#alcanhighway

[biltwellinc]

It might be obvious that our favorite thing about motorcycles here at Biltwell is riding and camping with friends. If those motorcycles are at least mildly inappropriate, it makes things more difficult and therefore way more interesting. With that in mind, the concept of Operation Numbnuts was born: Let’s ride bikes to the Arctic Circle, swim in freezing cold water for 30 seconds and then ride home. Of course we aren’t the first idiots to do it, but we’re the first ones we know who’ve tried it on choppers, with a LMTV chase truck lol. Stay tuned for more updates on this as @thejeepcalledyeti and @thewildyolo build the rig and we finish and prep bikes for the trip. We head north in mid-August, but there’s a lot to do between now and then. Thanks to our co-conspirators at @dragspecialties @metzelermotousa and @harleydavidson for the love and support. 🐻 Story, photos and the first video is on our WTF blog. 🏔

[hi-technique]

Toad River Bend by Cole Chase Photography on Flickr

[merdeslawoffice]

Stay Safe On The AlCan Highway

Driving in Alaska can be incredibly dangerous depending on where you are. The Yukon Territory has the Alaska Highway, also known as the AlCan Highway, which runs for about a thousand miles. Being prepared for the possible hazards of this roadway can keep travelers from a dangerous situation or car accident. Have a spare tire or two and be prepared to fuel up an extra gas tank. Bring extra food in the car, since restaurants, gas stations and campgrounds can be spread far apart. READ MORE...

[3kw3dogs]

I Made It!!!!

I made it!!!! I’m here!!!! Feels so amazing to be home.

I realize that the last few days I left a bit of details out and the posts got a little sparse. Gotta tell you, I was honestly starting to get over the driving towards the end! I looked at Google Maps, and traced my route as closely as I could. 3,597 miles. 62 hours. Not counting gas breaks, food breaks, bathroom breaks. A LOT of driving.

I did stop at Liard Hot Springs while in the Rockies (day 6). It’s the largest all natural hot spring in Canada (and I believe 2nd largest in the country altogether). I stayed for an hour or so and soaked tired muscles. It was amazing and I’m glad I stopped there.

I saw lots of wildlife, stone sheep were by far my favorite sighting. Also, lots of bison and some foxes. The roads were not busy. And even though lots of things were not open, I am so glad I went in the off season. 

All in all, my favorite part of the drive was through the Rockies. Fort Nelson to Watson Lake was the section over the Rockies. And man, what beauty. You lose cell service right outside of Fort Nelson, and don’t get it back until Watson Lake on the other side. That’s a solid 7 hours of driving through beautiful and remote landscapes. I honestly loved being disconnected for a little while. It was nice to get to town and be able to let everyone know I was alright. But it was also nice to just be out there in the middle of nowhere having to rely on myself to get through it.

Fort Nelson to Destruction Bay was also beautiful. I got to drive by lots of lakes and rivers, most notably Teslin and Kluane lakes. Kluane Lake was huge and gorgeous (and mostly frozen too). Teslin lake winds around next to the highway and provides some gorgeous views.

In terms of how I feel, and how I felt... What an accomplishment. I have this new confidence. I did it. I really did it. I got a new crack in my windshield (one high and one low now haha). I’m told this is just an “Alaskan windshield” so apparently I fit right in haha. But that’s really it. Of all the things that could have happened, that is no big deal at all. I had my gas can with me, but never had to use it. 

I drove a loooooong day yesterday. But I’m glad I only had to drive a few hours today. It helped. I already started working on my to-do list. I’m just so stoked to be here, to be home. To be around people that I know and my new community. I’m happy, I’m proud that I did that drive. I know so many useful things for our RV trip up! We haven’t driven the RV on any long trips yet, but if something does happen, I believe in our abilities to problem solve. In my abilities too. :)

I was lonely at times, but never, ever alone. I had support and I’m so thankful for that. I had people that requested I check in with them daily and it was awesome to call and text them to let them know I was okay and to recap the day’s events. The support really was amazing.

I did it you guys, I really did it!!!!

I’ll do a separate post with some pics here in a bit. But wanted to write some thoughts down first. :) Thanks everyone for following and watching this blog. It really means so much to me! I’m excited to have begun this amazing new adventure in our lives.

[hightidehomestead]

Kyle is finally in Alaska! #nofilter #alcanhighway #alaska https://www.instagram.com/p/Bss21yrFfO9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mtb8q18db040

[richlayers]

I know how to road trip. #canada #alcanhighway #roadtrip #icecream

[slow-train-travelin]

Alcan Highway. #washington #alcanhighway #alaskahighway #yukon #yukonterritory #alaskabound #ilovealaska #travel #travelphotography #pnw🌲 #pnw #pnwonderland #fujixt2 #explorecanada #canadaday #beauty #adventuretravel #adventureawaits #roadtrippin #winters #greatest #seattle #tacoma #tacoma_wa (at The Alaska Highway)

[themadornithologist]

Throwback to ten years ago - I was driving the Alaska Highway from Anchorage all the way east and then south through three Canadian provinces...eventually landing in Las Vegas, NV. What a gorgeous drive, but not the smoothest. #alcanhighway #alaskahighway #canada #britishcolumbia #yukonterritory #alaska #roadtrip #throwback #mountains #road #wanderlust #bohemian #international (at Alaska Highway)