Anyone here live in Anchorage?

[Ric in Sac]

Any FJR riders in Anchorage, AK? I have applied for a job there and could use some insight. Thanks.

 

[CAJW]

Any FJR riders in Anchorage, AK? I have applied for a job there and could use some insight. Thanks.

Nope, but I worked there Nov-Dec of 85'. The bar atop Captain Cooks's was a nice place to enjoy a Long Island Iced Tea or two. Driving was actually easier on frozen surfaces, but we did get some "warm" temps around 30 or so and it ended up turning the roads into a slushy bumper car course. From what the locals say, June, July & August are the only months for riding. Not sure what you could do with studded tires, (plus grande whevous) etc.. but you might be able to extend that a bit. In any event, I'd guess that you'll have plenty of time for maintenance. Good luck up there, beautiful place, but watch out for the moose!

 

[FJRBluesman]

Nope, but good luck to you. :clapping:

 

[mscott]

Any FJR riders in Anchorage, AK? I have applied for a job there and could use some insight. Thanks.

Good luck up there, beautiful place, but watch out for the moose!

There's only one?

 

[madmike2]

Any FJR riders in Anchorage, AK? I have applied for a job there and could use some insight. Thanks.

Good luck up there, beautiful place, but watch out for the moose!

There's only one?

So what do you think the plural for one moose is, "meese"? "Mooses"?

Thankfully, they don't travel in herds!

Sheesh!

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Rick, there is at least one owner in the Anchorage area but his handle escapes me at the moment. John prety much summed up the riding season. Of course, there are other options: dual sports and snow mobiles! :yahoo:

 

[CAJW]

Any FJR riders in Anchorage, AK? I have applied for a job there and could use some insight. Thanks.

Good luck up there, beautiful place, but watch out for the moose! multiple Bullwinkles',

There's only one?

Is that more grammatically correct for ya? Wait a minute.... if you're under 35 or so you wouldn't understand. :glare:

 

[Dr. Rich]

Rick---- Was up there on business last February and this is what you have to look forward to. I think it was about minus 10 degrees. It got dark at about 3pm.

Flying in to Anchorage

Looking out the window at the mountains at the airport

White grass!

A place to stay warm!

 

[iCruze]

I live in Fairbanks about 400 miles away...PM sent

 

[odot]

Get a block heater for the car/truck. Actually, get two of them for the same vehicle. You'll understand.

 

[Toecutter]

Any FJR riders in Anchorage, AK? I have applied for a job there...

Isn't that kind of a long commute from Sac?

 

[bikerskier]

5 years in the mid 80's. Loved almost all of it. Both kids born there, had a oilfield related business on the North Slope, incredible beautiful country. Endless outdoor opportunities for the family. Still have great friends that we met there. PM for any particular details.

 

[LDRydr]

A place to stay warm!

Last time I was in Anchorage there was a murder in the parking lot of 'Koot's after we'd left for the evening. But it was a blast while we were there! I think we'd left to move on over to The Great Alaskan Bush Company. 'Nuf said about that.

 

[BwanaDik]

Any FJR riders in Anchorage, AK? I have applied for a job there and could use some insight. Thanks.

The bar atop Captain Cooks's was a nice place to enjoy a Long Island Iced Tea or two. Driving was actually easier on frozen surfaces, but we did get some "warm" temps around 30 or so and it ended up turning the roads into a slushy bumper car course. From what the locals say, June, July & August are the only months for riding. Not sure what you could do with studded tires, (plus grande whevous) etc.. but you might be able to extend that a bit. In any event, I'd guess that you'll have plenty of time for maintenance. Good luck up there, beautiful place, but watch out for the moose!

+1

I lived there from '81 to '86 in Beautiful Downtown Spenard. Went back two years ago for work. Not much has changed. The restaurant at the top of the Sheridon has a good bar too, outside seating with great views during the summer. You can literally drink all night.

I rode back from Valdez one June and it snowed for most of the trip across the interior. Ya never know.

The weather sucks. Lots of clouds, actually not unlike living in London for a few years. One New Years Eve Eve, it snowed several feet. Then on New Years Eve it warmed up to about 40 and started melting everything. About 8 PM, it froze again and it was Holiday On Ice all over town!

Stunning scenery when it's clear. Nothing short of unbelievable. All THREE roads (there may be a couple more by now) are beautiful.

Lots of major pluses and minuses. PM me if you want the details about what to do and suggestions/details on where to live. I knew them all.

I wouldn't trade the experience for anything even though I got fed up with the weather (and luckly my industry went south so no decision on my part). Hey, I'm from L.A. where it's sunny 330 days a year. Whadda ya want? YMMV

 

[Ric in Sac]

Thanks for the advice gang. With the governator's furlough days it just doesn't pay to work in Kalifornica anymore. So, why not work and experience Alaska for awhile?

What makes it really special is I can keep an eye on the Russians from there!

 

[FJRBluesman]

What makes it really special is I can keep an eye on the Russians from there!

Say hi to Sarah for me....

 

[madmike2]

Thanks for the advice gang. With the governator's furlough days it just doesn't pay to work in Kalifornica anymore. So, why not work and experience Alaska for awhile?
What makes it really special is I can keep an eye on the Russians from there!

B-b-b-but won't it be a rather looooong commute for Karen? Or will her new profession be chopping and splitting firewood, keeping the hearth going, starting the humidifier in the long cold winter, etc., etc.

 

[dcarver]

Hey Ric, WadaMinute here BuckeRoo... I just sent a resume in too.. I hope you get it, you're better than I am, and, and, and, well, just send pix eh? LOL all the first sentence is fiction... just having fun and wanting to wish you luck for whatever wherever you go my friend.

 

[bikerskier]

The weather sucks. Lots of clouds, actually not unlike living in London for a few years. One New Years Eve Eve, it snowed several feet. Then on New Years Eve it warmed up to about 40 and started melting everything. About 8 PM, it froze again and it was Holiday On Ice all over town!

I remember that well. Took a walk with our 2 year old on a sled in the woods near our place and slipped, we both went a couple of hundred feet on the ice bouncing off trees. Shit that hurt, (the kid did fine) and funny as hell later, much later.

 

[greywolf]

I lived there for 3 years, The summer months provide for many long days of riding as the sun essentially doesn't go down .

Rain of course is another matter. The other issue is road conditions .. as my Sister in Law ( who was born there and spent 55 years in Anchorage) says there are 2 seasons .. Winter and Road Construction.

There can be some rude surprises for Cheechako's , take any Roas signs VERY seriously . When it says Bump .. it translates to ":

SLOW down or play Evel Kneivel. Pavement ends can mean a 6 -12 inch drop off into gravel ...always entertaining.

It is a place of spectacular beauty though.