Memorial Day Weekend on the Kenai Peninsula

bug67 · 06-02-2010, 07:32 PM

Left Anchorage around noon I guess. Wasn't really paying attention to the time of day. None of us were. All three of us were raring to go.

A friend of a friend let us use their cabin in Cooper Landing. I was absolutely beautiful. All the amenities. Right on the Kenai River.

The forecast for this part of Alaska had been calling for rain. We tried to find some but didn't really have much luck. No, ours was to be a hot and dusty journey. Maybe the occasional overcast with the slightest hint of sprinkles.

Day 1, Skilak Lake Road:

John playing on a hill

Me playing on a hill

On the Road

Stops along the way

Then, we turned around and rode back down Skilak Lake Road back to Cooper Landing for dinner, some campfire goodness and a good night's sleep.

Day 2, Skilak Lake Road and Swanson River Road:

We could have gotten to Swanson River Road via the Sterling Highway but, what fun would pavement be? So, we hit Skilak Lake Road again.

Swanson River Road:

Things were shaping up to be an awesome afternoon. 80°F cloudless weather. And then, this happened:

We almost decided to just burn it!

Yup. Flat tire. John pulled it and strapped it to his KLR and headed out towards Soldotna. I hung out and kept Joe company.

John was able to get the tube patched at Johnson's Tire Service.

About an hour later we were back on the road. And no, we didn't torch Joe's KLR.

We got back to the cabin at Cooper Landing and were no worse for the wear.

The next day we headed back to Anchorage. Again with awesome sunny, warm weather. Overall, couldn't have had a more perfect extended weekend.

FZ1 Matt · 06-03-2010, 12:36 PM

They didn't have metric tire irons or a metric patch kit?

AKTroy · 06-03-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ1 Matt

They didn't have tire irons or a patch kit?

Thats why you pack your own.

scarysharkface · 06-03-2010, 03:29 PM

Man, I do miss living in Alaska!

bug67 · 06-03-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKTroy

Thats why you pack your own.

Yeah, yeah, yeah...

mikesocal · 06-03-2010, 03:42 PM

It's good to see people enjoy shooting signs where ever you go.

The pictures make me miss the 10 years I spent in Alaska, but the snow on the mountains brings me back to reality.

4rplay · 06-03-2010, 05:29 PM

Hehe Just joined here the other day last thing I expected to see were pic's from my back yard pretty cool. the following pic was from kenai lake camp ground. nice place to camp , fish relax and have a beer..

Spent my weekend on the golf course. a few days before I bought a yamaha golf cart and had to try it out

06-02-2010, 07:32 PM	#1
bug67 ^OP Hazard Avoidance Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Hereandnow, AK Oddometer: 667	Memorial Day Weekend on the Kenai Peninsula Left Anchorage around noon I guess. Wasn't really paying attention to the time of day. None of us were. All three of us were raring to go. A friend of a friend let us use their cabin in Cooper Landing. I was absolutely beautiful. All the amenities. Right on the Kenai River. The forecast for this part of Alaska had been calling for rain. We tried to find some but didn't really have much luck. No, ours was to be a hot and dusty journey. Maybe the occasional overcast with the slightest hint of sprinkles. Day 1, Skilak Lake Road: John playing on a hill Me playing on a hill On the Road Stops along the way Then, we turned around and rode back down Skilak Lake Road back to Cooper Landing for dinner, some campfire goodness and a good night's sleep. Day 2, Skilak Lake Road and Swanson River Road: We could have gotten to Swanson River Road via the Sterling Highway but, what fun would pavement be? So, we hit Skilak Lake Road again. Swanson River Road: Things were shaping up to be an awesome afternoon. 80°F cloudless weather. And then, this happened: We almost decided to just burn it! Yup. Flat tire. John pulled it and strapped it to his KLR and headed out towards Soldotna. I hung out and kept Joe company. John was able to get the tube patched at Johnson's Tire Service. About an hour later we were back on the road. And no, we didn't torch Joe's KLR. We got back to the cabin at Cooper Landing and were no worse for the wear. The next day we headed back to Anchorage. Again with awesome sunny, warm weather. Overall, couldn't have had a more perfect extended weekend. __________________ Past: '04 Ducati Monster 620, '05 BMW R1200GS, '11 Triumph Tiger 800 XC Present: '09 Triumph Street Triple R, '13 Triumph Trophy SE Check it out: http://www.vegetablesandwich.com "If you are going through hell, keep going." -Winston Churchill bug67 screwed with this post 06-03-2010 at 06:16 PM

06-03-2010, 03:29 PM	#4
scarysharkface 40-128 Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Lakland Oddometer: 12,277	Man, I do miss living in Alaska! __________________ The road to Hell is paved... Save $5 on a Smugmug subscription when you use my coupon: yBr7OofIPuOP6 Go West Old Man 2012 - http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824450

06-03-2010, 03:42 PM	#6
mikesocal n00b Joined: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 8	It's good to see people enjoy shooting signs where ever you go. The pictures make me miss the 10 years I spent in Alaska, but the snow on the mountains brings me back to reality. __________________ Mike 1982 Honda CB750F (insert a newer bike here; eventually)

06-03-2010, 05:29 PM	#7
4rplay n00b Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Alaska Oddometer: 4	Hehe Just joined here the other day last thing I expected to see were pic's from my back yard pretty cool. the following pic was from kenai lake camp ground. nice place to camp , fish relax and have a beer.. Spent my weekend on the golf course. a few days before I bought a yamaha golf cart and had to try it out __________________ Current bike - 1996 Kawasaki Voyager XII or as my wife calls it my kamakaze voyager

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06-03-2010, 12:36 PM	#2
FZ1 Matt Better last than crashed Joined: Nov 2003 Location: West Allis, WI Oddometer: 202	They didn't have metric tire irons or a metric patch kit?