Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Travellers Seeking Travellers
2007 Alaska trip 2007 Alaska trip
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Travellers Seeking Travellers Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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


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



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 19 Feb 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: mpls mn
Posts: 2
2007 Alaska trip
In early june 2007 im planning on a 4 week ride from mpls mn to alaska and back again. My two riding buds cant go. one of them cant be gone that long and the other is afraid he'll get his bike dirty. To be honest my wife doesnt want me to go it alone. She isnt going as a long ride for her is back and forth to the dairy queen. I personally dont have an issue with going alone at all. So heres my question?? Is there anybody planning on such a ride or maybe a group of people. Personally im thinking of tenting it to keep costs under control. Give me a holler ifin yer interested. tom in mpls.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 19 Feb 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Posts: 15
Smile
Well, I wont be able to take you up on your ride exactly, but we will be riding to Alaska in early june 2007. Hopefully if you can find some riding buddies we will meet up along the way. On june 2dn we will be in Red Deer Alberta, then we ride up to Prudhoe bay by the 6th and then back again. pending your timelines im sure our paths will cross. It would be cool to ride with you for some ways.

Rob Noble
Noble Quest - Argentina to Alaska on V-Strom 650s
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 21 Feb 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: montana
Posts: 29
I might be interested
HI Tom, Well I might be into going along. I did the Alaska ride a couple of years ago and would be into hitting it up again. I did it on my KLR 650....what do you ride? Anyway i have a place in Homer I need to check on so I would ride to Prudhoe with you and then down the denali highway to homer on the Kenai peninsula to do a spot of fishing and check on my place, then bounce back home!! Let me know if you are into it.I am in Montana!!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 22 Feb 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 33
North to Alaska
May be interested, I've just purchased a 650 Vstrom. I may head south to CA or North to Alaska. I live in Calgary, AB - right on your way from Minneapolis (I assume that what mpls means).

Sig
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 25 Feb 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: mpls mn
Posts: 2
alaska
howdy sig.
I plan on leaving mpls mn about june 5th and getting back before july 4th. will be on a wing so dirt roads will be out for me. construction zones will be challenging enough. you have the right bike for some real back country exploring. We can stay in touch as our plans develop and maybe we can go for a long ride. tom
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 9 Mar 2007
Contributing Member
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S.C.
Posts: 9
Pacific northwest heading east
Howdy,
I will be leaving Bellingham, WA on July 22,2007 heading east to South Carolina. If any one would like to meet up on the ride east PM me. I'll be riding a V-storm 650.
Ziggy
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 9 Mar 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: tracy CA USA
Posts: 3
Alaska on a Wing
Hi Tom,

My wife and I will be heading up to Alaska around May 25th. We are also on a wing and will be camping much of the time. We're in CA near SF. Our plan is to ride to Prince Rupert and take the ferry to Sitka and then Haines. From there we'll probably go to Denali. Maybe we can meet up on the way.

Ken
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 9 Mar 2007
Gold Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 77
I will be traveling to Alaska at the end of May from Red Deer, Alberta returning the end of June. (I am in no hurry).

Ron Ayres of Ayres Adventures has an annual get together at Hyder, AK May 25 & 26 called Hyder Seek. Usually 150-200 riders.

Quite a few Iron Butt Association riders but also riders of all sorts. Check the website at ronayres.com. There is a list of riders signed up. You may find someone from your area heading to the event. Many people use this as a stepping off point for an Alaska trip.

Maybe we will see you at Hyder or on the road. Have a great trip.
__________________
Bill Atchison
Red Deer, Alberta Canada
www.backroadexplorers.ca
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 20 Mar 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Fargo
Posts: 11
email sent....Bob
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 20 Mar 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Anacortes, WA
Posts: 6
KenC, let me know if I can help
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenc View Post
Hi Tom,

My wife and I will be heading up to Alaska around May 25th. We are also on a wing and will be camping much of the time. We're in CA near SF. Our plan is to ride to Prince Rupert and take the ferry to Sitka and then Haines. From there we'll probably go to Denali. Maybe we can meet up on the way.

Ken
Ken, I live in Juneau, rode via Haines to Denali, around and back last year, if you come on the ferry, you'll come through here, let me know if I can help with info, etc.

Check road conditions before you leave, we've had/have huge snowfall, but should be way better end of May.
Dave
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 11 Apr 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 1
2007 Alaska trip
I am also planning a trip to Alaska in June, '07. Leaving Lincoln, Nebraska around the first week of june and plan to follow my front tire to Prudhoe Bay. I rode the Alcan highway last june when I only had 13 days. it was way too short. This time I'm not going to let time or weather keep me from getting to Prudhoe. I was planning on going alone, but would like to have some company. i ride an '05 KLR650.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 12 Apr 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: ketchum, ID usa
Posts: 7
Alaska in June
Hi Tom. I am leaving Seattle on June 6th for a month or so in Alaska. I am taking the Ferry from Bellingham to Skagway and then riding to Anchorage-Denali-Arctic Circle-Dawson-and back to Seattle by the 4th of July. I have sold my KLR (bad move) for an F650. Hope to run into you along the way.
-Peter
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Europe, Easter 2007, 10 day trip from Pompey dexter Route Planning 1 22 Jan 2007 16:44
Advice on Alaska Trip Mane North America 8 14 Apr 2006 01:12
Alaska Trip Write-Up & Photos Rad 900 Duc North America 2 20 Nov 2005 19:32
Motorcycle trip Jan 2007 London - Dakar - London (±2months) pixelart-design Travellers Seeking Travellers 17 23 Jun 2005 07:12
TRIP ARGENTINA TO ALASKA -COMPANY WANTED Jose Mª Garcia Travellers Seeking Travellers 3 7 Nov 2001 00:03

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

  • Virginia: April 24-27 2025
  • Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
  • Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
  • CanWest: July 10-13 2025
  • Switzerland: Date TBC
  • Ecuador: Date TBC
  • Romania: Date TBC
  • Austria: Sept. 11-14
  • California: September 18-21
  • France: September 19-21 2025
  • Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 14:38.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top