EXHIBIT 23.1


                            CONSENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL


         We hereby consent to the use, in the Prospectus as outlined in
Securities and Exchange Commission Form S-8, of our name as special counsel to
General Communication, Inc. in the preparation of the Prospectus and the
rendering of certain opinions including an opinion as to the legality of the
shares.


                                            WOHLFORTH, VASSAR, JOHNSON & BRECHT,
                                            A Professional Corporation


                                                         /s/


Anchorage, Alaska

July 26, 2004