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Having dawdled enough I started to make tracks.. Of course once you cross both the Peel River and the Mckenzie River the landscape becomes less spectacular. Long dusty straight road.
Of course boarding and crossing the rivers is always fun.
We all had to wait as they moved this guy across the Peel. Last time up I had to camp for two days as we waited for the river to go down so they could run the ferry. All part of the Dempster experience
Then it was our turn
I stopped in Fort Macpherson for a break. Had a wonderful yak with the gals running this green house. As a gardener I am always interested in how other deal with conditions.. Here it was too much sunshine. Who knew?
The McKenzie
This one is diesel powered. No cable here. Does a triangle as they service the community of Tsiigehtchic. I was tempted to off load and explore but was in "Get there mode" now and knew I was faced with a long stretch of boring road
Some of the local residents
I tried for a shot of the river but seeing as we have hit the Delta there is no real hight of land any more. Certainly no views of the river
Last time into Inuvik I was cold and wet. Grabbed a hotel room.. Not this time. Warm and dry. I grabbed a campsite at the Territorial Camp ground just out of town. Jak campground.
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They have a tower where you can survey the surrounding area.
After a shower, snack and rest. I went into town to explore a tad..
They have a new sign for all us ADV types to pose in-front of
Of course boarding and crossing the rivers is always fun.
We all had to wait as they moved this guy across the Peel. Last time up I had to camp for two days as we waited for the river to go down so they could run the ferry. All part of the Dempster experience
Then it was our turn
I stopped in Fort Macpherson for a break. Had a wonderful yak with the gals running this green house. As a gardener I am always interested in how other deal with conditions.. Here it was too much sunshine. Who knew?
The McKenzie
This one is diesel powered. No cable here. Does a triangle as they service the community of Tsiigehtchic. I was tempted to off load and explore but was in "Get there mode" now and knew I was faced with a long stretch of boring road
Some of the local residents
I tried for a shot of the river but seeing as we have hit the Delta there is no real hight of land any more. Certainly no views of the river
Last time into Inuvik I was cold and wet. Grabbed a hotel room.. Not this time. Warm and dry. I grabbed a campsite at the Territorial Camp ground just out of town. Jak campground.
Jàk Territorial Park | NWT Parks
Jàk Territorial Park is located just outside the town of Inuvik. The park's observation tower offering panoramic views of the area and hiking trails throughout the park provide ample opportunity for birdwatching - falcons and eagles are common sites. The park is also known for an abundance of...
They have a tower where you can survey the surrounding area.
After a shower, snack and rest. I went into town to explore a tad..
They have a new sign for all us ADV types to pose in-front of
BBrowning
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I spent two nights in Inuvik before heading North.. Played a bit and explored town more than I did before. Resupplied the depleted beer and food supplies. Made and post these vids to my You Tube Channel.. I am not a pro and do them in one shot as I haven't figured out the edit thing yet. So be patient.
BBrowning
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I suppose I took my time in Inuvik cause I knew the end goal was near and as soon as I got there I would be itching to be headed home. The longer I could delay that, the better.
Packed and ready for the last bit
Hmmm which way -- For what ever reason Inuvik seemed a tad worse for the wear this time.. Maybe the glow of being there had worn off, maybe I just looked harder this time. Maybe early summer and the real clean ups hadn't happen yet after the long winters they get. Maybe it is just Me.
Not long after leaving Inuvik, you hit the real tundra.
The road was mostly fine. There were a few sink holes though, some with out this major warning
Usually where a creek had melted the permafrost and the road just disappeared into it.
You truly realize the scope of the land and water
About here I encountered a young couple on Bicycles. From Quebec. Hard core. They were getting exhausted from fighting the loose pea gravel and large windrows of it. For me it was annoying but manageable.
Pingos
They have moved the sign out of town a bit more.. Makes for a good shot with the Pingos in the back ground
Made it !! Was there any doubt??
Obligatory dip your toe in.. Did I go swimming,, Not a f*&#king Chance.
Once I was settled I rode around and explored a tad-- The Hamlet of Tuktoaktuk looking North from across the inner bay
Just an empty land when you find the little side roads
It took a bit to find the office where I could register for camping. Last time here there was a little shack on the point so visitors could check in. This time, 7 years later, they had an office, ATCO trailer set up before you enter town. I rode right past it not even noticing. Too focused I suppose.
I did get to visit with all the different staff at all the other town offices and confuse every one there. I finally got directions, they took pity on this silly old guy who was lost
Anyways back on the spit and set up I wandered town a bit on foot, wandered the new sea wall they have built to protect town, stopped by Grandma's Kitchen but wasn't hungry and she looked closed for the day. Back at camp had a visit with several other bikers who had set up for the night. We were discussing the loose gravel on the road and what a pain in the butt it was when this guy rode by.. Guess it wasn't that bad after all LOL He didn't stay so didn't get his story.
The end of the Northern branch of the Trans Canada Trail.. Yes, people walk all the way here!!
My camp on the spit. I had the tent tied to my rig and well tied down.. The wind was strong most of the day and all night. I had set up on the one available level spot. Who ever had graded out the camping area had no idea of what level is.
What I didn't count for was the amount of traffic and the dust it would create, other wise I would have picked another spot. Turns out the sun doesn't go down and the locals are basically up all night and one of their favourite things is to do town laps checking out all the campers on the spit on their quads and trucks.. Who knew,, I just laughed as I was young once too and did the same thing. It died down about three in the morning and I finally got some good sleep with the tent flapping only waking me up once or twice.
The young couple from Quebec had arrived to a big reception. They had made many friends on their travel and a whole group of young people were waiting for them to arrive.. Fun to see how fellow young travellers had congregated together.. Several older vehicles and RVs. They were all travelling back to Dawson together then going in different directions I think. The bikers were getting a ride this time. I also had a visit with one of the local RCMP members. He had just started his rotation here and was totally enamoured with the place. Good guy. He had stopped to admire my contraption for travel as he called it, Ha, if only he knew.
The next day I packed up slowly, it was early, I debated staying another day but nope. Let's get going.
One last look at the Pingos
This map shows how tenuous the Hamlet of Tuk is, in this vast land of sea, ice and muskeg -- Next time I will bring a boat of some sort. Kayaking over to the Pingos would be fun.
So that's it, North as far as you can drive in Canada.. Now to head SOUTH
Packed and ready for the last bit
Hmmm which way -- For what ever reason Inuvik seemed a tad worse for the wear this time.. Maybe the glow of being there had worn off, maybe I just looked harder this time. Maybe early summer and the real clean ups hadn't happen yet after the long winters they get. Maybe it is just Me.
Not long after leaving Inuvik, you hit the real tundra.
The road was mostly fine. There were a few sink holes though, some with out this major warning
Usually where a creek had melted the permafrost and the road just disappeared into it.
You truly realize the scope of the land and water
About here I encountered a young couple on Bicycles. From Quebec. Hard core. They were getting exhausted from fighting the loose pea gravel and large windrows of it. For me it was annoying but manageable.
Pingos
They have moved the sign out of town a bit more.. Makes for a good shot with the Pingos in the back ground
Made it !! Was there any doubt??
Obligatory dip your toe in.. Did I go swimming,, Not a f*&#king Chance.
Once I was settled I rode around and explored a tad-- The Hamlet of Tuktoaktuk looking North from across the inner bay
Just an empty land when you find the little side roads
It took a bit to find the office where I could register for camping. Last time here there was a little shack on the point so visitors could check in. This time, 7 years later, they had an office, ATCO trailer set up before you enter town. I rode right past it not even noticing. Too focused I suppose.
I did get to visit with all the different staff at all the other town offices and confuse every one there. I finally got directions, they took pity on this silly old guy who was lost
Anyways back on the spit and set up I wandered town a bit on foot, wandered the new sea wall they have built to protect town, stopped by Grandma's Kitchen but wasn't hungry and she looked closed for the day. Back at camp had a visit with several other bikers who had set up for the night. We were discussing the loose gravel on the road and what a pain in the butt it was when this guy rode by.. Guess it wasn't that bad after all LOL He didn't stay so didn't get his story.
The end of the Northern branch of the Trans Canada Trail.. Yes, people walk all the way here!!
My camp on the spit. I had the tent tied to my rig and well tied down.. The wind was strong most of the day and all night. I had set up on the one available level spot. Who ever had graded out the camping area had no idea of what level is.
What I didn't count for was the amount of traffic and the dust it would create, other wise I would have picked another spot. Turns out the sun doesn't go down and the locals are basically up all night and one of their favourite things is to do town laps checking out all the campers on the spit on their quads and trucks.. Who knew,, I just laughed as I was young once too and did the same thing. It died down about three in the morning and I finally got some good sleep with the tent flapping only waking me up once or twice.The young couple from Quebec had arrived to a big reception. They had made many friends on their travel and a whole group of young people were waiting for them to arrive.. Fun to see how fellow young travellers had congregated together.. Several older vehicles and RVs. They were all travelling back to Dawson together then going in different directions I think. The bikers were getting a ride this time. I also had a visit with one of the local RCMP members. He had just started his rotation here and was totally enamoured with the place. Good guy. He had stopped to admire my contraption for travel as he called it, Ha, if only he knew.
The next day I packed up slowly, it was early, I debated staying another day but nope. Let's get going.
One last look at the Pingos
This map shows how tenuous the Hamlet of Tuk is, in this vast land of sea, ice and muskeg -- Next time I will bring a boat of some sort. Kayaking over to the Pingos would be fun.
So that's it, North as far as you can drive in Canada.. Now to head SOUTH
BBrowning
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Time to head South :-(
Actually it doesn't take that long to get to Inuvik from Tuk is the road is good, which I think it mostly is now.. Just the loose pea gravel to keep you awake.
Stopped to check these out. Now that the locals have access, they leave their sleds, quads in spots where they have easy access to their hunting /fishing places. Less distance to travel. You see quite a few clusters of them just sitting out in the tundra
A rest stop,
The 2 inch minus they use to top the road. Made for a few pucker moments if you weren't paying attention attention
Got to Inuvik early. Nothing seems to open early, Grabbed a brunch while waiting on the liquor store to open.
ouch, 50 bucks for non-alcohol beer.. Ha! it was more for the stuff I bought
After a re-supply and fuel in Inuvik I made tracks-- No issues other than than dusty conditions and the road must have opened as there was a lot of traffic. Over the Mackenzie and into Fort Macpherson.. Just topped my fuel. I stopped into the territorial Camp Ground just before the Peel River Ferry. I dithered a bit before committing to stay, then decided after talking with the caretaker.. He warned me that he would have to come up and start the generator as their Solar system was down.. Only if I needed a shower that was.. YES I needed a shower Ha!
I set up, had my shower and a few other travellers showed up, so having got my hot shower in early was a bonus plus he didn't have to start the Gen Set just for me. Actually it is a very nice campground so stay if you get the chance.
Up early but took my time as I knew there was no rush. Still I had to kill time down at the Peel. I wandered and explored a bit
As you can see, no rush.. I think we finally got across at 9:30
The river was really calm, not like in 2018 when it was flooded
Now the long lonely road really starts
I took a side road up to the hight of land at the NWT/Yukon border
The Mossi's had gotten real bad, so you didn't spend much time stopped or with your helmet off
A fellow traveller took this one. Framed it nicely. Rare shot of the old guy that rides this contraption
Didn't spend much time in Eagle Plains, Fuel, lunch, chit chat with a traveler or two. It is a bit funny, you seem to see the same people travelling up but not the same travelling down. At least that is my experience, Of course I was taking my time both ways
Here Red creek joins the Ogilvie River. Real close to engineers Camp ground .. Thought the name was apt.
I think there was trails up to those rock formations.. Memory fails.. Why the flags were there also escapes me.
There is a lot of up and downs over this stretch of highway. Up and over several passes
Then you drop down into the wide expanse of the Tombstone Valley and mountains
It was about here that my front fender said enough is enough.. Rok Straps to the rescue.
I had planned to stay again at Tombstone Territorial Camp. After checking the weather I elected to stay two nights. It was busy so I could only have a walk in tent site.. Worked for me as it was close and quite cozy. Spent the extra day visiting with other campers and some of the hosts
With the weather looking better it was time to finish.. It is always a tad bitter sweet when you get back to this sign.. Elation you have done it but sad that is over.
Actually it doesn't take that long to get to Inuvik from Tuk is the road is good, which I think it mostly is now.. Just the loose pea gravel to keep you awake.
Stopped to check these out. Now that the locals have access, they leave their sleds, quads in spots where they have easy access to their hunting /fishing places. Less distance to travel. You see quite a few clusters of them just sitting out in the tundra
A rest stop,
The 2 inch minus they use to top the road. Made for a few pucker moments if you weren't paying attention attention
Got to Inuvik early. Nothing seems to open early, Grabbed a brunch while waiting on the liquor store to open.
ouch, 50 bucks for non-alcohol beer.. Ha! it was more for the stuff I bought
After a re-supply and fuel in Inuvik I made tracks-- No issues other than than dusty conditions and the road must have opened as there was a lot of traffic. Over the Mackenzie and into Fort Macpherson.. Just topped my fuel. I stopped into the territorial Camp Ground just before the Peel River Ferry. I dithered a bit before committing to stay, then decided after talking with the caretaker.. He warned me that he would have to come up and start the generator as their Solar system was down.. Only if I needed a shower that was.. YES I needed a shower Ha!
I set up, had my shower and a few other travellers showed up, so having got my hot shower in early was a bonus plus he didn't have to start the Gen Set just for me. Actually it is a very nice campground so stay if you get the chance.
Up early but took my time as I knew there was no rush. Still I had to kill time down at the Peel. I wandered and explored a bit
As you can see, no rush.. I think we finally got across at 9:30
The river was really calm, not like in 2018 when it was flooded
Now the long lonely road really starts
I took a side road up to the hight of land at the NWT/Yukon border
The Mossi's had gotten real bad, so you didn't spend much time stopped or with your helmet off
A fellow traveller took this one. Framed it nicely. Rare shot of the old guy that rides this contraption
Didn't spend much time in Eagle Plains, Fuel, lunch, chit chat with a traveler or two. It is a bit funny, you seem to see the same people travelling up but not the same travelling down. At least that is my experience, Of course I was taking my time both ways
Here Red creek joins the Ogilvie River. Real close to engineers Camp ground .. Thought the name was apt.
I think there was trails up to those rock formations.. Memory fails.. Why the flags were there also escapes me.
There is a lot of up and downs over this stretch of highway. Up and over several passes
Then you drop down into the wide expanse of the Tombstone Valley and mountains
It was about here that my front fender said enough is enough.. Rok Straps to the rescue.
I had planned to stay again at Tombstone Territorial Camp. After checking the weather I elected to stay two nights. It was busy so I could only have a walk in tent site.. Worked for me as it was close and quite cozy. Spent the extra day visiting with other campers and some of the hosts
With the weather looking better it was time to finish.. It is always a tad bitter sweet when you get back to this sign.. Elation you have done it but sad that is over.
r0ckrat
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What's the thing hanging down rider's left off the front axle? Casualty of the front fender incident?Then you drop down into the wide expanse of the Tombstone Valley and mountains
BBrowning
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Yeah, the fender mounts on both sides broke out of the fiber glass fender. Had been coming loose for a while, I would tighten when I noticed.. Finally just gave up.
When it was shiny
BBrowning
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Oh so many pictures yet. As I turned South on the Klondike Highway, I started to reflect on what to do while heading home.. There were a few things still on my agenda. On my first trip North I had gone into Mayo, but hadn't gone into Keno. Planned on changing that this time
It's not long before you make the turn at Stewart Crossing. Both Mayo and Keno have interesting histories.. In the search for Gold, they also found Silver.. One smart entrepreneur figured it was less work to create the transport infrastructure than to mine the actual ore.. Hence the town of Mayo was created on the Stewart river. The Ore from Keno was brought down and loaded on paddle wheelers and shipped out from there.. Not much remains now of course, even town seemed less, at least less that I remember from when I was here in 2015
River view from the dyke protecting town
The route into Keno turns to gravel, one section they were stirring in the Calcium, A real nice slurry for 5 or so K. Had a coffee and chit chat with one of the locals while looking around. Elected not to ride up to the view point as the road looked rougher than I want to tackle today. Keno had more going on than Mayo, Maybe 300 Silver miners just down the road was helping,, They even had a bar where the locals could gather.
As usual I didn't linger long, but I did stop lots checking out various views and the odd campground.. This one was the local swimming hole..
Back on the Klondike I made time. Got past the new construction.. They are rebuilding a long stretch of highway. Filling up in Pelly crossing I realized they had a good Spray wash and a free municipal campground. At least it was free for right now, they are rebuilding bits of it..
I got a spot with a table, washed the rig and stopped early for the day.
A rest full spot. These big slow moving rivers were a life line back in the day.. Still are for some of the real remote villages
The next morning I had a good yak with a Danish Couple as we packed up.. Politics seemed to be the main point of the conversation for some reason I would see them several more times over the next few days even though we took totally different routes
Looking at my maps, I saw a bit of a side route, Frenchman Lake Road. A wonderful little diversion. Takes you through some great territory and has numerous campground that would be great places to visit.. Something that floats would be nice if you do.. Lots of lakes to explore.
This side road spits you out on the Robert Campbell about 60 K from Carmacks. So didn't take too far off route. Totally worth it if you are up here.
Had my first negative interaction with a local while filling up in Carmacks.. I had missed my turn into the one fuel station/store and had to turn back in what I thought was a parking lot.. I guess I may have cut him off as it was an access road as well. Who knew except a local. I think he was just mad as the village was getting into busy season with all the tourists taking up town. I was easy prey to vent on. Soured my mode a bit but I got over it quickly. From there it is an easy run down into Whitehorse. With a quick stop at Fox Lake that is. Another camp spot to check out. I picked up some supplies in town, had a visit with one of the kite flyers from Dawson.. He saw the rig and tracked me down, then headed to the famous Yukon Motorcycle Campground I had been hearing about.. It is a great facility. Showers, Laundry, shop and tools to do minor repairs or tire changes, Tent Cabins, camp spots, restaurant, off sales ( beer ) A good place to stop, rest, clean, visit, get ready for either the start or finish of your trip. I stayed for two nights
It's not long before you make the turn at Stewart Crossing. Both Mayo and Keno have interesting histories.. In the search for Gold, they also found Silver.. One smart entrepreneur figured it was less work to create the transport infrastructure than to mine the actual ore.. Hence the town of Mayo was created on the Stewart river. The Ore from Keno was brought down and loaded on paddle wheelers and shipped out from there.. Not much remains now of course, even town seemed less, at least less that I remember from when I was here in 2015
River view from the dyke protecting town
The route into Keno turns to gravel, one section they were stirring in the Calcium, A real nice slurry for 5 or so K. Had a coffee and chit chat with one of the locals while looking around. Elected not to ride up to the view point as the road looked rougher than I want to tackle today. Keno had more going on than Mayo, Maybe 300 Silver miners just down the road was helping,, They even had a bar where the locals could gather.
As usual I didn't linger long, but I did stop lots checking out various views and the odd campground.. This one was the local swimming hole..
Back on the Klondike I made time. Got past the new construction.. They are rebuilding a long stretch of highway. Filling up in Pelly crossing I realized they had a good Spray wash and a free municipal campground. At least it was free for right now, they are rebuilding bits of it..
I got a spot with a table, washed the rig and stopped early for the day.
A rest full spot. These big slow moving rivers were a life line back in the day.. Still are for some of the real remote villages
The next morning I had a good yak with a Danish Couple as we packed up.. Politics seemed to be the main point of the conversation for some reason
I would see them several more times over the next few days even though we took totally different routesLooking at my maps, I saw a bit of a side route, Frenchman Lake Road. A wonderful little diversion. Takes you through some great territory and has numerous campground that would be great places to visit.. Something that floats would be nice if you do.. Lots of lakes to explore.
This side road spits you out on the Robert Campbell about 60 K from Carmacks. So didn't take too far off route. Totally worth it if you are up here.
Had my first negative interaction with a local while filling up in Carmacks.. I had missed my turn into the one fuel station/store and had to turn back in what I thought was a parking lot.. I guess I may have cut him off as it was an access road as well. Who knew except a local. I think he was just mad as the village was getting into busy season with all the tourists taking up town. I was easy prey to vent on. Soured my mode a bit but I got over it quickly. From there it is an easy run down into Whitehorse. With a quick stop at Fox Lake that is. Another camp spot to check out. I picked up some supplies in town, had a visit with one of the kite flyers from Dawson.. He saw the rig and tracked me down, then headed to the famous Yukon Motorcycle Campground I had been hearing about.. It is a great facility. Showers, Laundry, shop and tools to do minor repairs or tire changes, Tent Cabins, camp spots, restaurant, off sales ( beer ) A good place to stop, rest, clean, visit, get ready for either the start or finish of your trip. I stayed for two nights
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Annie and I stayed there on our way home last year. I agree it is a great facility. We had a tent cabin and it was very nice. There are two restaurants on the property. We were only there for one night, but linked up with old friends from Alaska. After over 30 years in the Fairbanks area, they were moving to Missouri. About 100 miles north of Whitehorse the differential on their KIA self destructed. Took the over three weeks to get the part and fix the car. The campground folks were very understanding.
BBrowning
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I think they were just getting going when I was there.. Had a short visit with them. Got a bit of the story. Bruce the owner of the Campground is a great guy and willing to help if he can.
. Sorry we never really met after our visit on the deck of the Triple J.. You guys were busy and I was off exploring.
BBrowning
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So after a few days of relax and getting some domestic stuff done it was time to explore a tad more. So instead of South I headed West. Off to Kluane National Park. A bit of my Mission to camp in as many of Canada's Nation Parks as I can. I now have in every one West of the Ontario border except the one closest to me.. Mount Revelstoke, Might have to fix that this summer
After a quick tour of Haynes Junction and a stop at the famous bakery I made it to the Campground at Kathleen lake and found a nice spot.
After set up, I hiked down to the lake, It was as spectacular as I remembered. In younger days I may have done the big hike to the Kings throne but not today. Down to the lake and back up to the camp was enough.
It was a very pleasant hike though. Blue sky and aspens
Back at camp I just enjoyed.
Of course one has the inevitable rain showers blow through. No big deal when you have a Redverz.
A very comfy Camp if I do say so.
The next morning it was a tad gloomy as rain came and went. But one can't always have blue skies
I wanted to explore the park a bit more So off I went between showers
Found this nice trail and board walk
Led to a nice view point on a rocky scree slope. Forget the name of this trail and the lake it looks over. I could look it up but I'll let you guys do it
Some where out there is Mount Logan and some of Canada's highest mountains. All part of the Wrangell Mountain Range that comes out of Alaska
My sort of mission for the day. I had heard talk of this Campground so had to go check it out
More like Million dollar stair case
Oh, there was a water fall
But no kidding, a Million dollar stair case LOL
After a quick tour of Haynes Junction and a stop at the famous bakery I made it to the Campground at Kathleen lake and found a nice spot.
After set up, I hiked down to the lake, It was as spectacular as I remembered. In younger days I may have done the big hike to the Kings throne but not today. Down to the lake and back up to the camp was enough.
It was a very pleasant hike though. Blue sky and aspens
Back at camp I just enjoyed.
Of course one has the inevitable rain showers blow through. No big deal when you have a Redverz.
A very comfy Camp if I do say so.
The next morning it was a tad gloomy as rain came and went. But one can't always have blue skies
I wanted to explore the park a bit more So off I went between showers
Found this nice trail and board walk
Led to a nice view point on a rocky scree slope. Forget the name of this trail and the lake it looks over. I could look it up but I'll let you guys do it
Some where out there is Mount Logan and some of Canada's highest mountains. All part of the Wrangell Mountain Range that comes out of Alaska
My sort of mission for the day. I had heard talk of this Campground so had to go check it out
More like Million dollar stair case
Oh, there was a water fall
But no kidding, a Million dollar stair case LOL
BBrowning
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While wandering around the Million Dollar Stair case and falls Campground, in rolled this set up.. My Goodness, every thing you need.. Unfortunately they were from Quebec and his English was about as good as my French so didn't get too much of their story. But! the Ebikes are on their own little trailer that he can tow with one of the KLRs. Camp, explore with the motos or explore further pulling the EBkies with the motos to the trail all while home is set up.. I think I could live that way.. Dear Kathy, please say "yes"
One can dream can't one..
After the stop at the falls I headed further South, I had originally planned to get right into the Tatshenshini area of BC, I remember it as being quite something and I wanted to check it out again. But a number of factors, late start, weather, fuel range, just tired of being on the road had me turn around at the BC Border. Next time. I say that too much but can't seem to change.. Just me and it is built in to my mantra
Back at camp and after a nice supper I wandered down to the Lake. The Park Wardens were putting on a talk again, I had sat in on one the night before and it was fun. They had moved it down to where there was shelter due to rain moving through.. It was fun, but we all got wet hiking back to camp.. I dried off and had an early night. Warm and snug with a good book in my nice dry tent.
Woke up to beautiful blue skies -- Thinking back I should have stayed a 3rd night but.. Next time
After a good long stop in Haynes Junction, They have a wonderful museum there now, with lot of natural and indigenous culture history. Worth checking out.
I made tracks back to Whitehorse, resupplied, and wandered down town a bit. Not much for me but lots of townie stuff if you like that sort of thing.
Quick stop for a picture of the city sign and then popped in to see if they served Lunch at the Moto Campground.. They don't, have no idea why I didn't know that after staying two nights.. Got say hi to Bruce though..
Then it was off, but one last night in the Yukon.. My buddy Gord, who lives in whitehorse, was camping with his new bride at one of his favourite fishing lakes. So down towards Atlin I go.. Luckily the camp is just on the Yukon side as th road was closed at the BC border due to fires close to Atlin.. Summer trips are always dictated by fire sow it seems
Anyways TARFUE Lake territorial camp
You can just see Gord's boat, this one is the keeper as the jet boat is up for sale, they use this one more now. The big river expeditions are over.. They were out fishing when I got to camp and set up. It was easy to spot his site as they are well set up and seasoned campers
We had a great visit and yak about life. There were plans to sell and move South but they both love the Yukon so much that those plans are on hold for now. Damn Midnight sun. One has to keep tabs on the time as it is full daylight well past midnight and I wanted to make some distance the next day. Whisky, you say, Sure, just one? Oh well, best laid plans.
One can dream can't one..
After the stop at the falls I headed further South, I had originally planned to get right into the Tatshenshini area of BC, I remember it as being quite something and I wanted to check it out again. But a number of factors, late start, weather, fuel range, just tired of being on the road had me turn around at the BC Border. Next time. I say that too much but can't seem to change.. Just me and it is built in to my mantra
Back at camp and after a nice supper I wandered down to the Lake. The Park Wardens were putting on a talk again, I had sat in on one the night before and it was fun. They had moved it down to where there was shelter due to rain moving through.. It was fun, but we all got wet hiking back to camp.. I dried off and had an early night. Warm and snug with a good book in my nice dry tent.
Woke up to beautiful blue skies -- Thinking back I should have stayed a 3rd night but.. Next time
After a good long stop in Haynes Junction, They have a wonderful museum there now, with lot of natural and indigenous culture history. Worth checking out.
I made tracks back to Whitehorse, resupplied, and wandered down town a bit. Not much for me but lots of townie stuff if you like that sort of thing.
Quick stop for a picture of the city sign and then popped in to see if they served Lunch at the Moto Campground.. They don't, have no idea why I didn't know that after staying two nights.. Got say hi to Bruce though..
Then it was off, but one last night in the Yukon.. My buddy Gord, who lives in whitehorse, was camping with his new bride at one of his favourite fishing lakes. So down towards Atlin I go.. Luckily the camp is just on the Yukon side as th road was closed at the BC border due to fires close to Atlin.. Summer trips are always dictated by fire sow it seems
Anyways TARFUE Lake territorial camp
You can just see Gord's boat, this one is the keeper as the jet boat is up for sale, they use this one more now. The big river expeditions are over.. They were out fishing when I got to camp and set up. It was easy to spot his site as they are well set up and seasoned campers
We had a great visit and yak about life. There were plans to sell and move South but they both love the Yukon so much that those plans are on hold for now. Damn Midnight sun. One has to keep tabs on the time as it is full daylight well past midnight and I wanted to make some distance the next day. Whisky, you say, Sure, just one? Oh well, best laid plans.
Tatshenshini, there is a name I don’t hear often. It’s a beautiful, rugged area. Spent some time in the
Good Times.
OM
- Tatshenshini-Alsek Rivers (Yukon/BC/Alaska): Known as a world-class wilderness trip, this route flows from the Yukon through massive glaciers, featuring icebergs, grizzly bears, and intense, technical water.
Good Times.
OM
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Ok, a bit of a late start but I had to get serious about putting some K under my wheels. My picture stops got further apart. Still you don't want to rush things too much.. A brief stop at the start of the South Canol road to check out the old trucks I missed on the way up.. Part of the conversation from last night.. " There are trucks there?" You bet. Hmm, so there are. Too focused on the way up I suppose..
Lunch and fuel in Teslan, Phoned dear Kathy to let here know I am actually on my way home.
A stop to see if I can find the stickers I left last time.. Nope, just too many signs. It's a real marvel
A stop at Liard Hot Springs, No camp sites available but I can camp in the Overflow if I want.. Same price but includes use of the Hotspring.. OK, why not.. The Overflow filled up by the time dark happened. Did have a good soak so slept well, even with the big bison right across the road.
Next morning filled up, ouch, but cheaper than Muncho Lake
Muncho is really one spot I want to come back too. I checked out all the little camp grounds along the lake. Some nice ones. There is a nice lodge there too, but super expensive.. 60 bucks for a tent spot I heard.. More for serviced ones and that was last years money
Stone Mountain is another spot
After lolly gagging all morning, I started to put down some Ks but in trying to slow myself down, I pulled into Buckinghorse river, another spot I wanted to check out. Early stop but nice, a fellow from Alaska pulled in and set up beside me.. Once we settled we had a nice yak about stuff. Retired Army, Airforce, don't remember but just travels when he can now.. Has a ways to go to get to the lower 48 each time.. He had spent a lot of time in Canada as well.. He was up and gone long before I had even started to take down my tent. As with many you meet on travels. Fleeting acquaintance but sticks in your mind
The next day I muddled around Fort St. John trying to find my way down to the new Dam we have built.. Lost and back tracked a bit but finally found it, and it was obvious once you figure it out
Impressive and I was tempted to head down the Valley they flooded just to see but wanted to see something else more,
So off the Dawson Creek and the start of the highway. After a wait in Taylor, another bridge they are rebuilding.. Long overdue
I had played hop scotch with these two bikes most of the day. Two fellas from Italy, riding the Pan American highway.. Numerous languages but no English or minimal.. Great bikes once they get to South America but they still have some long pavement miles ahead of them, I don't envy them.
One had to wait for your turn to get a picture infant of the sign.. A busy place this kicking off spot for big adventure.. For some it is just a big adventure getting here..
My first real meal of the trip
From here it is just fast Ks, Some 4 lane into Grand Prairie, then a turn south.. Why goodness Grand Prairie has expanded.. You use to turn south just as you got to town.. Now you have to negotiate city to the turn and for Ks to the South.. Oil and Gas drives expansion I suppose.
On the way I was seeing all these side roads with stacks with flame on top.
Not much there but I had to check out a few. Lots of gas exploration around here.
Totally missed getting any pictures in Grande Cache. Town has changed a bit but I remembered where the campground was.. Big rigermarol to register but the friendly gal did it all for me. I still get Emails Anyways, bunch of Moto guys camped in the tent area but no level ground or space for me.. I passed. The gal had given me options of open sites so I grabbed on of those..Nice overdue shower, fire and a few beverages with some people there for an Adventure Foot race.. Orienteering at speed so to speak. One couple from Texas and others from all over.. Interesting stuff people do but how do you find it from Texas and then make it a point to go there.
Any ways a good night again and treated my self to a hungry mans breakfast.. Had a good yak with a couple of old boys about the state of Canadian Politics.. I had to leave town quickly as we differed a whole bunch..
At least I was parked for a quick getaway.. Actually it was a good conversation just the difference between an Old BC'er and Old Albertains
Lunch and fuel in Teslan, Phoned dear Kathy to let here know I am actually on my way home.
A stop to see if I can find the stickers I left last time.. Nope, just too many signs. It's a real marvel
A stop at Liard Hot Springs, No camp sites available but I can camp in the Overflow if I want.. Same price but includes use of the Hotspring.. OK, why not.. The Overflow filled up by the time dark happened. Did have a good soak so slept well, even with the big bison right across the road.
Next morning filled up, ouch, but cheaper than Muncho Lake
Muncho is really one spot I want to come back too. I checked out all the little camp grounds along the lake. Some nice ones. There is a nice lodge there too, but super expensive.. 60 bucks for a tent spot I heard.. More for serviced ones and that was last years money
Stone Mountain is another spot
After lolly gagging all morning, I started to put down some Ks but in trying to slow myself down, I pulled into Buckinghorse river, another spot I wanted to check out. Early stop but nice, a fellow from Alaska pulled in and set up beside me.. Once we settled we had a nice yak about stuff. Retired Army, Airforce, don't remember but just travels when he can now.. Has a ways to go to get to the lower 48 each time.. He had spent a lot of time in Canada as well.. He was up and gone long before I had even started to take down my tent. As with many you meet on travels. Fleeting acquaintance but sticks in your mind
The next day I muddled around Fort St. John trying to find my way down to the new Dam we have built.. Lost and back tracked a bit but finally found it, and it was obvious once you figure it out
Impressive and I was tempted to head down the Valley they flooded just to see but wanted to see something else more,
So off the Dawson Creek and the start of the highway. After a wait in Taylor, another bridge they are rebuilding.. Long overdue
I had played hop scotch with these two bikes most of the day. Two fellas from Italy, riding the Pan American highway.. Numerous languages but no English or minimal.. Great bikes once they get to South America but they still have some long pavement miles ahead of them, I don't envy them.
One had to wait for your turn to get a picture infant of the sign.. A busy place this kicking off spot for big adventure.. For some it is just a big adventure getting here..
My first real meal of the trip
From here it is just fast Ks, Some 4 lane into Grand Prairie, then a turn south.. Why goodness Grand Prairie has expanded.. You use to turn south just as you got to town.. Now you have to negotiate city to the turn and for Ks to the South.. Oil and Gas drives expansion I suppose.
On the way I was seeing all these side roads with stacks with flame on top.
Not much there but I had to check out a few. Lots of gas exploration around here.
Totally missed getting any pictures in Grande Cache. Town has changed a bit but I remembered where the campground was.. Big rigermarol to register but the friendly gal did it all for me. I still get Emails
Anyways, bunch of Moto guys camped in the tent area but no level ground or space for me.. I passed. The gal had given me options of open sites so I grabbed on of those..Nice overdue shower, fire and a few beverages with some people there for an Adventure Foot race.. Orienteering at speed so to speak. One couple from Texas and others from all over.. Interesting stuff people do but how do you find it from Texas and then make it a point to go there.Any ways a good night again and treated my self to a hungry mans breakfast.. Had a good yak with a couple of old boys about the state of Canadian Politics.. I had to leave town quickly as we differed a whole bunch..
At least I was parked for a quick getaway.. Actually it was a good conversation just the difference between an Old BC'er and Old Albertains
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That must have been an awesome adventure.. I regret not going further that day or waiting for better weather. You do have to leave some stuff for next time though
BBrowning
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Time to wrap this up.
From Grande Cache it is an easy ride down basically the East side of the Rockys. All the times I have gone this way before I never took notice of the large Alberta provincial park that they have here.. William A Switzer I stopped into a few of the tourist spots and busy campgrounds to check them out
But by now I was in get home mode, no long stops. The reason I had gone this way, was because I was curious to see Jasper National Park and how the fire there had impacted town and the park in general. It is not long once you enter the park to see signs of how the fire had run its course. I checked out the Camp ground East of town and it seemed to have survived pretty much untouched. A First come first serve one so no fancy services. The tourist part of town also survived pretty much intact. The west part of town was not so lucky. Pretty much gone. They are already on the clean up and rebuild work, it might take a while as there is lots to fix.
Of course Jasper town site was as busy as ever so I grabbed a sandwich and topped up my fuel and got the hell out of dodge.
The fire South of town is far more dramatic. Pretty much the whole valley is burnt off. Both big campgrounds gone and other trail heads and such also gone or damaged to the point they are closed.
The damage started to disappear after you got South of Athabasca Falls. It survived, so was overrun with people. I stopped further down the road at one of the other campsites to eat my sandwich. I marvelled at how the fire had started to jump around now burning one spot and not another..
I have been this way numerous times so didn't stop for many pictures. You still never get tired of the spectacular mountains on this very popular route.
As I was cresting the pass right where the Columbia Icefield is I remembered they had a campground here, well actually two.. After looking I picked the one for RVs, it at least had level spots. Again it was early but I forced my self to chill, set up and just enjoy. I had been thinking Yoho National Park to stop at but I have stayed there many times.
Having time I thought about pictures for when I post these ride reports. Always have it in the back of my mind. Some times it happens and sometimes not.
The fridge and how it fits
The last bit of food
The camp
The view from camp
It started to rain over night, Maybe I should have pushed on to Yoho the day before.. Nah! But no pictures and no stops. I did use the shelter to cook breakfast and morning coffee. Packed up wet and hunkered down to put on some Ks. Stopped in Field for an early lunch and to dry out a tad. Boy, this little hamlet has changed since I lived here as a kid.. I still remember the lay out but most of the houses/buildings have changed.
Now it was just settle in to the Highway 1 traffic. Go when I can, mostly just stay in line. At least it had quit raining. Lots of new 4 lane starting to happen which is nice, long over due. They have lots of work to do to properly fix this major cross Canada route. I try to avoid this section of highway if I can. It is just busy and has many danger spots and is closed a lot due to accidents. Not ideal for a major highway
Quick stop in Revelstoke to see if the kids are around.. They were not, busy
Son in Law is a contractor and was right in the thick of things with his duplex build. Daughter was off doing daughter and grand daughter stuff.
So it was off to home.
A great reception to a tired traveller. Wonderful hugs and joy from both dear Kathy and Lucy that I am home safe and sound.. Was there any doubt
As with any trip let the un-packing and cleaning begin
Going North, every thing takes a beating, Machine and body
Especially the bags. That slurry gets every where
Just takes lots of soap, scrubbing and numerous washes and its almost gets clean.. Never is, just close.. Years later I will most likely find spots with Dempster crust. It will make me smile.
I was slow to post here, Sorry. That is taken care of now. Sadly the last of my Yukon Gold was gone long ago-- Time to think about going back for more!!!
From Grande Cache it is an easy ride down basically the East side of the Rockys. All the times I have gone this way before I never took notice of the large Alberta provincial park that they have here.. William A Switzer I stopped into a few of the tourist spots and busy campgrounds to check them out
But by now I was in get home mode, no long stops. The reason I had gone this way, was because I was curious to see Jasper National Park and how the fire there had impacted town and the park in general. It is not long once you enter the park to see signs of how the fire had run its course. I checked out the Camp ground East of town and it seemed to have survived pretty much untouched. A First come first serve one so no fancy services. The tourist part of town also survived pretty much intact. The west part of town was not so lucky. Pretty much gone. They are already on the clean up and rebuild work, it might take a while as there is lots to fix.
Of course Jasper town site was as busy as ever so I grabbed a sandwich and topped up my fuel and got the hell out of dodge.
The fire South of town is far more dramatic. Pretty much the whole valley is burnt off. Both big campgrounds gone and other trail heads and such also gone or damaged to the point they are closed.
The damage started to disappear after you got South of Athabasca Falls. It survived, so was overrun with people. I stopped further down the road at one of the other campsites to eat my sandwich. I marvelled at how the fire had started to jump around now burning one spot and not another..
I have been this way numerous times so didn't stop for many pictures. You still never get tired of the spectacular mountains on this very popular route.
As I was cresting the pass right where the Columbia Icefield is I remembered they had a campground here, well actually two.. After looking I picked the one for RVs, it at least had level spots. Again it was early but I forced my self to chill, set up and just enjoy. I had been thinking Yoho National Park to stop at but I have stayed there many times.
Having time I thought about pictures for when I post these ride reports. Always have it in the back of my mind. Some times it happens and sometimes not.
The fridge and how it fits
The last bit of food
The camp
The view from camp
It started to rain over night, Maybe I should have pushed on to Yoho the day before.. Nah! But no pictures and no stops. I did use the shelter to cook breakfast and morning coffee. Packed up wet and hunkered down to put on some Ks. Stopped in Field for an early lunch and to dry out a tad. Boy, this little hamlet has changed since I lived here as a kid.. I still remember the lay out but most of the houses/buildings have changed.
Now it was just settle in to the Highway 1 traffic. Go when I can, mostly just stay in line. At least it had quit raining. Lots of new 4 lane starting to happen which is nice, long over due. They have lots of work to do to properly fix this major cross Canada route. I try to avoid this section of highway if I can. It is just busy and has many danger spots and is closed a lot due to accidents. Not ideal for a major highway
Quick stop in Revelstoke to see if the kids are around.. They were not, busy
Son in Law is a contractor and was right in the thick of things with his duplex build. Daughter was off doing daughter and grand daughter stuff.
So it was off to home.
A great reception to a tired traveller. Wonderful hugs and joy from both dear Kathy and Lucy that I am home safe and sound.. Was there any doubt
As with any trip let the un-packing and cleaning begin
Going North, every thing takes a beating, Machine and body
Especially the bags. That slurry gets every where
Just takes lots of soap, scrubbing and numerous washes and its almost gets clean.. Never is, just close.. Years later I will most likely find spots with Dempster crust. It will make me smile.
I was slow to post here, Sorry. That is taken care of now. Sadly the last of my Yukon Gold was gone long ago-- Time to think about going back for more!!!
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BBrowning
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This year has started off slow with no real plans for any trips.. Soon to be changed I hope.. We have the newly created BCAR that Lee has worked so hard on. https://rubikonadventures.com/bc-backbone-adventure-route/. We are heading out for a bit of an explore soonish
Still I should catch up on a few of the other activities from last season. Old new now but still relevant to the Wonderful LBS Overland
First after a quick turnaround was a short trek down to Washington for a visit with the builders them selves. LBS-USA. Graciously hosted by Mike at his place and with both Ad, Chuck, Brian, Al and the rest of the gang present. Along with many clients such as myself. Also present was the new URAL NEO for us to inspect. I didn't take many pictures as I was mostly just enjoying the good company and took time to explore some of my favourite roads. Camping to and from Mike's
The Nickel Plate mine road
The prototype NEO
Then in what seemed like a second we had the Camper loaded up and were off to Kaslo to camp with our local BMW club, The Valley Riders.
Dear Kathy and Lucy appreciate not having to rough it in a tent, actually refuse. LOL
Lucy patiently waiting while we resupplied a bit
Has to include this shot.. It's one of those bikes that when you walk by, you always turn back for a second look.. At least I do.
We turned the Kaslo trip into a bit of a loop that took 7 days, camping at spots we haven't before . Here we are set up near the Kettle River
Of course all this hard use doesn't go on with out a tad of maintenance
New fork brace/ball joint going in.. Kinda hurt the wallet a tad.. Ouch BMW!
One last little hurrah, I help with a lot of our local Cycle club events.. Here I was a Marshall way up in the middle of nowhere for one of our enduros. I actually get to explore this area a fair bit, both on the rig and the cycles
Hopefully I'll have pictures of the BCAR trip soonish
Still I should catch up on a few of the other activities from last season. Old new now but still relevant to the Wonderful LBS Overland
First after a quick turnaround was a short trek down to Washington for a visit with the builders them selves. LBS-USA. Graciously hosted by Mike at his place and with both Ad, Chuck, Brian, Al and the rest of the gang present. Along with many clients such as myself. Also present was the new URAL NEO for us to inspect. I didn't take many pictures as I was mostly just enjoying the good company and took time to explore some of my favourite roads. Camping to and from Mike's
The Nickel Plate mine road
The prototype NEO
Then in what seemed like a second we had the Camper loaded up and were off to Kaslo to camp with our local BMW club, The Valley Riders.
Dear Kathy and Lucy appreciate not having to rough it in a tent, actually refuse. LOL
Lucy patiently waiting while we resupplied a bit
Has to include this shot.. It's one of those bikes that when you walk by, you always turn back for a second look.. At least I do.
We turned the Kaslo trip into a bit of a loop that took 7 days, camping at spots we haven't before . Here we are set up near the Kettle River
Of course all this hard use doesn't go on with out a tad of maintenance
New fork brace/ball joint going in.. Kinda hurt the wallet a tad.. Ouch BMW!
One last little hurrah, I help with a lot of our local Cycle club events.. Here I was a Marshall way up in the middle of nowhere for one of our enduros. I actually get to explore this area a fair bit, both on the rig and the cycles
Hopefully I'll have pictures of the BCAR trip soonish
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