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My old riding buddy & I are planning a trip from northern Michigan to Banff/Jasper in May or June 2020 on our 2002-2004 R1150RTs - Any suggestions on routes, cites, bugs, tenting, etc. would be greatly appreciated - Thanks to all -
Were I riding from Michigan to Jasper and back I would try to include passing thru at least some of the following: Blackhills SD, the Bighorn Mountains WY, Yellowstone NP, Chief Joseph Byway WY, Beartooth Pass WY/MT, and Glacier NP. I'd cross into Canada north of Babb (NE of Glacier NP) and head north thru Twin Bridges, Pincher Creek, Lundbreck and Longview. From there take Hwy 40 north to Hwy 742 to Canmore. That puts you on CDN1 all the way to Lake Louise where you pick-up Hwy 93 and the Icefield Parkway to Jasper. On the return trip backtrack to Lake Louise then pick-up CDN1 to Golden. At Golden you can either take Hwy 95 thru Radium Hotsprings then Hwy 93 to Cranbrook and the Roosvile crossing back into the states; or at Golden stay on CDN1 to Revelstoke. From there go thru Nakusp, New Denver, Kaslo, Kootenay Bay, Creston and cross back in at Porthill (you will take two ferry rides on the leg; both are free). This route through Canada will take you through some remarkable terrain and on some fantastic riding roads.
We have not camped too much in this area except in the Nakusp area. I know there are many campgrounds in Jasper NP and I assume you best have a reservation. Motel rooms in Jasper can be quiet expensive but we have gotten relatively good rates there and in Canmore in May and early June. There is a town campground in Nakusp that is very nice and within easy walking distance of restaurants. Other small towns often have camping in or near the town.
Annie and I have ridden the Icefield Parkway 3 or 4 times in May or June on our way to or from Alaska. We've seen cold temperatures and some flurries but never had enough cold or snow to impact on our trip... but, be prepared. The only significant snow we ever had on one of our trips was in early July when we encountered snow at Pink Mountain, BC and 20 miles from our home in MT on Flesher Pass.
You will be a long way from any BMW dealer and in a different country. A good towing plan (unlimited mileage) and medical insurance that are both good in Canada are a very good idea.
Voni and I have gone from the Great Plains (Iowa or Kansas) to Alaska twice in June and really had no weather issues other than one nasty rainy day up on the Alaska Highway. We have also gone as far as Hyder at least a half dozen times for Memorial Day weekend with no significant weather issues. That said, we travel prepared with gear for subfreezing to triple digit temperatures. It is possible to get snow in almost any month at high enough elevations but I would not let that possibility deter my trip.
AKBeemer to the white courtesy phone, please.
Yes but did you go over the Canadian Rockies?
Where is Hobarter?
Where is Hobarter?
Hobart is 5 miles south of Cadillac, MI - Once a lumbering town of 300+ people after the Civil War - Now home to three houses - Progress, I guess, but easier traffic !