June 18th, 2009 | 
Author: We made it to Alaska -again. We are here in Fairbanks getting some extra sleep in these darkless nights…. I’ll back up a bit on the last two days. On Day 5 we left the Bell2 Resort just before the landslide area. It was an awesome place to stay in the middle of nowhere.
Bell2 Resort just before the road closure sign.
It was a light drizzle as we left and as soon as we pulled out of the resort parking lot, there was a black bear munching on the side of the road – we tried to get a picture, but it scamper off pretty quickly. We came accross the work crews on the mud slide area where a couple of construction trucks were buried and one of the workers trucks was carried down the river – or at least that is what were heard as we chatted to people at our stops along the Cassier Highway. The rain stopped as we continued to climb, but there were low clouds that prevented us from see the true beauty of this area – although I do like this perspective with the weather and clouds. We did get some pee-a-boo looks through the clouds. 300 miles later the Cassier Highway hits the Alaskan Highway, which at this junction, is a great road. We can ride fast as pass easliy. For the next 300 miles we are treated with some great scenery which you get the sence of the vastness of this region. The last 125 miles into Whitehorse, the rain intermittent showers came back, with a hail storm thrown in too. But thank god from the Hippo Hands!
Weather Leaving Bell2
I Know - blurry pic but proff that we have been seeing Bears!
Lake along the route - one of MANY
Typical Gas Stations-never pass one up along this route!
Mosquito can get big here...
Entering the YukonTerritory
Views along the Alaskan Highway
Weather Riding into Whitehorse
Posted in Day 05
BREATHTAKING!!! Glad you got some (needed) rest. Plus, looks like you rolled in around 3:30 a.m.? Read about the Hippo Hands in Dean's trip blog. You guys are really prepared! So, since I had no Alaska fix with my morning coffee, I did some sleuthing and determined that you're staying at the Super 8? Shows you how hooked I am on this whole thing. It really is a vicarious trip AND quite addicting. So, this addict says, more pics, more pics, more pics.
Just so you know, Joyce IMMEDIATELY emailed me that she talked to you yesterday and then was off sailing….just to make me jealous. While I sit here at work. Ah, well, at least I'm not battling (killing) kids in summer school who would rather be enjoying their vacation.
Keep away from those mosquitos!!!
OMG no kidding…… they are nuts!!!! Thanks goodness i am too!!!!!
just remember God is great beer is GOOD and little kids are crazy.
As usual, awesome post….Great Bear pic – Yes!!
I didn't know you referred to Big Steve's appendages as Hippo Hands? Wow – I guess they are comforting when it is cold and rainy!
The Hippo Hands rule -what a great idea!
Scenery is amazing…loved the cloud cover shot – I have been in those before – another world feeling……
Let's get Big Steve posting some of his comments -or is he too busy with his Hippo Hands?!!
You guys rule….Thanks for the posts!
hippo hand are amazing since we pulled them out I haven't even worn gloves and we've been in downpore were you can hardlly see to hail and 40 degree weather and when you wave at bikes going the other way they do double takes. for the pics wish we could really capture what we are really see.
Beautiful, gorgeous, awesome!!! I am sure you are right though, the picture seldom do justice, you need to be there! I am glad all is well and waiting for tires will give you a chance to rest a bit. You are ahead of schedule it sounds like so sit back, relax, enjoy! Today everyone of those little b@$#@ds at school had sucked up two of three energy shots before school!!! OMG…. so i now find myself sitting back, relaxing and enjoying!!!!! (PS and it is not even happy hour yet!!!) Thanks for the pics
how long is dalton highway??
450 one way 900 round trip.
OMG didn't realize it was that far, but now looking at the map, makes sense. I can imagine that will be very primative. I can't wait to see the pics and hear about that part of it
Glad to hear you are having fun, now get back so you can work on Tony's chopper. lol Anyway, really enjoying the pics and can't wait to hear about it fist hand. God Speed, Wanger
Made it to Fairbanks – – awesome !! Great photos !
Trap, Enjoying the phenomenal pictures of Alaska!!!! I'll meet you in Dead Horse…I'm boading the plane as we speak!!! The mountains are calling for me. Missed you at the graduation party but what you are doing does not compare. We wish you a safe journey and I'm sending you some bug spray for the mosquitoes!!!! Love, Nettybo PS. Dont fall off your bike because I used the computer to write on your blog.
Hahhahahaha – that mosquito trap!!!! LOL!!!! Dood – seriously…..that ain't funny if you saw one them flying at you! Be sure to have a lighter and some majoy bug spray! Alaska Highway is breath taking!!!!!!!!!!! I mean just extraordinary! Damn…makes me wanna go have a trip of my own? Would my Subaru make it all the way up exactly how you guys are doing it????? hehehehhehe!