It was time to get back to civilization and escape the mosquitoes. We took off from Coldfoot headed for Fairbanks. Here are some general road photos just to show what it looked like.
But first, a musk ox picture from yesterday. He or she was just hanging out not far from the road.
There are trucks, but I thought they were a bit overrated. We didn't have any problems sharing the road, although I'm sure there are lots of broken or pockmarked windshields. It was clear that much of the freight to Deadhorse was moved by truck, however!
Just a picture of the road.
Looking south down Atigun Pass (highest point on the road).
We're back to seeing trees.
You can only find cell phone coverage in Deadhorse and a little outside Fairbanks. Remember those things that are connected to the wall? Here's the Coldfoot "phoneroom."
There were HUGE expanses of past forest fires, more than the eye could see - and there wasn't much obstructing the view.
If you see the road, usually you'll see the pipeline. Eighty percent of it is above ground. The only time it is below ground is areas where there is no permafrost.
The shape of the pipeline here is due to possible earthquake tremors or other movements of the pipe - the angles can absorb the potential push and shove.
The car got a bit dirty with a little rain. Close the door fast so the mosquitoes don't get in!
We must be back close to Fairbanks! The phone is out!
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