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Ah the AlCan. I drove from Connecticut to Alaska (Anchorage) and from Alaska (Anchorage) to Illinois.
I'm not sure what shape it's in because I drove it in the early 90's. In any case, you'll be fine until you get to the Yukon Territory. Once there you'll find that "crush" is used on the roads. Basically crushed up rocks. It can be hell on tires so make sure you have a good, FULL SIZE, spare.
Campers and RVs. Be prepared for 1000?s of RVs to be in your way. 20 in a row on a non-paved section of road, kicking up huge clouds of dust. Yum!
Bring warm clothing and rain gear. It's fucking Alaska. Summer or not, it gets cold.
Bring lots of mosquito repellant. They don?t call them the State bird for nuthin?.
No 5, 4, 3, 2, or even 1 star hotels. Plenty of places to camp and the roadside inns can be nice.
Go for it, have fun. It?s not as bad as most people think it is. Just keep in mind that it?s Northern Canada and Alaska and prepare as such. I?m very curious as to how much it has changed and improved.
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