brooks range

The drive through this place is unforgettable. If you have done any research on the area or gust watched the TV program ice road truckers you will recognize the different names or views as you come to them. Just stop and get out and walk with a camera dont be in a hurry. Little flowers, birds,wildlife or just scenery its ever where. The only sad moment was at the site of the most northern spruce tree on the side of the road someone had cut a ring around the tree in the bark and killed it. Some one should do the same to the idiot that did it. We also found a dead muskox that might have been hit by a vehicle and died after it leaf the road. Make sure you pick a good safe place to stop. We were there before 2014

My visit to Coldfoot was during the construction for Alaskan Pipeline in 1975-1976. I worked at three different construction camps ranging from Isabel Pass in the south to Coldfoot in the north and they were all very warm and mosquito infested in the summer and colder than cold in the winter. The record cold day in the US was recorded about that time in Coldfoot at 71 degrees below zero.On the other hand, our "Upper One," as opposed to, their "Lower Forty-Eight," is majestic and beautiful area that I have ever visited. Thirty-Five years ago today, Thanksgiving 2014, several other workers and I hiked two miles up a frozen river to a gold mine. On the way back we had to pass by about fifteen wolves that were near the road into camp. They were, most likely, looking for handouts from other workers and did not bother us.I would encourage anyone to visit the northern regions of Alaska during the summer months. Though to stand and look straight up at the Aurora Borealis was one of the highlights of my entire life.

George and Bobbi Lounsbury, and George's brother Clutch Lounsbury, and their friends at Coldfoot, including Jack Reakoff and other local gold miners gave us one of the most beautiful vacations we have ever had. On our first visit, I was seeking information about the gold rush, 1898-1900, for a history book we were publishing in Ohio. On our second visit, we were on vacation, camping across Alaska for the summer. In Fairbanks, the Lounsburys took us to the Museum at Fairbanks, as well as the sites along the Tanana River, where the Ohio Gold miners visited in 1899-1900. The Lounsburys introduced us to the local historians of Alaska, which was an educational experience in itself. The Lounsbury family took us to their family gold mine on Gold Mountain at Ester, before taking us to Coldfoot, north of the Arctic Circle on the Dalton Highway. At Coldfoot, we visited the gold miners' homes as well as their Museum at Coldfoot. My husband purchased beautiful furs from the trapper and historian Jack Reakoff. We went on north on the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay, and stayed overnight in their motel; the motel buffet is one of the best in the world. The truck drivers on the Dalton will confirm that statement. The Brooks Range was spectacular. Of all of our travels in our lifetime, our two visits to Alaska were among the most beautiful trips we ever had. Some people go up the inside passage and visit Denali and think they have seen Alaska; they have seen a part of Alaska. But, camping in Alaska, from the south, to the north, to the west of the state, was unmatched in anything we have ever done. If you want to visit Alaska, please do, but be sure you see as much of Alaska as you can. You will never forget this trip.

WOW! This is a WOW site. Farthest north divide crossing in North America, snowfall, Ice Road trucker (the REAL ones). Pure adrenaline adventure. Three thumbs UP!

The entire Dalton Highway from the southern end to Atigan Pass was filled with magnificently picturesque scenery. We went in mid-July which turned out to be the rainy season, but were treated with one sunny day that made it totally worth while. The drawbacks to vehicle travel is that much of the road is unpredictable and potholed making for a slow, bone jarring drive. I don't understand why much more isn't paved. We suspect that if they made it too easy to get here, all the campers would be slowing the trucks down on the highway. WATCH OUT for trucks, they have the right of way and the trucks scatter rocks as they pass and will crack windshields (we ended up with a chip/crack both coming and going). Regular rental car companies wont let you rent a car to come here. You will have to go to a local outfitter (Alaska Auto Rentals) who give you 2 spare tires, cb radio and a wooden block to place under the jack for stability. They run about $225 a day plus mileage and whatever damage to the vehicle runs.Both Coldfoot Camp and Yukon Camp are interesting spots. They are full of nice people from all over the place who have moved there to live and work. Gas is a bit expensive ($5.30 gallon range), but that was expected. Coldfoot Camp's rooms were $199/night for a 2 twin bed room with a sink, toilet and shower. Let's call this rustic, definitely not luxurious. But, where else will you go? Actually there may be some private places in the area if you research it, but I'm not sure what they have. DON'T expect wifi or telephone. They do have it but it will cost you and the wifi is via satellite and slow and you share it with anyone else that may be able to get a signal.This made a great once in a lifetime trip. If I were to go to Alaska again, it would be to the coast for a cruise, no more interior trips for me. I actually thought we would see lots of wildlife, but over our two day trip to the Arctic Circle, Atigan Pass and back we saw a couple of prairie Dog looking animals, a few ravens, a native quail looking bird and some bird at the Arctic Circle parking lot that will come eat Cheezits out of your hand. No moose, bears, dear or caribou. Have fun, we did.

We visited the wiseman and cold foot area and witnessed the magnificent beauty of the Brooke range. I was told that this is the entry point to the mountain range. I was lucky to have been there on a sunny day which are very few in a year. The life, people and nature in this area was an eye opener.

The Brooks Range is breathtaking and amazing. We went in March 2014 and the sky was blue and the snow so gorgeous. Atigun Pass and the Ice Road were definitely the best part of our trip.

My wife and I paid, dearly, for the flight to go to Coldfoot and Wiseman, AK, NORTH OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE. It was a trip of a life-time, not for the scenery or history lesson in Wiseman, but where it is. We have bragging rights as part of 1% of the world's population lives or has visited the AC.Now, when we watch Ice Road Truckers we'll know all about the truck stop at Coldfoot and a lot about the highway they travel. We also saw a large unprotected portion of the Alyeska Pipeline.An impressive sight. All in all, we had a wonderful time.

We traveled over the Dalton Highway through this mountain range to reach our destination in Coldfoot and into Wiseman for the Aurora. We took a side tour, Coldfoot Safari, which took use up the Antigun Pass. Scenery was gorgeous, but i thought the price was to high.

Take the time to drive north of Coldfoot on the Dalton Highway through the Brooks Range towards Anaktuyuk Pass. Breathtaking views.... You will not be disappointed.

What can I say except it is the most beautiful scenery ever. Wilderness seems like a horrible thing to call it. We saw Doll Sheep, black wolf, moose and rabbits etc. The colors were amazing and the waters so clear. If you go to Alaska you need to do this!

Quaint. You can mail your postcards from this post office. I loved the teeny tiny front of the building and the frozen flag. It almost felt like another country. The "truck stop" was less intimidating as I had imagined. This is the kind of place you highfive yourself for going. Go. Have adventure.

Not the highest mountains, but a magnificent chain of gorgeous peaks and valleys. Anaktuvuk Pass and Gates of the Arctic Nat'l Park are a plus, and the Arrigetch Peaks are a must, stunning by air. The foothills as you approach the Brooks Range are a preview of the treat to come. Also, a trip to Kobuk Valley and the great sand dunes are also recommended.

Driving the Dalton Highway through the Brooks Range was spectacular. Didn't make it all the way to Deadhorse - maybe next time.

La Dalton Highway cruza la cordillera Brooks y el paso más alto es el Atigum Pass, hermoso y maravillo. Fuimos en Julio que es la época de lluvia y como no podía ser de otra manera al acercarnos a la cordillera se nublo y llovió todo ese tramo. La ruta esta bastante bien y todos son muy prudentes. A la vuelta mi hijo se tiro en bicicleta del punto más alto por lo que hizo toda la bajada en bici a toda velocidad. fue de lo mejor del viaje y de la Dalton.