Hello, I'm not sure I'm doing this correctly... but here we go.
Hi, I'm Kim, New to the "Overlanding" idea, but been a firm road tripper for many moons. Since purchasing my latest 4Runner and looking at the options I've come across a lot of fun add ons and realize that my road trips could be so much more.
I'm looking forward to learning a lot. I'm hoping my questions don't drive folks nuts.
My wife and I are planning a trip to Alaska in 2020 with our Room-mate who travels with us (and experiences Autism). Looking for those must do's and the don'ts you don't realize are don'ts until they're dones...
I live in the PNW and haul myself around in a 2018 T4R TRD Off Road Premium. I never thought I'd love a car more than I loved my 3rd Gen but there is some luxury in this smooth ride. LOL
Welcome to Overland Bound Kim (
@DogToy)! I have some great news for you: You did it right (or maybe there is no wrong way... whatever.) But wait, there is even more good news: You can't drive us nuts with too many questions, because we are already crazy
.
Interestingly enough, it was planning for a trip to Alaska that brought me to the Overland Bound site. Our plan is to make our first (of many) trips this July. We are going to visit Ketchikan and Prince of Whales Island. Not quite as dramatic as driving to Anchorage or to the Arctic Circle, but it is a starting point. As the parent of two adult children on the Autism spectrum, I think it is AWESOME that you are planning on having your roommate join you.
As for information on traveling to Alaska, one of your local Overland Bound members,
@Terry Pickens from Vancouver, WA is in the process of planning a trip there this summer, so he can probably provide you good leads on research and also, in a few months, some great field intel. You should check out his thread about it [
link]. I also recommend checking out the Northwest Region forum [
link], where you will find members from all over the PNW, including in your area and in Alaska.
You might also benefit from attending a meetup or other event in your area. Those are posted in our Rally Point system [
link].
I look forward to seeing you out there! If you need anything, feel free to hit me up on the forums:
@Jedi.