I must complete my mission. Atigun pass, the Dalton highway.

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Posted: 8/12/2017 1:37:56 PM EDT

As I was climbing Atigun pass I was stopped by a cop. She said I could make it to Prudhoe Bay but I'd never make the return trip. A freak storm was on its way and and would put 2-3' of snow on the pass. I'm at Eielson AFB watching the weather waiting for a window of opportunity. I rode 2,500 miles to get here and I can't give up now.

Posted: 8/12/2017 1:49:57 PM EDT

[#1]

Good luck.

Had to turn back on that route with a Suburban of questionable mechanical integrity. Had a wife and kids on board too. Hope you can make it. Just wait the weather out someplace warm and safe, you don't want to get stuck in bad weather up there.

Posted: 8/12/2017 1:50:15 PM EDT

[#2]

Looks like fun. Stay safe.

Posted: 8/12/2017 1:55:37 PM EDT

[#3]

Just wait out the storm.

also, FYYFF

ETA - just checked multiple weather sources and none of them show snow, only precipitation.

Posted: 8/12/2017 1:59:05 PM EDT

[#4]

Looks like an awesome ride..... I want to do that ride someday. Maybe when the kids are grown up.

Did you go up the Alcan? If so, did you bring a pistol with you? If both how did that work out?

Posted: 8/12/2017 1:59:59 PM EDT

[#5]

The high here today is 101F

Snow sounds nice.

Posted: 8/12/2017 2:00:24 PM EDT

[#6]

You suck!

That trip is on my list.

Posted: 8/12/2017 2:01:44 PM EDT

[#7]

I had to hit Google to find out where you are.

Looks like a cool trip. Have fun and stay safe.

Posted: 8/12/2017 3:09:31 PM EDT

[#8]

One time I had to travel from pump station 6 to pump station 4 in December, I was in a pickup being driven by the courier.

At about the middle of atigun we came over a small rise and 100 yards ahead of us was a semi taking up 90% of the road coming straight at us, to the right was a drop of about 300'.

Take your time and stay safe.

Posted: 8/12/2017 3:21:40 PM EDT

[#9]

It is August in Alaska and you expected what, weather wise? It is an exciting trip no matter the time of year or what veheicle you drive. Good luck, be safe and make wise decisions!

Posted: 8/13/2017 2:18:32 AM EDT

[#10]

I've been held up at Eielson AFB for the last three days waiting for a window of opportunity. I think I can give it another go Monday.

Posted: 8/13/2017 2:19:27 AM EDT

[#11]

I feel like I'm waiting for a mission. I'm bored.

Posted: 8/13/2017 3:02:42 AM EDT

[#12]

Why are you waiting at EAFB, some thirteen solid hours of riding from Prudhoe, when you could be in Coldfoot, waiting for your window?

Shoot me a pm if you want to grab a beer. I'm just north of Fairbanks

Posted: 8/13/2017 3:49:24 AM EDT

[#13]

We should be friends...
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Posted: 8/13/2017 5:02:01 AM EDT

[#14]

The trucks that go back from Deadhorse are empty. I bet you could get your bike shipped to Fairbanks cheap and you could fly back. Oh, you turned back

Posted: 8/13/2017 6:27:53 AM EDT

[#15]

That's my jurisdiction!
Be safe brother, ride slow, and watch out for rocks thrown by truck tires.
Danomite45

Posted: 8/13/2017 7:26:45 AM EDT

[#16]

What tires are you running?

Posted: 8/13/2017 7:41:48 AM EDT

[#17]

GL mate, discretion is definitely the better part of valor if your're solo. Least your south of Fairbanks instead of stuck somewhere like Livengood or worse.

Sometimes it makes sense to come up short to come back later.

Wont make you feel any better but in my run up the east coast of Africa we got the Sani in but turned back before Dar Es Salaam. I'll likely never get back to that part of Africa. Always next year - safe travels. Calcium chloride sucks anyway

Posted: 8/13/2017 11:30:32 AM EDT

[#18]

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Why are you waiting at EAFB, some thirteen solid hours of riding from Prudhoe, when you could be in Coldfoot, waiting for your window?

Shoot me a pm if you want to grab a beer. I'm just north of Fairbanks

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I'm staying here for $60 a night. Coldfoot, Yukon river is twice that. Plus I get free movies, a place to change oil and a wash machine. I'm leaving tomorrow morning.

Posted: 8/13/2017 11:32:14 AM EDT

[#19]

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K60 Scouts, 30 psi in the back, 22 in front.

Posted: 8/13/2017 11:38:01 AM EDT

[#20]

Been there done that.

Posted: 8/13/2017 11:44:44 AM EDT

[#21]

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GL mate, discretion is definitely the better part of valor if your're solo. Least your south of Fairbanks instead of stuck somewhere like Livengood or worse.

Sometimes it makes sense to come up short to come back later.

Wont make you feel any better but in my run up the east coast of Africa we got the Sani in but turned back before Dar Es Salaam. I'll likely never get back to that part of Africa. Always next year - safe travels. Calcium chloride sucks anyway

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I made it to the tip of South America last year. I thought Prudhoe Bay would be a snap.

Posted: 8/13/2017 11:54:35 AM EDT

[#22]

Some day when I can get the time off I want to do that too. I'm peanut butter and jealous.

Posted: 8/13/2017 12:11:13 PM EDT

[#23]

I want to do this trip some day.

But in a 4x4 truck.

Posted: 8/13/2017 12:20:50 PM EDT

[#24]

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You suck!

That trip is on my list.

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Posted: 8/13/2017 12:24:53 PM EDT

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I made it to the tip of South America last year. I thought Prudhoe Bay would be a snap.

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Mother Nature never cooperates. Never made it to Ushuaia, only as far as Puerto Madryn trailing Dakar. Did you ride the whole road?

Posted: 8/13/2017 6:02:42 PM EDT

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Mother Nature never cooperates. Never made it to Ushuaia, only as far as Puerto Madryn trailing Dakar. Did you ride the whole road?

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I made the entire trip from Portland to Ushuaia. I flew around the Darian gap. 17,000 miles. Started with a team of 3 and ended up solo.

Posted: 8/13/2017 6:06:19 PM EDT

[#27]

I wonder how many inmates from ADV are on here as well as people from Portal

Seems like 1/2 of Tacomaworld are arfcommers.

Posted: 8/13/2017 6:10:43 PM EDT

[#28]

Fun trip. Scooted up on my wr250. Take the tour and go for a dive in the arctic ocean. Its very refreshing

Posted: 8/13/2017 9:14:37 PM EDT

[#29]

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I made the entire trip from Portland to Ushuaia. I flew around the Darian gap. 17,000 miles. Started with a team of 3 and ended up solo.

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Epic - looking forward to Arctic Ocean pics.

Posted: 8/15/2017 11:51:21 AM EDT

[#30]

I'm in Wisemen now. 230 miles to go. Its been raining constantly.

Posted: 8/15/2017 12:12:12 PM EDT

[#31]

What the heck, dibs on guns....

IN!

Posted: 8/16/2017 4:30:51 AM EDT

[#32]

I went over Atigun pass about 4pm. I'm at the Prudhoe Bay hotel now. Due to snow, mud and road construction it took me 11 hours to go 230 miles. Mission complete!

Posted: 8/16/2017 7:13:56 AM EDT

[#33]

Eh that's not horrible you got there in one piece, that's the goal not time. Everybody ain't Gary Eakin.

Rain the whole way?

Posted: 8/16/2017 2:27:48 PM EDT

[#34]

I actually seen the sun this morning! I'm hoping for a better day.

Posted: 8/16/2017 2:41:02 PM EDT

[#35]

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How old are you OP?

Posted: 8/16/2017 2:56:55 PM EDT

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How old are you OP?

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68

Posted: 8/16/2017 3:01:12 PM EDT

[#37]

an battery drill and some screw in cleats?
like your bike and your stickers

best of luck and God's speed.

you could always drop in and see Sue Aiken ....

68? man Im gonna be in two weeks...you're a better man than me...

I might have done that 30 yrs ago...keep us in the loop OP

Posted: 8/16/2017 3:08:00 PM EDT

[#38]

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I wonder how many inmates from ADV are on here as well as people from Portal

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I am! I live in Alaska and still haven't run up the Dalton.

I've run the Dempster though.

Posted: 8/16/2017 3:10:48 PM EDT

[#39]

Cool thread, thank you for posting and good luck.

Posted: 8/16/2017 3:22:55 PM EDT

[#40]

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are on here as well as people from Portal

Seems like 1/2 of Tacomaworld are arfcommers.

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Congrats on making it ...way to go OP

I Hope to be doing some epic ADV runs in a few years after I get the tarmac burning out of my blood

Posted: 8/18/2017 3:34:47 PM EDT

[#41]

I made it to Prudhoe Bay 2 days ago, I'm in Fairbanks now resting. Atigun pass is treeless and beautiful in its own way. I'll do a better report when I get to a real computer.

Posted: 8/18/2017 3:36:05 PM EDT

[#42]

Congrats

Posted: 8/18/2017 3:38:06 PM EDT

[#43]

This is awesome

Posted: 8/18/2017 3:44:41 PM EDT

[#44]

I've never seen a cop on t he Haul Road. Was Missy cooking at the Hotel in Dead Horse?

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Posted: 8/18/2017 3:44:45 PM EDT

[#45]

Post more pics, when you can.
Get further SOUTH, give me a jingle:
FREE Camping, oil change, maintenance supplies, beverage and BS, if I have time.

Posted: 8/18/2017 4:36:32 PM EDT

[#46]

Glad you made it up the Haul Road safely. I worked for 15 years at Prudhoe but never drove - just flew on the charter jet. My hunting pardner and I drove my F250 4x4 with CabOver camper to Manley Hot Springs and hunted the area for moose. Saw no bulls but saw a big grizzly - a fun hunt anyway. I loved my time on the Slope - summer and winter.

Posted: 8/19/2017 3:34:40 PM EDT

[#47]

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Post more pics, when you can.
Get further SOUTH, give me a jingle:
FREE Camping, oil change, maintenance supplies, beverage and BS, if I have time.

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Will do! I'll be headed towards Watson Lake soon .

Posted: 8/23/2017 5:31:22 PM EDT

[#48]

I explored some back roads in the Yukon and found this old cabin.

I left Fort Nelson this morning and I'm spending the night between Dawson Creek and Prince George. I'll be entering Washington around Bonners Ferry.

Posted: 9/2/2017 9:27:23 PM EDT

[#49]

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After thing about it I think it was the ranger from the Arctic Circle complex. I was stressed when I talked to her, all I remember was an official looking truck and a person in uniform.

Posted: 9/2/2017 9:36:55 PM EDT

[#50]

I pushed myself to the limit twice on this ride, I glad I went solo. I would be greatful if one of you could embed this vid for me.

https://youtu.be/RWY2hlrrLDU

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