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Jul 21, 2009 - Deadhorse, Alaska to Whistler, British Columbia

We arrived in Deadhorse, Alaska via the Dalton Highway just in time for the Summer Solstice. ... We took a tour and "a quick dip" in the Arctic Ocean before we headed south.We arrived in Deadhorse, Alaska via the Dalton Highway just in time for the Summer Solstice. ... We took a tour and "a quick dip" in the Arctic Ocean before we headed south....

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Aug 20, 2008 - Prudhoe Bay Trip

From the intersection of the Elliot Highway and the Dalton Highway (also called the haul road), it is 420 miles north to Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay. ... Deadhorse is the name of the small community that provides services to the oilfield workers and operators. ... Deadhorse is open to tourists. ... We arrived in Deadhorse, the service area open to the public, about 3pm. ... After finding and checking into our lodging for the night, we toured the Deadhorse area, and located one of the two fueling stations available for public use. ...

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Jun 24, 2008 - Coldfoot to Deadhorse and the Arctic Ocean

Leaving Coldfoot with an early start, we had another really nice morning to greet us. The "town" of Deadhorse was kind of alien looking also, but it is strictly a temporary working site, as there are NO permanent residences allowed there - period. ... The workers are only there for two week stints, and everyone is flown in and out for their shifts.Leaving Coldfoot with an early start, we had another really nice morning to greet us. The "town" of Deadhorse was kind of alien looking also, but it is strictly a temporary working site, as there are NO permanent residences allowed there - period. ... The workers are only there for two week stints, and everyone is flown in and out for their shifts....

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