All valid points above and the takeaway is that looking at it from the perspective of a normal (spring, summer, fall) ride, not recommended and very difficult.
Having said that, if a person is committed to a winter ride, then it can be done with the right gear and planning. It's been done by Paul, Steve, Mike to name a few in winter or early spring. In my ride up to Tuktoyuktuk, it was winter conditions north of Prince George. Round trip 8,000 km, coldest temps -28.5. You need helmet with heated visor, heated gear, studded tires. On one level it basically feels like multi day snowmobile trip. It's a whole different ballgame, less a motorcycle trip and more of a winter adventure. If you don't have winter experience and the right gear, definitely not recommended.
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