Alaska Convoy?

[chesnimnus]

Does anyone know anything about some sort of convoy up the Alcan highway in 2011 or 2012? I had someone ask me if I knew anything about it, and I don't. He said he heard it from several other folks that one was being planned. If you know anything about this, I would be interested in maybe going.

 

[Csm Davis]

yes I will be going this year and next if all goes well, just do a search for alaska and you will find ferro's post about going this aug.

 

[2027Deuce]

The MVPA is planning one in 2012. Check their website and hope you can make it...

 

[jatonka]

We are heading up in 2012, with the MVPA to commemorate the building of the Alcan Highway in 1942. 70 years ago. The east coast supplied most of the GIs to build it, so we are sending all the guys we can to salute it. JT out

 

[Stalwart]

I wanna go but with the HEMTT . . .

 

[wsucougarx]

LOL, Stuart start saving now

 

[gizip]

I checked the MVPA website (mvpa.org) and came up with no listing for this event. Is there anything you can share in print?

 

[BillF]

that would be a fun trip. Who wants to tow my m38 with them?

 

[CMP Nut]

ALCAN convoy

There is some talk by the Western Command MVers are planning on heading up that way as well. check out Maple Leaf Up forum.

cheers

mike

 

[wreckerman893]

Hummmmm......the M915 with command van trailer would make a great support vehicle.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

I am planning to go in 2011. I was planning for this year, but if I wait until next, I can have 2 months worth of vacation time saved up. Neil Hendrix is also planning to be my copilot.

 

[wehring]

sounds like fun

Sounds like fun. Where does the 2012 trip start and end? I have spent a lot of time building a remote location camper out of a deuce. I am in.

Justin Wehirng
979 997 3112

 

[wreckerman893]

Well........if MVPA is going........why not go with them and make it a joint Steelsoldiers/MVPA adventure. The cooperation at the 2009 MVPA convention was outstanding.
It would allow for plenty of planning. There are a lot of logistics involved in this type endeavor.....just like a military exercise.
Fuel stops, lodging, sightseeing stops along the way, maintenence, emergency/recovery operations and repair facilities all need to be mapped out.
Planning media events along the way to allow the press photo and interview ops would open the door to corporate sponsorship. I'm sure some of the surplus dealers would like name recognition of their products and services.
Lots of stuff to consider.

 

[dodgedougak]

Check out the MVPA facebook page for this trip.