Daily Archives: July 11, 2011

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On Top of the World–171.1 KM (Dawson City to Chicken, AK)


July 10th 2011

What better way to start the day off with a tiny little ferry ride from Dawson City to the other side of the Yukon.  This ferry seems to be a vital mode of transportation for anyone wanting to head to the Top of The World “Highway” to Chicken, Tok and then back to the Alaska Highway.

Alaska July 10 11 DC to Chicken (57) Continue reading →

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Respect the Dempster! 492 KM (Arctic Circle to Dawson City)


July 9 2011

Budgets?  When we set out of a trip like this money is always on our minds.  We always think we will save with lodging and food.  In reality what happens when traveling on a motorcycle it goes something like this….you ride up the Dempster and are exhausted and hungry. You see a sign that says Oasis and it has a roof.  Right away out comes the wallet and a key is handed to us for a warm dry room with a comfy bed and a shower.  Out of pocket there goes an easy $152.  It is that easy to over spend the nightly budgeted money for lodging.  Not a bad thing just reality.

We woke up to this

Alaska July 9 11 Dempster OUT (67)

The pancakes were ridiculously LARGE and Cheryl barely made a dent.

The we decided that right after breakfast we would head right to the Arctic Circle from Eagle Plains Lodge.  It was only 37 KM away one way so off we went and were glad we did! Continue reading →