Going to Dawson City

The Alcan highway makes it’s way through hundreds of miles of pristine forest and mountains offering breathtaking views.

If you are picky on the gas there are all kinds available, as long as it’s 87 octane.

One must pay attention to the road, construction areas do appear from time to time. This place particularly is where Alaska highway was closed for four days due to land slide that wiped the road.

Bears usually mind their own business (Click on images to play)

Watson Lake is an interesting stop, the Signpost Forest has road signs from all over the world.

Buffalo

On our way to Whitehorse we met Otto riding his Gold Wing with a huge Texas flag.

After all three of us camped in Whitehorse Otto took off early, while me and Robert had breakfast in town.

We didn't notice the sign and, no, we weren't trying to rob the bank.

We took the Klondike highway (named after the river which it follows) all the way to Dawson City. This is one of the most deserted roads I have been on, I encountered more bears than cars, I even saw Grizzly with cubs up close but did not have camera ready. The picture below is at one of the very few places once can get gas and a snack on this road. The Tenere here was a Texas lady’s motorcycle accompanied by her husband on a GSA.

The modern Marlboro man

When entering Dawson we noticed large mounds of tailings telling the story of once rich ore soil. The town itself has an aura of Wild West old times, unlike any I have seen. (Click below to play the video)

To my utter surprise due to the Summer solstice event happening this night, there were no more accommodations available in town, including camping. After checking our options I decided to cross by ferry to hopefully find camp spots in next campground. This made for a very scenic view while we were patiently awaiting the captain to skillfully negotiate the furious river current. Click the pictures below to play video.