Alaska to patagonia, the couple take 11 british men with no adventure touring experience on a fivemonth journey through 12. Following a group of motorcycle adventurers on a 30,000mile trip down the panamerican highway from alaska to the southern tip of argentine patagonia. Army vets first to complete motorcycle trip from alaska to south. He bicycled from northern alaska to the southern tip of south america, about a 19,000mile journey. Patagonia is a designer of outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports. Enjoy a 11day, fully supported, trip of a lifetime with postcard scenery around every turn. A story about a ride from alaska to patagonia just recently a friend nudged me about something called. By the time he was in his mid20s he owned a big house, fancy car, and all the other luxuries one. The short answer is patagonia was our favorite hiking trip ever and our trips have included the swiss alps, dolomites, sierras in california, and. 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. 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.
Take a trip to diamond tooth gerties or try a sour toe cocktail. Patagonia motorcycle tours ride adventures in south america. Check out these helpful resources for cycling in patagonia. Based off of lael wilcoxs 2017 summer project to ride all of the major roads in alaska, this. 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. But instead of thanking her for reminding me, i told. I survived my first night solo wild camping on the west coast. 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. Photos by spencer harding to all the women who have wanted to take on a big, badass bikepacking route in alaska, read up. 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. 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.
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. Lets share some good stories, silly pictures and useful advice here. 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. Jun 14, 2017 i had read many accounts of the panamerican highway, a longdistance cycling classic. Alaska to argentina bike ride cycling the panamerican highway. In new book, stories of an alaskan who learned to ride horses. Lael rides alaska womens scholarship the radavist a.
Kevin and julia sanders are an english motorcyclist husband and wife noted for overland longdistance riding. Whether you want to catch the northern lights in alaska or hike patagonia in chile, theres something for everyone in these beautiful destinations. For many pacific northwest bicyclists, the annual seattletoportland group ride is a major feat. There was a little pressure because if we didnt make the destination all of our hotels would be a day off. 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. Argentina, patagonia travel argentina bennet watt dvd. Motorcycle northern patagonia travel itinerary with notes 2. It was on my birthday, and she wished me good luck in reaching my wild dreams. A seattleites epic bike ride from alaska to argentina the.
In 2015, four years after his at attempt, harrison began his first assault on the patagonia to alaska thruhike. Nov 15, 2019 before the patagonia to alaska trip started. 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. True north alaska compass expeditions motorcycle tours and. 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. Their guinness world record motorcycle ride now stands as the fastest overland vehicle. Alaska to patagonia and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. 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. With the launch of uber in alaska this summer, you can now catch a ride in the northernmost. The second was completed on 22 september 2003, riding the length of the americas from deadhorse, prudhoe bay in alaska.
Patagonia against the wind a site with a downloadable pdf of a 4week mountainbike expedition in patagonia. Just click the add episode button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the tv episodes submission guide. On my ride, i bumped into some people on truly epic quests. 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.
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. Patagonia is a windswept land of wideopen spaces, hardy sheep and long, lonely roads. When dominic gill set out from prudhoe bay, alaska, by bicycle on june 16, 2006, it was. Gregg bleakney had a successful and lucrative job at a seattle software company.
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. Jun 25, 2011 a story about a ride from alaska to patagonia. My goal was to ride dhanno as little as possible, but i could not avoid it completely. Horseback riding in patagonia patagonia has been explored on horseback for hundreds of years, and horses are still preferred by the gauchos today. Patagonia to alaska on your bike lonely planet forum. Over the years i had been looking for an adventure trip that combines cycling and mountaineering. This ride offers especially good wildlife viewing opportunities. North to south uber in alaska and punta arenas, chile.
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. True north alaska compass expeditions motorcycle tours. When i got laid off in february 2009, timing was fortunate and started a 3 month preparation phase. This 2,800mile north to alaska motorcycle tour on paved roads that starts in portland, oregon and travels through western canada to anchorage, alaska. Likewise, the seven summits story of climbing all continent highpoints was very fascinating, albeit at risk of becoming overcrowded in recent years. I was stunned for a moment and suddenly felt so old.
The glaciers and lakes world biking november 22, 2010 march 20, 20 argentina, patagonia, south america, tour updates 14 comments read more. 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. Does anybody know where i can get a copy of the ride alaska to patagonia. Alaska argentina motorcycle expedition globebusters.
In 2010 his film documenting the trip he recounts in take a seat won a special jury. Discussion in gs boxers started by mr methane, may 3, 2011. Alaska to patagonia, which documented the 2005 trans americas ride. 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. Its a riding experience that will transform the way you think about patagonia. Our patagonia motorcycle tour takes you through the andes to the most remote parts of patagonia in argentina and chile. 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. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Motorcycle tours in south america ayres adventures.
But instead of thanking her for reminding me, i told her. We are the only adventure motorcycle tour operator that offers such a complete ride of this world famous route. Then i hatched the idea of combining the cycling from alaska to patagonia with climbing the country highpoints. Overnight on a local estancia to taste fresh roasted patagonia lamb. Twotimes world recordholders and motorcycle endurance riders kevin and julia sanders are no strangers to adventure. As the most recent email had some great questions, i decided to create some useful information on cycling the panamerican highway. Click the photo for a direct link to the free online article. Alaskas majestic national parks, sunfilled summers, and snowy winters attract. 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. 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. The carretera austral and patagonia lee taylors account of a 40day tour in 2009. Just recently a friend nudged me about something called.
Ride adventures gave us ride maps, a list of roads and turns, key points to get fuel, and made our hotel reservations in advance. 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. All the maps i need to ride from patagonia to alaska i downloaded from open street maps too. How to turn a royal enfield himalayan into a roundtheworld. The fuego project a journey from alaska to the southernmost tip of south america. Kevin sanders and julia sanders nee powell are an english motorcyclist husband and wife. 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. It looks like we dont have any episodes for this title yet. A 27, 000 km bicycle journey from alaska to argentina ian lacey on. Motorcycle northern patagonia travel itinerary with notes. Six months is way too short, so i figure it will take me 1,5 year to ride from patagonia to alaska.
I had read many accounts of the panamerican highway, a longdistance cycling classic. 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. Available in over 600 places around the world, theres an uber waiting for you no matter where your next adventure takes you. 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. I am on my way to an appointment right now, but will come back with a detailed response. Cycling from alaska to patagonia or somewhere in between. A seattleites epic bike ride from alaska to argentina. Alaska still remains one of the true last frontier destinations and offers a scenic overload for bikers, but with a few creature comforts. Alaska to argentina bike ride cycling the panamerican. 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. In new book, stories of an alaskan who learned to ride. 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. Following a group of motorcycle adventurers on a 30,000mile trip down the panamerican highway from alaska to the southern tip of argentine.
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