It looks like we dont have any episodes for this title yet. This ride offers especially good wildlife viewing opportunities. Apr 09, 2020 alaska to argentina bike ride cycling the panamerican highway i receive quite a few emails each week asking for advice on the alaska to argentina bike ride. But instead of thanking her for reminding me, i told. Jun 25, 2011 a story about a ride from alaska to patagonia. True north alaska compass expeditions motorcycle tours and. We are the only adventure motorcycle tour operator that offers such a complete ride of this world famous route.
Available in over 600 places around the world, theres an uber waiting for you no matter where your next adventure takes you. Having set off from patagonia nearly twenty years before, the german long rider and founding member of the guild survived countless challenges riding 25,000 kilometres 15,535 miles. I left alaska for patagonia, taking with me a horses firstaid kit far more comprehensive than the one i brought for myself, a pair of new saddlebags, some horseshoeing tools i. Alaska to argentina bike ride cycling the panamerican highway. Discussion in gs boxers started by mr methane, may 3, 2011. We have been to both patagonia and alaska in the past year, and new zealand south island the year before that, all for hiking, so maybe i can help. On my ride, i bumped into some people on truly epic quests. Following a group of motorcycle adventurers on a 30,000mile trip down the panamerican highway from alaska to the southern tip of argentine patagonia. Ride through patagonia and tierra del fuego to ushuaia the southernmost point in the world to which its possible to ride a motorcycle, topped off perhaps with a cruise to antarctica.
A 27, 000 km bicycle journey from alaska to argentina ian lacey on. True north alaska compass expeditions motorcycle tours. Check out these helpful resources for cycling in patagonia. In new book, stories of an alaskan who learned to ride horses. By the time he was in his mid20s he owned a big house, fancy car, and all the other luxuries one. Jun 14, 2017 i had read many accounts of the panamerican highway, a longdistance cycling classic. Alaska to patagonia and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Whether you want to catch the northern lights in alaska or hike patagonia in chile, theres something for everyone in these beautiful destinations. North americas answer to patagonia, a destination thats rugged and wild with glaciers, countless rivers and lakes, soaring mountain peaks, arctic tundra and active migratory birds and many other species. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Based off of lael wilcoxs 2017 summer project to ride all of the major roads in alaska, this scholarship is intended to enable another woman to engage in her own bicycle adventure. My goal was to ride dhanno as little as possible, but i could not avoid it completely. Alaska argentina motorcycle expedition globebusters. Part of the problem is that once you realise that a 9 month ride is just far too quick to be enjoyable, then you have the problem that both alaska and patagonia have long winters in which most people wouldnt ride. The lael rides alaska womens scholarship is available to one female rider who will design and ride a 1,000 mile route in alaska during the summer of 2018. Just click the add episode button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the tv episodes submission guide.
A seattleites epic bike ride from alaska to argentina the. I was stunned for a moment and suddenly felt so old. I survived my first night solo wild camping on the west coast. Alaska to patagonia episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. It was on my birthday, and she wished me good luck in reaching my wild dreams. The mysterious territory with wide open spaces, enchanting rainforests, bright blue glacierfed lakes, charging whitewater rivers, archipelagos, and the andes mountains, all shared by both southern argentina and chile. Alaska to argentina bike ride cycling the panamerican highway i receive quite a few emails each week asking for advice on the alaska to argentina bike ride.
The short answer is patagonia was our favorite hiking trip ever and our trips have included the swiss alps, dolomites, sierras in california, and. Alaska to patagonia, which documented the 2005 trans americas ride. A story about a ride from alaska to patagonia just recently a friend nudged me about something called. Argentina, patagonia travel argentina bennet watt dvd. Motorcycle tours in south america ayres adventures. Based off of lael wilcoxs 2017 summer project to ride all of the major roads in alaska, this. Overnight on a local estancia to taste fresh roasted patagonia lamb. A seattleites epic bike ride from alaska to argentina. Click the photo for a direct link to the free online article. This 17 day ride begins by exploring the utterly stunning coastal fishing villages of alaska before riding into the vast remote interior and riding the legendary dalton highway to prudhoe bay, a ride on. In 2015, four years after his at attempt, harrison began his first assault on the patagonia to alaska thruhike. So at that point, you realise you cant do it in about 12 months, because that puts you at one end or the other in the local winter. But then again ive not been to everywhere in alaska or patagonia either for that matter and i could say the same about the sight of yosemite valley and other unique north american locations in terms of comparing scenery.
Ride adventures unforgettable patagonia motorcycle tours offer riders a chance to experience the breathtaking andes mountains, perito moreno, torres del paine, tierra del fuego, the carretera austral, lago general carrera, ushuaia, and much more. How to turn a royal enfield himalayan into a roundtheworld. Army vets first to complete motorcycle trip from alaska to south. Enjoy a 11day, fully supported, trip of a lifetime with postcard scenery around every turn. Based off of lael wilcoxs 2017 summer project to ride all of the major roads in alaska, this scholarship is intended to enable another woman to engage in her own bicycle. Now theyve taken on a new challenge, to lead a team of 11 novices motorcycle overlanders on a truly epic expedition down the pan american highway. The carretera austral and patagonia lee taylors account of a 40day tour in 2009. North to south uber in alaska and punta arenas, chile. He bicycled from northern alaska to the southern tip of south. Photos by spencer harding to all the women who have wanted to take on a big, badass bikepacking route in alaska, read up. The best of northern patagonia motorcycle route is one we developed only a few years ago after further discovery of stunning scenery and routes in northern patagonia. When i got laid off in february 2009, timing was fortunate and started a 3 month preparation phase. There was a little pressure because if we didnt make the destination all of our hotels would be a day off.
In 2010 his film documenting the trip he recounts in take a seat won a special jury. Six months is way too short, so i figure it will take me 1,5 year to ride from patagonia to alaska. Since some time ive been playing with the idea to travel from alaska along the west coast all the way to patagonia, with mostly public transportation, craigslist ride share and some flights. Patagonia to alaska on your bike lonely planet forum. I had to ride her in order to find motor parts, for visiting family and friends, and to my appointment at the american embassy for my visa. Imagine beginning a trip with a kickoff dinner at llao llao in bariloche probably the most famous hotel in south america, and surely the most iconic. When dominic gill set out from prudhoe bay, alaska, by bicycle on june 16, 2006, it was. Alaskas majestic national parks, sunfilled summers, and snowy winters attract.
But instead of thanking her for reminding me, i told her. Motorcycle northern patagonia travel itinerary with notes. Horseback riding in patagonia patagonia has been explored on horseback for hundreds of years, and horses are still preferred by the gauchos today. Patagonia is a designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports. With the launch of uber in alaska this summer, you can now catch a ride in the northernmost. Patagonia is a windswept land of wideopen spaces, hardy sheep and long, lonely roads. Does anybody know where i can get a copy of the ride alaska to patagonia. Alaska still remains one of the true last frontier destinations and offers a scenic overload for bikers, but with a few creature comforts.
Aug 21, 2017 with the launch of uber in alaska this summer, you can now catch a ride in the northernmost cities in alaska to the southernmost cities in chile. All the maps i need to ride from patagonia to alaska i downloaded from open street maps too. Gregg bleakney had a successful and lucrative job at a seattle software company. Their guinness world record motorcycle ride now stands as the fastest overland vehicle. Alaska to argentina bike ride cycling the panamerican. Patagonia motorcycle tours ride adventures in south america. Then i hatched the idea of combining the cycling from alaska to patagonia with climbing the country highpoints. Following a group of motorcycle adventurers on a 30,000mile trip down the panamerican highway from alaska to the southern tip of argentine.
Jun 14, 2017 whether you want to catch the northern lights in alaska or hike patagonia in chile, theres something for everyone in these beautiful destinations. The latest episode of patagonias dirtbag diaries podcast is about a young man who left a high paying, white collar career to ride his bike from alaska to argentina. The second was completed on 22 september 2003, riding the length of the americas from deadhorse, prudhoe bay in alaska. Over the years i had been looking for an adventure trip that combines cycling and mountaineering. Ride adventures gave us ride maps, a list of roads and turns, key points to get fuel, and made our hotel reservations in advance. Lets share some good stories, silly pictures and useful advice here. Motorcycle northern patagonia travel itinerary with notes 2. Both patagonia and alaska are places where you want to ride in the summertime, so that means that youd have to do this entire trip in either 6 months or 1,5 years. I am on my way to an appointment right now, but will come back with a detailed response. Kevin and julia sanders are an english motorcyclist husband and wife noted for overland longdistance riding. Kevin sanders and julia sanders nee powell are an english motorcyclist husband and wife. Lael rides alaska womens scholarship the radavist a. Follow the globebusters trans americas adventure as a group of riders follow their dreams of an epic ride from the top to the bottom of the world. This 2,800mile north to alaska motorcycle tour on paved roads that starts in portland, oregon and travels through western canada to anchorage, alaska.
Take a trip to diamond tooth gerties or try a sour toe cocktail. I left alaska for patagonia, taking with me a horses firstaid kit far more comprehensive than the one i brought for myself, a pair of new saddlebags, some horseshoeing tools i didnt know how to. Nov 15, 2019 before the patagonia to alaska trip started. I had read about the panamerican highway, the worlds longest road from alaska to patagonia, a longdistance cycling classic through north, central and south america. I am planning a 6monthtrip and want to make it something special who doesnt, i know. This man is hiking from patagonia to alaska outside online. On the atlantic coast of patagonia along the shore of peninsula valdez, rare and exciting scenes of giant killer whales chasing sea lions right up to the beach and nearby a colony of magellan penguins. The glaciers and lakes world biking november 22, 2010 march 20, 20 argentina, patagonia, south america, tour updates 14 comments read more.
Cycling from alaska to patagonia or somewhere in between. I had read many accounts of the panamerican highway, a longdistance cycling classic. He bicycled from northern alaska to the southern tip of south america, about a 19,000mile journey. Likewise, the seven summits story of climbing all continent highpoints was very fascinating, albeit at risk of becoming overcrowded in recent years. Visitors to patagonia, both novices and experienced riders, can also feel the thrill and excitement of riding through the andes or across the steppe with a range of horse riding tours. To some of us, its where ride adventures was born back in 2010 just moments after the photo to the right was taken, and to others, patagonia remains. Alaska to patagonia i was eager to dig into the six 25minute episodes of the ride, which aired on the national geographic channel in 2007 the trip took place in 2005. Alaska to patagonia, the couple take 11 british men with no adventure touring experience on a fivemonth journey through 12. In new book, stories of an alaskan who learned to ride.
As the most recent email had some great questions, i decided to create some useful information on cycling the panamerican highway. For many pacific northwest bicyclists, the annual seattletoportland group ride is a major feat. Just recently a friend nudged me about something called. Its a riding experience that will transform the way you think about patagonia.