Redmond/Alaska roundabout,2010

Polarbear · 10-29-2009, 06:12 PM

Well, I'm turning gears in my mind of the Alaska adventure going to, or leaving from Redmond,Oregon next year

. Anybody else have any similar dreams? I am an avid offroader and ride a GSA'07 and/or KLR650'08. Probably will pick my GSA, even though the new KLR is exceptionally better for the real grit offroad! The GSA makes better speed

and carries 9 gallons

...Even if we have different ideas of touring the dirt roads and/or paved up in the far north, we can make some plans for riding together maybe, for some of it! Yes? I plan to ride as much of the NW as possible in two weeks time(both ways, no ferry), from Redmond. Some days will be long, of course but many won't be. I carry camping gear, always but find motels required too when the challenge becomes torture

. WOULD be glad to hear from like minded riders on any bike! The ferry may get more consideration later, but I prefer the ride this time. Happy Trails, Randy

womanridge · 10-29-2009, 08:17 PM

I've been toying with the idea of going to Alaska as far as Fairbanks and the Kenau Penn. before riding back down to Redmond for the Rally. Still playing with the plans, but hotels in Alaska makes the most sense to me too.

fishbmw · 10-29-2009, 09:02 PM

I lived in Alaska 6 years, rode the ALCAN from Anchorage down and back one summer. If I could take the time off, I would be there. Incredible scenery.

AKBeemer · 10-30-2009, 12:21 AM

Come on up, and while your in Fairbanks you can stay on the campus of the university for far less than a local motel. I'll have a post in member opportunities or you an PM me.

RoyB · 10-30-2009, 01:07 AM

I did all of Alaska in 06. I'm thinking of getting back up to the Cassier after Redmond. I didn't spend enough time in this area and it was some of the best scenery and camping of the whole trip.

jnerges · 10-30-2009, 06:29 AM

Did this trip from Seattle three years ago. It was great. We stayed in a hotel in Fairbanks and did the circle up and back in a very long day. PM me if you have any specific questions.

John

Polarbear · 10-31-2009, 07:29 PM

Yeah! I'll have to try and keep this thread alive, or make some contacts as time approaches for depart. Its a lifelong ride dream of mine to go and I've been nearly everywhere else in N.America. Alaska, my last frontier

, or one big one! I'll be interested to read on about others and their do'ins, Thx., Randy

AKBeemer · 10-31-2009, 08:13 PM

Randy,

One of the best things you could do if you are heading north is to take in the Dust 2 Dawson gathering in Dawson City, YT. D2D is a two day gathering of many of the riders in Alaska and the YT, but folks come from all over to attend. It is pretty much just a social gathering. The timing maybe awkward (June 25-26) but you’ll meet many of the folks from Alaska and have a great time. Checkout the Alaska regional forum on ADV Rider (http://www.advrider.com/forums/forum...aysprune=&f=68) for more info on D2D.

Polarbear · 11-03-2009, 06:14 AM

I'll keep it noted! I get the month of July off work, so my trip revolves around that month. I'm out of Central CA., so I'm on the right coast to get the most of a month up there

. Stay in touch everybody riding North of the Border this summer, around our National Rally. I'll be here, talk'in it up

. Randy

martinPH · 11-03-2009, 09:29 AM

Free camping at my place if you want,
Martin.

longwheelbase · 11-03-2009, 09:53 AM

I am wanting to head off to Alaska on my 2008 R1200RT this coming summer. Accomplishing a trip to Alaska will be a long held dream come true. To think I wanted to do the trip on a bicycle a bunch of years ago. What is the best month to go? I had thought about leaving from Redmond but I think I will go either before the Redmond Rally or after which will put my trip into early August. I am a paved road guy who camps to save funds, but still likes to get a good shower every few days. Looking forward to more comments on this thread.

martinPH · 11-03-2009, 10:18 AM

Mid June until mid Aug are your best month, best weather! of course you can travel before and after with out any problems.
Lots of camp sites open at this time of the year so you wont have problems with your shower. Most roads are paved these days but construction can be a problem in the wet. Bugs can be bad at certain times of the year and Bears are around in most places.
Imho, going up after the interNational in Redmond would make the most sense.
You can do a round trip "kinda sorta" if you go up the Stewart-Cassiar and down the Alaska Hyway.
Martin.

Billy_B57 · 11-07-2009, 03:46 PM

Randy . I have Alaska on my agenda for 2010 ,. I also am considering going from Rally . I am debating 3 weeks and go up too Prudhoe bay .
Camping is my priority and of course am open minded for Hotels when needed.

I have a thread on 800 forum
http://f800riders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24814

Send me a PM we can discuss this more in detail.
Billy

Polarbear · 11-07-2009, 10:15 PM

Me too, wanting to ride all the way to the north shore

. I guess the Haul Road above Fairbanks. Thanks the the B.C. kindness, regarding camping

. I'll be glad to talk more and love the campout routine, with a room thrown in here and there. The after Redmond may be the ticket for me, but lots of time to consider options around Redmond, as this is a certain appearance for me. I have ridden as far as Mt Robson North, with no more time to go further. I will this coming Summer, do all of it. Keep this open. GSA1200'07, Randy

esebro · 11-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Randy,

This has been a dream of mine, and I have the time this summer. I'll be starting in Santa fe, NM.

I prefer motels, but would be prepared to camp if necessary. I spoke to a couple guys this summer who said they took their camp gear, but did,nt use it once.

I'll keep this thread open.

Paul Kaufman
Santa fe, NM

10-29-2009, 06:12 PM	#1
Polarbear Polarbear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clovis,CA Posts: 1,790	Redmond/Alaska roundabout,2010 Well, I'm turning gears in my mind of the Alaska adventure going to, or leaving from Redmond,Oregon next year. Anybody else have any similar dreams? I am an avid offroader and ride a GSA'07 and/or KLR650'08. Probably will pick my GSA, even though the new KLR is exceptionally better for the real grit offroad! The GSA makes better speed and carries 9 gallons...Even if we have different ideas of touring the dirt roads and/or paved up in the far north, we can make some plans for riding together maybe, for some of it! Yes? I plan to ride as much of the NW as possible in two weeks time(both ways, no ferry), from Redmond. Some days will be long, of course but many won't be. I carry camping gear, always but find motels required too when the challenge becomes torture. WOULD be glad to hear from like minded riders on any bike! The ferry may get more consideration later, but I prefer the ride this time. Happy Trails, Randy

10-29-2009, 08:17 PM	#2
womanridge Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 500	I've been toying with the idea of going to Alaska as far as Fairbanks and the Kenau Penn. before riding back down to Redmond for the Rally. Still playing with the plans, but hotels in Alaska makes the most sense to me too. __________________ Karen J. Guest Moderator 2007 R 1200 RT IBA #37923

10-30-2009, 12:21 AM	#4
AKBeemer YES, YOU! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,191	Come on up, and while your in Fairbanks you can stay on the campus of the university for far less than a local motel. I'll have a post in member opportunities or you an PM me. __________________ Kevin In the Fairbanks Metroplex 07 RT / 93 GSPD GO ARMY!!!

10-30-2009, 01:07 AM	#5
RoyB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dartmouth, Massachusetts Posts: 339	I did all of Alaska in 06. I'm thinking of getting back up to the Cassier after Redmond. I didn't spend enough time in this area and it was some of the best scenery and camping of the whole trip. __________________ RoyB....."Yankee Beemers"-President 2007 Suzuki dl650 V Strom (abs),2007 BMW X Challenge (abs),2004 Honda VFR (abs),2004 R1150RSL (abs) 2002 MV Agusta,2001 Moto Guzzi V-11 Rosso Mandello

10-31-2009, 07:29 PM	#7
Polarbear Polarbear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clovis,CA Posts: 1,790	Great; Yeah! I'll have to try and keep this thread alive, or make some contacts as time approaches for depart. Its a lifelong ride dream of mine to go and I've been nearly everywhere else in N.America. Alaska, my last frontier, or one big one! I'll be interested to read on about others and their do'ins, Thx., Randy

10-29-2009, 09:02 PM	#3
fishbmw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3	I lived in Alaska 6 years, rode the ALCAN from Anchorage down and back one summer. If I could take the time off, I would be there. Incredible scenery.

10-30-2009, 06:29 AM	#6
jnerges Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iraq Posts: 35	Did this trip from Seattle three years ago. It was great. We stayed in a hotel in Fairbanks and did the circle up and back in a very long day. PM me if you have any specific questions. John

10-31-2009, 08:13 PM	#8
AKBeemer YES, YOU! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,191	Dust 2 Dawson Randy, One of the best things you could do if you are heading north is to take in the Dust 2 Dawson gathering in Dawson City, YT. D2D is a two day gathering of many of the riders in Alaska and the YT, but folks come from all over to attend. It is pretty much just a social gathering. The timing maybe awkward (June 25-26) but you’ll meet many of the folks from Alaska and have a great time. Checkout the Alaska regional forum on ADV Rider (http://www.advrider.com/forums/forum...aysprune=&f=68) for more info on D2D. __________________ Kevin In the Fairbanks Metroplex 07 RT / 93 GSPD GO ARMY!!!

11-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#9
Polarbear Polarbear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clovis,CA Posts: 1,790	Thank you David; I'll keep it noted! I get the month of July off work, so my trip revolves around that month. I'm out of Central CA., so I'm on the right coast to get the most of a month up there. Stay in touch everybody riding North of the Border this summer, around our National Rally. I'll be here, talk'in it up. Randy

11-03-2009, 09:29 AM	#10
martinPH Prefers to play Join Date: May 2005 Location: Armstrong, BC Posts: 66	Free camping at my place if you want, Martin. __________________ Martin P. Hobbs. MOA 17748 British Columbia. Valley BMW Riders. BMW MOA Ambassador.

11-03-2009, 09:53 AM	#11
longwheelbase Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, NE just a few miles from the major trading post on the Missouri river. Posts: 1	Ride to Alaska fm Nebraska I am wanting to head off to Alaska on my 2008 R1200RT this coming summer. Accomplishing a trip to Alaska will be a long held dream come true. To think I wanted to do the trip on a bicycle a bunch of years ago. What is the best month to go? I had thought about leaving from Redmond but I think I will go either before the Redmond Rally or after which will put my trip into early August. I am a paved road guy who camps to save funds, but still likes to get a good shower every few days. Looking forward to more comments on this thread. __________________ Grant

11-03-2009, 10:18 AM	#12
martinPH Prefers to play Join Date: May 2005 Location: Armstrong, BC Posts: 66	Mid June until mid Aug are your best month, best weather! of course you can travel before and after with out any problems. Lots of camp sites open at this time of the year so you wont have problems with your shower. Most roads are paved these days but construction can be a problem in the wet. Bugs can be bad at certain times of the year and Bears are around in most places. Imho, going up after the interNational in Redmond would make the most sense. You can do a round trip "kinda sorta" if you go up the Stewart-Cassiar and down the Alaska Hyway. Martin. __________________ Martin P. Hobbs. MOA 17748 British Columbia. Valley BMW Riders. BMW MOA Ambassador.

11-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#13
Billy_B57 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St,. Helens,Or. Posts: 22	Alaska Randy . I have Alaska on my agenda for 2010 ,. I also am considering going from Rally . I am debating 3 weeks and go up too Prudhoe bay . Camping is my priority and of course am open minded for Hotels when needed. I have a thread on 800 forum http://f800riders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24814 Send me a PM we can discuss this more in detail. Billy __________________ Keep it upright and out of the ditch

11-07-2009, 10:15 PM	#14
Polarbear Polarbear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clovis,CA Posts: 1,790	Very good; Me too, wanting to ride all the way to the north shore. I guess the Haul Road above Fairbanks. Thanks the the B.C. kindness, regarding camping. I'll be glad to talk more and love the campout routine, with a room thrown in here and there. The after Redmond may be the ticket for me, but lots of time to consider options around Redmond, as this is a certain appearance for me. I have ridden as far as Mt Robson North, with no more time to go further. I will this coming Summer, do all of it. Keep this open. GSA1200'07, Randy

11-09-2009, 05:09 PM	#15
esebro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa fe, NM Posts: 1	Randy, This has been a dream of mine, and I have the time this summer. I'll be starting in Santa fe, NM. I prefer motels, but would be prepared to camp if necessary. I spoke to a couple guys this summer who said they took their camp gear, but did,nt use it once. I'll keep this thread open. Paul Kaufman Santa fe, NM