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The Dempster Highway — Epilog — 13 Comments

  1. Good trip report and glad you enjoyed the road. We’ve been on the Dempster 7 times now and will return next year to drive it’s extension to Tuktoyaktuk. I’m of the opinion that a Class A or long motorhome is a poor choice for driving this road … their suspensions are often not built durable enough for rough road travel. Being large and long is probably also why you had difficulty locating boondocking spots … if you drive a truck camper (as we do), boondocking possibilities are endless.

    • Dann,
      Thanks for the comments. Yes, not only is the long rig a hassle in finding boondock sites, but it also kicks up a lot of “mud fog”, which caused huge problems on my toad, with many $$$ in repair expenses. I’m not sure how we’d do it the next time. Maybe just take the toad and rent rooms at Eagle Plains and Inuvik. We’re way too fond of the motorhome (only 27′) to trade it for anything else. :o)

      • We travelled the road ONCE with just a 3/4 ton van, boats, hiking gear and a tent. We dumped our travel trailer in Whitehorse. No reason why you wouldn’t have a good trip with just your Toad and some basic camping gear.

        • Well……….

          We’ve done a LOT of tent camping in our time. But now, in our 70’s, creature comforts mean a lot. We remember a night south of Inuvik (Caribou Campground) when we thought the mosquitoes were going to carry away the motorhome. We shudder to think what a tent experience would have been. :o)

          We’re still thinking it through. Not sure when we’re going back, but we did surely love it.

  2. Great blog and very good pictures.I have traveled the states in motor home but never so far north.You guys are much braver than me! I really like the writing and descriptions of every thing.Cant wait for the next blog. Keep on trucking!—–John L.

  3. Greg,

    Thank you so much for the great commentary and photos. My wife and I have only been camping in our travel trailer for the last year and a half. You have taken us on a trip we will never do, but reading your posts has given us a flavor for the place and the people – worthy of National Geographic. You guys are very resourceful and courageous. God bless you both.

  4. Greg, You have great attitude in the face of so much adversity. Although I like to think that someday I may visit some of the out of the way places you go to, I am afraid that this is one that never will be on my list. Good luck on the rest of your trip.

    Pete

  5. Great stories Greg and Karen..so now up to Fairbanks( some civilization).
    Is not flying easier and less expensive?
    kidding,this is quite an adventure what you guys are doing..
    keep the stories and pics coming..
    and happy 4th..
    tony and marlene

  6. Hello my Friend,
    Lewis and Clarke would have loved to have you on their expedition! Great and informative commentary. What an adventure. Give our love to Karen.
    Godspeed,
    Robert and Barb
    PS Happy Fourth!

  7. I enjoy your blog and admire you both for your adventurous spirit. I personally would probably not undertake a trip like this but I certainly enjoy living it through you. Looking forward to more of your posts. Thanks

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