It would be a simple matter for whoever has the list of phone numbers or email for village contacts to call each village contact and ask them how much a gallon gas is and if their vendor accepts credit cards.

The trail class Iron Dog teams depart Fairbanks on the 13th and the Pro Class on the 16th. But the Iron Dog trail won’t be of much use to use to us between Nenana and Tanana because they travel the Tanana River rather than the over land trail. Seventy five river miles vs. 55 overland between Manley and Tanana which is not a big deal to a snow…[Read more]

I never could afford an alcohol fuel cooker or the fuel when I was traveling with dogs so I don’t know if you could melt snow in them over a campfire. I always carried a metal 5 gallon bucket (Alaska mill and feed used to sell tallow in them) and a 20″ bow saw. It’s easy to find dry willows along the Yukon and Tanana rivers. You can certainly…[Read more]

Here’s an idea for the villages in which we show the movie. We’re showing the movie “Attla” for free. Why don’t we have a donation can and use whatever funds generated in each location to help pay for lodging at that location. If donation exceeds cost of lodging we would donate back to the community.

Tolovana Lodge is the historical…[Read more]

Frank’s emergency contact is Judy Smathers 907-723-9426 or home 907-790-1978

It occurs to me that Pat Moore used to off set his kennel costs by selling kibble and meat to other mushers. Can’t remember if he ever sold straw. It might be worth asking him.

As to Manley Hot Springs I think we would be better advised to find an alternative to the Road House. I don’t think they get enough business to stay open in the winter and have winterized it. Also I believe the school is closed due to insufficient enrollment. If you can get ahold of Pam Redington she would be a good resource. Or try Manley Hot…[Read more]

My arctic oven tent is listed as a four person tent but two for winter camping. Tent weights 32 lbs and stove 14 lbs and takes up about 2 ft by 3 ft by 2 ft of space in sled. As a comparison Nome Kennel Club recently purchased a large arctic oven tent for club activities. I haven’t weighed it, but it is easily over 100 lbs and takes up twice the…[Read more]