Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Route Planning
Route Planning Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
Paul Hurcomb, London to CapeTown, 2007, in Mali

The only impossible journey
is the one
you never begin

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!



Paul Hurcomb, London to CapeTown,
in Mali. Trail from Douentza north
leading to the ferry to cross
the Niger, then onto Tombouctou



Like Tree3Likes
  • 2 Post By gomgat
  • 1 Post By brclarke

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 25 May 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 9
First Solo Adventure

Hi all,
I'm planning my first ever solo tour to canada and then into the usa. i have 6 weeks for the trip. I now have all paperwork done and the frieght to take my xt1200z has been booked. I fly out on the 21st Aug and get my bike on the 22nd.
I will be starting in Vancouver and hope to make the Hubb meeting in Nakusp and finishing with the Hubb meet in cali towards the end, having had an amazing adventure in between. Below is a very rough route, mainly just showing the states i plan to go through. I'm hoping to meet new friends along the way and that will shape the trip as to where i go.
Please feel free to add any comments or advice. I'm planning on camping, and doing some light off road.

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...17&oe=59A6D02D
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 18 Jun 2017
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Montana
Posts: 30
Looks like a great trip, but looks like you are missing Banff and Jasper Parks in Canada , which would be a huge mistake and they are free to enter this year in case you did not know. Also need to ride Going to the Sun Road in Glacier Park. I will be at Nakusp and will try find you. Enjoy.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 20 Jun 2017
Ride Far's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Central New York
Posts: 344
Agree with Gomgat, it would be a shame to miss Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks. Just nudge the upper line of your route to the east a little
__________________
http://ridefar.typepad.com
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 21 Jun 2017
brclarke's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 815
I'm going to third that, and agree that if you are in the area, head out to Banff/Jasper, and maybe hit Glacier National Park as well.
__________________
Bruce Clarke - 2020 Yamaha XV250
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 21 Jun 2017
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bellingham, WA, USA
Posts: 4,071
Adding my voice to the clamor: go lighter on the American Rockies (Colorado, Idaho, Montana) and much, much heavier on the Canadian Rockies (Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Waterton, and the American Glacier Nat'l Park). Be sure to make a leisurely pass through Yellowstone and past the Tetons. And if you can stand the heat--which apparently you believe you can, since you're headed into lowland Arizona--you really need to spend some time in the Four Corners area, where there are landscapes you won't see anywhere else in the world.

Lots of detailed advice easily found by doing a site search, or by merely browsing.

Hope that's helpful.

Mark
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 22 Jun 2017
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 9
It would appear that by drawing a rough guide on google maps on my phone has misled people. the Route that you see was just to show roughly the states that i plan to go through.
I have actually planned to go through whistler, Jasper , Banff . Then coming down to Glazier NP heading south to Yellowstone. I have it all planned on maps, Garmin etc, although nothing will be set in stone, the idea is hopefully to meet up with other travelers and any of you people out there whose area (state) that i'm passing through.....

Everything is now in place (document wise), so just counting down the days.
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
The Ideal Adventure Motorcycle deelip The HUBB PUB 10 16 Jan 2017 00:07
Hellas Adventure Raid 2016 Meletis Motorcycle Events around the world 3 22 Jan 2016 14:56
Husabergs to Monglia/Siberia Landroverholic Northern and Central Asia 32 19 Aug 2013 11:30
The Meaning of Adventure WarthogARJ HU Travellers Meetings - UK 3 18 Jul 2012 00:31

 
 

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

25 years of HU Events
25 years! Wow!
And over 300 events worldwide!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2026 Confirmed Event Dates:
(get your holidays booked!)

Virginia: April 23-26
Queensland: May 1-4
Germany Summer: May 14-17
Bulgaria: July 3-5
CanWest: July 9-12
Ecuador: July 31-Aug 2
Switzerland: August 20-23
Romania: August 28-30
Austria: September 10-13
California: September 17-20
France: September 18-20
New York: October 1-4
Germany Autumn: Oct 29-Nov 1
Colombia: November 6-7

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

 
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.

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.

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 Rescue Travel Insuranceā„¢ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

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!



Books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 9 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books


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 in Ushuaia, Argentina, by Grant and Susan Johnson, as they neared the end of 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 08:49.