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Polar bears? POLAR BEARS??? Naw. They just don't want campers cluttering stuff up and making their lives more complicated. They fought tooth and claw (so to speak) to keep the public off the Haul Road entirely, and as you might have noticed they're not doing anything to make eating, drinking or gassing up or seeing the sights more convenient either. It's a company town, and we're not a part of the target audience.
You can camp at the pullouts along the highway between Deadhorse and the Brooks Range, or back off all the way into the mountains where it's far more scenic. It's Alaska: there are few, if any, rules.
But do watch out for grizzly bears, of which there are more than a few, especially in the Brooks Range along and off the road. If you see a polar bear, be sure to buy a couple of lottery tickets.
Hope settled life suits you Richard! My KLR is now thoroughly worn out, and I've been suffering terrible cravings for the DL650 currently sitting in my garage at home.
Mark
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If you see a polar bear, be sure to buy a couple of lottery tickets.
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Doesn't work that way. Most people who saw polar bears couldn't buy lottery tickets anymore, 'cause the polar bears saw them first...
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My KLR is now thoroughly worn out, and I've been suffering terrible cravings for the DL650 currently sitting in my garage at home.
Mark
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If you tell me where you keep the key I could hop on the boat from Victoria and bring the DL650 to you!!!!
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Hi Mark
I hate being stationary, but that is life for the moment.
I read a thread where you mentioned many faults occuring with the bike, sorry to hear that, a pity you cannot exchange it for the Vstrom to continue the trip.
I only heard rumours of polar bears, nothing about grizzlies, but as you mention, go find a side road and take you own chances
btw, it is no good me staying up there in that town because it lacks the one thing I crave after a nice days ride, a  , yep it is a dry town!!!
Cheers
TS
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