2010 Alaska Trike Trip


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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Monday, June 22, Austin's birthday. We heated water and ate the last of our emergency food supply -- instant mashed potatoes and soup for breakfast. Then we headed for the summit of White Pass. The wind was really cold and in spite of the toe warmers, my feet were freezing. Thank goodness for the US Customs agent who gave us hot tea and let us warm up at the border before making the final decent of nearly 3300 feet into Skagway.
As soon as we got the tent up we headed to the Red Onion for a celebratory beer and meal (see photo). Then it was time to take Cal's bike in for a major overhaul, including all new gears.
Our final ride was only 27 miles for a grand total of 3207.3 from Wichita to Skagway.

2 comments:

  1. Hi there.

    I ran across your blog while looking for information about recumbent trikes on the Recumbent Trike Store's website. What a great adventure you have had!

    My family and I live in Juneau, Alaska, and when we saw you were in Skagway today, we wondered if you were taking the ferry to Juneau. If you are, we would really love to meet up with you and learn more about your trikes. After riding the Kluane/Chilkat bike race of 150 miles last weekend (Haines Junction, Yukon to Haines, Alaska), my husband has decided he needs a recumbent if he ever wants to ride long distances again. He is trying to figure out the benefits of a trike over a bike.

    Anyway, if you are coming through Juneau, we would like to meet you. If you posted a comment here that you were interested, I could respond with an email address or phone number.

    Thanks
    Missy and Chip McMillan
    Juneau, Alaska

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  2. Congratulations! Glad you made it safely to Skagway. Take a break and enjoy yourselves for awhile.

    Doug and Girls

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