Starting on a journey

[designerRob]

Great journey so far! Thanks for all your posts.

 

[CJ7Pilot]

That is seriously the trip of a lifetime, for you and your son! Thank you for letting us live vicariously through your adventures!

 

[nib]

Not sure how old your son is but give that guy a pat on the back.

 

[MikeV]

Thanks for sharing this journey! It reminds me that my Jeep was made to overcome obstacles, face challenges, win wars, make new friends, see new places, and enjoy our time together. I'm gonna drive it like I stole it today after seeing what you're doing. Take care and be safe!

 

[Belizeit]

Great story with pictures !

 

[HighSierra CJ]

Next day we got up, took a quick dip in the Arctic to wake us up, then headed back down the Dempster. After 4 days on the Dempster, I was getting kinda burned out and wanted to head back.

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On the way back, I stopped by the spot where I broke down. You can see the drag marks from the front tires

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Got it back to Inuvik, where another amazing Canadian welded the tie rod. At that point I didn't care about trying to save the tie rod, I'll have to come up with some other fix when I get home.

Before the trip, I wanted to convert a spare alternator to a welder, but I was already too busy just getting the jeep ready. When I get back home I'm moving that project up in priority. Having an onboard welder would have made life a lot easier.

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Stocked up on some last minute supplies, filled up the tank, and hit the road again for another 3 days of the Dempster

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Spent the night at a random pullout along the road. Honestly, it's hard to pick a bad campsite along the Dempster, everywhere you stop has a great view.

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What an adventure you are having. Thank you so much for sharing.

 

[helimd]

What an adventure you are having. Thank you so much for sharing.

I love your journey. I lived in Petersburg, Alaska for quite a while. I learned how to fly there, and spent many years working from one end of the state to the other. Also spent time in the Yukon back when it was easier for American helicopter pilots to fly in Canada. I always tell anybody willing to listen that if you haven't been to Alaska, put it on your bucket list. It is the most unbelievable place on the planet. Be safe, both of you.