Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > North America
North America Topics specific to Canada and USA/Alaska only.
Photo by Daniel Rintz, Himba children, Namibia

The only impossible journey
is the one
you never begin

Photo by Daniel Rintz,
Himba children, Namibia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 3 May 2009
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 58
anchorage to texas

i am making plans to fly to anchorage this summer, purchasing a bike and riding it home to texas (east of dallas) i am curious as to quality of the roads from anchorage thru yukon territory on down through calgary which i my planned route - i have ridden extensively in the usa so no concerns there
but like i say what about through alaska and on down to southern canada
and what is best summer month to do this - what are temps in mid june or
should i wait till july ? any info would be greatly appreciated

thanks

steve
__________________
2017 KTM 1290 SD GT, 2019 KTM 300 XC, 2019 KTM 500 EXC, 2019 KTM 350 SXF, 2003 Yamaha TZ 250, 2008 MV Agusta 1000 312R, 2010 KTM RC8
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 4 May 2009
RickMcD's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Oxnard, Ca. USA
Posts: 187
Talking All the road info you could ever want!

Quote:
Originally Posted by steved57 View Post
any info would be greatly appreciated
steve
One word "Milepost".
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 4 May 2009
MikeS's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,187
Nothing to worry about, all tarmac or take a few gravel roads for variety. Easy. I can recommend the Inland Passage ferry down from Skagway to Canada, fab scenery. But if you're going over to Calgary, there's all the wonderful national parks to take in.
__________________
Mike


www.singapore-scotland.blogspot.com
www.argentina-alaska.blogspot.com
My little Vid: India/Pakistan

BMW R1150GS
Suzuki DR650 SE: Ride it like ya stole it. Oh, somebody just did...

Last edited by MikeS; 4 May 2009 at 10:53.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 5 May 2009
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Western, Kentucky
Posts: 56
Be sure and take the Icefields Parkway on you way down through Canada, I've been told it's some of the best scenery you can see. I'm leaving Western Kentucky on June 1st for a trip to Alaska to see for myself!

+1 on the Milepost!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 6 May 2009
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Calgary, Alberta CAN
Posts: 34
Anchorage to Texas

Roads are no problem! Only make sure you have a good rain suit and some warm riding gear, and don 't bring any guns. You will lose them in Canada.
Norm
__________________
Namron / 03 Yamaha Venture, Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 8 Jun 2009
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 58
Quote:
Originally Posted by RickMcD View Post
One word "Milepost".
rick
excuse my ignorance but why the word "Milepost" ?

thanks

steve
__________________
2017 KTM 1290 SD GT, 2019 KTM 300 XC, 2019 KTM 500 EXC, 2019 KTM 350 SXF, 2003 Yamaha TZ 250, 2008 MV Agusta 1000 312R, 2010 KTM RC8
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 9 Jun 2009
John Ferris's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Reno,NV,USA
Posts: 560
Milepost is a guide book with directions and listings of almost every place on most of the roads in Alaska, Yukon, BC
You can get it online or in most big book stores

The MILEPOST: Alaska Travel Guide and Trip Planner - Home
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 9 Jun 2009
RickMcD's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Oxnard, Ca. USA
Posts: 187
Cool Milepost = GREAT Info!

Quote:
Originally Posted by John Ferris View Post
Milepost is a guide book with directions and listings of almost every place on most of the roads in Alaska, Yukon, BC
You can get it online or in most big book stores

The MILEPOST: Alaska Travel Guide and Trip Planner - Home
What he said!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 9 Jun 2009
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Moosejaw Canada
Posts: 89
When comming down from alaska there is a gravel road you can take part way ( Demster highway I think ) or just go on tarmac.Expect some construction along the way. Either way go to Jasper and then south to Lake louise. That is a very majestic mountain road all paved. From there Banff is a nice tourist town. Johnsons canyon is a nice place for a coffee in the area. From lake louise you can go to radium and on south to the border . Alternative and equally as beautiful is Lake louise to Revelstoke and down to Nakusp.There is a real nice place for lunch ,or a , right on the lake in Nakusp and then head generally south through any road from there. Anywhere 90 miles east of Banff and you are into the prairie. Hug the mountains and the coast for your best riding. Highway 101 in the states is very scienic coast road from Portland to Frisco.
Bill
Reply With Quote
Reply


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

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
UK to Anchorage g&s2up Trip Transport 3 27 Jun 2008 20:57
London to Anchorage mac964 Trip Transport 0 8 May 2005 18:08
anchorage to usa parko North America 3 20 Dec 2004 03:05
anyone about anchorage Oz Travellers Seeking Travellers 0 25 Jun 2003 05:50
Magadan to Anchorage Bjarke Trip Transport 1 15 Apr 2001 01:40

 
 

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

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

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...

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!

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 18:54.