2 Canadians, 2 Mexicans, the ride to
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and Inuvik, NWT. As far north as you can go on a road in
north America. Another incredible trip to remember for a lifetime.
Crossed the Arctic Circle twice once in Alaska and
once in NWT. A total of 12,000km (most in the first 2
weeks) and approx. 3500km on gravel/mud. We
crossed the continental divide 10 times, were in 2 countries, 2 provinces, 2
territories, one state, and went through 3 rear tires on each bike.
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Trip Map by Ruby. |
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July 16, 2005. The Start of our Journey. Calgary, AB. |
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Stopped by the Cops just after Jasper for speeding. |
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July 17, 2005. Start of Alaska Highway |
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Mile 0 of the Alaska Hwy. |
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Dawson Creek, BC. |
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History of the construction of the Alaska Hwy. |
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Visitor Center in Dawson Creek. |
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1523 miles (2426km) to Fairbanks, Alaska |
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Joaquin at Mile 0. |
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Scenery between Dawson Creek & Fort Nelson |
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More Scenery Pictures. |
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Breaking for a pictures. |
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Camping at the Liard River Hot Springs. |
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On our way to the Hot Springs. |
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Hot steam rising ... |
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... the sun peaks through the trees... |
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... it made for a nice sun set. |
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Alpha Pool, which is the first hot springs one gets to. |
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Beta Pool, is further up the walkway. |
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The Beta Pool is 3meters deep. |
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No one around at this time of the day. |
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The temperature is around 104 Deg Fahrenheit. |
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July 18, 2005. Waiting for the Pilot Car. Construction. |
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Taking a break. |
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A full rainbow in the background. |
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Annie, Joaquin & Ruby |
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Entering Yukon. |
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Watson Lake, Yukon. |
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Signs from all over the world. |
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...and more signs... |
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...mmmmhhhh more signs.... |
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...Cool... |
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Mike chasing Ruby |
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Coffee Break for Joaquin somewhere between Watson Lake and Whitehorse. |
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Annie and Moose |
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More Construction on the Alaska Hwy. |
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Mike goofing around. |
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Burwash Landing Museum. |
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Burwash Landing, Yukon. |
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Pumping up the rear tire. |
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July 19, 2005. Entering Alaska. |
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We are getting there. |
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Camping in Tok, Alaska. |
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These are two (2) scoops of ice cream:) |
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July 20, 2005. Hwy 1 between Tok and Anchorage. |
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The weather improved & Alaska showed its beauty. |
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In the distance is Mt. Sanford (Elevation 16,237ft) |
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Riding along Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park. |
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A lot of blue sky. |
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Mike's Bike packed. |
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In the distance is Mt. Drum (Elevation 12,010ft) |
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Matanuska Glacier. |
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We were here. |
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Staying with Victor in Anchorage. |
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The Gang. |
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July 21, 2005. Waiting for the bikes to get serviced in Anchorage. |
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At the BMW Shop in Anchorage. |
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Ruby's Bike in for 30,000km Service, new tires & battery. |
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Met from the right Andre, Axel and Lisa from Germany at the BMW shop in Anchorage. |
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Barb's Alaskan Leather Shop in Anchorage |
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July 22, 2005. Palmer, Alaska. |
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The road to Hatcher Pass. |
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From Palmer to Willow |
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Paved to almost the summit and then gravel road. |
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Beautiful Scenery. |
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The morning fog was rising ... |
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... as we reached the summit... |
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...of Hatcher Pass. |
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... all gravel switch backs... |
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Summit |
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Still snow on the ground. |
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We are the only ones around. |
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A for sale sign in nowhere. |
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First sighting of Mt. Hunter at 14, 573ft. |
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View of George Parks Hwy. |
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South view point of Mt. McKinley. |
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Mt. Hunter. |
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Mt. McKinley (Elevation 20,320ft). |
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Highest Mountain in North America. |
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Mt. McKinley again. |
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Turn off at Cantwell onto Denali Hwy. |
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Denali Hwy - approx. 115miles (180km) of gravel... |
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...connecting the George Park Hwy with ... |
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...the Richardson Hwy. |
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It runs from Cantwell to Paxson. |
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Alaska Range. |
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Pretty easy ride, no traffic ... |
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...some great scenery. |
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Ruby trying to slow down. |
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More pics of the Denali Hwy. |
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Denali Hwy. |
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Alaska Range. |
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Maclaren Summit Elevation 4081ft. |
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Mike is sometimes also in the picture. |
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View of the Delta River and Glacier. |
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Alaska Range Glacier... |
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...north of Paxson. |
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Scenery of Richardson Hwy... |
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...north to Delta Junction. |
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First peak of the Alaska Pipeline. |
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Can't miss it. |
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After climbing on the Pipeline, Mike reads this... |
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Camping in Delta Junction. |
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July 23, 2005. Stop at North Pole, Alaska. |
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BMW Service Shop in Anchorage... |
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... we are not kidding. |
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