cos24 Posted May 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Contemplating driving out there in a couple weeks. Is it still frozen over though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaminkel Posted May 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Contemplating driving out there in a couple weeks. Is it still frozen over though? I am no expert but it's been in the 60's and 70's so I would think not. I will be driving there on the 25th, if that's before you I will let you know. ;D Kel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted May 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2016 We've rented a car in Skagway for May 19th. I'll post when we return, but from what I've read online the lake is not frozen. Alaska has had a relatively warm winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos24 Posted May 12, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted May 12, 2016 We've rented a car in Skagway for May 19th. I'll post when we return, but from what I've read online the lake is not frozen. Alaska has had a relatively warm winter. Yes, please do post when you are there on the 19th - that would help a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted May 12, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I was at Emerald Lake last week with Max Jewell of Elements of Alaska Tours. The lake was not frozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhmom99 Posted May 13, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 13, 2016 We went in September. The road was clear. Hopefully we can head back there again for an early season trip like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixShooter Posted May 13, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I was hoping to make the drive myself, but I procrastinated too long and am having trouble finding a rental for the 25th. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I was hoping to make the drive myself, but I procrastinated too long and am having trouble finding a rental for the 25th. Enjoy! There are only 3 vendors, I suggest you contact each one of them - now, by phone and verify they are sold out. IF anything is available, and this is your priority then be willing to book on the spot. There won't be any walk up options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixShooter Posted May 13, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I know Avis and Green Jeep. What is the other one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 13, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I know Avis and Green Jeep. What is the other one? Sourdough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixShooter Posted May 13, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thank you. I was digging around a bit and did find that one. There are some -really- bad reviews for that agency. Lots of billing and customer service issues. Enough for me to avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 13, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Thank you. I was digging around a bit and did find that one. There are some -really- bad reviews for that agency. Lots of billing and customer service issues. Enough for me to avoid. I don't rent from them, but, it is not managed by the person who did get some poor reviews, several years ago. The current owners are relatives, who, I haven't seen have any significant issues with customers. IF a car is needed- and they have one, and the other 2 don't , I would rent from them. I probably wouldn't pay the Green Jeep price either. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixShooter Posted May 13, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Thank you.. Maybe I will take a closer look. Did a quick look. Reviews are 6-8 months ago, so last season. I'll be skipping a rental if this is the only thing available. Accurate or not these reviews are the only thing we can really make an assessment on. I am finding very little else to support a positive experience, not even a website for the company. Edited May 13, 2016 by PixShooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrob Posted May 16, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Was there this past week. Absolutely not frozen. In fact, it was nearly 70 this past Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cos24 Posted May 16, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Awesome! How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrob Posted May 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Absolutely beautiful! Worth the gorgeous drive out. I'm not home but will try to post pictures in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixShooter Posted May 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Would love to see the pictures. Will be there soon since I was able to find a rental car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted May 17, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Will be on an Alaskan cruise next month, will be goin to Carcross and can't wait to see Emerald Lake, among other places. Am getting ansy!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spedrson Posted May 17, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 17, 2016 pamrob - that is an AMAZING picture! Can't wait to see the lake in person in July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azfunseeker Posted May 19, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Will be on an Alaskan cruise next month, will be goin to Carcross and can't wait to see Emerald Lake, among other places. Am getting ansy!!:eek: We will be there in two weeks...have the rental car booked...so excited! I have not seen any bad photos of Emerald Lake. I'm really hoping to get to hold some sled puppies at our lunch pit stop too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted May 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 27, 2016 We were in Skagway on May 19, and Emerald Lake was totally thawed. On the way to Emerald Lake we saw a few smaller lakes that were still partially frozen, but the roads were totally clear. There was a small section where there were road repairs, but it was no big deal. We were so glad we rented a car and did the tour on our own. We had a wonderful day enjoying the fantastic views--we even saw three bears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renstr Posted May 28, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Not frozen at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrytarte Posted May 28, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 28, 2016 We will be there in two weeks...have the rental car booked...so excited! I have not seen any bad photos of Emerald Lake. I'm really hoping to get to hold some sled puppies at our lunch pit stop too. :) Puppies?!?! Where is this pit stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azfunseeker Posted May 28, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 28, 2016 At the Caribou Crossing you can get lunch, and they have a museum and husky village where you can go for a sled ride and see the puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted May 29, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 29, 2016 We were just there. Since this is inland it was one time that it was sunny and warm. The lake was really glowing emerald! The huge sticky rolls from the coffee shop were so good with big chopped nuts on top. Watch for wildlife too while you take in the stunning views. We saw two bears really close! They were munching on the roadside dandelions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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