Well the pictures are finally done, and I've posted them all on Facebook. Everyone should be able to see them by clicking on the links below.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Enjoy!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Home
Well we've made it back in one piece. I'm a little late in writing this but its been quite nice to relax and there has been a lot of stuff to put away!
We left Whitehorse early in the morning and made our way down the Alaska Highway. We were hoping to catch the morning light and get some more good photos, but unfortunately it snowed for most of the morning. By the time we reached Watson Lake it had cleared a little and the day was looking up.
After a quick bite to eat and a tank of gas we headed down into B.C. and through the mountains. We stopped at the Liard Hotsprings as many people had recommended it. We parked and walked a little ways along a path, where we saw two moose mosying around just in front of us. Such huge beasts! We kept our distance until they retreated and made our way to the hotsprings. What a glorious spot! There's a large, waist deep pool with pipping hot water, and small falls with a bench underneath for that oh-so-important head/back massage. We could have spent most of the day there but figured we had better move on after about half an hour.
Back through the mountains we went, this time going through Fort Nelson, arriving just after dark. We were suprised to come across a Boston Pizza, so clearly we took the opportunity for a bite to eat and a cerveza. We had decided to drive through the night, so on we trecked, reaching Dawson Creek sometime before dawn. Down onto the prairies we went, driving straight into the morning sun. We stopped in High Prairie for our first Tim Horton's of the trip, and savoured the breakfast B.E.L.T. and the hot chocalate.
By noon we had made it up Highway 63 to Fort McMurray where I dropped Pete off at his sister's. He grabbed nothing but his sleeping bag and slept for the rest of the afternoon. I did the same, arriving home, stuffing the Jeep in the garage, and catching a few hours of rest.
And that is the end of our adventure. We drove 4940ish miles in 13 days through two territories and 2 provinces. We drove across and along the Mackenzie River, the Pelly River, and the Arctic Ocean. We saw the most amazing vistas, and witnessed the endless change of flaura from one region to the next. The solitude of Tuk will stay with me as well as the vastness along the Dempster Highway. What an amazing country with its variety of terrain, vegetation, animals, and people. Thanks to everyone for following along and I hope its given you the itch to get out and go somewhere fantastic!
We left Whitehorse early in the morning and made our way down the Alaska Highway. We were hoping to catch the morning light and get some more good photos, but unfortunately it snowed for most of the morning. By the time we reached Watson Lake it had cleared a little and the day was looking up.
After a quick bite to eat and a tank of gas we headed down into B.C. and through the mountains. We stopped at the Liard Hotsprings as many people had recommended it. We parked and walked a little ways along a path, where we saw two moose mosying around just in front of us. Such huge beasts! We kept our distance until they retreated and made our way to the hotsprings. What a glorious spot! There's a large, waist deep pool with pipping hot water, and small falls with a bench underneath for that oh-so-important head/back massage. We could have spent most of the day there but figured we had better move on after about half an hour.
Back through the mountains we went, this time going through Fort Nelson, arriving just after dark. We were suprised to come across a Boston Pizza, so clearly we took the opportunity for a bite to eat and a cerveza. We had decided to drive through the night, so on we trecked, reaching Dawson Creek sometime before dawn. Down onto the prairies we went, driving straight into the morning sun. We stopped in High Prairie for our first Tim Horton's of the trip, and savoured the breakfast B.E.L.T. and the hot chocalate.
By noon we had made it up Highway 63 to Fort McMurray where I dropped Pete off at his sister's. He grabbed nothing but his sleeping bag and slept for the rest of the afternoon. I did the same, arriving home, stuffing the Jeep in the garage, and catching a few hours of rest.
And that is the end of our adventure. We drove 4940ish miles in 13 days through two territories and 2 provinces. We drove across and along the Mackenzie River, the Pelly River, and the Arctic Ocean. We saw the most amazing vistas, and witnessed the endless change of flaura from one region to the next. The solitude of Tuk will stay with me as well as the vastness along the Dempster Highway. What an amazing country with its variety of terrain, vegetation, animals, and people. Thanks to everyone for following along and I hope its given you the itch to get out and go somewhere fantastic!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Whitehorse
We arrived on the outskirts of Whitehorse and met up with Steph and Chris in a beautiful cabin they were house sitting just north of town. After one of Yukon's finest, we decided a good meal was in order, something not requiring a griddle or deep frier. Steph and Chris out did themselves and gave us one of the best town tours I've ever had, showing us all the local sights including the snow sculptures from the Sourdough Rendezvous event, the log cabin skyscraper, Walmart, the dam, and a local grocery store crammed with delicious goods! It ended at the one of the local sushi restaurants for the much needed change in palate, and then it was home to a luxuriously flat and comfortable bed after our 24 hour marathon drive back from Tuk.
The change in weather was quite something, from -34C in Tuk to +8C in Whitehorse, if felt like we'd taken a wrong turn during the night and ended up in southern California (well, almost!). Though windy, the next day hovered around 4C. We headed into town to take in more of the local sights, sit in a coffee shop, and generally relax. In the afternoon we made it to the Yukon Brewing Companyt just in time for the tour of their vast and elaborate facilities. After 10 minutes we were back out front sampling some more of their delicious beer! We then kidnapped Steph from work and made her take us out snowshoeing along the Miles Canyon, where the Whitehorse rapids used to rage before the construction of the Whitehorse Dam in 1958. It was nice to get some exercise after so much driving, and the temperature made for a great walk!
We were back in time to meet up with Jordan, a fellow Jeep owner who's given us some great advise on the JK-Forum and has been tracking our progress to date. We discussed the trip and Jeeps over a few of the local brew; it was great to meet up and hear a few stories of the local area.
We treated Steph and Chris to some of Pete's homemade pasta sauce that night and enjoyed the growlers of Yukon Red we'd picked up earlier that day at the brewery. Whitehorse is a great little city, and somewhere I'd go back to in a heartbeat. Nestled in the mountains with so many activities on your front step, and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere, we really enjoyed the time we spent there. Thank you to Chris and Steph for their great hospitality!
The change in weather was quite something, from -34C in Tuk to +8C in Whitehorse, if felt like we'd taken a wrong turn during the night and ended up in southern California (well, almost!). Though windy, the next day hovered around 4C. We headed into town to take in more of the local sights, sit in a coffee shop, and generally relax. In the afternoon we made it to the Yukon Brewing Companyt just in time for the tour of their vast and elaborate facilities. After 10 minutes we were back out front sampling some more of their delicious beer! We then kidnapped Steph from work and made her take us out snowshoeing along the Miles Canyon, where the Whitehorse rapids used to rage before the construction of the Whitehorse Dam in 1958. It was nice to get some exercise after so much driving, and the temperature made for a great walk!
We were back in time to meet up with Jordan, a fellow Jeep owner who's given us some great advise on the JK-Forum and has been tracking our progress to date. We discussed the trip and Jeeps over a few of the local brew; it was great to meet up and hear a few stories of the local area.
We treated Steph and Chris to some of Pete's homemade pasta sauce that night and enjoyed the growlers of Yukon Red we'd picked up earlier that day at the brewery. Whitehorse is a great little city, and somewhere I'd go back to in a heartbeat. Nestled in the mountains with so many activities on your front step, and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere, we really enjoyed the time we spent there. Thank you to Chris and Steph for their great hospitality!
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