Route, Cost, Hotel & Restaurant Breakdown of my Alaska Motorcycle Trip | Alaska Debrief 3

[@jamesdjesse]

awesome video. Really good info

[@phabloagr]

Vídeos is a big help to whoever wants to go there.

[@2WR]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phillipgonzalez784]

I did see your link

[@christianfekete]

Thanks for sharing

[@2012camjam]

I never would have thought id see my home town Crawfordsville mentioned in a video about a trip to Alaska. Glad you enjoyed Creekside!

[@2WR]

I’ve stopped in there on a few trips. People are always friendly.

[@chrisd4283]

Planning my trip 30 day for June '23 and this was very helpful. Thank You!

[@matthewhoopes4440]

Did you go? Just reading the comments and saw yours. Hope it was an awesome trip.

[@chrisd4283]

I did. Had to cut down to 23 days as I was trying to do everything. It was awesome and I want to go again. I did ride up and back but got to Denali and Haines for a couple of days each. @@matthewhoopes4440

[@ES44AC-2]

My wife is an accountant and she was very impressed about how you broke down the cost. Great job!

[@2WR]

Tell her I said thanks!

[@ddhar]

amazing breakdown! very helpful

[@mwosekisaila]

I love your presentation

[@2WR]

Thanks!

[@wasatchoverlanders2065]

Great info. I'm planning a motorcycle trip to Alaska from Utah next year.

[@aamamun03]

Thanks man for the breakdown, specially for the hotel location and review.

[@2WR]

No problem 👍

[@robertpolkamp]

May I suggest that if you're going to make the effort to ride to Fairbanks Alaska also go to Anchorage, and down to Haines to pick up the inside passage by way of the Alaska Marine Highway(ferry) with stops in Juneau and Ketchikan to Bellingham, Washington.

[@2WR]

Only have so much time off of work. Got in what I could.

[@robertpolkamp]

Ah yes, the inevitable trade of time for money. It took me and my son 6 weeks, 12.500 miles Florida to Alaska and back by way of Bellingham, WA. That inside Passage is exceptional 👌.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Well done. I did similar total cost breakdown of westcoast trip in V dub. 2012 42 days 16000 km. $4000 (can.) all in. pulling teardrop. Next time crf100L

[@1luckyleppy]

Thanks for this very useful information. This will most certainly help👍👍

[@1504strikehold]

Would be helpful to include fuel points especially in Yukon Territory also how the tires held up and when you needed to change them was preplanned or as you needed them? Also how many miles you could travel in a day comfortably. I did not look at your trip detail as pehaps these questions could have been ascertained thanks.

[@2WR]

Depends on the bike. I have an 8 gallon tank. The travel series shows all what you’re asking for.

[@robertpolkamp]

More important than your route i found it incredibly rewarding to avoid any and all interstate highways.

[@jgdssp226]

I'm going to travel to Canadá/Alaska I'm planing on doing a relax, Nice ride, don't like riding long distances, I don't know what's your hurry, enjoy the landscape, I'm not doing more of 300- 350 Miles a day, Also planing on doing camping. my travel Will be 10,000 Miles on about 6-7 weeks.

[@2WR]

You do it your way, I’ll do it mine.

[@04azgoat]

Thanks so much for providing the google drive docs and all the recommendations!

[@2WR]

No prob

[@philipwang6436]

Fantastic video! Thanks for the detailed breakdown and recommendations. I'm headed to Alaska from San Jose in June and this is very helpful.

[@2WR]

Have fun!

[@TheJumpn]

Outstanding information. Thank you

[@2WR]

You're welcome Jim.

[@clintcox4278]

Let me get this right.you rode all the way to the Dalton turned around and came back?i turned around in Wiseman regretted it ever since.i shall return.

[@rda5752]

Did you make reservations for hotels in advance and if so, how far in advance?

[@2WR]

Typically at lunch the day of. There was one I had to book a few days out due to the remote location.

[@jwfraga]

Very nice detailed breakdown.

[@johnroethel5527]

Hey Mario, enjoyed having you as a guest. I guest. Forwarding a bill now would throw the trip calculation off and require a new video, kidding of course. Shame we didn't get a chance to ride together, maybe next time. On a more humorous note, I was broad sided by a deer Sunday morning while riding the rail trail. Threw me, the 1290 and the deer into the bush! Bike has a couple more dents in the side cases, the deer lost some fur and a chunk of antler, I came out of it with no breaks, only bruises and a mild concussion. Thinking the buck might have had a headache the next day as well!! KTM not only Ready To Race, not bad for deer hunting either!!

[@2WR]

LOL! John, you always seem to come away with some great stories! Hope we get to ride sometime soon.

[@pilyomotoride7781]

What is your tip for motorcycle security when parking overnight in a hotel? We usually go to a koa camp site so that way we can park next to a cabin .

[@2WR]

I go over it in more depth in my book (not trying to sell you anything) but my top tip is but a cover over it.

[@pilyomotoride7781]

@@2WR what's the name of your book?

[@JeremyRFults]

The files you shared in the description are fantastic- thanks for that.. very helpful for anyone planning for this trip.

[@2WR]

Thanks man! Hope people take advantage of them.

[@420BLUNTLEY]

What was the point really? Doesn’t sound like you saw much

[@2WR]

To share my route and costs... There’s a 19 video series of the trip. It’s obviously very boring since I saw nothing along the way.

[@grijalvaIc]

Excellent break down, thanks. I plan on taking the Amtrak Auto train from Sanford, Fl to Lorton , VA in late September and ride south thru Blue Ridge Pkwy back to Miami. This will be my first long ride and this helps with ideas.

[@2WR]

That station is only about 30 miles from my office and a little over an hour to my house. The start of the Blue Ridge is very close by my house too. If you have time and want to meet up for dinner or something one night (assuming I'm in town), let me know.

[@jimwortham8634]

Rate video personally would love to know much more about motorcycle you were riding any possible issues

[@2WR]

Jim, there’s a video on that in the Alaska debrief series playlist.

[@triumphrider9796]

That is one hell of a trip! Didn't submit a guess since I never ride 2-up, but I only missed by $20. Looks like you didn't do much of Alaska other than up to Fairbanks and back; next trip I'd highly recommend the road from Fairbanks down to Anchorage, hopefully you'd get a clear look at Denali along the way. Has to be one of the most awesome sights on Earth.

[@robertpolkamp]

Agreed 👍.. Fairbanks, Anchorage, then down to Haines to pick up the inside passage by way of the Alaska Marine Highway (ferry) to Bellingham, Wa. for a more complete Alaska experience.

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Best breakdown I've seen! Awesome job!

[@anamerican9815]

Great info! Best Alaska Trip video or series I have found.

[@of13wvu87]

Checking out random travel videos and I land on a fellow Bunker Hill resident! No way! Live right up behind the Air Guard. Great videos!

[@2WR]

Yep, I'm only a few miles away from you.

[@stephenevans596]

Very nice video & its good of you to share all that information with others who will be making, or would like to make, the trip to Alaska. I'm 71 (yoa) & I was up there in July of 2015 on an FJR & will be going back in June of 2019 on a smaller (670 cc) duel sport type of bike. Its hard to get any hotels in Canada for under $150.00 (TTL) per night so may I suggest something you & your readers may want to ponder. # 1 is camping as its a wonderful experience & adds to the adventure. # 2 is camping at a KOA CG as not only can you use your tent but they also have one room cabins w/o a bathroom (with a bathhouse nearby) in the $60.00 to $80.00 per night range & less (depending whether its America or Canada). No linens or towels but if you have your camping gear you also have a sleeping bag. As someone else mentioned here camping is a great way to meet other riders. My last suggestion is to check out the Dust 2 Dawn ADV gathering in Dawson City Yukon every year on the Summer Solstice & the best hotel deal there at that time of year may be a place called the Bunkhouse. A room with two twin beds & a shared bath is only $95.00 plus tax at that time of year which is (appox) $40.00 to $50.00 less than any other lodging (I believe). Safe travels

[@ShineBright__]

Wow awesome i would suggest a tent and sleeping bag

[@loadblock4995]

Great video! That’s a hell of a breakdown! I’d recommend to people going from the US to make it a month long trip min. There is a lot to see and people to meet. Remember your on vacation. Camp, your gonna meet so many people you’ll end up riding with and keep in contact after. You’ll never truly ride alone on that note. I figure it cost me 10k or a little less just looking at my checking account from start to finish. Money well spent! I’ll prolly go to Newfoundland next and perhaps the Dempster area later. My 15’ 1190 r did great but bring a fuel filter, they last for 9k or so with all the little gas stations. It almost left me stranded. That’s my 2 cents anyway for anyone that’s gonna have a ride of a lifetime coming up. Ride safe.

[@gustwowheeling7337]

Great break down video, 2 Wheeled Rider.

[@robandsuebell8003]

Very thorough and most helpful video. Thanks!

[@unabashedindividualist6232]

Excellent breakdown! I plan on doing this trip sometime and I believe I can get it a little cheaper. I'm good at embracing the suck and sleeping on the ground and eating cheap!

[@jimweagant8920]

That was just awesome

[@sunstrafer4167]

There is Tim Hortons in St. Albans (Charleston) WV. Miss that place!

[@2WR]

Wish we had more...though there's also Tudor's Biscuit World's near by too...

[@sunstrafer4167]

2 Wheeled Rider Tudor’s is the shizzle! I’m in Florida now and have neither one.

[@jamesr824]

Did you ride up to Prudhoe Bay? I have a 1290R and I’m heading there next July. Love your videos!

[@2WR]

I covered that in detail in another video in this series, but no, I did not. Thank you, and I wish you the best on your trip!

[@loadblock4995]

The 1290r would be a blast on that road. Camp if you can, that’s where you meet most of the people especially adv riders.

[@christophepoteaux3932]

Great breakdown video. Thanks a lot. Big daily miles averages!

[@marclawrence2009]

Mario: Have a question for ya. First off really like your videos!!!!! I have ridden many thousands of miles and was wondering how you seem to cover so many miles a day when you apparantly stay off the interstates. To cover 550-600 miles you must be doing very long days or going pretty damn quick. Your comments would be much appreciated, thanks.

[@2WR]

Marc, Thanks! To answer your question on the high mileage days, it's a combination of things. 1) I usually start pretty early in the morning by 7:00am, typically no later than 8:00am. 2) I keep my stops brief aside from the ones to check out museums, parks, etc. 3) For whatever reason, a lot of my riding is east/west or west/east so I use the time zones to my advantage. When traveling west, I can gain an hour every day or 2 and I take full advantage of it. On the days heading back east when I know I'm going to lose that hour, I normally take off a little earlier to compensate for it. 4) While I like to stay off interstates, I usually still end up on roads that will allow 50-55mph speed limits (and I may go a bit faster at times, but nothing crazy) with not too many small towns to slow me down. As I get further west, the towns are spread apart more so that's normally not an issue. With all that being said, I "typically" like to be off the bike by 4:00-5:00pm. That doesn't always happen but I do VERY little riding at night. After that many hours/miles, I know my reflexes aren't as good that late in the day and obviously visibility is also a concern at night. Hope that helps provide a bit of insight.

[@marclawrence2009]

@@2WR Thanks for the response. To be honest i have been riding longer that you have been living lol. We also start around 7 and dont stop too often but covering 500+ miles by 4-5 is almost impossible at 55mph. I do thank you for the answer and will continue watching your videos. Keep up the great work and ride safe!!!!!

[@TexRider]

haha ya we like our Timmy's I was at the one in mattawa on. and the train stopped for coffee haha

[@Nacwing]

Good video.

[@MikeHeckert]

There are several Tim Hortons in Clarksburg WV and at least one in Morgantown WV. They are much better than Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks!

[@2WR]

I forgot there are a few throughout WV...but none in my area.

[@scottscaneh]

did you factor in your exchange rate?

[@2WR]

Yep

[@sotonek]

Thanks for the info I didn't see this before I asked for cost in my last reply.. Great video Mario thanks so much. Great stuff I guess my 2K was a little low lol

[@mnnorthwoods2520]

Sault Ste. Marie is pronounced Soo Saint Marie or just "The Soo"

[@2WR]

LOL....so I've heard. My bad!

[@Doug_Morgan]

I was so close on cost I had to go back and see if you said closest or closest without going over. Darn you just said closest otherwise I would of had it. :)

[@2WR]

You were damn close!

[@freshfruitful]

what time of the year was the trip

[@2WR]

July

[@jimwortham8634]

Great job but you are a higher income than I planned on don't mind camping sometimes you miss if you don't Camp still great job wish heard more about motorcycles or possible breakdown problems

[@2WR]

If you want to know how the bike did, it's all in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7KhWaAiJmXZpY