I stand on the shoulder of giant here(yet again). Thank you everyone who has posted info over the lastmany years. I spent 6 years waiting to complete this trip (previous ride report attached) and I'll eventually get around to writing upa ride report about my Iron Butt Association Ultimate Coast to Coast.
If you haven't read the “Haul RoadPrimer part 1 and 2” by Alcan Rider on ADVRider, you should - he does a better job than I ever will. I'd also find a copy of “TheMilepost” - it's a great resource too.
I chose to do this trip solo, but met quite a few individuals who were riding up or back to Alaska and the Haul Road. I urge you to take the time and chat with other riders, I was able to glean a good amount of info from everyone I talked to.
Route:
I rode up to Alaska via the Alaska Highway and down the Cassiar Highway. Other than seeing the glaciers outside of Hyder/Stewart, I thought the Alaska highway was more scenic with more animal encounters.
If you haven't read the “Haul RoadPrimer part 1 and 2” by Alcan Rider on ADVRider, you should - he does a better job than I ever will. I'd also find a copy of “TheMilepost” - it's a great resource too.
I chose to do this trip solo, but met quite a few individuals who were riding up or back to Alaska and the Haul Road. I urge you to take the time and chat with other riders, I was able to glean a good amount of info from everyone I talked to.
Route:
I rode up to Alaska via the Alaska Highway and down the Cassiar Highway. Other than seeing the glaciers outside of Hyder/Stewart, I thought the Alaska highway was more scenic with more animal encounters.