Phoenix to Denali 2017

[javelinadave]

Jedelmann and I are headed to Alaska this summer (departing mid July) and would love to meet up with fellow members along the way. Our tentative route is either:

Phoenix - Ely NV - Boise - Spokane - Enter Canada
or
Phoenix - Kanab - SLC - Idaho Falls - Great Falls - Enter Canada

Once in Canada we will head up thru Dawson and to Denali. Coming home we will take the western route and re-enter the US south of Abbotsford.

If you are along our path please message me your contact info and location. We will be sure to keep this thread updated as we get closer to our departure date.

 

[Jedelmann]

Jedelmann and I are headed to Alaska this summer (departing mid July) and would love to meet up with fellow members along the way. Our tentative route is either:

Phoenix - Ely NV - Boise - Spokane - Enter Canada
or
Phoenix - Kanab - SLC - Idaho Falls - Great Falls - Enter Canada

Once in Canada we will head up thru Dawson and to Denali. Coming home we will take the western route and re-enter the US south of Abbotsford.

If you are along our path please message me your contact info and location. We will be sure to keep this thread updated as we get closer to our departure date.

Thanks, Dave. I'd also ask if anyone has suggestions on must-do trails, must- experience sights or must-go restaurants along the trail options, please let us know as our itinerary is flexible and we'd love any input. Thanks.

 

[AZDEFENDER110]

Im jealous. You guys will have a blast! Love Alaska.

 

[meatblanket]

If you haven't been to Colorado City on the UT/AZ border, stop for groceries at the market there. You'll have fun.

 

[xplorutah]

Stuff to do...
- I have heard even for non-mormons that the SLC Temple is a must see.
- Antelope Island in the GSL.
- Skyline Drive (gravel "trail") above Bountiful gives a great view of the valley.
- Shooting Star Saloon - best nasty burgers.
http://utahstories.com/2014/08/utahs-oldest-business-shooting-star-saloon/
- This might be of interest as well.
https://www.nps.gov/gosp/index.htm

Plenty of other stuff but if you are just passing through that is a good start.
I PM'd you my contact info.

 

[RDavisinVA]

Jedelmann and I are headed to Alaska this summer (departing mid July) and would love to meet up with fellow members along the way. Our tentative route is either:

Phoenix - Ely NV - Boise - Spokane - Enter Canada
or
Phoenix - Kanab - SLC - Idaho Falls - Great Falls - Enter Canada

Once in Canada we will head up thru Dawson and to Denali. Coming home we will take the western route and re-enter the US south of Abbotsford.

If you are along our path please message me your contact info and location. We will be sure to keep this thread updated as we get closer to our departure date.

Why not go one route on the way up and the other on the way back if there is enough time?

 

[DefendersNW]

Why not go one route on the way up and the other on the way back if there is enough time?

They are...

 

[javelinadave]

Why not go one route on the way up and the other on the way back if there is enough time?

Time permitting we are taking the costal highway home thru WA - OR - CA. If we are short of time it will be I-5 to I-10.

 

[javelinadave]

You can follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/roverlanding_expedition/
Facebook:
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[javelinadave]

Our tentative route. If you are along the way or want to ride with us for a bit, please let me know.

 

[javelinadave]

Bearmach is sponsored our trip. Thank you Bearmach! They have set up a 10% discount code for our friends and followers.
Use RLE10 to get 10% off your order.

 

[javelinadave]

Our planned departure date is rapidly approaching and Grilled Tees has teamed up with us to offer quality hats and velcro backed patches. Please check them out and come join our team!
Patches Link
Hat Link

 

[Daddymow]

Going to be an awesome trip! Have a great time and safe travels!

 

[Ruggedalaskaman]

I am in Anchorage, look me up when you get in the area. What is your ETA?

 

[Jedelmann]

I am in Anchorage, look me up when you get in the area. What is your ETA?

Thanks! We should be there the first week in August if all goes as planned. We look forward to connecting then.

 

[javelinadave]

Our departure is imminent! We will start any day now as long as we can keep all the Lucas smoke contained. You can follow our every move via our Iridium GO and Trackamap's brand new software. Bookmark the link below and watch us go!
https://trackamap.com/roverlandingexpedition

 

[D90Overkill]

Welcome home gentlemen. Just in case you were wondering who Ms. J. Holmes was, we started following the other day with my wife's tracebook account. Don't ask ;-)

Looks like it was an amazing trip! And just so the Napa quotes are saved for posterity;

"All I want to do is punch you truck!"- Javelinadave (sung to the Sheryl Crow tune)

"You know, I think diesel fuel actually tastes better than this listerine."- Jedelmann (after attempting to clear a fuel line and then wash away the taste)

 

[Jeff B]

I followed most of the trip on Facecrack.

Epic.
The pictures dont do it justice I'm sure.


Wish I could get 3 or 4 weeks off in a row.


.

 

[rocky]

Dang. Vicariously living opportunity missed....

 

[javelinadave]

Welcome home gentlemen. Just in case you were wondering who Ms. J. Holmes was, we started following the other day with my wife's tracebook account. Don't ask ;-)

Looks like it was an amazing trip! And just so the Napa quotes are saved for posterity;

"All I want to do is punch you truck!"- Javelinadave (sung to the Sheryl Crow tune)

"You know, I think diesel fuel actually tastes better than this listerine."- Jedelmann (after attempting to clear a fuel line and then wash away the taste)

Ha! Great memories of the Villa Romano restaurant parking lot. The funny part of that was I'm trying to diagnose and fix why John's turbo was providing boost and people kept stopping to chat about how cool the trucks were. The actual quote from my singing was "All I want to do is punch someone. I've got a feeling I'm not the only one" because whoever designed the lower intercooler hose attachment point hates mechanics and people without skinny arms and hands.
When it was fixed we celebrated with a round of Monster drinks and cookies! Again David, thanks for all your hospitality and support.