Guatemala to Alaska and Back - Page 3

GISdood · 02-27-2012, 08:43 AM

Hi GauteRider,

If your route takes you through Prince George on your way to or from Alaska, drop me a PM. I live 10 min west of the city on acreage so there's lots of space to camp. If the weather is poor or you just need a break from living in a tent, there's a spare room that you're welcome to, also.

Good luck with the trip planning and ride safe!

GuateRider · 02-27-2012, 06:03 PM

Thx GISdood !!
I will pick you up on that offer

EmilianoXR650L · 02-27-2012, 06:16 PM

Estaremos pendientes !!!!!

GuateRider · 02-28-2012, 11:24 AM

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_0623.jpg

GuateRider · 02-28-2012, 11:27 AM

http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P1030268.jpg

GuateRider · 02-28-2012, 11:30 AM

still trying to find out how to do it properly

GuateRider · 02-28-2012, 11:38 AM

GuateRider · 02-28-2012, 11:46 AM

Hierve el Agua, Oayaca

richsuz · 02-28-2012, 12:16 PM

Buen viaje, gran Jefe. Suscrito para seguirte los pasos. Fotos de comida exotica siempre bien venidas.
Good luck big boss. Subscribed to follow on your steps. Pictures of exotic food are always welcome. Hope to see the wife before she leaves to meet with you.

eddie98 · 02-28-2012, 12:53 PM

que fotos tan buenisimas, queremos mas!!

Red 5 · 02-28-2012, 02:45 PM

Julio,
thanks for all your hospitality when we were in Guatemala, I hope we can repay it when you are in Calgary. Sandra and I are in Chile now, we'll be flying with our bikes from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles on April 23rd. After touring around the south west for a bit we'll be heading back to Canada along the west coast, perhaps we'll see you on the road.
Ride safe.

Jordan.
www.hasselmann.wordpress.com

oaxatwin · 02-28-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuateRider

Hierve el Agua, Oayaca

I knew it!!

Say hi tu Ruben if you see him.

Buen Viaje!

Red 5 · 02-28-2012, 02:47 PM

That is a very nice ride.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycleman2

With the coming into Alberta. I would suggest that you come up through Kalispell Montana, across the Road to the Sun Pass and take the Chief Mountain Border Crossing into Canada. Then up through PIncher Creek, taking the Cowboy Trail up the east side of the Rockies and it comes out west of Calgary on # 1 Hwy. Then west to Banff & up through the Columbia Icefield to Jasper. If you look at a map it will give you an idea of what I'm talking about. A very scenic route and keeps you off the 4 lanes.

The Road to the Sun is only open 2 or 3 months of the year and in 2011 it didn't open until July 17. I know because my wife and I made a trip into Montana & Idaho from Lethbridge Alberta, where we live. There is an alternate route that goes around this pass. If you are in this part of the world the pass is definitely worth riding once.

I'm following your trip so if I can help let me know.

egwags · 02-28-2012, 02:55 PM

You're headed up to some incredible riding, so there are almost no limits, but I thought I'd throw out a few ideas. I did the ride to Fairbanks last year from Milwaukee and back, and I road Death Valley this past fall.

I'd definitely recommend riding through The Mojave Nature Preserve and then Joshua Tree National Park on the way to Death Valley on the way up. Great time of year to be there. If you go, I'd recommend Titus Canyon first and foremost (IF you're ok with bouldery dirt and 180 degree switchbacks). Amazing ride. I did it two-up, so it's definitely doable - just depends upon your comfort.

By hitting that area on the way up, you can enjoy the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) on the way down in warmer weather. I road San Fran to LA in November, and it's absolutely freaking amazing.

As for the trip up to Alaska, I wrote a blog about our trip last year, and it might point you in a few of the right directions. Check it out, and let me know if I can answer any questions. www.longroadup.com

Happy and safe riding!

Off to Cabo via LA in a few weeks myself. We may cross paths.

cycleman2 · 02-28-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egwags

By hitting that area on the way up, you can enjoy the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) on the way down in warmer weather. I road San Fran to LA in November, and it's absolutely freaking amazing.

In 2010 returning from a 3 Flags Classic Ride, I road the Pacific Coast Highway from San Diego to San Fran in mid September. I found it cool that year along the coast with most temps in the mid 60 to70. One thing about travelling the secondary scenic routes in California is that I've found that a 300 mile day is about it. A lot to see.

02-27-2012, 08:43 AM	#31
GISdood Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Prince George, BC Oddometer: 829	Hi GauteRider, If your route takes you through Prince George on your way to or from Alaska, drop me a PM. I live 10 min west of the city on acreage so there's lots of space to camp. If the weather is poor or you just need a break from living in a tent, there's a spare room that you're welcome to, also. Good luck with the trip planning and ride safe! __________________ 2002 DR650 (mine)2008 DR-Z400SM (hers) 11 days, 3 provinces, 3800km, 1 great time!(Aug 2010) Our search for summer - (July 2011) Moto-fishing in Central BC

02-27-2012, 06:16 PM	#33
EmilianoXR650L Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Playa Azul & Zihuatanejo Oddometer: 198	Pics ????? Estaremos pendientes !!!!! __________________ ... tambien me dijo un arriero, que no hay que llegar primero, pero hay que saber llegar ...... xr650L / DR 650 / TRX400FA / C90 ...

02-28-2012, 12:53 PM	#40
eddie98 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Oddometer: 600	que fotos tan buenisimas, queremos mas!! __________________ 09 DL 650,08 WR250R 09 KLX250S(gone), 03 R6 (gone) 04 WR 450(gone), 01 EX 250(gone), 06 DL 650(gone) , 89 KLR 650(gone)

02-28-2012, 02:45 PM	#41
Red 5 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 175	Julio, thanks for all your hospitality when we were in Guatemala, I hope we can repay it when you are in Calgary. Sandra and I are in Chile now, we'll be flying with our bikes from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles on April 23rd. After touring around the south west for a bit we'll be heading back to Canada along the west coast, perhaps we'll see you on the road. Ride safe. Jordan. www.hasselmann.wordpress.com __________________ Jordan 2000 F650GS Dakar Gone but not forgotten: 1998 F650 2005 R1200GS

02-28-2012, 02:55 PM	#44
egwags Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 20	Route Ideas You're headed up to some incredible riding, so there are almost no limits, but I thought I'd throw out a few ideas. I did the ride to Fairbanks last year from Milwaukee and back, and I road Death Valley this past fall. I'd definitely recommend riding through The Mojave Nature Preserve and then Joshua Tree National Park on the way to Death Valley on the way up. Great time of year to be there. If you go, I'd recommend Titus Canyon first and foremost (IF you're ok with bouldery dirt and 180 degree switchbacks). Amazing ride. I did it two-up, so it's definitely doable - just depends upon your comfort. By hitting that area on the way up, you can enjoy the Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 1) on the way down in warmer weather. I road San Fran to LA in November, and it's absolutely freaking amazing. As for the trip up to Alaska, I wrote a blog about our trip last year, and it might point you in a few of the right directions. Check it out, and let me know if I can answer any questions. www.longroadup.com Happy and safe riding! Off to Cabo via LA in a few weeks myself. We may cross paths.

02-27-2012, 06:03 PM	#32
GuateRider ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Momentarily back in Guatemala Oddometer: 1,186	Thx GISdood !! I will pick you up on that offer

02-28-2012, 11:24 AM	#34
GuateRider ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Momentarily back in Guatemala Oddometer: 1,186	http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...r/IMG_0623.jpg

02-28-2012, 11:27 AM	#35
GuateRider ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Momentarily back in Guatemala Oddometer: 1,186	http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/...r/P1030268.jpg

02-28-2012, 11:30 AM	#36
GuateRider ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Momentarily back in Guatemala Oddometer: 1,186	still trying to find out how to do it properly

02-28-2012, 11:38 AM	#37
GuateRider ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Momentarily back in Guatemala Oddometer: 1,186

02-28-2012, 11:46 AM	#38
GuateRider ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Momentarily back in Guatemala Oddometer: 1,186	Hierve el Agua, Oayaca

02-28-2012, 12:16 PM	#39
richsuz Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Guatemala Oddometer: 92	Buen viaje, gran Jefe. Suscrito para seguirte los pasos. Fotos de comida exotica siempre bien venidas. Good luck big boss. Subscribed to follow on your steps. Pictures of exotic food are always welcome. Hope to see the wife before she leaves to meet with you.

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