Archive for October 15th, 2008

Winter’s here: Gate Creek Cabins in the shadow of Denali

15th October
2008
written by scott

Craig and Susie Seibert have a little piece of Heaven west of Trapper Creek in the shadow of Denali: Gate Creek Cabins. Snowmachiners (uh…that’s “snowmobilers” for you bald-faced flatlanders) know all about Seiberts’ place in the Petersville Hills. But winter has arrived there a little early–and we’re here to tell you about it. Here’s Craig’s report:

Good News / Bad News:  8” Sunday (10/12) … and another 6” yesterday (10/13) … this all on a 6” wet base … so the snow is beginning to stack up!  There of course is still no base … so the safest place to ride is Still Petersville Rd .or any road surface with that same 20” of fluff.

Warning: The rivers, lakes, creeks, swamps are still not frozen … which also means rocks and stumps are not covered or protected by a solid base …  they hurt both you and your snowmachines.

The temps are looking better all the time, as they slowly drop below Freezing and stay there, tonight is clear and cold and should continue to drop (it’s 29 right now). Gorgeous Full Moon. 

State D.O.T. as always is doing an AWESOME job again … and all the lots are plowed from MP 8 to Krotto Parking MP 13.5, and from what I’m hearing it will be busy this weekend.

Important: Gate Creek Cabins has no restaurant–you bring your own food. Kenny Creek Lodge opens this weekend with new Owners and Tony the GM says they will offer Pizza until 10PM …  907-733-1310.  The Forks will also be hoping this weekend 733-1851.

Keep the rubber side down and be safe this weekend … the road will be fast, watch out for rocks and old mining equipment….Craig

Thanks, Craig! See you on the trails! Here’s a nice shot of their view. Whoo-boy!

 

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More cruise-related PFD sales

15th October
2008
written by scott

Our friends at USTravel in Fairbanks put together this handy guide of available cruises.

All of the cruises are on Carnival. Air fare is additional.  Plus, there is a $9 per person/per day fuel surcharge. So, for a 7-day cruise, it’s $63 additional per person (with two people in the cabin).

Call Glory or Tesa at (800) 622-6449 to book your cruise. Here are my favorites:

a. Carnvial Elation. Sails from San Diego on Dec. 18, on a 4-day cruise to Mexico. Starting at $159pp, plus $36 fuel surcharge.

b. Carnival Destiny. Sails from Miami through 11/22 plus 3 dates in December for 5-day itineraries in the Caribbean. Starting at $149pp, plus $45 fuel surcharge.

c. Carnvial Ecstacy. Sails through Nov. 29 from Galveston/Houston for 5-day itineraries in W. Caribbean. Starting at $249pp, plus $45 fuel surcharge. 

d. Carnival Freedom. Sails from Ft. Lauderdale on select dates through Feb. 14, 2009 on 8-day W. Caribbean itinerary. Starting at $549pp, plus $72 fuel surcharge. 

Lots more cruises. Lots more sales. Check ‘em out with Glory and Tesa. Call them right now: (800) 622-6449.

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