June 20th, 2009 | 
Author: 3:30 PM: The SPOT shows them next to the Deadhorse Airport. They made it!!
4:47 PM: JimmyV just called. That 1-hour stop was Steve’s bike coming to a stop again. All the mud and sludge from the Atigan Pass mucked up the Power Commander and shorted it out. They had to remover the main connection in the harness to get the electronics back to stock.
JimmyV reports it 45 degrees F with a 15 mph wind. Very, very cold ride in and the last 60 miles was treacherous. He said his accessories went out which included the heated grips but with the Hippo Hands the cold was not a problem.
If you’re watching the SPOT “Track” you can see JimmyV & Big Steve went out to the Arctic Ocean. Don’t know if they are official member’s of the Blue Ball’s Association.
Posted in Day 09
YAHOO!!!! My prayers have been with you boys all day. Pop the top on the bottle and give 3 cheers for the boys. Dean, your doing a great job.
I am so happy for you guys…… it must feel great!!! good going…. awesome…. can't wait to see the pics!!
Big Steve looks pretty happy!!! It's such a relief knowing you're safe, even if it is too cold for a swim 😉 Maybe after a few brews it won't seem like such a bad idea. Congrats! Rest up & Enjoy!!! Can't wait for more pics. Keep having the time of your lives & have a few for me, too!
What a huge smile steve…. good for you!!! Enjoy yourself!
Yo Yo. I am having a shot….. here to you guys.Be safe.
A standing ovation!!! Celebrate! Even though you are at the top of the world, you should be able to hear all the cheering from your admirers down here. We salute you! What an accomplishment. ENJOY!!!!!!
Halleleujah!!! I lost my zoom again, and they look like they're in the ocean…OK Zoom in … Deadhorse Airport it is. My bet is, they're having a cold one to warm up!
Love the picture. A dream come true. We are all waiting to hear what it feels like to be at the top of the world. Stay warm, safe and have some fun.
Woohoooo~! That last 60 mile downhill blah blah was scaring the crap out of me!!! So glad to hear and SEE you guys are in good spirits and smiles on your faces! Check out all the dirt on your bikes! Geez! BTW —– still completely jealous!