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13 August 2013: 50 Miles Today; 1,100 Total Miles. At Triple G Hideaway & Campground in Fort Nelson

Chuck:   Cool morning, long, steady climb in a big half-circle.  Two miles later, I am high above the Rest Area and look down to my right front see our RV as Betty prepares to get on the road.  When … Continue reading

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12 August 2013: 37 Miles Today; 1,050 Total Miles. Dry Camped at Rest Area on Steamboat Summit, BC.

  This morning we found that the plateau we’re on is actually the Summit Pass, the highest point on the Alcan Highway.  So, it is all downhill from there on, well maybe for about 4 miles.  I was so elated … Continue reading

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11 August 2013: 28 Miles Today; 1,013 Total Miles. Dry Camped about 3 miles below Summit Pass, BC.

Chuck:   Departed Toad River Campground; beautiful morning, slight headwind.  About a mile out of the campsite, a young cow caribou crossed in front of me and descended down the steep hillside.  The road turned away from Toad River, had … Continue reading

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10 August 2013: 36 Miles Today; 985 Total Miles. Toad River Campground, British Columbia.

Chuck:   What a glorious morning.  The sun is hitting the mountain tops above the still turquoise water of Muncho Lake, the blue sky is clear and the crisp cool air is invigorating.   The road continues to be flat as … Continue reading

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9 August 2013: 38 Miles Today; 949 Total Miles. Dry Camped on Muncho Lake, BC

Chuck:   About two hours after we turned in last evening, the carnival arrived.  We were dry camped at a Rest Area across from Liard Hot Springs and several trucks loaded with carnival rides and concessions became neighbors in our … Continue reading

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8 August 2013: 36 Miles Today; 911 Total Miles. Dry Camped at Liard River Hot Springs, BC

Chuck:    Headwinds, Hills and Herds, that sums up the day.  With a constant headwind even the downhill runs were slow.  Shortly after we started, Betty drove back to tell me there was a herd of bison on the highway … Continue reading

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7 August 2013: 35 Miles Today; 875 Total Miles. At Coal River RV Park, British Columbia.

  A heavy fog covered the Liard River extending up to our parking area.  As the fog started to lift, we could see that some neighbors had moved in during the night.  Also during the night, my mountain bike’s rear … Continue reading

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6 August 2013: 52 Miles Today; 840 Total Miles. We are Dry Camped at Allen’s Lookout Rest Area.

  Forty-seven years ago today, two naïve youngsters were married in a small church in Hinesville, Georgia, just outside Camp Stewart.  It was a tiny ceremony as late afternoon sunlight through stained glass windows created a surreal atmosphere.  A gazillion … Continue reading

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5 August 2013: 22 Miles Today; 788 Total Miles. Dry Camped 10 miles south of Watson Lake.

  Light rain in morning, had to dump tanks, late start.  Plan is to meet in Watson Lake to resupply.  We need groceries and I want to find some spare tubes for the road bike and some other repair items.  Plus … Continue reading

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4 August 2013: 50 Miles Today; 766 Miles Total. Stayed in Baby Nugget RV Campground, Yukon.

Chuck:   It was a cool morning and partly cloudy, good day for riding.  Betty met me for lunch at the entrance to Big Creek, a Yukon Provincial Park.  We had lots of hills in the morning and more in … Continue reading

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