X5 on the Dalton Highway in March - am I nuts?

[motordavid]

After reading your post, I did some perusal on the topic. Seems March may be more difficult than the usual May to September recommendations on sites.
You have probably already read these, but some links:
Dalton Highway - Wikitravel

Dalton Highway, otherwise known as the Haul Road

BLM Alaska: Dalton Highway - Frequently Asked Questions

My guess is your car is going to have a good speckling of road rash on some of the panels by the time you get back. And maybe need a new windshield.

Having done some long m'cycle and car trips, I understand the desire to 'go', but I would personally find someone else's car to do that trip in. ;>)
GL, mD

[teffi71]

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They did already my 911 convertible and it is awesome!

windshield - yeah - we will see ...

[JCL]

Skip the immersion heater. Go with the silicone heater pads that stick on the oil pan. Add a battery blanket heater. And an interior heater, plug-in.

18" wheels with winter tires. I like Pirelli Scorpions, not sure about your size.

Warranty is fine in Canada. Wouldn't expect maintenance to be though.

Plan to lose at least one windshield. And lots of rock damage.

Skip the under guard protection.

Carry a winter emergency kit with tow rope, flares, safety triangles, space blankets, snacks, matches, candles, tarp and rope, hatchet, traction mats, jack, coveralls, etc. I am going from memory, but that is what I used to carry, all in a Rubbermaid tub, plus a sleeping bag. We didn't carry spare parts. We did file "flight plans" for long solo drives, so someone knew we were out there.

I llived at mile zero of the Alaska highway, and covered a territory throughout the Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut. I wouldn't have had a BMW there. Yes, you are a little crazy.