# Ep 41: Alaska or Rust 7, Deadman's Lake, Fairbanks and the Arctic Circle!

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Podcast: [Merlin’s Barn Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/merlin-s-barn-podcast-7101492)
Published: 2026-05-19T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://merlinsbarn.substack.com/p/ep-41-alaska-or-rust-7-deadmans-lake
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Duration seconds: 3988

## Resource

Tons happens in this second to last episode, we survived hellish road conditions, stinky bathrooms, a list minute crossing into Alaska to Deadman’s lake. Mortimer Makes it 100 miles, the gang decides to head for the Arctic Circle a nd more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit merlinsbarn.substack.com/subscribe

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