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We Made to Alaska on the Long Ride North
Well, we made it to Alaska. Here’s the proof. It is a long road. 3261 miles from my door in Montrose, Colorado to the state line where we took this photo. The road from Destruction Bay, Yukon Territory to here was in pretty bad shape. We were warned of the frost heaves before we left Colorado. Then at the cafe …
Destruction Bay, Yukon Territory
Yes, I know, it’s been awhile since I updated you good folks. Sorry, but I have found that internet access is very limited when you can find it. I’ll try to catch you up here and now. We are in Destruction Bay, on Lake Kluane in the Yukon Territory. It has been a long ride. Destruction Bay is past Whitehorse, …
Reflections from the Road on the Long Ride North
I’m sitting around the campfire this morning thinking about our ride so far and thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on this Long Ride North. First off is that it’s a long way to Alaska. I think we still have 3 more days before we cross the border. Second is that the farther north we go it becomes …
Another Day on the Long ride Norh
Still in the S L O W internet lane which makes it impossible to do anything with photos. Here’s some more boring text. Made it to Ft. Nelson today. We’ve got a great camp spot in the Triple G Hide-A-Way cmpground. Skeeters are a little pesky but nothing 100% DEET can’t handle. It was a n interesting ride today. The …
Quick Update From Dawson Creek, BC on the Long Ride North
Just wanted to let you know that all is well. We are in Dawson Creek, BC at Mile Post 0 on the Alasakan Highway. We finally made it. It has been a stunning ride the last couple of days. Sorry I don’t have any pics to post as internet service has been really sparse and when available it is really …
Cold, Wet and Tired on the Long Ride North
It’s been a long day on our Long Ride to the North. Got started at a descent hour this AM after a nice hearty breakfast at the Griddle Cafe in downtown Shelby, MT. Before I go on with our day I’ve got to tell you about the Griddle Cafe. It’s a classic, small farming community cafe on Main St. in …
Making Slow Progress on the Long Ride North
We aren’t making the miles we wanted at the beginning of the Long Ride North, but at least we are moving in the right direction, north. The weather has had an influence for sure. I left you good folks this morning in Butte, MT where it had rained all last night and was still raining when we stirred this morning.Then, …
Soggy Rainy Day on the Long Ride North
It was a beautiful ride yesterday although a bit soggy out on the trail of the Long Ride North. We were in and out of rain for most of the day. Fortunatley it was mostly light showers. No torrential down pours fortunately. Looks like today will be more of the same for most of the way. We left Perry Utah …
Day one on the Long Ride North Motorcycle Adventure to Alaska
It was a great ride yesterday. No real events to report, jut good weather and lots of miles. We logged 449 miles from Montrose, CO to Perry, Utah. The route we took was from Grand Junction to Vernal, UT to Heber City, UT and on to Perry, UT where we found a nice KOA campground waiting for us. It was …