Hey all!
I have an upcoming work trip in Anchorage Alaska, this June 16-18 (2023). I figured I could fly up.... but what might be more fun is riding up. Especially since travel expenses would then be tax deductible I have a good friend who's up in Seattle, and I've done the Vegas to Seattle trip before. But my real question is about the road from Seattle to Anchorage.
A quick Google Maps input has me going straight north from Seattle to the Canadian Highway 1, to the 97. Google has be going on a few different highways then (CA 16, the 37, the 1 etc.). After reading around online I found a motorcycle tour company that takes the 97 all the way up to Dawson Creek. It seems like it's abit over 100 miles longer that way, but only takes about an extra hour. I'm wondering the merits of that and if there's something I'm missing.
For context - I'm a princess. While I can manage it, I prefer to stick to asphalt (I've read about the construction that goes on in Alaskan summers, so recognize that might not be an option), and would prefer a better paved road, especially one that has other road traffic (I don't relish the idea of breaking down in the wilderness and being stranded for days). Although I am fine with putting a good chunk of miles behind me in one solid slog - two time Iron Butter. I'm also planning on bring a small tent and/or hammock to camp if needed.
Any recommendations on roads, or any other tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. I recognize that I don't know what I don't know - so if there are questions that I should be asking please let me know.
I have an upcoming work trip in Anchorage Alaska, this June 16-18 (2023). I figured I could fly up.... but what might be more fun is riding up. Especially since travel expenses would then be tax deductible I have a good friend who's up in Seattle, and I've done the Vegas to Seattle trip before. But my real question is about the road from Seattle to Anchorage.
A quick Google Maps input has me going straight north from Seattle to the Canadian Highway 1, to the 97. Google has be going on a few different highways then (CA 16, the 37, the 1 etc.). After reading around online I found a motorcycle tour company that takes the 97 all the way up to Dawson Creek. It seems like it's abit over 100 miles longer that way, but only takes about an extra hour. I'm wondering the merits of that and if there's something I'm missing.
For context - I'm a princess. While I can manage it, I prefer to stick to asphalt (I've read about the construction that goes on in Alaskan summers, so recognize that might not be an option), and would prefer a better paved road, especially one that has other road traffic (I don't relish the idea of breaking down in the wilderness and being stranded for days). Although I am fine with putting a good chunk of miles behind me in one solid slog - two time Iron Butter. I'm also planning on bring a small tent and/or hammock to camp if needed.
Any recommendations on roads, or any other tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. I recognize that I don't know what I don't know - so if there are questions that I should be asking please let me know.