Jul
28
2011
Details of the trip: Distance Traveled: 9347 Kilometres (5808 miles) Approximate Cost of Fuel: $450-500 dollars (fuel is very expensive up North) Lodging Costs (Camping and Hotels): approx. $1,100-1,300 Number of Days on the Road: 17 (15 on the bike) Lowest Temperature: 0 Celcius (Destruction Bay, YT – sleet and snow-like conditions) Warmest Temperature: 24 [...]
Tags: accessories, end of Prairies to Permafrost, end of trip, raging success, safe advice, summary
Jul
29
2009
Overall: I think this trip was a raging success. Not only did I/we have a chance to venture into uncharted territory, I also got to spend a real vacation with my best friend, Fiona (it’s been a long time coming). Each year I say that I’ll spend less time riding and more enjoying the surroundings [...]
Tags: finale 2009 ride, summary, synopsis