National geographic channel broadcast a series, the ride. 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. But ride we do, back to argentina and the other patagonia, leaving alpine scenery for vast plains and plateaus. 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. Alaska to patagonia and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Anywhere in alaska hide this posting restore restore this posting. 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.
A seattleites epic bike ride from alaska to argentina. Whether you are riding to the end of the earth in patagonia, or to prudhoe bay at the arctic ocean, our premiere tours will leave you with an unforgettable experience. After reading the seven summits, i briefly contemplated doing the continent highpoints by bicycle, but then dismissed that idea as too long and too expensive. Alaska to argentina bike ride cycling the panamerican. There was a little pressure because if we didnt make the destination all of our hotels would be a day off. While its a worthwhile video to watch for anyone considering doing a motorcycle tour of any of the countries featured, theres too much missing to make this.
Starting out nearly 15 years ago with our flagship glacier ride, we introduced riders to the jaw droppingly beautiful scenery in southern chile and especially torres del paine with our offering of exciting and fast paced riding expeditions on fit criollo horses. Ive got maps stuck to the walls and countrys names floating around in my head. For many pacific northwest bicyclists, the annual seattletoportland group ride is a major feat. This man is hiking from patagonia to alaska holly cargo harrison has finally reached the u. He took his quest for adventure to new heights in 2009 when he embarked on the panamerican peaks project. 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. Expediciones chile has been running adventure travel trips in patagonia since 1985. In new book, stories of an alaskan who learned to ride.
Patagonia has been explored on horseback for hundreds of years, and horses are still preferred by the gauchos today. 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. A group of bikers, all looking the part, are standing on the. Alaska snowrider official publication of the alaska. In july 2006, jacob, goat and sean began in alaska and have since pedaled over 34,000 kilometers, passed through 14 countries, arriving in ushuaia on january 10, 2010 after 3. Alaska to argentina and around the world by bike, boat and on foot. Does anybody know where i can get a copy of the ride alaska to patagonia. 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.
Sea kayaking patagonia from the andes to the ocean. Now is the time to make these dreams a reality with a lifetime bicycle journey along what its worlds longest road. Experience a variety of countries, motorcycles, foods and scenery. Cycling from alaska to argentina panamerican highway. And if youre the type of rider who doesnt want to join other groups, or if you just want the ultimate in convenience for yourself and a couple of friends to ride in. Indiana jo cycling from alaska to patagonia and climbing the highest points of each country in between.
I am planning a 6monthtrip and want to make it something special who doesnt, i know. Army vets first to complete motorcycle trip from alaska to south. It is the seamless merging of styles to take the most creative line, while having the freedom to make the most of whatever comes your way. Looking forward to some responses as im feeling rather torn. Ride adventures gave us ride maps, a list of roads and turns, key points to get fuel, and made our hotel reservations in advance. Motorcycle northern patagonia travel itinerary with notes. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Youll be able to sell at the end and reclaim the majority of your initial outlay. Southern patagonia argentina a true jewel in the rough in stunning southern patagonia. In a new series, peter murtagh travels from patagonia to alaska on a motorbike.
Riding the spine has completed their epic journey from alaska to ushuaia. Join us on a 5day adventure getaway a wonderful and intimate lodge awaits you, in the middle of the argentinean patagonia wilderness nestled at the base of the impressive viedma glacier, 120 miles north of. As the most recent email had some great questions, i decided to create some useful information on cycling the panamerican highway. Freeride is a mountain biking and snowboarding term that can be applied to most any adventure. Cycling from alaska to patagonia i had been looking for a trip that combines cycling and mountaineering. How does patagonia scenery compare to nz and alaska. I want to see aweinspiring, mindblowing scenery and go on day hikes.
I had been looking for a trip that combines cycling and mountaineering. 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. Partly due to easier access, argentina has aced its neighbors in marketing the. By the time he was in his mid20s he owned a big house, fancy car, and. Why have any of these people chosen to make this journey. This is a moderate carry of about 9 miles roundtrip and is a good shakedown for the upcoming days. Give your ride name, a description, and if you like, enter the total duration, moving time, distance, and bike you rode. 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 the very best. It was on my birthday, and she wished me good luck in reaching my wild dreams. Patagonia to alaska on your bike lonely planet forum. If your ride had an associated route, be sure to add it so that youll have a map to show. If you have your heart rate data, you can also enter that here but it isnt required. The alaska avalanche school will be offering snowmachine specific level 1 and level 2 courses this winter in which students can learn firsthand how to execute a safe and successful avalanche rescue using their snowmachine as a tool.
Their guinness world record motorcycle ride now stands as the fastest. Just click the add episode button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the tv episodes submission guide. Given im very wobbly on two feet, let alone on wheels, i cant proudly claim that achievement, but thomas laussermair can. After reading the seven summits, i briefly contemplated doing the. Patagonia motorcycle tours ride adventures in south america. View larger map here is a breakdown of all the countries and regions ill be passing through. The short answer is patagonia was our favorite hiking trip ever and our trips have included the swiss alps, dolomites, sierras in california, and others. I am on my way to an appointment right now, but will come back with a detailed response. Kevin and julia sanders are an english motorcyclist husband and wife noted for overland. While its a worthwhile video to watch for anyone considering doing a motorcycle tour of any of the countries featured, theres too much missing to make this something anyone else might want to watch. July 2009 after arriving in fairbanks, alaska, there was a small delay as the airline had lost my luggage. Alaska to patagonia, the couple take 11 british men with no adventure touring experience on a fivemonth journey through 12.
Check your local avalanche bulletin, ride prepared and take a class. In alaska or nzl you have the same scenery almost everywhere. Take a trip to diamond tooth gerties or try a sour toe cocktail. This is a video that aspires to capture the amazing success of the long way round, and misses the mark. Ive got to make sense of all this by making some preliminary route. Riding to the rescue alaska snowrideralaska snowrider. March 7, 2017 1892 fun run and egg hunt to benefit petersville community npc. Alaska is another one of my considerations, how does the scenery compare to patagonia.
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. This man is hiking from patagonia to alaska outside online. He bicycled from northern alaska to the southern tip of south. Patagonias dramatic wildernesses are opening up to visitors, but the growth in tourism will be married to conservation and locals needs, says the woman behind the project.
Depending on the team and weather we may or may not return to base camp. Cycling the panamerican highway between alaska and patagonia and climbing the highest mountain of every country along the way. When motorcycle riders ask us which is the best motorcycle tour. Cycling from alaska to patagonia or somewhere in between. The absolute best of patagonia well get you to the most iconic mountains and glaciers, hiking by day and relaxing at boutique accommodations by night the right pacing patagonias changeable weather and vast distances mean this trip cannot be rushedwe take the time to do it right insider access to exclusive accommodations we give you.
My goal was to ride dhanno as little as possible, but i could not avoid it completely. Day 03carry supplies to camp 1 7,770 feet, near the junction with the ne fork of the kahiltna glacier. 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. But in patagonia in the northern part you have the lakes and woods. I survived my first night solo wild camping on the west coast. Lets share some good stories, silly pictures and useful advice here. Alaska argentina motorcycle expedition globebusters. 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. 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.
Renting a car, or, if you have the money upfront, buying one in chile is one of the best tips for travelling in patagonia on a budget. When it finally turned up, i caught a bus up to deadhorse which is on prudhoe bay this was the start point of my cycling from alaska to argentina bike ride, and also the start of the panamerican highway. The small town in alaska where everyone lives under the. A story about a ride from alaska to patagonia just recently a friend nudged me about something called. Gregg bleakney had a successful and lucrative job at a seattle software company.
Patagonia glacier ride explore argentina on horseback. Photo by gregg bleakney the latest episode of patagonias dirtbag diaries podcast is about a young man who left a high paying, white collar career to ride his bike from alaska to argentina. We have grown since those early days but our glacier ride remains unchanged. In the sleepy town of whittier, alaska, nearly all of the towns 218 residents live together under one roof.
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