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McClaren Trip

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:32 pm
by rocketdoc637
Are people heading down the night prior and staying in paxon or just leaving really early the morning of the 8th?. Does anyone know how much it is to stay at the Paxon lodge?

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 9:27 pm
by paulneva
A.J. and I are driving down Friday and staying at Paxon Lodge. Call 907 822 3330 for rates and reservations.

Paul

Rates

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 11:33 pm
by alaska_lanche
I believe its 150 per night out there. Just stayed out there over Valentines Day Weekend. Came in from the Cantwell side. Stayed the night rode out to Paxson and back and stayed another night. Then rode back to Catnwell. The whole denali hwy is super smooth with only the occasional wind drifts. If it wasnt' for the flat light you could really make great time.

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:13 am
by john
150 a night at Paxson Lodge, wow, never figured their rooms were that much. They better be in better shape than the last time I stayed there. Last year I think it was $50.00 a night.

Wife, grandson and I are leaving early Sat AM, probable around 5:30. It's about 3 and 1/2 hours drive time, around 175 miles.

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:10 pm
by paulneva
$150 a night gets you the delux cabin (running water and TV) at Maclaren. Paxon isn't anywhere near that price.

If they could see this conversation at Paxon, they would probably sign up as "business" members.

Paul

My bad

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:09 pm
by alaska_lanche
Sorry bout that. Thought you were looking for the McClaren price. Nevermind.

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:52 am
by rocketdoc637
I called ant it looks like it would be $80 a night for 2 adults and 1 child. Still haven't decided

Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:36 pm
by COS
Hey, on the way in lets take the Seven mile trail through the Gap and check out that country. I will be pulling a skimmer and can take some gear for folks.

McLaren ride

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:11 am
by OPA
COS,
You got room for gas?
OPA

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:12 pm
by rocketdoc637
How much is gas at the Lodge? I assume there is bedding and you only need to bring personal items and clothes. Will they put lunches to gether or do we need to take stuff for that. I know supper and breakfast are included.

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:54 pm
by john
Yes to the bedding, I think lunch runs around $10.00 for a sack lunch. We usually bring lunch stuff, sandwich makings and snacks with us for when were out riding.

Gas was around $4.00 a gal last I heard. Not bad considering that they have to haul it all in during the summer and store it or haul it in by sled to have it available.

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:33 pm
by COS
I can take 4- 5 gallon jugs if needed. I am not bringing gas. I buy gas from the Lodge to help them out. I was offering up the skimmer in case folks pack for a week like I tend to do.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:25 am
by REVITUP
They only have regular unleaded gas at Maclaren so if you have a sled that takes premium, you need to haul it with you.

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:10 am
by rocketdoc637
I decided to head down Friday and stay at the Paxon Lodge. It sounded like several people were doing that according to the Lodge. Who all is headed down Friday and what time?

Charlie

Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:15 am
by john
Looks like the wife and I are also heading down Friday, assuming Paxson Lodge has room. If so, well be leaving around 5:30 or 6:00 PM