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07-30-2014, 02:02 PM | #1 |
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Going after my 47th state!!!
I've been looking for the opportunity to get out on the bike and do a long ride this summer, but fortunately work has been great and super busy, making things very difficult. Photography is somewhat seasonal, which makes it even more difficult.
Fortunately, I have a large shoot tomorrow and then have a large break until the 13th. I'm going to take off and get my 47th state on two wheels, Alaska! This picture was taken off the coast of Maine a couple years ago. Wish me luck!
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07-30-2014, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Good Luck and enjoy the trip
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07-30-2014, 03:43 PM | #3 |
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Over 500 miles a day for 13 days. That's a serious ride. Good luck and enjoy.
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07-30-2014, 03:56 PM | #4 |
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Enjoy, be careful and ride safe.
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07-30-2014, 04:50 PM | #5 |
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Here's the route...
Day 1:Greeley, Co to SLC, Ut Distance: 498 miles Time: 7h30m Route: I-80 Day 2: Salt Lake to Missoula, MT Distance: 510 miles Time: 7h56m Route: https://goo.gl/maps/5kz7t Day 3: Missoula, MT to Golden BC detour: Going to the Sun Hwy Distance: 503 miles Time:10h27m Route: https://goo.gl/maps/I3RHl Day 4: Golden, BC to Prince George, BC Distance: 423 miles Time:9h18m Route: https://goo.gl/maps/W4s6J Day 5: Prince George, BC to Hyder Alaska Distance: 433 miles Time:9h19m Route: https://goo.gl/maps/K6e0t Day 6: Hyder Alaska to Prince George Distance: 433 miles Time: 9h18m Route: Same as day 4 Day 7: Prince George, BC to Revelstoke, BC Distance 457 miles Time: 9h24m503+510+498 Route: https://goo.gl/maps/U9aE8 Day 8: Revelstoke, BC to Creston BC (Rest Day) Distance: 201 miles + 2 ferry crossings!!! Time: 6h46m Route: https://goo.gl/maps/J2MRT Day 9: Creston, BC to Missoula, MT via hwy 12! Distance: 433 miles Time:8h53m Route: https://goo.gl/maps/u0HnI Day 10: Missoula, Mt to Salt Lake Distance: 510 miles Time: 7h56m Route: Same as day 2 Day 11: Salt Lake to Greeley,Co Distance: 498 miles Time: 7h30m Route: I-80 Total Miles: 4899 miles or an average of 445 miles per day. This will actually be very similar daily distances as the ride I took a Maine a couple years ago.
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07-30-2014, 05:02 PM | #6 |
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Have a great (and safe) ride!
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07-30-2014, 05:58 PM | #7 |
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I think I am the only other member who has done the ride to hyder.i had considerable rain
when I made my ride which was the last week in aug. and the first week in sept.i would advise a heated vest as 50 degrees with rain is cold.also be sure to go to the bear viewing area just out of hyder where you can photograph the brown bears feeding on salmon in the creek.don't forget to get hyderized while there.remember that bear spray is not permitted in Canada.good luck and stay safe.
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07-30-2014, 06:48 PM | #8 |
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That is great Jared.
As others said, be careful and I hope you enjoy the ride
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07-30-2014, 07:36 PM | #9 |
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Safe trip Jared!!
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07-30-2014, 08:57 PM | #10 |
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That sounds like a great ride. Ride safe and post some of that badass photography.
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07-30-2014, 09:11 PM | #11 |
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Have a great ride
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07-30-2014, 10:04 PM | #12 |
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Good luck! Be careful and have fun!
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07-30-2014, 10:30 PM | #13 |
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Lot of bikers go to Hyder when the weather's good. If you plan on spending the night you might want to make sure a room is available if you haven't already. Of course you have to eat at The Bus. Going in to Hyder from Stewart was easy other than the road going from asphalt in Canada to dirt in Hyder. No customs, nothing. But going back into Canada at Stewart there is a customs entry, just like from the lower 48 into Canada and Canada into the lower 48. You'll have to get gas in Stewart and if you plan on leaving early it may be better to gas up before going into Hyder. Also, I needed a tire mid-trip so had one shipped to Prince George Yamaha going up, it was waiting coming back. Timing was perfect and the folks at PG Yamaha got me in and out quickly. Take a bunch of pics and watch for the bears!
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07-30-2014, 10:33 PM | #14 |
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Looks like a great ride. Are you camping? Ride safe and keep us posted.
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07-31-2014, 12:04 AM | #15 |
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If it was just me I'd probably be camping, but I'll be riding with a few buddies and the group consensus was to stay in hotels. It makes packing a heck of a lot easier! All the hotels have already been reserved.
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