The cold clawed at you with steel-like talons. In my barracks niche, the day we ran out of stove oil, my shaving lotion congealed. It was 55 below at Dawson Creek, and a chilling 69 below at the Donjek River on the Alaska Highway.

Jim Lee A 1,500-Mile Drive to Alaska’s ParadiseĪt Whitehorse the temperature dropped to 63 degrees below zero. Carry tape with you in case you have to reseal a package. Airlines might not take a package that contains dry ice.

Airlines require that meat be carried in leakproof containers, such as coolers or waxed boxes. The traveler is responsible for the proper packaging of meat. Extra bags might also result in additional charges. Luggage over 50 pounds will cost an additional $25 to $50 each and will have to be shipped as air cargo if it’s over 100 pounds. Usually travelers can check two pieces of baggage that don’t exceed 62 inches in maximum dimension (length plus width plus height) and 50 pounds in weight. These regulations can change and their violation can lead to federal prosecution, so it’s a good idea to call your airline a few days before you depart.įlying With Meat: Most domestic airlines will transport meat as checked luggage. The gun must be unloaded and sealed in a hard-sided case. Several Web brokers also buy and sell miles, including and Though it’s legal for these brokers to sell miles everywhere but in Utah, it may violate an airline’s frequent-flyer program, so before buying miles from a broker you should verify that the carrier will accept them.Ĭhecking firearms: Airlines allow firearms to be checked in as baggage, but you have to declare them.

Many airlines sell miles through their Web pages. If you can’t buy stuff fast enough to earn a free seat, you can still purchase some extra miles.

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