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Grassstrippilot & Family: North to Alaska!

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Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:56 am

Grassstrippilot & Family: North to Alaska!

After years of dreaming, 5 months of planning, purchasing gear and modifying the plane for the trip, we are set to launch. Checklists and to-do lists are down to the few last minute items and the feeling has set in that there isn't anything left to do, but go!

We will use is thread to update our progress, hopefully meet up with as many fellow BCPers as we can, and share a little as we go, with a full trip report to follow once we return.

Please follow along via the link below. We will also update on FB. We will be a flight of two: us in our 205 and Allen & Stan Macbean in their 170. Needless to say, we are so excited!

https://share.garmin.com/WolfAdventures


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Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:08 pm

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Safe Travels Cory! Look forward to some great photos and stories!
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:35 pm

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Thanks!


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Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:54 pm

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See you guys in Electric City tomorrow afternoon!
My take off has got delayed so get to say Hello when you come through! =D>
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 1:01 pm

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We can't wait! I'll update you on our progress.


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Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:03 pm

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Awesome guys! Can't wait to read about your adventures!
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:32 pm

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Thanks Kristian! And thanks for all the help you and so many others on here have provided.


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Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:41 pm

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Looking forward to following along! Nice pick for a first stop; Electric City is a cool spot.
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:15 pm

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Sounds like a great trip. Best of luck! look forward to the reports.

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Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:13 pm

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I'll be watching you buddy. Safe travels!

Cheers..Rob
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Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:15 pm

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Thanks guys! It's like the night before Christmas!


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Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:21 pm

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What is your routing?

I'm in southwest BC. CYSE (Squamish).

Let me know if you are in the neighbourhood. We can feed and house the brood.

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Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:34 pm

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Thanks Allan. Weather will determine the route. Hoping for the trench. Here's a rough outline of our plans. If we end up in your neighborhood, I'll reach out. Thanks for the offer!

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Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:32 am

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Very fun. Will stay tuned and try to cross paths where we can.


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Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:42 am

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Sounds good Troy. We will keep you updated.


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Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:49 am

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Will be watching this! Excited for you guys. Can't wait to read about your adventure!

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Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:00 am

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What an incredible adventure to experience with your family. Safe travels and I can't wait to hear about it.

PS, Better make Sprocket apart of the pre-flight checklist. ;)
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Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:18 am

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Jealous!!!!

Have a great trip!

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Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:32 am

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mountainmatt wrote:What an incredible adventure to experience with your family. Safe travels and I can't wait to hear about it.

PS, Better make Sprocket apart of the pre-flight checklist. ;)


Thanks e everyone! And yes Matt, he and the other friends are on the checklist!


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Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:34 am

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Full bird!

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