Dempster or Dalton?

TVtommy · 11-18-2012, 10:27 AM

I need an education....

If given the choice, is one a better ride then the other?

Thanks in advance.

beemerphile · 11-18-2012, 10:30 AM

Dempster, no contest.

nuttynu · 11-18-2012, 12:09 PM

Where are you riding to and from?

I have only experience the dalton. .. Nice road, but can get nasty when wet.

Most these guys might tell you to search the forum.

TVtommy · 11-18-2012, 12:57 PM

2014 out of Chicago....the goal wound be Inuvik.

Reading ride reports too.

ThatGuy · 11-18-2012, 06:40 PM

When saddled having to make the same decision I chose the Dempster. Weather was great and I had a blast. Very scenic plus I got to go back to Dawson.

Kul Mom · 11-18-2012, 08:34 PM

Dempster, for sure. But weather should control. Both if possible.

-KM

AK Bob · 11-19-2012, 12:22 PM

I mean comming from Chicago, your so close.

Go with order of importance / proxcimity.

D2D - 2013

Dempster

Dalton

Last year I went to Sedalia. and what the heck Key West was close..

Just GO FOR IT!

oclv454 · 11-21-2012, 08:02 PM

If you have the time, do the Dalton. It's as far as you can go in that direction. Do the Dempster when you have less time.

Cal · 11-21-2012, 09:29 PM

You may never get back up there again so take enough time to do them both! I thought Atigun pass on the Dalton was very scenic and the tundra after was awe inspiring. The Dempster was just totally awe inspiring and 2 ferry crossings add to the adventure.

TVtommy · 11-23-2012, 08:12 PM

I with I had infinite time for this ride. It's looking like a three week trip minimum if I ride out of Chicago....a big chunk of time for a working man like me, but a life time of memories.

marbee40 · 11-24-2012, 10:03 PM

Tough decision. Bragging rights (not THAT big of a deal, but...) would be the Dalton. Overall beauty for me was Dempster. Dempster seemed more of a challenge. Either one will kick your hiney if they are significantly wet.

Dempster had so many changing views....almost like a different part of the world with each turn. Yes, the ferry crossings are each a gem. Inuvik is certainly a better place to overnight. Ain't nothing to see on the "Slope" really. Even though you are at the northern-most point, you really aren't as you can't go poke your toes in the Arctic anymore.

Either way it's an adventure you won't forget. Seems like I did both in a huge hurry. If I had to do it all again, I'd likely go slower and take a better camera.....but then I wouldn't get to haul ass and that has a joy all it's own.

Saw LOTS more animals on the Dempster.

Good luck!

yukonkarl · 11-27-2012, 10:56 AM

the best is Dempster and Dalton

TSD · 11-27-2012, 01:04 PM

I did the Dalton last year and was a bit of a challenge for a newbie in the rain. Like others have said, Prudhoe Bay is not worth much more than "I did it" rights... The Pass was nice and saw a fair amount of wildlife. I ended up running from Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks in one shot on the way back - rained the whole way...

Think I'll try the Dempster next time... A bit more of a destination if you ask me...

Either way - you'll have a blast.

ScooterboyII · 12-08-2012, 03:13 PM

I guess I'll be doing the Dempster in June after the D2D.

Kul Mom · 12-08-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScooterboyII

I guess I'll be doing the Dempster in June after the D2D.

Good choice!

11-18-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
TVtommy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Evergreen Park, Illinois Oddometer: 198	Dempster or Dalton? I need an education.... If given the choice, is one a better ride then the other? Thanks in advance. __________________ 2008 R1200R 2009 HD Ultra Classic

11-18-2012, 10:30 AM	#2
beemerphile Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Danielsville, GA USA Oddometer: 1,294	Dempster, no contest. __________________ ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ - Lee Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito

11-18-2012, 12:09 PM	#3
nuttynu Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: ANCHORAGE,ALASKA Oddometer: 699	Where are you riding to and from? I have only experience the dalton. .. Nice road, but can get nasty when wet. Most these guys might tell you to search the forum. __________________ -Youtube Nuttynu -Facebook Nuttynu

11-18-2012, 12:57 PM	#4
TVtommy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Evergreen Park, Illinois Oddometer: 198	2014 out of Chicago....the goal wound be Inuvik. Reading ride reports too. __________________ 2008 R1200R 2009 HD Ultra Classic TVtommy screwed with this post 11-18-2012 at 02:27 PM

11-18-2012, 06:40 PM	#5
ThatGuy Brownie Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 3,770	When saddled having to make the same decision I chose the Dempster. Weather was great and I had a blast. Very scenic plus I got to go back to Dawson. __________________ Disclaimer: The writer does not represent any organization, employer, entity or other individual. The views expressed are those only of the writer. In the case of a sarcastic, facetious, nonsensical, stirring-the-pot, controversial or devil's advocate-type post, the views expressed may not even reflect those of the writer.

11-18-2012, 08:34 PM	#6
Kul Mom aka sKul Marm Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 301	Dempster Dempster, for sure. But weather should control. Both if possible. -KM __________________ - Ellen Team Pterodactyl Dessert Division

11-19-2012, 12:22 PM	#7
AK Bob AKAM Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Fairbanks, AK Oddometer: 165	Why Just One? I mean comming from Chicago, your so close. Go with order of importance / proxcimity. D2D - 2013 Dempster Dalton Last year I went to Sedalia. and what the heck Key West was close.. Just GO FOR IT! __________________ Bob Coleman AKAM '84 R100rt '88 R100gs

11-21-2012, 08:02 PM	#8
oclv454 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 281	If you have the time, do the Dalton. It's as far as you can go in that direction. Do the Dempster when you have less time.

11-21-2012, 09:29 PM	#9
Cal Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary Oddometer: 571	You may never get back up there again so take enough time to do them both! I thought Atigun pass on the Dalton was very scenic and the tundra after was awe inspiring. The Dempster was just totally awe inspiring and 2 ferry crossings add to the adventure.

11-23-2012, 08:12 PM	#10
TVtommy ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Evergreen Park, Illinois Oddometer: 198	I with I had infinite time for this ride. It's looking like a three week trip minimum if I ride out of Chicago....a big chunk of time for a working man like me, but a life time of memories. __________________ 2008 R1200R 2009 HD Ultra Classic

11-24-2012, 10:03 PM	#11
marbee40 Some Fear is Good Joined: Jan 2007 Location: 45 minutes-North-of-Los Anchorage Oddometer: 954	Tough decision. Bragging rights (not THAT big of a deal, but...) would be the Dalton. Overall beauty for me was Dempster. Dempster seemed more of a challenge. Either one will kick your hiney if they are significantly wet. Dempster had so many changing views....almost like a different part of the world with each turn. Yes, the ferry crossings are each a gem. Inuvik is certainly a better place to overnight. Ain't nothing to see on the "Slope" really. Even though you are at the northern-most point, you really aren't as you can't go poke your toes in the Arctic anymore. Either way it's an adventure you won't forget. Seems like I did both in a huge hurry. If I had to do it all again, I'd likely go slower and take a better camera.....but then I wouldn't get to haul ass and that has a joy all it's own. Saw LOTS more animals on the Dempster. Good luck! __________________ R1150GS *01 WR426F*

11-27-2012, 10:56 AM	#12
yukonkarl Eisbär Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Neunkirchen im Freien Grund, Germany Oddometer: 8	the best is Dempster and Dalton __________________ „Ride hard or stay at home.“ Hägge Eärsel Endurofreunde Siegerland

11-27-2012, 01:04 PM	#13
TSD Adventurer Wannabe Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Phila, PA Oddometer: 68	I'd Do the Dempster I did the Dalton last year and was a bit of a challenge for a newbie in the rain. Like others have said, Prudhoe Bay is not worth much more than "I did it" rights... The Pass was nice and saw a fair amount of wildlife. I ended up running from Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks in one shot on the way back - rained the whole way... Think I'll try the Dempster next time... A bit more of a destination if you ask me... Either way - you'll have a blast. __________________ TSD http://ja4ja.wordpress.com/ 2009 1200 GSA

12-08-2012, 03:13 PM	#14
ScooterboyII Adventurer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: California Oddometer: 36	I guess I'll be doing the Dempster in June after the D2D. __________________ IBA# 47129 MOA# 165510 Ride far enough today so you can't go back untill tomorrow.

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