r/travel • u/Luddha • Jan 25 '14
Images So you want to come to Alaska? (USA)
http://imgur.com/a/gO3ED3
u/AANDREAS Jan 26 '14
Very cool. I'm moving to the Pacific NW and want to take about five days to explore Alaska (probably something like Thursday-Monday). How would you plan a trip for this duration?
I love being outdoors, hiking, snowboarding, exploring, etc. but also love going out for a night on the town.
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u/rainbowponyslover Jan 25 '14
I actually know someone who works at resorts in Alaska during the seasonal period, and I believe it's actually the Alyeska one you mentioned!
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u/IntravenusDeMilo United States Jan 26 '14
I couldn't figure out the tail logo on that one pic. Who flies a 747 to ANC currently?
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u/darksteel2291 United States/Hong Kong Jan 26 '14
I could see one word from the plane which said "cargo". Looking at the livery, I found it's a China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747.
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u/cuddlychops06 United States Jan 26 '14
I've been to Alaska five times now just for pleasure. I've been to dozens of countries and remains by far the prettiest place I've ever been. It has so much to offer in terms of scenery, wildlife, and climate.
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u/itsConnor_ United Kingdom Jan 26 '14
Your national parks look amazing. What is the likelihood of seeing grizzly bears/etc. upon a visit?
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u/Luddha Jan 27 '14
If you go to Denali National park then it is very good! From the comfort of a bus that drives the road into and then out of the park it's pretty easy to see Moose, Caribou, and Bears in a single trip. Not including other smaller animals and rare birds.
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u/brickfrenzy Jan 28 '14
I took a cruise to Alaska last year. By far the highlight of that trip and one of the most amazing thing I ever experienced was the helicopter ride to and subsequent hike on Mendenhall Glacier. I didn't do the pansy-ass little drop-off and walk around. My guide, one other adventurer and I did this awesome 3 hour hike.
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u/bbyjp Jan 25 '14
Dope pics, I wanna go one day soon. The lil kid with clam reminded me of a baby Jesse Pinkman haha