Lake Woebegone -- where all the children are above average. :joke:
-
There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
North to Alaska Blog
- Thread starter SpyderAnn01
- Start date
Lake Woebegone -- where all the children are above average. :joke:
PrairieSpyder
New member
:yes::yes: Back in the
:dg1::dg2:
I took the path of least resistance and rode mostly 4-lane, limited access roads. The Trans-Canada 1 to Calgary, then south to I-15. Except for negotiating some confusing exits in Calgary and Lethbridge, it was cake. Across the high plains of southern Alberta and northern Montana. Worst part was a constant strong cross-wind.
Feeling better today, but still tired.
I took the path of least resistance and rode mostly 4-lane, limited access roads. The Trans-Canada 1 to Calgary, then south to I-15. Except for negotiating some confusing exits in Calgary and Lethbridge, it was cake. Across the high plains of southern Alberta and northern Montana. Worst part was a constant strong cross-wind.
Feeling better today, but still tired.
Attachments
brerrabbit
New member
I watched that series. I came to the conclusion long time ago that reality TV is not a documentary.
=bob=
I am also liking the pictures very much. Thanks everyone.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
It was hard to find do it yourself car washes and they were not the kind we are used to here in the lower 48. We found one in Tok, AK which we all desperately needed after negotiating the unpaved road from Destruction Bay to Beaver Creek. You accessed the car wash by driving across a huge unpaved lot, there was a small concrete pad (which was covered in mud) with a high pressure hose and a foamy brush. I was able to knock off the big chunks of dirt but my Spyder was pretty much of a mess by the time I got back to the hotel less than a mile away. We didn't find another until we were back in WA.
PW2013STL
Active member
Kathy and I made it to Worldmark in Clanmore,VC (Thanks Karyl for setting this room up!) .
There was a 2 hour road closure in Jasper National Park due to a motorcycle crash. We were stopped about 1/2 mile from the crash site. I was told that the biker was pulling out when hit by a car pulling into the lookout. They air vac'ed him out by helicopter and I hope he is ok. Driving past I got a quick look at the bike and the only thing I could see that was damaged was the front fender was peeled back towards the forks. The traffic had to have been backed up over 5 miles in both directions. Before the helicopter arrived a cop drove down the road asking the names of all the motorcyclists, I assumed they were looking for someone who knew the injured rider as she moved on once I told her my name.
Other than that it was a very nice ride today and we will be in the USA tomorrow staying just outside of Glacier National Park so we can travel through there in the morning. After that its hit the interstate so we can be home by Sunday.
There was a 2 hour road closure in Jasper National Park due to a motorcycle crash. We were stopped about 1/2 mile from the crash site. I was told that the biker was pulling out when hit by a car pulling into the lookout. They air vac'ed him out by helicopter and I hope he is ok. Driving past I got a quick look at the bike and the only thing I could see that was damaged was the front fender was peeled back towards the forks. The traffic had to have been backed up over 5 miles in both directions. Before the helicopter arrived a cop drove down the road asking the names of all the motorcyclists, I assumed they were looking for someone who knew the injured rider as she moved on once I told her my name.
Other than that it was a very nice ride today and we will be in the USA tomorrow staying just outside of Glacier National Park so we can travel through there in the morning. After that its hit the interstate so we can be home by Sunday.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Les, things are real hot in Glacier! http://www.weather.com/safety/wildf...l_News_JBa_Article_No_9_20150722_nontwcplayer
PW2013STL
Active member
Ann,
Thanks for the heads up as our reservation is in St. Mary. Looks like I better call an see if the motel is still there :shocked:
Les
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Les, Robin and Tommy were supposed to go there today. Here is what she posted on Facebook
Well, we were supposed to ride thru Glacier NP today but sadly it's on fire. Here are some pictures as we were heading towards Glacier from the Canadian Border. The smell of smoke was strong and our eyes burned and watered a bit. We were able to ride down the east side on 89 then cut thru on 49 to meet up on 2 thru the very south end of the park. They weren't letting people into the park info center because they were using it as an emergency preparedness station. We did get a nice ride despite the very sad circumstances. We rode around Flathead Lake in Montana and visited a cherry orchard. Who knew Montana had orchards??? The lake is the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi....it was gorgeous. Tomorrow we head to Yellowstone and they are under a flash flood watch....go figure. The only clothes I needed to bring on our North to Alaska trip seems to be my rain gear
PrairieSpyder
New member
I had a beautiful ryde yesterday - until it started pouring rain. US89 from Great Falls, MT to White Sulphur Springs goes through a pretty gulch (sometimes canyon) with twisties not too hard until you get to the lower part. I refueled at White Sulphur Springs and continued on US89/12 to just north of Wilsall and took US86 on down to Bozeman. That stretch looked nice, too, through the raindrops on my visor. Twisties aren't so fun in the rain and dusk.
Love Bozeman. Hope you ate at the Garage on the main street downtown. An old, old gas station converted to a restaurant (would you believe it) where you sit outside and enjoy the best burgers ever.
PW2013STL
Active member
Kathy and I are currently in a McDonald's in Cut Back Montana having a bite to eat. We had stayed in St Mary's yesterday and there was no WiFi at the hotel. We did see a little of the park on both sides of the fire.
Now it's burn the miles to get home by tomorrow night.
Les
Now it's burn the miles to get home by tomorrow night.
Les
oldgoat
New member
It will soon be time to update your signature map!
Bob Denman
New member
:agree: You'll be adding so much ink to North America, that you'll need to hit a different Continent for next year's Tour... 
Bearings Took a Beating
Took my trailer in to have the bearings repacked and ended up getting new ones. The Yukon did a job on them. The bearings were gouged and pitted. Suggest that everyone on the NTA trip have them checked. Also had my trailer latch re-welded and ordered a new flag that was purloined in Skagway. Next adventure - SpyderFest next year:yes:
Took my trailer in to have the bearings repacked and ended up getting new ones. The Yukon did a job on them. The bearings were gouged and pitted. Suggest that everyone on the NTA trip have them checked. Also had my trailer latch re-welded and ordered a new flag that was purloined in Skagway. Next adventure - SpyderFest next year:yes:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
You can knock that out before supper! Ride safe. Patti ran into Tom and Robin in a traffic jam in Yellowstone!
PrairieSpyder
New member
Guess who I met in a traffic jam in Yellowstone?
Tom & Robin Humphrey. They were with their son, JP.
It was really nice to extent some NtA fellowship during lunch, and to meet their son. He's an impressive young man. So so after lunch I went to Cody a different way and didn't ryde the Chief Joseph Hwy after all.
Here re are a couple things I saw in Yellowstone:
This is bison caused another jam as he crossed a bridge in E. Yellowstone. When I got close enough to get a pic, I could see he was limping, like his left hind leg was hurt.
Tomorrow I'll spend mostly in Cody then head on home.
Tom & Robin Humphrey. They were with their son, JP.
It was really nice to extent some NtA fellowship during lunch, and to meet their son. He's an impressive young man. So so after lunch I went to Cody a different way and didn't ryde the Chief Joseph Hwy after all.
Here re are a couple things I saw in Yellowstone:
This is bison caused another jam as he crossed a bridge in E. Yellowstone. When I got close enough to get a pic, I could see he was limping, like his left hind leg was hurt.
Tomorrow I'll spend mostly in Cody then head on home.
Attachments
Last edited:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
The bison was probably faking the limp so idiot tourists would get close to him and he could scare the carp out of them when he decided to run.
murphybrown
New member
Dang the end is in my sights...
North to Alaska is just about to become a chapter in my memories book. We left Roger and Linda in Dawson Creek...Dave, Joni and I keep on rolling. Target after Dawson Creek was Prince George, but when we pulled into the Travelodge all said hey SUNSHINE (yep we had sunshine all the way..shocked our sensibilities!!) what say we roll on if we can cxl this reservation. Nice front desk clerk checked with manager and they graciously said yep 2 p.m. a little late but willing...had reached a motel in McBride that had room, but when I tried to reconnect to confirm the NO SERVICE :yikes:...but we said let's roll the dice...worst case is sleeping alongside road. Beautiful travels through awesome farm country. Arrived at McBride and saw that finding a bed would not be an issue..got our room and headed to drive thru McBride...definitely a town that is trying to attract more tourism. Ate a great dinner at the PUB Grizzly (dang noisy those workers and ladies were about 2 beers down...but the food was tasty).
Next a.m. we head to Jasper for breakfast...OMG unless you luv crowds and a major tourist trap avoid the town of Jasper...9:30 a.m. and mass people already on the move...public parking (nothing else handy) and we found a Tim Horton's for a 'gourmet breakfast..:roflblack:..NOT but their coffee was good. Said enough of this..good idea to get topped off...we were headed to next town as gas stations had literally lines onto street as we passed...Dave saw opening and zipped/zapped into station and we quickly got fueled. Yep pays to be much more maneuverable than an RV...
So off we head...wow the scenery is breathtaking and goes on and on and on. AND, yep techie me did not get my RE charged correctly the night before and NO PICS other than when we stopped and I could use my phone. :banghead:
There are two areas that I have put on my return to list: From Watson Lake to Fort Nelson BC (it was raining hard the day we went through with very low ceiling/visibility..but even then you could see it was amazing sights) and the Jasper area (sans the town!!).
We are staying at Canmore (12 miles south of Banff) for 3 nights (Dave needs to change out his baby butt smooth rear tire), then Dave & Joni will start working their way home to New York and I will head home...could be a one day ride...but I will take 2. Was going to return via Glacier NP/Highway to sun...but fire in that area and road closure has changed the direction I will travel.
I will have a final post to NTA Blog when I reach home..summarizing my journey. I sure would like all who traveled with the NTA group to do the same. The great, the good, the not so good and the down right ugly. :clap:
North to Alaska is just about to become a chapter in my memories book. We left Roger and Linda in Dawson Creek...Dave, Joni and I keep on rolling. Target after Dawson Creek was Prince George, but when we pulled into the Travelodge all said hey SUNSHINE (yep we had sunshine all the way..shocked our sensibilities!!) what say we roll on if we can cxl this reservation. Nice front desk clerk checked with manager and they graciously said yep 2 p.m. a little late but willing...had reached a motel in McBride that had room, but when I tried to reconnect to confirm the NO SERVICE :yikes:...but we said let's roll the dice...worst case is sleeping alongside road. Beautiful travels through awesome farm country. Arrived at McBride and saw that finding a bed would not be an issue..got our room and headed to drive thru McBride...definitely a town that is trying to attract more tourism. Ate a great dinner at the PUB Grizzly (dang noisy those workers and ladies were about 2 beers down...but the food was tasty).
Next a.m. we head to Jasper for breakfast...OMG unless you luv crowds and a major tourist trap avoid the town of Jasper...9:30 a.m. and mass people already on the move...public parking (nothing else handy) and we found a Tim Horton's for a 'gourmet breakfast..:roflblack:..NOT but their coffee was good. Said enough of this..good idea to get topped off...we were headed to next town as gas stations had literally lines onto street as we passed...Dave saw opening and zipped/zapped into station and we quickly got fueled. Yep pays to be much more maneuverable than an RV...
So off we head...wow the scenery is breathtaking and goes on and on and on. AND, yep techie me did not get my RE charged correctly the night before and NO PICS other than when we stopped and I could use my phone. :banghead:
There are two areas that I have put on my return to list: From Watson Lake to Fort Nelson BC (it was raining hard the day we went through with very low ceiling/visibility..but even then you could see it was amazing sights) and the Jasper area (sans the town!!).
We are staying at Canmore (12 miles south of Banff) for 3 nights (Dave needs to change out his baby butt smooth rear tire), then Dave & Joni will start working their way home to New York and I will head home...could be a one day ride...but I will take 2. Was going to return via Glacier NP/Highway to sun...but fire in that area and road closure has changed the direction I will travel.
I will have a final post to NTA Blog when I reach home..summarizing my journey. I sure would like all who traveled with the NTA group to do the same. The great, the good, the not so good and the down right ugly. :clap:
Last edited:
Similar threads
