WAY UP NORTH - To The Arctic Ocean & Back to Arizona - Page 5

#1Fan · 08-12-2012, 08:35 PM

I'm in!

Aarrff · 08-12-2012, 09:47 PM

Great stuff and awesome photos! My lady and I are experimenting with 2-up camping on my 1200GS and find this very interesting. It is a challenge but so far I think we are going to be able to travel distance as well. We'll ride along!

swimmer · 08-12-2012, 09:51 PM

Been waiting for this one. Subscribed.

dave6253 · 08-12-2012, 11:01 PM

So I tried to shorten this video just cutting out the boring sections of Hurricane Ridge, But I couldn't find any. Oh well. Deal with it.

BOOGIEMAN · 08-13-2012, 02:59 PM

Thanks for your service. I was a company commander 2/506 co E 1968 VN. A great unit with unmatched history. The band of brothers capt winters was the co of 2/506 reg co E. I was was shocked to read the book years later to find I was in the same company after the army went from reg to bns. What unit were you in?

Keep up with the report.

dave6253 · 08-13-2012, 06:52 PM

After Hurricane Ridge we visited the Honda Dealership in Port Angeles where I insisted Helen buy warmer gloves and silk liners. She gets cold at 70.

We then make some decisions regarding the route.

We ride from Port Angeles...

To Port Townsend...

Where we hop on a ferry to Whidbey Island.

We see our sister ship going the other way.

The ferry cut out lots of freeway riding around Puget Sound, but I'm not sure it was any faster. The crossing was over 20 minutes and traffic was very slow making progress a real chore all the way to Interstate 5. (The blue line and dots are our GPS tracks.)

We were surprised by how much this big boat rocked and rolled. After getting hot chocolate the Captain announced all motorcyclists should tend to the machines as the crossing was expected to be rough. It's not likely I could catch it if it started going over...

I think this bridge was leaving the island.

We finally find I-5 and turn towards Canada.

I spotted a big KTM dealership and stopped for parts I expected may soon be needed. Of course, no KTM dealer actually stocks anything.

dave6253 · 08-13-2012, 06:55 PM

Thanks for coming along swimmer, #1Fan and Aarrff!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOOGIEMAN

Thanks for your service. I was a company commander 2/506 co E 1968 VN. A great unit with unmatched history. The band of brothers capt winters was the co of 2/506 reg co E. I was was shocked to read the book years later to find I was in the same company after the army went from reg to bns. What unit were you in?

Keep up with the report.

I was a GRUNT in the 2/327th Always First Brigade. Thank you, sir!

dave6253 · 08-13-2012, 07:25 PM

We eventually get to the border. Helen disembarks to cast suspicion in our direction.

Can you believe it. They let me into Canada.... Again.

Even though we took a shortcut, we still don't make our mileage goal for the day.
We again decide to settle for a hotel room. This time near the airport in Vancouver, BC.
This is getting expensive! It was only 217 miles for the day, so far.

We jump back onto the bike and ride downtown to see the sights (Take Pictures).

The shops were all closed and we were too tired to party, so back to the hotel room we go.

dave6253 · 08-13-2012, 07:33 PM

The morning of Day 7 finds us muddling our way through Vancouver traffic.

Crossing one bridge after another.

Lions Gate Bridge

We Shoot...

Each Other...

Yes. We have issues.

Sea to Sky Highway

dave6253 · 08-13-2012, 08:10 PM

We spotted our first bear along the road just before entering Whistler. We were so excited!

Highway 99 = FUN!

+ Spectacular Mountain Scenery

We take a little hike at Joffre Lakes.

Katoom990 · 08-13-2012, 08:12 PM

Welcome to Vancouver. The Sea to Sky is a great ride. Beautiful scenic route. Hope you stopped at Squamish for a coffee at Starbucks. It's a popular meeting point for motorcyclists.

Have a safe trip.

Cannonshot · 08-13-2012, 08:19 PM

Great trip and fantastic pictures Dave!

dave6253 · 08-13-2012, 08:19 PM

Katoom990, Beautiful city you have there. The surrounding countryside isn't too shabby either. I've been avoiding Starbucks as I need to cut out caffiene. I'm not really addicted to coffee, though I like it. I did want to try a Tim Horton's, but the one time we decided to go, the lines were outrageous.

dave6253 · 08-13-2012, 08:21 PM

Thanks Cannonshot! I like taking pix, but my tales lack the colorful details that make your historical masterpieces so enjoyable.

Rainier_runner · 08-13-2012, 08:45 PM

My dream bike, on my dream trip! I'm in!

08-12-2012, 09:47 PM	#62
Aarrff Gravel Grinder Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Ol' Smokie Oddometer: 1,432	Great stuff and awesome photos! My lady and I are experimenting with 2-up camping on my 1200GS and find this very interesting. It is a challenge but so far I think we are going to be able to travel distance as well. We'll ride along! __________________ Aarrffin' Around Born with nothin'.... still got most of it. R1200GSA, KTM 530 exc

08-12-2012, 11:01 PM	#64
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,538	ACTION! (Part 2) So I tried to shorten this video just cutting out the boring sections of Hurricane Ridge, But I couldn't find any. Oh well. Deal with it. __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com

08-13-2012, 02:59 PM	#65
BOOGIEMAN Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: East Greenbush,N.Y. Oddometer: 311	Thanks for your service. I was a company commander 2/506 co E 1968 VN. A great unit with unmatched history. The band of brothers capt winters was the co of 2/506 reg co E. I was was shocked to read the book years later to find I was in the same company after the army went from reg to bns. What unit were you in? Keep up with the report. __________________ BMW Rally Tail of the dragon out third bucket list ride The Second ride of my bucket list nova scotia

08-13-2012, 06:52 PM	#66
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,538	After Hurricane Ridge we visited the Honda Dealership in Port Angeles where I insisted Helen buy warmer gloves and silk liners. She gets cold at 70. We then make some decisions regarding the route. We ride from Port Angeles... To Port Townsend... Where we hop on a ferry to Whidbey Island. We see our sister ship going the other way. The ferry cut out lots of freeway riding around Puget Sound, but I'm not sure it was any faster. The crossing was over 20 minutes and traffic was very slow making progress a real chore all the way to Interstate 5. (The blue line and dots are our GPS tracks.) We were surprised by how much this big boat rocked and rolled. After getting hot chocolate the Captain announced all motorcyclists should tend to the machines as the crossing was expected to be rough. It's not likely I could catch it if it started going over... I think this bridge was leaving the island. We finally find I-5 and turn towards Canada. I spotted a big KTM dealership and stopped for parts I expected may soon be needed. Of course, no KTM dealer actually stocks anything. __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com dave6253 screwed with this post 08-14-2012 at 04:05 PM

08-13-2012, 07:25 PM	#68
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,538	Into Canada We eventually get to the border. Helen disembarks to cast suspicion in our direction. Can you believe it. They let me into Canada.... Again. Even though we took a shortcut, we still don't make our mileage goal for the day. We again decide to settle for a hotel room. This time near the airport in Vancouver, BC. This is getting expensive! It was only 217 miles for the day, so far. We jump back onto the bike and ride downtown to see the sights (Take Pictures). The shops were all closed and we were too tired to party, so back to the hotel room we go. __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com dave6253 screwed with this post 08-13-2012 at 09:43 PM

08-12-2012, 09:51 PM	#63
swimmer armchair asshole Joined: Oct 2007 Location: tucson Oddometer: 2,562	Been waiting for this one. Subscribed.

08-13-2012, 07:33 PM	#69
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,538	Day 7 The morning of Day 7 finds us muddling our way through Vancouver traffic. Crossing one bridge after another. Lions Gate Bridge We Shoot... Each Other... Yes. We have issues. Sea to Sky Highway __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com dave6253 screwed with this post 08-14-2012 at 04:21 PM

08-13-2012, 08:10 PM	#70
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,538	Highway 99 We spotted our first bear along the road just before entering Whistler. We were so excited! Highway 99 = FUN! + Spectacular Mountain Scenery We take a little hike at Joffre Lakes. __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com dave6253 screwed with this post 08-13-2012 at 09:42 PM

08-13-2012, 08:12 PM	#71
Katoom990 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Oddometer: 60	Welcome to Vancouver. The Sea to Sky is a great ride. Beautiful scenic route. Hope you stopped at Squamish for a coffee at Starbucks. It's a popular meeting point for motorcyclists. Have a safe trip. __________________ [COLOR="rgb(255, 140, 0)"]2011 KTM 990 Dakar[/COLOR]

08-13-2012, 08:19 PM	#72
Cannonshot Having a Nice Time Joined: Jul 2005 Location: SE Wisconsin Oddometer: 13,968	Great trip and fantastic pictures Dave! __________________ Cannonshot.net

08-13-2012, 08:21 PM	#74
dave6253 ^OP ad-ven-cher-uhs Joined: May 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 2,538	Thanks Cannonshot! I like taking pix, but my tales lack the colorful details that make your historical masterpieces so enjoyable. __________________ My 25 Ride Reports! dave6253.smugmug.com

08-13-2012, 08:45 PM	#75
Rainier_runner Epic Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Rainier, Washington Oddometer: 199	My dream bike, on my dream trip! I'm in! __________________ 2006 Suzuki DR 650 ADV

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