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My road trips are always well received here so time for another! This time I headed from my home on the Kenai Peninsula, up then down 450 miles to Valdez through the jaw droppingly beautiful Thompson Pass. I've gotta say, I've done a LOT of driving around this state and from purely a 'spectacular views' perspective Thompson Pass has slotted into my new favorite. From there I headed a few hours North to check out a trail running along a glacier moraine, then back home. Total miles this round 1,170 and 28 hours of drive time.

If anyone remembers my previous posts you'll know I had been running an RTT. This year I picked up a Valiant Expedition Trailer. The Bronco is definitely NOT built for towing, but I'm pushing 4000 trailer miles this year and loving the extra comfort albeit with some tradeoffs (like 12mpg and an unpleasant ride quality)

This handful of cellphone pics can't doing anything justice, but enjoy these definitely out of order highlights from the last few days.

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@AK SNO RIDER thanks for sharing these pics & your adventures. You live in a beautiful area and are blessed to be able to enjoy it the way to do daily. Keep living the good life brother! 🤘
 

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Looks like you hit good weather! I haven't hit Valdez this year, hoping to get there before it gets cold. Bronco is looking great!
 

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@AK SNO RIDER

I just loaded up and am Heading your way from Manitoba for a few weeks!

Valdez was on my list, as well as other locations we’ve chatted about. Glad to see it’s worthwhile!

Nice new camper too!
 

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Do you know the total weight of your trailer, and a guess on tongue weight. Thanks
 

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I'm with you, ride to Valdez is probably the best in the State, where is that trail you found yourself on, would love to check it out?
 
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Do you know the total weight of your trailer, and a guess on tongue weight. Thanks
I keep forgetting to weigh the trailer but I'd guess around 2500lbs loaded.

I've actually measured the tongue weight. Loaded with a bunch of stuff in the tongue box and 3 of the 4 two gal rotopax full at 310 lbs.
 

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I thought you lived in the Valley for some reason, no wonder I've never seen your rig on the road.
 

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AMAZING!!!!!!! :)
 

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Awesome!
Gives me incentive to do a post on finding the best beer and cheese curds in the great state of Wisconsin 😆
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