It was a great trip up the Dalton to Toolik. We made quick stops at Coldfoot and Wiseman and were blessed with an extra day in Toolik because of windy drifts.

A few photos will have to suffice. We made a brief stop in Coldfoot for breakfast all day.  A slew of truckers were already there. It was muddy, sunny and nice.

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At the top of Atigun Pass, we were stalled for about three hours in the avalanche safety zone. An avalanche come down the mountain just in front of us and a truck was stuck.  The rest of us waited until DOT cleared the way. Our little van is on the right in the second row.

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We arrived soon enough, enjoying a game of 80s Trivial Pursuit and waking up to yet another clear, sunny day.

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Then the wind started to blow….

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And the drifts piled up. We were stuck for a third night.

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We watched movies, read books, played a game of Pictionary… and enjoyed the stunning surroundings.

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And on the way home to Fairbanks, we made a slight detour to Wiseman.

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