying reading and watching our Alaska travels and I hope it helps provide some insight and ideas for your trip. Definately a good boondogging route. My wife and I are long time residents of AK. We have made several trips up the Alcan and we love the remoteness and beauty of the trip through Canada. A trail that winds through ancient trees, ferns along the Cheakamus River. Nice bike path. Why did you decide to get rid of Windy? We’ve been following your adventures for about two years now and have learned much, for which we are immensely grateful. 1) Yukon Government provides many campgrounds throughout Yukon. How often do you connect and disconnect your tow car? There are tons of great campgrounds just outside of Banff in an area called Kananaskis provincial park, easy to get to with your van but you will still be very much in the mountains. 2 batteries verses 4 batteries. Marvelous real estate along there, for sure! As for other things to do within the Black Hills: We are planning to be back in Michigan by the first of August to attend a family reunion. Also planning a Alaskan trip for 2016. After Lytton you could think about checking out the Okanagan winery trail!! We would see RV’s parked off by the edge of rivers on side roads all of the time. Hey Wynns. Buy an old own in a used bookstore, tear out the parts you don’t want. The city offers free dump and water across the street. Valdez is worth it though we’re fans of Cordova more (just can’t drive there). Check out http://www.traveldrumheller.com. If you haven’t done it already, get on Google Maps (or similar) and run the driving times. Especially liked you article on portable solar a year ago. I’d suggest that you bypass that and visit Tok. Although it was beautiful, you will run into some very bad roads in Alaska. Don’t mix this up with any road actually within the Denali National Park. Juneau if full of mining history! Just remember, a bear likes fresh food. https://www.travelalaska.com/Planners/Planner.aspx. For the drive down to the Kenai Peninsula don’t forget about Girdwood, AK. Hey – congratulations! in the comments section at the end of this article, we are all ears at this point because we’re still in research mode. Hi Wanda, my wife and I are seriously considering a summer 2016 journey to Alaska from Florida and back. We are thinking of getting a trailer though originally we thought of getting an RV but with insurance etc and we wouldn’t be full time just occasional travelers the costs seemed high for the RV hence the thought of a trailer. http://wp.me/p2eG3Q-Ut. whose sole purpose is to provide accommodations for the oilfield workers of Prudhoe Bay, so there’s not really a whole lot to see or do. Getting into the action just got easier! Definitely go between Banff and Jasper on your way up. You take the Top of the World Highway to get there and the road can be a little rough, depending, on the time of year. At any rate – drive safe, and enjoy yourselves! Personally I would not take my RV in those kind of road, the scenery of course is worthwhile but it is a slow drive in the wilderness and no RV services. Anyway, seeing as I’m 44 now, it’s been a looooong time since I was up that way. 3) I have an AT&T calling card that I bought at Sam’s Club 10 years ago. You will likely damage the RV and/or car doing it. Love the thought of following you on your Alaska trip! Well you could stay for a day and go across the Peak to Peak gondola. Question #1 Let’s face it, driving an RV to discover the untouched wild lands of the Northwest is basically an oxymoron. If you make it to Anchorage by the Summer Solstice, many people hike Flat Top Mountain at midnight. And if you want some interesting ideas for Washington State after your Alaska adventure, just let us know. Whistler RV Park offers full hook ups for all our back-in and pull-through RV sites, including sewer, water, and electricity. Whistler Gulch RV Park & Campground in Deadwood is rated 5.0 of 10 at Campground Reviews. We haven’t done much boondocking in Canada, so I can’t help there. Sounds like what I carry in my trailer to travel around New England. Also make sure you go to the Cave and Basin hot springs. So excited to see your route and plans for your trip north. My husband and I have done Seward and Homer, but are anxious to show it to the other 4 who have never been. We’re also headed to Yukon and Alaska as our first trip full-timing leaving the Canadian prairies on June 17th. Riverside Resort in Whistler, British Columbia: 39 reviews, 0 photos, & 7 tips from fellow RVers. We loved the Milepost! Do you have any suggestions on Health insurance for Canada. Stopped for the night in Scottsbluff NE Walmart. Create New Account. E-mail hotel. So much great information! I was going to ask the same thing. It was fascinating. The advantage would be in having a smaller, more efficient vehicle to run around from base with, and in not having to unhook and re-hook up all the time (not really a big problem). Question #6 With our camper. The most beautiful drives were to Valdez (try to be there during the Gold Rush Festival), a little town we fell in love with, and the drive from Haines Junction to Haines. Thanks. If your adventurous you can even go on one of the glass bottom gondolas. Also, close to Girdwood is the Winner Trail, and Iditarod NHT (National Historic Trail) that connect via a hand tram! Looking forward to your progress reports. We were in the lucky third who were treated to a spectacular view of Denali when we were there. There are 4 “Alaska Public Land Information Centers” that provide information about government camping opportunities throughout Alaska, we will no doubt stop by the first location we reach in Tok, AK. But definitely come on up you’ll love it here. … Both are loong dirt and gravel roads, services are very limited, and there is not much to see when you arrive (no trees, no mountains, etc). We have completed the trip, we did spend longer than 5 days and loved every day. Let me know where I can send it so that I can hook you up! Chilkoot Lake State Rec Area campground is beautiful, as is also Chilkat State Park.