| Author | Message | ||
     Doncasto |
As much as I really try not to post non-motorcycle related topics . . .I am weak, and in need of help. I am headed off on a 7000 plus mile road trip tomorrow . . .Boulder, Co to Seward, AK. I have, in deference to my AARP card and ever increasing aches . . .decided to take the truck with a cab-over camper. I would appreciate any words of wisdom from my fellow BWB brethren about driving conditions in Western Canada at this time of year. My route (the safe route to Seward) has me going through Calgary, Edmonton and then northwest on Highway 97 and Highway 1 until I run out of Canada and acquire Alaska-ness. My particular curiosities have to do mostly with weather and fuel. I am planning to carry 10 gals. of spare diesel with me . . .about 150 miles worth. Should I switch out to the studded mud and snow tires before I leave? Any conventional wisdom on what type of weather one might expect in September on this route. Thanks in advance, Don Casto Boulder, Colorado | ||
| Johnc |
Hi Don, I live in Edmonton and can tell you that at this time of year you need not worry about snow or cold. Last year we got snow that stayed after the end of October and that was an early year for it. You will have no problem finding fuel along the route to Alaska as it is a major truck route. The route is paved all the way and barring a freak snow event you should not need winter tires until at least Halloween. The temperature here today is about 70 deg F. I have talked to friends in Yellowknife in the NWT and the weather there is not much different. | ||
| Doncasto |
Thank you Johnc! I have been getting mixed messages from the "regional experts" here in Boulder . . .I appreciate factual information from someone such as yourself that actually knows what he is talking about! | ||
| Smoky |
Don, Once you get to Alberta, from there all the way to Alaska, you will rarely be above 5000 feet. You won't need the extra fuel. Have fun, take lots of pics. | ||
| Doncasto |
Thanks, Smoky. . .I will leave the stinking leaky fuel cans at home. Too bad they will be sitting right next to the Uly . . .Note to self: Next year plan the trip with the motorcycles on board. | ||
| Johnc |
No problem Don, the "Great White North" is not quite as bad as some people make it out to be. If you need any help or want to go for a beer while passing through Edmonton let me know, I'd be happy to buy you a cold one. | ||
| Johnc |
By the way Don, you can check weather forecasts at this link. http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html | ||
| Bcordb3 |
My only advice to travelers to the Great Northwest is Mosquito repellent! The Mosquitoes are as big as Humming Birds! Just kidding, it sounds like a good trip to me. |
