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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


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Tenequip,
Do you plan to visit the Denali National Park or the Chugach Mountains?
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I will be going right pass Denali, but hadn't planned on stopping, because I think the only access is by bus. Not familiar with the Chugach Mountains, but will look into them.
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I agree with what checkerdd says. Many a trip has ended on the Dalton and it matters not if you think you're a great rider. The weather changes everything.
The dirt road across to Paxson is fantastic and well worth it. Stop off at "Crazy Dog Kennels" to find out about all things husky.
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Looks like there is enough riders heading North this Summer to have a party.
Count us in, we are an Aussie couple on a Tiger 800XC. Should be there during July/August

So keep a lookout for a Triumph Tiger with a large white 8 Gallon Safari tank, wave us done for a chat

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I will be going right pass Denali, but hadn't planned on stopping, because I think the only access is by bus. Not familiar with the Chugach Mountains, but will look into them.
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Late July and August here, I`ll keep an eye out for You,should not be too hard to spot a couple aussies on a giant tiger ...
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Has anyone ridden the Top of the World Highway between Dawson City, Yukon and Chicken, Alaska?
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Hi!,
To add a bit of encouragement, I rode to Prudhoe Bay in August last year. Coldfoot to P.Bay and cross Atigun Pass on 24 August 2013. Atigun Pass was clear though snowing that time. I was on a KLR.

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No I haven't, but I intend to give it a try this summer. I would like also, to hear from someone, who has done it.
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Late July and August here, I`ll keep an eye out for You,should not be too hard to spot a couple aussies on a giant tiger ...
Same here. Hope to see some of you guys and gals up there, too!
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Planning a trip to Alaska this coming summer. Leaving Western Pa the last week of June and returning around the first of August. Anyone going to be in the area during that time? Will be riding a 650 v-strom adenture.
Are you looking for someone to make the trip with you or just meet up somewhere along the way?
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Tenequip,
I responded to your email. Can you verify that you got it? Thanks.
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5 of us from WI / IL / CO leaving July 9th. (2) KTM 990's, (1) KTM 690, (1) BMW 650 and (1) DR 650. Going to Inuvik and P. Bay. I'm sure we are bound to meet some of you guys.
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Looks like there is enough riders heading North this Summer to have a party.
Count us in, we are an Aussie couple on a Tiger 800XC. Should be there during July/August

So keep a lookout for a Triumph Tiger with a large white 8 Gallon Safari tank, wave us done for a chat

Glen and Leeanne
If you see a couple of tiny people on a green KLR stop us for a chat. We will be up around Inuvik mid to late July and in Oz next year. We would love to pick your brain about Australia from above the Arctic Circle!

Adrian and Elaine
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Always up for a chat Adrian, we are on a Triumph Tiger 800XC with a huge Safari long range tank and Jesse panniers
Even if we don't happen to cross paths I can point you in the right direction

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If you see a couple of tiny people on a green KLR stop us for a chat. We will be up around Inuvik mid to late July and in Oz next year. We would love to pick your brain about Australia from above the Arctic Circle!

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