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Alaska Nanooks: 2016-17 Season Thread

JohnsonsJerseys said:
Hi All,

I'm looking for visitor recommendations. I'll be coming up to AK for the Michigan Tech double weekends vs UAA and UAF. I'm planning to fly into Anchorage for the first series, maybe** drive (is a 4WD vehicle going to be needed this time of year?) my way to Fairbanks over the course of the week as I [please provide any recommendations of what to do here] and finally arrive the following Friday for the Tech series vs UAF. On Sunday following the second UAF game I'll be driving back** to Anchorage to catch a late Sunday redeye back to the lower 48.

** One thing I really wanted to do was rent the car one-way from Anchorage to Fairbanks and then take the railroad back. The one way drop fee is over $300 plus the return train ticket which is almost $200. Not really an expense that will be in my budget on top of 10 days in AK. Is there a reasonable way to get from Anchorage to Fairbanks via public transportation? I could always rent one car in Anchorage and return it and then get a separate rental in Fairbanks if there was a way to get North before Friday night. (I see the train only runs North on Sat during the Winter season). Greyhound doesn't seem to exist North of the lower 48 but there are dozens of Alaska bus lines (any recommended going between ANC-FAI airports)?

Any other recommendations for things to do, things to see, seasonal transportation requirements, lodging suggestions (especially during the week near either city), etc. Looking forward to getting back to Anchorage and seeing Fairbanks for the first time. Feel free to post your suggestions here (at the risk of boring the locals) or email me directly at info@johnsonsjerseys.net - thanks!

Ryan J
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I'd be careful about renting a car in Anchorage and driving it to Fairbanks that time of year. Rental agencies in Anchorage don't typically winterize vehicles, and you don't want to get up to Fairbanks and get caught in a cold snap with a car that won't work.

My suggestion would be to fly up there, and then return from FAI directly back to wherever you are going. I don't know of any bus lines that run in the winter but I could be wrong...locals just fly or drive their own cars.
 
Re: Alaska Nanooks: 2016-17 Season Thread

Squarebanks said:
My suggestion would be to fly up there
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You know I never even looked into that assuming it was going to be hundreds of dollars even for a short one-way flight, but upon checking it was only $87 one way. Alright first good tip - thanks!
Ryan J
 
Re: Alaska Nanooks: 2016-17 Season Thread

JohnsonsJerseys said:
You know I never even looked into that assuming it was going to be hundreds of dollars even for a short one-way flight, but upon checking it was only $87 one way. Alright first good tip - thanks!
Ryan J
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You can thank Delta for some competition, also a very short flight at only an hour, keep a look out for Mt. McKinley on the way!
 
Re: Alaska Nanooks: 2016-17 Season Thread

Squarebanks said:
Delta hasn't flown ANC-FAI in about 15 years.

And sit on the left for the mountain view going north.
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I only mentioned competition, Delta is cheaper leaving from FBX compared to ANC. That and the lower rates after the PFD sale are also contributing.
 
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mmf said:
I knew Denali was on the left going north...which side is Mt. McKinley on?
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I grew up on Mt. McKinley, and honestly it sounds better. Do you ******** of the north refer to it more as Denali, specifically before the name change?
 
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AKSWF said:
I grew up on Mt. McKinley, and honestly it sounds better. Do you ******** of the north refer to it more as Denali, specifically before the name change?
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Don’t gets uppity I call it what it is ...... the same as before. ...................Healy
 
Re: Alaska Nanooks: 2016-17 Season Thread

Who was the mastermind behind this week in _airbanks ? AFN, Ice Dogs, Nanook Hockey, volley ball,& swimming,

If I was mmf I would be running a bootleg cab this weekend. it will be gridlock ...

even the bums are leasing out tent spots on AIR B&B
 
Re: Alaska Nanooks: 2016-17 Season Thread

Alaska Hockey said:
Who was the mastermind behind this week in _airbanks ? AFN, Ice Dogs, Nanook Hockey, volley ball,& swimming,

If I was mmf I would be running a bootleg cab this weekend. it will be gridlock ...

even the bums are leasing out tent spots on AIR B&B
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Yep, we got bumped out of the Carlson for AFN. The original masterplan was to get MSU to play an outdoor game on Ballaine Lake near campus (just skate around the soft spots), but they settled for the Patty Practice Rink on campus, which is only slightly better than Ballaine Lake. The ice itself I believe is OK (small rink) but seating is terrible, locker rooms are worse, no workable sound system, and NO BEER. We can only hope that MSU will be so focused on our pitiful rink that they'll forget to play hockey.

Go Nooks!
 
Re: Alaska Nanooks: 2016-17 Season Thread

mmf said:
Yep, we got bumped out of the Carlson for AFN. The original masterplan was to get MSU to play an outdoor game on Ballaine Lake near campus (just skate around the soft spots), but they settled for the Patty Practice Rink on campus, which is only slightly better than Ballaine Lake. The ice itself I believe is OK (small rink) but seating is terrible, locker rooms are worse, no workable sound system, and NO BEER. We can only hope that MSU will be so focused on our pitiful rink that they'll forget to play hockey.

Go Nooks!
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Best chance to "sell out " all year and that dam swim team is in town........
 
Alaska Hockey said:
Who was the mastermind behind this week in _airbanks ? AFN, Ice Dogs, Nanook Hockey, volley ball,& swimming,

If I was mmf I would be running a bootleg cab this weekend. it will be gridlock ...

even the bums are leasing out tent spots on AIR B&B
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$5.5 million estimated economic impact on the FNSB. That pays for a lot of dumpsters.
 
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Just looked at the score of the UA_ / Mankato game. This is going to be a brutal year for the Alaska teams.
 
Suze said:
Just looked at the score of the UA_ / Mankato game. This is going to be a brutal year for the Alaska teams.
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You can thank Johnsen plus a useless legislature. They've tanked our recruiting because of this BS. I still think the Nanooks will surprise a few people once our 12 freshman catch up with D1 hockey, but there is a definite talent gap.
 
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