We made it to Alaska! We are in Tok right now just grabbing some dinner before trying to drive another 100 miles. We will update with lots of pics and descriptions tomorrow.
This is a heli-ski operation in Bell II along the Cassiar highway. It’s 150 miles from anything in any direction.
This is one of the coolest towns I’ve seen. It’s Stewart, BC which is on the ocean and right next to Hyder, Alaska. It has maybe 400 people in it and is on the end of a dead end road. For sure in the middle of nowhere. Hyder, AK has maybe 200 people in it.
This is in Iskut, BC along the Cassiar highway. This is when I decided it was time to repack my wheel bearings.
Cassiar highway
Cassiar highway
Burnt forest along the Cassiar highway
The Yukon welcomes us
Lots of one lane bridges to deal with
Destruction Bay, Yukon
After Destruction Bay we encountered the worst frost heaves we’ve seen. The road is all built on the tundra out here so it’s not very stable unde the asphalt. As it thaws and freezes the road starts to fall apart. It develops pot holes and divots. It’s easy to lose control with the truck and trailer bouncing all around. For a 200 mile stretch I averaged 37.5 mph. Not much worse than the 45 mph I’ve been averaging for over 4,000 miles.
Cally’s in Canada and I’m in Alaska
Alaska border
These are the most stunning mountains we’ve ever seen. Everyone should come to Alaska at least once (dad).
Meesha is too smart for her own good. It only took one occasion for Meesha to learn what the camera clicks meant. We saw some reindeer and slowed down so Cally could get some photos. From then on Meesha automatically thought because the camera was taking photos there must be reindeer out there. This is her on high alert for wildlife.
Frost heaves
Alaska!