The North West Passage, Episode 2: The Route To Northern Idaho
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- The North West Passage
Some of you may be puzzled by what is this NorthWest Passage. Many have asked how far north of the Canadian mainland is it? Isn’t it some sort of nautical trade route? Is this the route Columbus was trying to find? The answer is… none of the above… if you go by way of motorcycle in the 21st century.
Dave Peterson and his crew at BestRest developed an off-road adventure route that runs from the Pacific Ocean, eastward across the top of Washington, skirting the Canadian border for most of the way. It then continues into the panhandle of Idaho where one can easily connect to the Northern starting point of the Idaho Back Country Discovery Route. But, even so, the route can be taken northeast into Montana where it connects with the Continental Divide Route at Roosville MT. It is a nearly all dirt route that goes through outposts along the way, no major towns or cities. So bring your camping gear.
The route is designed for mid-to-large Adventure Motorcycles. Leaving Seattle and back provides about 6 days of Adventure riding through backcountry in the remotest areas in the Continental United States. All the needed information is free on the Best Rest website, including GPS tracks, Daily Itineraries, Maps and a link to a video that you should also watch. They did a really great job for the community.
This video production is our personal experience in riding this route. Some video footage is from previous trips to round out the route in the same year to fill in holes. We hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you. As always, we insist that you to Ride Right, Ride Safe and Ride Responsibly in the back country.
Thanks for riding with us. ~GrizzLee
Tracks and Routes available from the BestRest Website bestrestproduc... "LIKE" and "SUBSCRIBE"
Lori certainly a trooper tackling those difficult sections and dealing with the leg injury.
Amazing lady for sure. Many thanks for riding with us. ~GrizzLee
My only regret is that I didn't start riding when I was younger...I will be back out there as soon as I can get my leg over the bike! As long as I have the Grizz along to pick me up when I wobble!
2 great videos and some beautiful country too boot, RESPECT to Lori for getting back on and riding through the pain and getting home safely. Look forward to ep3
Lori is exceptional. She is scrappy for sure. What I love about her is that she has never let things like this set her back. We've gone on many moto trips, hiking and kayaking expeditions together and those times when it got rough, she always came out the other end stronger and appreciative of the experiences we've done together. Many thanks fro riding with us. ~GrizzLee
I’ve been waiting for this installment....and you didn’t disappoint! Thanks so much for documenting and sharing this ride.
Thanks Dan. Hope to see you up here. Please let us know. Stage your bikes at my place. ~Grizz
Wonderfully narrated❤
Hi GrizzLee and thanks for sharing another great video. Well, this makes three Adventure Trips that you have inspired me to ride. We will be taking select parts of this over to Priest Lake and then continuing south.
Well worth it. It's pretty lonely as well. Be safe and watch for the border patrol. ~GrizzLee
This was great! I really enjoyed it! I hope Loriˋs healed and ready for more adventures for us to join. Thanks for sharing!
Lori is one tough Lady, enjoyed the video, was good too see the two of you on this journey, safe travels.....
Thank you both for all of the energy you have put into this video. I am a fellow adventure biker and I know how much work the filming and editing is. I am based in Vancouver BC and always look forward to your videos!!! I am looking forward to doing this route when border opens up again!! It looks awesome! We have such amazing riding in the Pacific North West and I am grateful for not just the entertainment value of your videos but also the educational and spiritual enlightenment!! Awesome job guys. If you are ever in West Vancouver stop in for a cold beer!!
Thanks for the kind words. And the beer :-) ~GrizzLee
Outstanding!
Love love love this! I wish my wife rode too. What adventures we would have
I'm sure she would be happy if you brought her along in your heart. Our spouse's are precious people. Love them for who they are. ~GrizzLee
I always recommend to wives that don't ride to take the endorsement class. They might be surprised and discover that they love it. Being a passenger is definitely not my thing
Great video. Hope Lori has fully recovered from her injury. Hoping to do a similar ride this year solo.
You'll love it. I actually rode it solo first time to scout for my wife. Enjoy it. Be nice to the border guards :-) ~GrizzLee
Mostly, thank you for asking! I intend to be ready for riding season this year!
Hello there Lori and Grizz, I have been following your adventures and I absolutely love the way you film/what you film and the editing, but with this one, the soundtrack seems to be a bit loud at times and I have problems hearing what you/both say. Maybe it's just me. Anyway, keep up the good travels and see you on the road hopefully this summer! Cheers
Thanks for the feedback. We are using amateur recording gear and such. As budget permits, we will get better equipment. We will try and get better. Thanks for riding along with us. ~GrizzLee
Greetings from Oregon soo many roads so little time 😀
Definitely want to do more dirt riding in Oregon
Wow, wonderful video. Another route to add to my bucket list. Looks a lot less technical than the BDR’s.
Yes indeed. Not as technical as the BDRs. There are some short sections... as you saw, but nothing too bad for a medium skilled rider on a big bike couldn't handle. I hope you get out there and enjoy it. ~GrizzLee
The champion returns!! Awesome!!
OMG.. Don't do this.... ok, maybe just a little :-) Thanks. We really had alot fun doing these videos. ~Grizz
Great Videos. Loved both of them. Definitely am going to put that trip on my bucket list.
You won't be disappointed. ~Grizz
You guys are so cute. Great vlog. Thanks.
Might have to add this on the end of the Idaho BDR this summer.
Yes do it. Its a natural extension of that route. Good luck my friend. ~Grizz
I really enjoyed these videos! I recognize a few of the roads you've taken, and really felt like I was riding a long with y'all. Again, excellent work on the video and look forward to following more rides :-D
Many thanks. Perhaps you were riding with us. I kept looking over my shoulder. Ha ha. ~GrizzLee
New V-Stroming goal - to become the first Canadian ( as far as I know anyways and that's good enough for me right there ) to have a Molson Canadian IN Molson USA ! Probably get nominated for some kinda prize and rightly so .
Awe yes. Leave the stubby in the museum there. Thanks for riding with us. ~Grizz
You may have to bring that Molson down with you. Let us know, maybe we'll meet you for a snack and a brew!
Grizz, Enjoyed the video and glad you two had fun and made it home safely. Cheers, Mate.
Oh yes. We were seriously thinking of getting a rental van and taking Lori to a clinic. The only clinic nearby was unable to take an xray until Monday. We arrived on sat. Lori, being more manly than me, said "screw it, I'm riding home". She does have a tear in her left hip and is scheduled for surgery within a couple of weeks. The covid has really taxed the hospitals and her ability to get in in a timely manner. She's tough. ~Grizz
@@RubiKonAdventures Good Luck and Good health to Lori!
@@jackwalsh1468 thank you!
Excellent Vid! I noticed you wear a Shoei Hornet X2 now. My favorite Helmet, for both Street and Dirt Rides!
Oh yes. Super quiet as well. Very comfortable. Wife loves hers. Christmas present. ~Grizz
Me too me too! It's my favorite helmet so far, big fan of how quiet it is.
Hey Grizz, Wolfman here. I've watched 1 &2 @ 3 times. Love your videos. Always have. Question: Did Lori change her riding name from Looksha?
We (my son and I) gave her that name because she has a Necky Looksha Kayak. We always thought it fit her. She has not warmed up to that. So we dropped the name for now. Thanks for riding with us. ~Grizz
Hahahaha - I was prepared to tell the grand story of the christening of the name Looksha and my valiant attempts to embrace it...but truthfully, if it gets me out on the bike, you can call me anything you want! :)
See you started from Arlington, WA. I’m in Arlington right now watching this, and live in Lake Stevens. You mentioned a website which has information and GPS tracks, what is that website?
The link is in the description... bestrestproducts.com/
I hope you can get out and enjoy this ride. If you want to meet up in Arlington sometime, contact me on ADVRider (GrizzLee). I'll get back to you. ~Grizz
Question for ya. Im limited on time. From Arlington, for an experienced guy how many days do you think it would take you to ride over to Idaho drop down to Coeur d'Alene and run back on Highway 2?
If you rush it.. maybe 5 days. Maybe less if you skip some of the list things to see and experience along the way. Be Safe out there. ~Grizz