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| Driving across the frozen Mackenzie River |
December 29th, 2012
Inuvik temps: -21'C - -26'C
Terrace temps: -4'C - -6'C
Inuvik sunrise: Not applicable
Inuvik sunset: Not applicable
Terrace sunrise: :8:56 am
Terrace sunset: 4:16 pm
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| Looking back at our crossing over the river. |
In late November, we packed up the Taco, threw the bikes on the roof, and set out from Inuvik for the 2600 km long drive to Terrace. It was between -15'C and -20'C when we departed.
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| The sunrise/sunset. |
On the 3-day journey we crossed 2 frozen rivers (the Mackenzie and the Peel), encountered bitterly cold temperatures and saw the sun rise higher in the sky as we drove further and further South.
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| Nearing the Richardson Mountains. |
The first night, we stayed in Dawson City, which was noticeably quieter and less populated than when we visited in mid-July. Despite plugging in the truck, after a night with -40 something temperatures, the Taco struggled to start in the morning.
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| Our loaded, trusty steed. |
Surprisingly, as we continued further South, we encountered even colder temperatures at Pelly Crossing, where it was -47'C when we rolled through. On the positive side, it was already warmer than it had been earlier that day, where they had experienced a frosty morning of -51'C! (BWT, despite being much further North, these types of temperatures are not common in Inuvik, for which I am eternally grateful.)
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| Crossing through the Richardson Mountains. |
Our second night, we stayed with friends in Whitehorse, where good food, wine and games warmed up the -30'C night. (Thanks Amanda, Kaya and Gareth!) The next day we got up early, put in a good 15 hours, and arrived in Terrace safe and sound. Much thanks to the travel gods and all those who wished us safe travels!
