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This is a great thread. I really enjoy the pictures. I become more and more fascinated with Alaska the more I learn of it.
 
That's harsh!

Mount Washington still has the edge-

On January 16, 2004, the summit weather observation registered a temperature of −43.6 °F (−42.0 °C) and sustained winds of 87.5 mph (140.8 km/h), resulting in a wind chill value of −102.59 °F (−74.77 °C) at the mountain.

Where do you have to go to see Musk Oxen ? Barrow?

I can see them right here

Alaska Wildlife Center

In their natural habitat? Thør would probably know.
 
That's harsh!

Mount Washington still has the edge-

On January 16, 2004, the summit weather observation registered a temperature of −43.6 °F (−42.0 °C) and sustained winds of 87.5 mph (140.8 km/h), resulting in a wind chill value of −102.59 °F (−74.77 °C) at the mountain.

Only because Mt Wash has an observatory that hasn't blown away.

Where do you have to go to see Musk Oxen ? Barrow?

Nunivak Island, Seward Peninsula, Point Hope, Beaufort Coast from Prudhoe to the west.
 
I can see them right here

Alaska Wildlife Center That is way more convenient.


Nunivak Island, Seward Peninsula, Point Hope, Beaufort Coast from Prudhoe to the west.

Thanks! I don't honestly know if I'll ever get there, although I'm sure I'll return to Alaska.

Is there any other reason to go where the wild Musk Oxen are besides glimpsing back into the ice age?
 
I can see them right here

Alaska Wildlife Center That is way more convenient.




Thanks! I don't honestly know if I'll ever get there, although I'm sure I'll return to Alaska.

Is there any other reason to go where the wild Musk Oxen are besides glimpsing back into the ice age?

Most of those places have no real comfortable facilities for tourists. But, the places are beautiful, in an austere way.
 
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