Starting to do some research!

Purchased "The Milepost" Alaska Travel Planner from Amazon.com.  It arrived today.  Deciding if I should join "Alaskapalooza.com" or go it alone and maybe meet up with them by chance in Alaska.

I don't know how these blogs work yet but if I decide to go on a trip to Prudhoe Bay, AK then I will need to figure this out so I can post my adventure for family and friends.  I don't even know if this is the best way to do that.  I got a lot of time to figure it out.  Not leaving until June 2013.

My only initial concern is the condition of the roads in the "North Country".  The Dalton Highway alone is 75% gravel road.  That is gonna take a heavy toll on Bl-Ray.

Total trip will be approximately 10,000 miles and take me 3 weeks to complete.

Key things to think about:

1. Stay Dry

2. Stay Warm

3. Stay Hydrated

4. Nourishment

5. Camping Equipment

6. Electronics/Communication

7. Bears

I have a lot of stuff already:

HD Video Cam

GPS

Satellite Radio

Complete Tool Kit/Tire Repair

Reda Gas Can

iPhone

Milepost

Tour Pak

Luggage

Full Face Helmet

Stuff I need to get:

Tent

Satellite Communicator (Spot Connect or DeLorme)

CB Radio

Headset

Additional 12volt outlets on bike
Center Stand?

I am going to watch Shrug's video again.  www.alaskapade.com  I have to read that blog as well.  A lot of good info in there.

Can't wait to read the Milepost.

Do I bring iPad?

I am gonna try to add a picture of bike to this.

Damn - I did it!

Do I ask to join www.alaskapalooza.com or go it alone.  That is the question!