In 2013, we rode out to Vancouver Island to be a part of our nephew's and niece-in-law's wedding, which became the Westcoast Wedding Whirlwind. Part of that journey was taking the BC Ferries' trip from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert, 16 hours of spectacular scenery viewed from the ferry, a trip so worthwhile that we have encouraged people to do the trip before BC Ferries decides it is no longer cost effective to operate. In fact, the trip was so worthwhile, it inspired this journey, and blog. We thought that if 16 hours was great, four and a half days would be unbelievable. As such, the centrepiece of this trip is the ferry ride from Bellingham, Washington to Whittier, Alaska.
Unlike our usual modus operandi, we are bringing body guards with us: John, Niels and Stan, all veteran riders and intimidating when they need to be. They will be tasked with providing the protection we may require passing through the wilds of Alaska, Yukon and Northern BC and Alberta. Plus, Stan is bringing his wife Janet's home made "Eatmore" bars, singly reason enough to include his participation on this trip.
If you want to see our anticipated land route in Google Maps, click here: Anticipated Land Route. It was not possible to show the route in chronological order because the ferry ride is in the middle of the trip, so what you see is our landing in Alaska, the route home, then the route to the departure ferry terminal in Bellingham. The ferry ride does not show on the map, so you will have to use your imagination.
If you want to see where we are on Google Maps, click here: Scenic Route location.
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