[Doc Savage]

Living in Alaska is decidely different than visiting Alaska. You had better be self-sufficient, no children, have at least 2 years of funds available as a backstop, be prepared to ostracized as an outsider, learn to live off the land, prepare to freeze to death in the winter, and forgo the civilized life you're used to.

I lived there for almost three years, some time in villages off the coast. Alcoholism and cabin fever claim a lot of people. Be prepared. An incredibly beautiful state, great wildlife. But tough as nails in the bush.

[RightWhale]

Average stay is about three years. Alaska is good to some, but not to all. As I was driving up to Alaska I met a family driving out. They wished me luck but they weren't happy at all.

[umgud]

Living in Alaska is decidely different than visiting Alaska. You had better be self-sufficient,

I was impressed with the tanacity and self sufficiency of many who I met or encountered. The 73 year old man who took me on a 6 hour drift boat trip said he did 2 trrips per day during the peak season, guided hunts during hunting season, built drift boats and produced videos in his off season.