La Dalton Highway cruza la cordillera Brooks y el paso más alto es el Atigum Pass, hermoso y maravillo. Fuimos en Julio que es la época de lluvia y como no podía ser de otra manera al acercarnos a la cordillera se nublo y llovió todo ese tramo. La ruta esta bastante bien y todos son muy prudentes. A la vuelta mi hijo se tiro en bicicleta del punto más alto por lo que hizo toda la bajada en bici a toda velocidad. fue de lo mejor del viaje y de la Dalton.
The drive through this place is unforgettable. If you have done any research on the area or gust watched the TV program ice road truckers you will recognize the different names or views as you come to them. Just stop and get out and walk with a camera dont be in a hurry. Little flowers, birds,wildlife or just scenery its ever where. The only sad moment was at the site of the most northern spruce tree on the side of the road someone had cut a ring around the tree in the bark and killed it. Some one should do the same to the idiot that did it. We also found a dead muskox that might have been hit by a vehicle and died after it leaf the road. Make sure you pick a good safe place to stop. We were there before 2014
Quaint. You can mail your postcards from this post office. I loved the teeny tiny front of the building and the frozen flag. It almost felt like another country. The "truck stop" was less intimidating as I had imagined. This is the kind of place you highfive yourself for going. Go. Have adventure.
Take the time to drive north of Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway through the Brooks Range towards Anaktuyuk Pass. Breathtaking views.... You will not be disappointed.
George and Bobbi Lounsbury, and George's brother Clutch Lounsbury, and their friends at Coldfoot, including Jack Reakoff and other local gold miners gave us one of the most beautiful vacations we have ever had. On our first visit, I was seeking information about the gold rush, 1898-1900, for a history book we were publishing in Ohio. On our second visit, we were on vacation, camping across Alaska for the summer. In Fairbanks, the Lounsburys took us to the Museum at Fairbanks, as well as the sites along the Tanana River, where the Ohio Gold miners visited in 1899-1900. The Lounsburys introduced us to the local historians of Alaska, which was an educational experience in itself. The Lounsbury family took us to their family gold mine on Gold Mountain at Ester, before taking us to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle on the Dalton Highway. At Coldfoot, we visited the gold miners' homes as well as their Museum at Coldfoot. My husband purchased beautiful furs from the trapper and historian Jack Reakoff. We went on north on the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay, and stayed overnight in their motel; the motel buffet is one of the best in the world. The truck drivers on the Dalton will confirm that statement. The Brooks Range was spectacular. Of all of our travels in our lifetime, our two visits to Alaska were among the most beautiful trips we ever had. Some people go up the inside passage and visit Denali and think they have seen Alaska; they have seen a part of Alaska. But, camping in Alaska, from the south, to the north, to the west of the state, was unmatched in anything we have ever done. If you want to visit Alaska, please do, but be sure you see as much of Alaska as you can. You will never forget this trip.
Not the highest mountains, but a magnificent chain of gorgeous peaks and valleys. Anaktuvuk Pass and Gates of the Arctic Nat'l Park are a plus, and the Arrigetch Peaks are a must, stunning by air. The foothills as you approach the Brooks Range are a preview of the treat to come. Also, a trip to Kobuk Valley and the great sand dunes are also recommended.
Driving the Dalton Highway through the Brooks Range was spectacular. Didn't make it all the way to Deadhorse - maybe next time.
The Brooks Range is breathtaking and amazing. We went in March 2014 and the sky was blue and the snow so gorgeous. Atigun Pass and the Ice Road were definitely the best part of our trip.
We visited the wiseman and cold foot area and witnessed the magnificent beauty of the Brooke range. I was told that this is the entry point to the mountain range. I was lucky to have been there on a sunny day which are very few in a year. The life, people and nature in this area was an eye opener.
WOW! This is a WOW site. Farthest north divide crossing in North America, snowfall, Ice Road trucker (the REAL ones). Pure adrenaline adventure. Three thumbs UP!