Traversing the 1500 mile gravel

ALCAN Highway is the modern

day equivalent of a trek through

untamed wilderness. Unlike

tourists who fly into Alaska or

take a cruise, those making this

road trip will be treated to

mountain vistas, wildlife,

Canadian culture, incredible

Kluane Lake, and sourdough

pancakes. The ALCAN runs

through expanses of forest so

remote that fires burn thousands

of acres unchecked.

If you want to experience true

remote wilderness this pilgrimage

"North to Alaska" is worth the

planning and daily driving that

may average 20-30 miles an hour.

My only regret is not driving to

the Arctic Circle (the 200 mile

drive from Fairbanks is on a

logging road where help can

only be obtained from

passing truckers).