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📘 GuideComplete Guide: Winter Driving in Alaska
After 25 years of driving Alaska roads in every condition imaginable, here's my complete guide to staying safe... Preparation Always carry emergency supplies Check weather and road conditions Inform someone of your route Essential Gear 1. Tire chains or studs 2. Emergency kit with blankets 3.
📘 GuidePA-18 Super Cub buyers guide for Alaska flying
After 30 years of flying Cubs in Alaska, here's what to look for when buying one. Covering airframe hours, fabric condition, engine options, and the mods that actually matter for bush flying. I'll break this down by budget range...
Tips for negotiating at estate sales
I've been flipping items from estate sales for 3 years now. Here are my top negotiation tips: 1. Always be polite These families are often going through tough times 2. Bundle items Offer to take multiple things for a discount 3. Come back on the last day Prices often drop significantly 4. Bring
Thinking about going off-grid - reality check?
My wife and I are seriously considering buying land and going offgrid. We've been romanticizing it for years but want a reality check. Those of you living the life what do you wish you knew before making the jump?
Northern lights were incredible last night from Hatcher Pass. If the sky stays clear tonight, head up there around 10pm. Worth the drive.
PCS to JBER this summer - housing recommendations?
We're arriving in June with two kids and a dog. Looking at base housing vs. offbase in Eagle River or Wasilla. Anyone have recent experience with wait times for onbase? Budget is around $2,200/month offbase.
PCS to JBER - what to bring, what to sell?
We're PCSing to JBER this summer from Texas. What should we absolutely bring vs. what should we just sell and buy there? Especially concerned about vehicles and outdoor gear.
Best generator for off-grid cabin?
Looking to power my dry cabin about 30 miles outside Fairbanks. Need something reliable for the 40° winters. Currently looking at: • Honda EU2200i • Predator 3500 • Champion dual fuel Budget is around $8001000. Anyone have experience running generators in extreme cold? Tips for winterizing?
Free firewood - Wasilla area
Clearing some birch on my property off Pittman Road. Already cut and split, you just need to haul it. Probably 23 cords. First come first served, bring your own truck.
