We are very happy to hear about all the news, changes and your new plans. We also really wanted to ride Death Valley, New Orleans and the Keys and look forward to hearing about your travel experiences.
So glad to not only hear from you, but to know that you and your wife are doing well. Will gladly wait for the quality as you continue to find ways to hit the roads and trails. Happy that the WROV has found a home and breaks my heart the same time. Tremendous purpose built rig and your design and approach to it has opened new doors for options for my wife and dog and our adventures. Thank you for all your hard work and your "never quit" mentality!
I have SO many thoughts/comments: FIRST - you look good. Despite the treatment after affects - you look good. Second - Snow Canyon. WOW! Finally - Quality is good. Stay well friend.
Like everyone else I’m sure glad to see you back. Can’t believe you were in Ivins that’s where my lovely wife and I live. Looking forward to more episodes.
Glad for your update, Eric. Glad you were able to sell the ROV but know you will miss it. Good to see you remaining energetic and upbeat despite the health challenges.
I rode to Prudhoe bay, from Northern Utah last July. It was the best experience I've ever had. Simply amazing! I'm planning to ride to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT this July and also see some of the things I missed on last years Prudhoe bay trip. Love the Tiger 1200. I almost bought an XCA, before I bought my current bike.
@@UTADV I rode from Fairbanks to Prudhoe over the course of two days each way. The first day between Fairbanks and Coldfoot (Wiseman) it was raining and the roads were quite slick, but I managed without much drama. I had dinner and fueled in Coldfoot, where I was able to talk to multiple riders who were Northbound that day and had to turn back, because the road over Atigun pass was so muddy. I stayed that night 20 miles North of Coldfoot, in Wiseman at the Boreal Lodge (Highly recommended). On the second day the rain had stopped. The roads were still muddy, but improving quickly. The road was so slick that I spun out and dumped the bike on the first big hill going up Atigun (no damage done to me, or the bike). After the summit, the road condition improved dramatically. The final 50 miles into Prudhoe bay were paved with the smoothest asphalt I had ever seen! The return trip from Prudhoe to Fairbanks was a completely different story. The vast majority of the road was completely dry and I was able to maintain good speed all they way back down the Dalton. The lesson I learned about the Dalton is that the road condition is very dependent on the weather. If it does get wet, it will dry out very quickly, when the rain stops. I'm not sure how much research you've done on that area yet, so I have a few bits of unsolicited information to throw your way: 1st - If you plan to go all the way to the Arctic ocean, you have to take the Arctic tour bus because the oil field is a high security area. If you plan to take the Arctic tour bus, you have to make a reservation no less than 24 hours in advance, because they need time to run a background check on you. I thoroughly enjoyed the Arctic tour and thought the bus driver was very entertaining. 2nd - I recommend staying in Wiseman at the Boreal lodge, rather than staying in Coldfoot. The Boreal lodge is half the price, quiet and there is a shared kitchen, where you can chat with other travelers. The night that i stayed there, all four rooms were booked by guys on ADV bikes from all over the world. Spent a few hours listening to their stories in that kitchen. It was one of the highlights of the entire trip for me. There are no services in Wiseman, so make sure to fuel and eat at the great buffet in Coldfoot on the way up. Lastly - In Prudhoe bay, I stayed 2 nights at a place called Brooks camp. It was a great, clean little room with a private bathroom/shower, TV and WIFI. Free laundry and free, all you can eat food in included in the price of the room. I was even able to pack a free sack lunch for the trip back to Wiseman. The staff was very friendly. I talked to a few people that stayed at the Aurora hotel and said they had a great experience too. I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about my trip. We followed each other on Instagram last night. I've got a lot of pictures of my trip over there @d_swiggins.
Oi! You sold the truck? It was so slick and so dialed in. I’m surprised. So why? Your adventures this year sound fun. I doubt you will find yourself in Missouri, but if you ever do, my wife and I have 3 beautiful acres west of St Louis and our door is always open to you and your riding pals. We moved to this house because of the perfect motorcycling roads that surround it. You wouldn’t be bored! 😉
We are very happy to hear about all the news, changes and your new plans. We also really wanted to ride Death Valley, New Orleans and the Keys and look forward to hearing about your travel experiences.
I'll do the best I can to be a vicarious traveler for you two, like you've been for me. : )
So glad to not only hear from you, but to know that you and your wife are doing well. Will gladly wait for the quality as you continue to find ways to hit the roads and trails. Happy that the WROV has found a home and breaks my heart the same time. Tremendous purpose built rig and your design and approach to it has opened new doors for options for my wife and dog and our adventures. Thank you for all your hard work and your "never quit" mentality!
Thank you. It's taken me years to understand my dad's quip of never say die, say damnit.
I have SO many thoughts/comments: FIRST - you look good. Despite the treatment after affects - you look good. Second - Snow Canyon. WOW! Finally - Quality is good. Stay well friend.
Thank you. I've never been told so often how good I look until I got sick! : )
Awesome! Looking forward to following you through the year. Prudoe is a dream trip, @ the top of my list.
Hope to give you something worthwhile to follow. Thanks for your support.
Like everyone else I’m sure glad to see you back. Can’t believe you were in Ivins that’s where my lovely wife and I live. Looking forward to more episodes.
Yeah, I can't believe I was right there and didn't take the opportunity to look you two up - a downside to getting off social media.
Glad for your update, Eric. Glad you were able to sell the ROV but know you will miss it. Good to see you remaining energetic and upbeat despite the health challenges.
Thank you, Mark.
I can't wait to watch! And I'm still in Northern California if you ever make it here.
I rode to Prudhoe bay, from Northern Utah last July. It was the best experience I've ever had. Simply amazing! I'm planning to ride to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT this July and also see some of the things I missed on last years Prudhoe bay trip. Love the Tiger 1200. I almost bought an XCA, before I bought my current bike.
How was the passage from Fairbanks to Prudhoe?
@@UTADV I rode from Fairbanks to Prudhoe over the course of two days each way. The first day between Fairbanks and Coldfoot (Wiseman) it was raining and the roads were quite slick, but I managed without much drama. I had dinner and fueled in Coldfoot, where I was able to talk to multiple riders who were Northbound that day and had to turn back, because the road over Atigun pass was so muddy. I stayed that night 20 miles North of Coldfoot, in Wiseman at the Boreal Lodge (Highly recommended). On the second day the rain had stopped. The roads were still muddy, but improving quickly. The road was so slick that I spun out and dumped the bike on the first big hill going up Atigun (no damage done to me, or the bike). After the summit, the road condition improved dramatically. The final 50 miles into Prudhoe bay were paved with the smoothest asphalt I had ever seen!
The return trip from Prudhoe to Fairbanks was a completely different story. The vast majority of the road was completely dry and I was able to maintain good speed all they way back down the Dalton. The lesson I learned about the Dalton is that the road condition is very dependent on the weather. If it does get wet, it will dry out very quickly, when the rain stops.
I'm not sure how much research you've done on that area yet, so I have a few bits of unsolicited information to throw your way:
1st - If you plan to go all the way to the Arctic ocean, you have to take the Arctic tour bus because the oil field is a high security area. If you plan to take the Arctic tour bus, you have to make a reservation no less than 24 hours in advance, because they need time to run a background check on you. I thoroughly enjoyed the Arctic tour and thought the bus driver was very entertaining.
2nd - I recommend staying in Wiseman at the Boreal lodge, rather than staying in Coldfoot. The Boreal lodge is half the price, quiet and there is a shared kitchen, where you can chat with other travelers. The night that i stayed there, all four rooms were booked by guys on ADV bikes from all over the world. Spent a few hours listening to their stories in that kitchen. It was one of the highlights of the entire trip for me. There are no services in Wiseman, so make sure to fuel and eat at the great buffet in Coldfoot on the way up.
Lastly - In Prudhoe bay, I stayed 2 nights at a place called Brooks camp. It was a great, clean little room with a private bathroom/shower, TV and WIFI. Free laundry and free, all you can eat food in included in the price of the room. I was even able to pack a free sack lunch for the trip back to Wiseman. The staff was very friendly. I talked to a few people that stayed at the Aurora hotel and said they had a great experience too.
I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about my trip. We followed each other on Instagram last night. I've got a lot of pictures of my trip over there @d_swiggins.
Oi! You sold the truck? It was so slick and so dialed in. I’m surprised. So why? Your adventures this year sound fun. I doubt you will find yourself in Missouri, but if you ever do, my wife and I have 3 beautiful acres west of St Louis and our door is always open to you and your riding pals. We moved to this house because of the perfect motorcycling roads that surround it. You wouldn’t be bored! 😉
Trying to stay ahead of the out-of-pocket expenses. Don't want to leave anything behind. Looks like I need to be thinking about a Fall northern swing.
Blog post on the Snow Canyon trip: utadvmoto.com/2023/11/18/sw-utah-mototherapy/