Customer Reviews

Alaska By Motorcycle: How to get to Alaska by Motorcycle.

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Dr. Frazier covers all the essentials in preparation for a motorcycle trip to Alaska. His book is full of helpful hints ranging from what to take to where to gas-up. The book is compact and easy to carry in your tank bag. Alaska by Motorcycle is an easy and enjoyable read. I read several other books about traveling to Alaska but found Alaska by Morotcycle the most complete and accurate guide as to what to expect when traveling by motorcyle. Another book I found helpful was The Alaska Highway, An Insider's Guide (revised edition) by Ron Dalby. I disgarded the Mile Post half-way through the our 3 week trip and relied on the books by Dr. Frazier and Ron Dalby. I believe that Dr. Frazier has another book about motorcycling through Europe which will undoubtedly inspire future motorcycle adventures.

...than I am giving it, because it gives a detailed description of "how to.." drive through Alaska. It even has little maps, and gives all possible helpfull advice. It doesnt tell much of a story though, and should rather be used as a reference for your trip.

I was very disapointed with this book. I felt that it was way too expensive and very outdated. The book takes about an hour to read, as 2/3 of the book is old black and white photos. There may be more value, if you are planning to ride specific routes as detailed in the book, provided that there have been no changes in them over the past decade (unlikely).

I this this is a very helpful book. Highway conditions and distances and where to buy gasoline and
what to expect as far as camping or "motels" along the way is great. Photos are black and white, but the beautiful color scenery on the DVD Alaska by Motorcycle makes up for that. I found the DVD inspiring and the book very practical. Since I sell the book at [...] my opinon could be slanted toward the book and DVD because of that, but I don't believe so. I know reading it makes me wish I could take time to motorcycle to Alaska myself, but maybe when my husband and I retire. The only thing that makes me think twice are the mosquitoes. I hate mosquitoes.

While the book may be considered a decent read, the DVD is sure a waste of time. It consists of a series of slides while Greg talks over them. Some of the pictures are nice, but as far as a useful preparation DVD for your trip, forget it.
I thought it would consist of some reviews of equipment, views of how to prepare for the trip, highlights to look for, recommendations for places to go and how to get there, and at least a little useful info. Instead, it is a slide show with a narration over the top. Save your money and just buy the book. If you MUST have it, buy it used so you won't feel so bad when you view it.....

This book was not as helpful as I had hoped with our trip planning. Seems like he dwells on the negative things that can happen while traveling. I expected more encouragement. Lots of black and white pictures. I guess it would depend on how much you are using other resources for information.

This is a quick read on a possible way you could motorcycle through Alaska. There is not a lot I couldn't think of before going. The maps are primitive and only cover certain areas.

The author is knowledgeable and includes lots of pictures. I just felt uninspired and not much smarted after reading.