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05-06-2023, 10:06 PM
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Driving to Whitehorse?
I need to get myself to Whitehorse, gonna leave Tuesday morning…
What are my chances with the road closures? How long will they be closed?
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05-07-2023, 04:53 AM
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With the wild fires running rapid road closures change by the hour, you will be driving though a number of fire areas on your route from Calgary to Whitehorse, just a quick search showed 2 spots on hyw 43 that are currently closed.
You can check them here
https://511.alberta.ca/#:MyRoutes
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05-07-2023, 08:06 AM
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They’ve been intermittently closing the highway for the red creek fire north of fsj
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05-07-2023, 08:37 AM
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If you have to fly, Air North is the way to go, Calgary to Whitehorse direct, cheaper than the gas you would burn.
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05-07-2023, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams1
If you have to fly, Air North is the way to go, Calgary to Whitehorse direct, cheaper than the gas you would burn.
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Agreed, but I want a truck full of toys… my bow, some fishing gear, metal detector, that’s hard to pack onto a plane. And I want wheels so I can explore once I’m there.
I think driving is gonna be a pain. I’ve never driven through areas with road closures for fires. How long do they typically stay closed?
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05-07-2023, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by calgarychef
Agreed, but I want a truck full of toys… my bow, some fishing gear, metal detector, that’s hard to pack onto a plane. And I want wheels so I can explore once I’m there.
I think driving is gonna be a pain. I’ve never driven through areas with road closures for fires. How long do they typically stay closed?
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That really depends on the size of the fire and how fast it's moving, sometimes the roads are closed for a day or more, there is some rain and cooler temps forecast so the situation may ease a bit in the next couple days, you just have to stay on top of it through the websites
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05-07-2023, 10:16 AM
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I think it's doable, may take a few extra days so plan for some delays. May have to take a few detours but i don't think you will have to many issue's
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05-07-2023, 12:33 PM
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Long way around, but you may wish to try the Stewart Cassier Highway (Hwy 37) west out of Prince George and eventually connects with the Alaska Hwy west of Watson Lake.
Looking at my BC Wildfire App, only one fire of any size along the route and it is under control.
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05-07-2023, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 1hogfarmer
They’ve been intermittently closing the highway for the red creek fire north of fsj
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My son & his family live on Red Creek Road, They were evacuated yesterday morning, might be as long as a week. Fire is completely out of control, "not responding to fire control measures"
Highway 43 was also closed at Fox Creek, he had a big detour so we could pick up his horses in Whitecourt. As I type this, just got another 'evacuate' alert on my computer.
Country will look different when they get back
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05-07-2023, 01:26 PM
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That Cassiar highway would be a nice trip. I didn't take it when I was up there as I was running a bit short on time. Calling it a highway might be a bit of a misnomer. Looks like good road, but I think it's all gravel. If you want, youd be able to dip into Hyder Alaska also, along the way.
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05-07-2023, 01:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Conservation
Long way around, but you may wish to try the Stewart Cassier Highway (Hwy 37) west out of Prince George and eventually connects with the Alaska Hwy west of Watson Lake.
Looking at my BC Wildfire App, only one fire of any size along the route and it is under control.
Mr Conservation
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Head west then up to Prince George. This will be a longer route but likely quicker under the circumstances in Alberta right now.
BW
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05-07-2023, 01:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tactical Lever
... Looks like good road, but I think it's all gravel.
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Driven it many times.
It is somewhat narrow, but it is paved except for a few short areas.
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05-07-2023, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by roper1
My son & his family live on Red Creek Road, They were evacuated yesterday morning, might be as long as a week. Fire is completely out of control, "not responding to fire control measures"
Highway 43 was also closed at Fox Creek, he had a big detour so we could pick up his horses in Whitecourt. As I type this, just got another 'evacuate' alert on my computer.
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Yeah, that wind storm a couple summers back dropped a lot of trees there, so lots of fuel for fire. I’m not far from being put on evacuation alert from that fire.
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05-07-2023, 01:40 PM
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They just offered flights on the company jets to get us up to GP so the road access must be sketchy. In 20 years I’ve never been offered a lift. 🤣
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05-07-2023, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by IronNoggin
Driven it many times.
It is somewhat narrow, but it is paved except for a few short areas.
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Oh, okay. The short stretch I saw was all gravel. Was kinda hoping it all was a bit rough to keep it a little quieter. Will have to take it one of these days.
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05-07-2023, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tactical Lever
Oh, okay. The short stretch I saw was all gravel. Was kinda hoping it all was a bit rough to keep it a little quieter. Will have to take it one of these days.
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It is quieter. It has been chip sealed from start to finish over the last decade. Much fewer services than the Alcan with Dease Lake being the main stop. It's worth a drive and the extra bit of time, especially if you've done the Alcan a bunch.
Where it gets less desirable is when the Alcan is closed as the highway and its services struggle with the the volume.
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05-07-2023, 09:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tactical Lever
If you want, youd be able to dip into Hyder Alaska also, along the way.
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Hyder is a 62 km ( one way ) detour off Hwy 37 , not much to see really . Most summer days are on the cool side and cloudy .
Carry at least one full size spare tire and a tire pump.
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05-07-2023, 09:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1hogfarmer
Yeah, that wind storm a couple summers back dropped a lot of trees there, so lots of fuel for fire. I’m not far from being put on evacuation alert from that fire.
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I know that fire was moving fast, here's hoping you & your property all safe. Take care!
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