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kennharriet
Joined: 22 Jan 2009 Posts: 510 City/Region: Grangeville
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lochsa
Photos: Lochsa
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:12 pm Post subject: Prince William Sound 2022 |
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We checked off one of our bucket list adventures this spring with a month and a half on Prince William Sound. The drive from Idaho to Valdez pulling the boat was a leisurely and enjoyable drive with lots of bears, moose, caribou, elk, bison, etc. Valdez is a very welcoming community. Even though we spent most of our time at anchor, it was worth getting a slip at Valdez Harbor for $240/mo that included parking and launch fees. Most of the anchorages we had to ourselves. We logged about 900 mi. on Lochsa exploring the numerous bays and glaciers with some great hiking. We only explored the north side of the Sound so have reason to return.
[http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=Lochsa&id=C432CA5B_0029_4337_9156_427475683A4A&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php] |
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multimediasmith
Joined: 23 Aug 2021 Posts: 35 City/Region: New Orleans' Northshore
State or Province: LA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: ENDEAVOR
Photos: ENDEAVOR
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Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:31 am Post subject: |
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Great photos... that's my ultimate dream trip... one day
Thanks for the inspiration. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4559 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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I very much enjoyed the Inside Passage. Perhaps I should consider Prince William Sound for next time. Sounds like a good deal for parking and launching at Valdez and operating out of there. |
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kennharriet
Joined: 22 Jan 2009 Posts: 510 City/Region: Grangeville
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lochsa
Photos: Lochsa
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Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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You would enjoy it Colby. Although we have only done SE AK from Prince Rupert to Prince of Wales, I think the logistics once you get to Valdez are probably much easier. Valdez is a full service community with everything within walking distance to the harbor. We have driven the ALCAN many times as previous AK residents, however this was the most enjoyable with no schedule.
I’ll apologize ahead of time to those AK residents for advertising the gem you have available to you in PWS. Ken |
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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 1736 City/Region: Wasilla
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Whisperer
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Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2022 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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PWS is generally just a waste of time in my opinion. I'd plan my trips somewhere else...like....anywhere.....lol.....Honestly, I'm a bit surprised most of it isn't a National Park as there are not a many places anywhere like it on this planet. |
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C-Wolfe
Joined: 16 Sep 2020 Posts: 259 City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Valhalla
Photos: C-Wolfe
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Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2022 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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I'll second TR Bauer, Definitely not worth the drive, only reason I go it's because it is close by.
Yeah, I'm also kidding, I have been going there for over 15 years and still wish I could make it out more often, still have many place I haven't been and wish to visit soon. _________________ Stephan
ValHalla 08 TC255 2024-present
C-Wolfe 22 C-Dory cruiser 2020-24
No Name; Bayliner explorer 26 2012-2015
sparkle; Ericson 25 CB 2008-2012
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