Three airplanes are headed from Arkansas to AK mid July - two Maules and a C170/180. What I'm working on right now is the flight through Canada. I have a few specific questions but would welcome any additional tribal knowledge from those of you who live or fly in that area. The expanse of the Yukon Territory is awesome and a little daunting.
We're planning on crossing the border at Cut Bank and clearing in Lethbridge, then flying up to the highway via Calgary, Edmonton, and Dawson Creek. Then up the highway to Beaver Creek and clear in Northway.
We'd like to camp and fish along the way and find lodging with a shower every three days or so.
Specific questions:
- It looks like there is no dependable fuel from Erik Nielsen, Yukon to Gulkana, AK, about 360 miles. Is this correct or have I missed a fuel stop along this route?
I find information that Watson Lake, Yukon has fuel and find other sources that say it doesn't. Anyone know for sure?
CFY5 (Pine Lake at Daughney, Yukon) looks like a potential spot for camping. I'm from the land of private property and very protective land owners. Can we camp pretty much anywhere that is government land? Any thoughts on good camping spots along this route?
I'm a little freaked out about the whole bear situation. What's the real scoop? Aside from bear spray and keeping our food far away from the camp site, what precautions do we need to take while camping?
Any great lodging along the route that we shouldn't miss?