Here's an idea kicking around in my head: a road trip from Sacramento (where I live) to Fairbanks, Alaska. I would rent a car in Sacramento, take I-5 north, proceed north through British Columbia via a couple of different routes--can't see a difference on the map, although BC Hwy 37 appears to be shorter--then through Dawson and Whitehorse in Yukon Territory b/f proceeding to Fairbanks. Then drop the rental off in Fairbanks and fly back home. I would do this in summer, obviously (June, July or August), and I could allot up to two weeks w/out too much trouble.

My question is this: I am not really the outdoorsy type. Have never been camping in my life. Is this trip feasible for an individual driving north in a regular passenger car? Is there sufficient access to gas, food and lodging along the way? Or would I be forced to camp by the side of the road or carry extra fuel tanks? Any feedback would be appreciated. I'll probably do this next year or in 2006, if I can drive north secure in the knowledge that I won't wind up starving to death in the woods. E-mails to the address above are welcome.