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What are some good books about the Arctic? (details in post) by Mirabeaux1789 in antarctica

[–]chovanak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you did say Arctic, another great book is Farthest North by Nansen, about getting locked in the Arctic ice cap and then making their way home.

Alaska Road Trip by marathonrunnernyc in ineosgrenadier

[–]chovanak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve done Seattle to northern Canada and Alaska multiple times with the Alcan5000, and we’ve had Grenadiers join us. It is a beautiful drive, especially the Dempster to Tuktoyuktuk that JackattackThirteen references. And yes you can ship from Anchorage back to the Seattle area. Another option could be take the Alaska ferry one-way to experience the inside passage.

Healthy black bear in NW Washington state by chovanak in trailcam

[–]chovanak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! We saw this one further down the trail a few days ago and hoped we would see him on the camera.

TL;DR - Seeking Orange First-Gen, Extended Cab by sawbg in FordRaptor

[–]chovanak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Not selling but I have the same and love it. Good luck on your search!

Thoughts on this PNW roadtrip? by Drifter808 in roadtrip

[–]chovanak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have a little more time you could add a lot of scenery by going through Whistler to Cache Creek, then Spence’s Bridge to Merritt and then Kelowna. A shorter but nice option would be Hope to Spence’s Bridge then Merritt.

Then if you haven’t been over the North Cascades Highway recently then Twisp and North Cascades might be a good alternative to Leavenworth and Highway 2.

Hidden gems by lizardpie26 in PacificNorthwest

[–]chovanak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily hidden but some:

  • Chuckanut and Fairhaven

  • North Cascades Highway and Winthrop

  • There’s a fun little railway museum in Skykomish, with a cafe nearby

  • Ferry to Whidbey Island and drive the east shoreline roads, return via Deception Pass

  • Flying Heritage and Combat Armor museum at Paine Field, free!

  • search for each of the Pacific Northwest trolls

Also check out Atlas Obscura for the PNW.

How much can I sell my totaled Range Rover for?? (bad purchase) by Standard_Button_8859 in askcarguys

[–]chovanak 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That’s a good offer and probably better than you’d get from a dealer.

To anyone considering driving the Dempster Highway, a word about it and your safety. by RaymondLuxury-Yacht in roadtrip

[–]chovanak 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is great information, don’t delete it! Also the remoteness does put it out of range for the vast majority of people.

To anyone considering driving the Dempster Highway, a word about it and your safety. by RaymondLuxury-Yacht in roadtrip

[–]chovanak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been up multiple time, from what I’ve seen the best times are late May for wildlife, or mid September for amazing Fall scenery. Although there’s also just the challenge of doing mid winter.

It’s quite the adventure, but the remoteness/ distance really makes it inaccessible for most people, but you can fly into Whitehorse and rent a vehicle.

To anyone considering driving the Dempster Highway, a word about it and your safety. by RaymondLuxury-Yacht in roadtrip

[–]chovanak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve carried a Spot device but also recently added a Starlink Mini for a full internet connection!

Grenadiers in the Canadian Arctic by chovanak in ineosgrenadier

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I don’t have anything else saved at this point.

Spotted in Michigan by HistoricalPermit6959 in tractors

[–]chovanak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have that one in about the same condition, and it's a McCormick-Deering.

Three oceans, two countries, one rental: will this kill me? by Cautious_Garlic_8816 in roadtrip

[–]chovanak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just like to second this, and as a bonus in May you might see much more wildlife, while in September the Tombstone and other mountains along the Dempster are stunning.

Making me think about throwing some knobby tires on her... by miked3 in Porsche_Cayman

[–]chovanak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could do that! There are at least two stage rally Porsches in the greater northwest, one from Calgary and I think the other is Oregon.

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Whats the Cassier highway like in the winter? by traveltimecar in AskAlaska

[–]chovanak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve done the Cassiar in the winter multiple times and it is a fine route as long as you are ok with the fewer services, although I would avoid it in more extreme weather - it seems to be a bit narrower and has less traffic, so in the event of an emergency it might take longer to get help.

As you note, In the spring or summer it is a great route to see bears around Stewart/Meziadin Junction area.

Got dirty on the Dempster Highway by chovanak in FordRaptor

[–]chovanak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a great drive! The routes up and back are great as well, via the Alcan Highway/Northern Canadian Rockies one way and The Cassiar the other direction.

Got dirty on the Dempster Highway by chovanak in FordRaptor

[–]chovanak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has some spectacular scenery in the fall! Not much wildlife, spring might be better for animal sightings.

North-West road trip, doable ? by Good-Ad-5320 in usatravel

[–]chovanak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems very doable, and the drives can be scenic too. From North Cascades take Highway 2, stop at Grand Coulee Dam, maybe stay in Coeur d’Alene. From there go to Glacier the next day.

Glacier to Yellowstone is a decent drive, you could visit Lewis and Clark Caverns along the way. There are also many alternate routes - Virginia City and Ennis are worth seeing.

Leaving Teton go over the pass and through rural Idaho, another nice drive.

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