tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79388329531825503072024-02-19T01:47:58.185-08:00Travel Yukon by MotorcycleBelt Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588809288861322365noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938832953182550307.post-30737861539754228802013-06-25T12:32:00.002-07:002014-01-24T06:51:51.655-08:00June 21st & 22nd - The Dust to Dawson Gathering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Monster Cinnamon Buns - large enough for 4!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Benny from the Yukon Motorcycle Centre and I headed out from Whitehorse at about 3 pm - our destination - Dawson City and the ADVrider.com Dust to Dawson Gathering.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We rode north on the North Klondike Highway under glorious sunshine, after a fuel stop at Carmacks, we decided that our next stop would be the Braeburn Lodge to experience one of their world famous MONSTER cinnamon buns.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Steve was happy to serve us one - this thing is enormous - literally it can feed 4 people - while we were enjoying the cinnamon bun, Steve served a gent from the US a burger and my word what a burger it was! I asked to take a photo of it - you wouldn't believe the size of this thing - it makes anything that Fat Boys, Burger Heaven or 5 Guys puts out look like a pathetic offering!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>From Wikapedia:</b> Braeburn Lodge is a roadhouse on the Klondike Highway in the
Yukon Territory of Canada. It is located east of Braeburn Lake and north of
Braeburn Mountain, on the path of the former Dawson Overland Trail, which was
built in 1902 between Whitehorse and Dawson City. The lodge itself is a tourist
destination and is famous for its large cinnamon buns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Nearby Cinnamon Bun Airport is named for the lodge's
cinnamon buns. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Every February, Braeburn Lodge hosts a checkpoint of the
long-distance Yukon Quest sled dog race.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The burgers at the Braeburn Lodge are ENORMOUS -<br /> large enough to feed 4</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After a bear hug from Steve, we headed off towards Dawson City. I had wanted to stop in Mayo to meet the gang at the Bedrock Motel, one of our Rider Friendly Business partners, but it was getting late and we needed to get into Dawson City for the Gathering and so we turned left at the Stewart Junction instead of taking the Silver Trail to Mayo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We got in about 9 pm. I wasn't sure what to expect when I arrived in Dawson City, and I was mesmerized by the hard packed dirt streets, the board sidewalks and the old, restored buildings and the new ones that have "old" facades.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We fuelled up and I headed over to the 5th Avenue B & B where I was to be staying. After getting checked in I convinced Benny that we had to go to Diamond Tooth Gertie's to take in the 10 pm show. We ordered some food, got a couple of pop and settled into our chairs close to the stage. The food was delicious and much needed by this time of the night!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We were treated to an old fashioned musical unlike anything I have ever experienced before!</span></i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVFzU_7SCrV5fk8duD7Cw5rdUevnynE8th8KyVl1xNMGUc9kLOmVgqBOzRmXwlvn3CzGCJg56k3DZSIuo6PY596AW0SVzl60XokRM8eJCb9BIIydwhqaBT-B9NA4wwI8EpLeBB1dA7vGe/s1600/Diamond+Tooth+Gertie+-+crooning.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="Diamod Tooth Gertie" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVFzU_7SCrV5fk8duD7Cw5rdUevnynE8th8KyVl1xNMGUc9kLOmVgqBOzRmXwlvn3CzGCJg56k3DZSIuo6PY596AW0SVzl60XokRM8eJCb9BIIydwhqaBT-B9NA4wwI8EpLeBB1dA7vGe/s200/Diamond+Tooth+Gertie+-+crooning.JPG" height="200" title="Diamod Tooth Gertie" width="200" /></span></a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The people who perform in it are entertainers beyond belief! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Their talent is huge - not exactly something I expected in place that is this remote!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The gal who plays Diamond Tooth Gertie belted out tune after tune with a voice that Liza Minnelli would have envied!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Can Can girls were phenomenal. At one point the the girls came down into the crowd to grab some of the men in the audience - their mission? The men could take off the ladies garters in anyway they wanted!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">One gal tried to get young Benny to go up - but he was far too shy to take her up on the offer.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">CanCan Girls</span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">From the Klondike Visitors Information Centre web site: </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Replete with cancan dancers and a singing master of ceremonies named Gertie, Canada’s oldest gambling hall gives you a chance to re-live the heady days of Dawson’s Gold Rush era. With three nightly summer shows by Gertie and her Girls, Diamond Tooth Gerties is today a fixture of fun-filled entertainment where patrons can enjoy a beverage while playing blackjack, roulette, Texas Hold'em poker and an array of glittering slot machines.<br /><br />Diamond Tooth Gerties Gambling Hall is operated by the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA), a not-for-profit organization. All proceeds are reinvested in the community. </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The entire show was utterly amazing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">These people are SOOOO talented!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Amazing singers....</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After the show, Benny went to find a camping spot and I headed over to the Downtown Hotel to take in the Summer Solstice activities. About 250 bikes lined the streets and there were riders everywhere.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It was quite the site to behold. There were dual sport bikes of every size, shape and configuration possible. Mine was the only Harley there! I took some very good natured ribbing over that fact!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I watched with delight as these crazies partook in some biker rodeo games and marvelled at the commeradarie - a biker is a biker is a biker no matter what machine they love to ride!.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Unlike a cruiser/touring rally, there are no vendors, drinking is reserved until the bikes are parked, the event is so uncommercialized and the only place it's truly promoted is on advrider.com</span></i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MLd_ayDjb80ltn-fu-nRPgKYf_dEOuV-PyO0M_nuqzZ9j0HXi9GPaRTsLWr6TfAU-_5dJNBVxaEjwm5_IxUIrFwc67xhyphenhyphenGq3_UTP_t3U32zgpl8epbLQ3o4qouxsotK39eZnqdYp7L1m/s1600/Bikes+at+the+Dust+to+Dawson+Gathering.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="The Downtown Hotel" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MLd_ayDjb80ltn-fu-nRPgKYf_dEOuV-PyO0M_nuqzZ9j0HXi9GPaRTsLWr6TfAU-_5dJNBVxaEjwm5_IxUIrFwc67xhyphenhyphenGq3_UTP_t3U32zgpl8epbLQ3o4qouxsotK39eZnqdYp7L1m/s200/Bikes+at+the+Dust+to+Dawson+Gathering.JPG" height="150" title="The Downtown Hotel" width="200" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Just a few of the bikes encircling the Downtown Hotel</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">There were riders from around the world here, on gal was from Holland, there were riders from </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Australia, Great Britain, Germany, the US and Canada.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">At midnight, you need to be standing by your bike on the streets by the Downtown Hotel and the organizers come around handing you stickers that say Dust to Dawson and the year. Many riders had stickers that dated back to 2000... I proudly put the stickers I was given on the front fendr of my bike - one on either side.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After chatting and visiting, I finally headed back to the B & B at about 2 am.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">When I woke up. I headed upstairs to the breakfast room where the owner, Tracy was serving up one's choice of ham and eggs, an omelet or french toast. All were served with home made bread. There was cereal, home made muffins, fruit, juice, tea and coffee to round things out.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaDT2k9qPCHc_TmvmnRGVIVWKJFmhRXvo42RSo9oP9dkxcJK8eOBnPZLAllXM4uzmen71NjKZkVJ1lNQ61I0ce5BBBE9_a0Cpu8-NeGgLRiRGX1Tua269f1_V_bBA61V2hcNy4aK4wDEG/s1600/Just+before+midnight.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="The whole group of Riders" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaDT2k9qPCHc_TmvmnRGVIVWKJFmhRXvo42RSo9oP9dkxcJK8eOBnPZLAllXM4uzmen71NjKZkVJ1lNQ61I0ce5BBBE9_a0Cpu8-NeGgLRiRGX1Tua269f1_V_bBA61V2hcNy4aK4wDEG/s200/Just+before+midnight.JPG" height="150" title="The whole group of Riders" width="200" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">At midnight - a group photo - some 250 adventure riders!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The food was tantalizing and the company was brilliant - I shared a table with a couple from Ohio and we chatted about riding and what we were all doing here in Dawson City.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Tracey and her husband Steve have a three year old who was rather ramuncious as one of the other guests had a little girl about her age. These two little ones were fast friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After a filling breakfast, I headed back to the Downtown Hotel to do some interviews with the riders and event organizers. Rita was a hit as rider after rider hugged and petted her - heck, she even got some kisses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I had lunch at the Downtown Hotel with Max, Josephine and Pat (AKA Huskey), all from Anchorage and I listened intently as they shared with me their love of the north and adventure riding.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAwfYtwYPyinPKdTdK_LTomNsuTGbqKJmNqXMT1asKyPnQ08gCFXw4ehhMx0_rR56vpQwB0mKIsehbZC5qWx_Xv6Ef3C8f3WDAJUntM93NwM5zW91zNkKkYRsm_2mqUw3jqyfhXQvdgoK/s1600/Dick+-+the+organizer+of+the+Dust+to+Dawson+Gathering.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="Dick of ADVRider.com - the event organizer" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAwfYtwYPyinPKdTdK_LTomNsuTGbqKJmNqXMT1asKyPnQ08gCFXw4ehhMx0_rR56vpQwB0mKIsehbZC5qWx_Xv6Ef3C8f3WDAJUntM93NwM5zW91zNkKkYRsm_2mqUw3jqyfhXQvdgoK/s200/Dick+-+the+organizer+of+the+Dust+to+Dawson+Gathering.JPG" height="150" title="Dick the event organizer" width="200" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dick of ADVRider.com - the event organizer</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>After a hearty lunch, I finished up my interviews and I got some laundry done - I was shocked that it cost $3.50 to wash a load and $2.50 for the dryer and a further $2.00 for soap! I was glad I only had one load to wash!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I met up with Terry Lee who is the modern day Captain Dick - the man who serves up the legendary Sour Toe Cocktail. He is one of three "Captain Dick's". He and I made a date for 9pm for me to be inducted into the Order of the Sour Toe. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5th Avenue B & B</span></td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I headed back to the B & B in an attempt to get some writing and editing of photos done. The room I was in was tiny, with two beds and a sink and a night table. I was glad there was no one with me as there was really no place to put anything unless you used the spare bed. I also had to share the bathroom with the guests from one of the other rooms which made arranging showers a challenge. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The parking was not to my liking as it was comprised of large course gravel and so I opted to park on the street. A kickstand puck is a must here because when it rains, the streets become a mud hole and a bike would easily sink in the mud and fall over - wonderful for preserving the turn of the century appeal of the town, but not so wonderful for parking a bike with a side stand. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank goodness I always carry one, as the owners did not provide any boards or pucks for parking!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Since there was no desk in my room, I was given the use of the lobby computer desk, I moved the keyboard out of the way and settled in to charge cameras and clear chips. I had an editorial to write and get off to Stephanie for layout plus a ton of video to get tagged and prepared.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There were so many people in the common area watching TV and talking that I found it hard to concentrate, and that was made even worse by the fact that as guests were coming to check in they all thought I worked there and so I was constantly being interrupted.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">At 8:30 pm I had had enough of being frustrated and headed for my appointment with "Captain Dick".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I got in line for the Sour Toe induction - I chose dark rum to drink - the alcohol has to be a minimum of 40 proof for sanitation purposes. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The common room/lobby</span></td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Soon it was my turn to have the Sour Toe Cocktail. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As Terry read the right of passage and put the petrified toe that is kept on course salt during the ceremony, into my drink, I tipped the glass, tapping the bottom as I drank so that the toe would not stick to the glass. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As the saying goes, You can drink it fast or you can drink it slow but your lips MUST touch the toe...and touch my lips it did!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was given my certificate and a card for my wallet and became a full fledged member of the Order of the Sourtoe!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It was a little creepy but I am glad I did it!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I headed back to the 5th Avenue B & B at 10pm, finally the common room/lobby was clear of guests and I settled down to work. At 2 am I finally headed off to bed and got a couple of hours of shut eye.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I started back to work at 5:30 am and began the process of uploading the photos and my article to the server and at 7:30 am went up for another delightful breakfast and great company.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I expressed to Tracy that I had not had much sleep and was wondering if I could have an extra hour in the room to lay down while I waited for the uploading to complete. I was told that was not possible so I packed up my bike and laid down on the couch in the common room/lobby. There were so many people in and out that it wasn't very restful, but at least I had rested for a bit before getting ready to challenge to the Top of the World Highway.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">With the upload finally complete at 12:30 pm, I jumped on the bike and headed to the Dawson City visitors centre. I checked on the conditions of the Top of the World Highway and decided to go ahead with what would be a challenging 4 hours on the gravel mecca that dual sport riders the world over love to take. I got in line for the ferry and low and behold Max, Pete and Josephine </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My very tiny room</span></td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Max asked me if I would like to ride with them and I told them I would be grateful for their company.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Max led and Huskey (Pat) was the sweep and on the ferry we went....</span></i><br />
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5th Avenue Bed & Breakfast<br />
Box 722<br />
Dawson City, Yukon<br />
Y0B 1G0<br />
Toll Free: 1-866-631-5237<br />
Phone\Fax: (867) 993-5941<br />
Email: 5thave@5thavebandb.com<br />
Web site:http://www.5thavebandb.com<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Diamond Tooth Gertie's</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1001 4th Ave, Dawson City<br />Phone: (867) </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">993-5525</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />Website: <a href="http://www.cityofdawson.ca/business-directory/attraction/entertainment-tours/diamond-tooth-gerties/visit">www.dawsoncity.ca/kl</a></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For information on the Dust to Dawson Gathering visit:<a href="http://advrider.com/"> http://advrider.com</a></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yukon Motorcycle Centre is the OLD Harley shop once owned by
Dick Watt and the Wilds out of Calgary.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Dick is an optometrist and close to retiring, and Jim and
Diane Wild divorced a while back, putting the shop in Whitehorse in a
precarious position. Greg Irvine and his partner Dean Philpott bought the
dealership and turned it into an all makes all models shop. </span></i></span></div>
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They can service and repair just about anything and they sell Cleveland Cycle Werks bikes and are looking seriously at becoming a Johnny Pag dealer. They have a decent selection of gear, clothing and tee shirts not to mention that you can rent one of their used bikes, so flying in and riding is also an option.<br />
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The gang at this shop is super friendly and very eager and willing to do whatever they can to make a riders stop a pleasant one.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I got in around 2pm and was taken up to the Bed & Breakfast I was going to be staying at to drop off my gear.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have to admit that when I first got to the Bluejay Suites B & B I was a bit taken aback as I was greeted by a diminutive Japanese lady in a Kimono. The home is a lovely Victorian with a wrap around deck and a huge entry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Dean took me back to the dealership where preparations were under way for a group ride & BBQ.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Lots of riders stopped in on their way to or way home from work – they bought hotdogs by donation and many donated to the cause. In all we raised $200 for our causes and had 6 riders join me. The reason for low attendance was two fold – a lot of riders had already headed to Dawson City for the Dust to Dawson Gathering and it was raining.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Never the less, we had a great ride up to Miles Canyon. It is a fascinating place with a ton of history connected to the paddle wheelers that used to navigate this rugged passageway. The color of the water is a rich emerald green and it carves the most amazing route through the dense forest. After riding up to the lookout, we then rode down to the suspension bridge where we got an up close view of how fast flowing and how full of deep eddy’s the water is.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I can't thank these generous spirited people enough for taking me to Miles Canyon, spending time with me and helping us to raise funds for our 3 causes - VETS, Military Police Relay Ride for Blind Children and The Long Walk to Sanity - 50 dogs in 50 days for 50 veterans.</div>
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Rider Friendly Business Association Member<o:p></o:p></div>
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49 Waterfront Pl, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6V1<o:p></o:p></div>
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867-633-1903<o:p></o:p></div>
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When the door opened to the bedroom I was speechless – easily big enough to through a party for about 40 people, the room was equipped with a king sized bed, a fireplace, sitting room, generous closets and a bathroom that was to die for.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I woke up on Friday morning and jumped into the multi headed shower and let the jets pound on my body and then I got dressed, packed and headed downstairs for breakfast.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I had given Reiko free hand to make whatever she wanted for breakfast and was treated to a home made Belgian waffle piled high with fruit, whipped cream and real maple syrup were provided to round that out.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I headed back to the Yukon Motorcycle Centre to grab my bike - which they were fixing some loose wires on only to be greeted by a spotless bike that was ready for the road.<br />
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Belt Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588809288861322365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938832953182550307.post-9054999435423501042013-06-25T08:48:00.002-07:002014-01-24T06:37:59.479-08:00Riding in the Yukon - 2013<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><b>On June 19th, my birthday, I left Fort Nelson BC, and headed towards Watson Lake YT.</b></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There had been so much game out. I saw Stone Mountain Sheep,
goats, moose, bear and buffalo along with a couple of caribou…it was an utterly
picture perfect day. 21C, blue sky and PERFECT. It was the kind of day that
every rider dreams of. The roads were in
good shape until about 150 KMs outside of Watson. There were three major construction spots.
Nothing horrible though and the waits were not long at all.</span></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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to Nugget City to camp for the night and I stayed at the Stampeder Bed &
Breakfast and Cabins, which is run by a Swiss couple. The cabin I was in is
huge and can easily sleep 4 people. The bed was comfortable; there was lots of
hot water for the shower – great pressure…all in all thoroughly enjoyable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Breakfast was toast, yogurt and cereal with juice <o:p></o:p></div>
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and
coffee. I enjoyed the chat I had over
breakfast with a couple from Great Britain who were staying in the other cabin
and Peter the owner. Soon it was time to
pack up the bike and head for Whitehorse.<br />
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<b>STAMPEDER'S B&B Cabins – Yukon (Yukon Tourism recommended accommodations)<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Box 231/606 Adela Trail<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Watson Lake, YT<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Y0A 1C0 Canada<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Phone#: 867 536 2157<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Email: stampeders@northwestel.net<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>http://stampederscabins.webs.com</b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXq3lT2dQyyDZuzG3RAmtR1IzKyhOBBQem2Y26BeCCfzeTCNF1bNdLZRH7ysHNXtg33sE48jNxXQtH7KShVr2DBNU19edJID2fQnRiRkQxRoBNw7VAQEGMeN6q7hLUoKW52Z1KXuh52pt0/s1600/The+Northern+Beaver+Post+&+Rita.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXq3lT2dQyyDZuzG3RAmtR1IzKyhOBBQem2Y26BeCCfzeTCNF1bNdLZRH7ysHNXtg33sE48jNxXQtH7KShVr2DBNU19edJID2fQnRiRkQxRoBNw7VAQEGMeN6q7hLUoKW52Z1KXuh52pt0/s200/The+Northern+Beaver+Post+&+Rita.JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a>At the bridge just outside of Watson Lake there was a 20-minute
delay to cross it and they are rebuilding the bridge deck. A short 22 KM jaunt
up the highway and I was at Nugget City. Linda and Scott had worked late and so
they were not up at 9 AM. I had a coffee and Rita had here photo taken at the
Northern Beaver Post, I chatted with Nick in the parking lot for a bit and
wished him a safe journey and I was off again. </div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Next stop – Rancheria.</span></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Last spring, there was a flood that wiped out Rancheria’s
water system that generates their power. A generator in these parts is a costly
thing to run, Linda Bouchard, the owner expressed that<o:p></o:p></div>
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during the summer last year, it cost over $10,000 a
month to provide electricity to their 2 motels, the cabins, the gas pumps and
the restaurant.</div>
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Rancheria is one of those places that every truck driver and
bus tour that comes down the Alcan Highway stops at. The food and the
hospitality are the driving forces behind that. The staff is so friendly and so
eager to help and please and their food while simple and down to earth is
flavorful and plentiful.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>After a hug and a photo op for Rita, we were off again. Next
stop, Teslin and the Yukon Motel for fuel. </i></div>
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This place is nutso busy. The food
at this place is comprised of generous, flavorful portions and served up by
staff that love their jobs – or at least that is the impression one gets from
those you deal with.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">$1.54
per litre (HighTest which is very suspect here in the Yukon is $1.69 and hence why I run Amsoil Octane Boost in my bike), I headed for my next stop and the first event of the Conga, Yukon Motorcycle Centre.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">I spent 2 evenings in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Whitehorse</span></st1:place></st1:city></b></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"><i><b>, both at the High Country Inn. This hotel has a very interesting history – it started out as a YMCA. When the YMCA failed, it was converted to a hotel and what a well done conversion it was. </b></i><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">The first thing that strikes you about this hotel is the staff. It is like the </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">League of Nations</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">! German, Filipino, Austrian and many more nationalities are represented … and they all have one thing in common, great customer service skills. Oh and something else…they have all fallen in love with the </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Gian checked me in to my room, he was so helpful and kind and I was blown away when I had the occasion to deal with other staff members because their service and genuine caring was similar to Gian’s. Then I met John, the general manager and I understood that this man encourages and celebrates good customer service.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Like every rider I was concerned about the safety of my motorcycle and was not disappointed to find out that the hotel has a great security camera system and that </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Whitehorse</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"> has a very low crime rate. I was able to look down on my bike from my room and was grateful for the assurance from the staff that they too would keep an eye out.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">When I got to my room I was also surprised by the size of the room and the amenities. I was given a Jacuzzi room the first night and a room with a jet tub the second night. Both rooms were clean and comfortable. The beds were really comfortable and I slept well both nights.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">I was also glad to find out they had a visitor’s laundry on the 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> floors and took advantage of that!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">The hotel also has the city’s only conference center which can hold 700 people and the only hiccup I experienced during my stay was trying to access the internet during my first visit. It appeared that a conference being held had many people taking part in a webinar and using the internet and they knocked out the internet on my floor. Other than that this hotel has everything a visitor could hope for.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">The food was good and plentiful, the service top drawer and the hotel is clean.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">John took me through the hotel which boasts a wheel chair lift to ensure the hotel is accessible to all. There is a beautiful baby grand piano in the entry way to the small conference rooms and a wonderful bistro but probably one of the most unique features of the hotel is the bar. Housed in a canvass tent that joins the hotel – the canvass walls can be rolled up in the summer and are closed up with insulated wall panels. There is a large deck with an out door bar too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">John and I spoke about the Rider Friendly Business Association and I am proud to announce that this hotel has joined our network. If you are riding into the </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Whitehorse</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"> area, give this hotel a try – you will be pleasantly surprised with the hospitality, of that I am certain.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Rooms at the High Country Inn will run you between $145 and $185 a night in the summer, winter rates are lower. Meals are affordable and the portions are a good size.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">High Country Inn<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><st1:city><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;">Whitehorse</span></span></st1:city><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;">, </span></span><st1:state><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></span></st1:state><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><st1:postalcode><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;">Y1A 1H1</span></span></st1:postalcode></st1:address><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<b>Toll-Free Reservations:</b><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><span class="apple-style-span">1-800-554-4471 (within </span></span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;">Canada</span></span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;"> & </span></span><st1:country-region><st1:place><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;">U.S.</span></span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span class="apple-style-span"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;">)</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #5b5b5b; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
<b>Fax:</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">(867) 667-6457<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">While in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Whitehorse</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"> I had the opportunity to meet Richard at Yukon Harley-Davidson and take a look at their small but very well appointed shop. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">While there I ran in to the first lady riders I had seen and guess what – it was none other than Marlene and Wanda from the Edmonton Chapter of Women in the Wind and they were with Kathleen, a member of WITW from </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Oregon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">After a chat with Richard who signed Yukon Harley-Davidson up for the Rider Friendly Business Association and a tour of the work shop, we gals went to Tim Horton’s for a bite to eat and to share some stories of the road. We were joined by a local rider and our bikes were ogled by many a local all of whom commented on the dirt we were all packing! Lori – a Yukon WITW member was not riding had joined us at the Harley shop and ensured we easily found the Timmie’s. She is planning on joining the other three ladies at some point during their trip but work would interfere for another week or so.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">We had a great visit, took some photos and all headed out together – they to turn right and head for Anchorage, me to turn left and head back to my hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">This shop does it all, bikes, sleds, boats – they have ALL of the toys. Their parts department it well stocked as is their show room. Note the wooden – carved motorcycle above the over head door!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">One other wonderful experience I had while in </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Whitehorse</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"> was the opportunity to meet Jim Kemshead of Yukon Tourism. We went for a fabulous meal at Giorgio’s Cuccina.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">This fine dining restaurant will give you a break from the every day fare available at many truck stops and fast food chains. They have a great wine list and an extensive menu filled with too many delectable choices! Jim and I shared some appetizers – the crab dip was phenomenal and the shrimp were done to perfection. I had a bison steak and it was tender and delicious.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">If you find yourself tired of the regular day to day fare of being on the road, get off the highway in Whitehorse and stop in to Giorgio’s – your taste buds will thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">I want to thank Jim for the tour of </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Whitehorse</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">, the hospitality and guidance I was shown. I can not wait to come back and spend at least 2 weeks – more if I can swing it - here in the </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">. There is something very special here, but in order to experience it, to truly let it invade your soul, you need to get off your bike, take the side road, hook up with some locals and get some advice…the generosity of spirit of these people is what I remember as the norm when I was a young girl on the farm. There is here a sense of community, connectedness; and yet an independent; dependence. You are simply accepted here in the </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">. No one looks down their nose at you, or judges you. The hustle and bustle attitude of the big cities doesn’t exist. After spending a week there I realize just how ’citified" I had become, how impatient and demanding. With all of the deadlines I have – sometimes I feel overwhelmed and then I remember, I asked for this by starting a community paper with the sole mission of fostering a sense of community among riders, right across Canada and really – North America.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">I have experienced the best and the worst of the Yukon from the challenges of perma frost and the destruction it wreaks on some road ways to the lack of staff that can at times make customer service a challenge to deliver and save for a few of the businesses I attended, most were welcoming, non nonsense, practical people who just do what has to be done. The thing that amazes me is that they all love doing what they are doing where they are doing it. They love the </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">, they are proud to be known as Yukoners. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">These are amazing people from the man I flagged down when I was running perilously close to running out of fuel close to Whitehorse who offered to assist me by following me in case I needed to get a ride to get gas to the people I met on the side of the road, the flaggers and equipment operators, these are amazing people who have a spirit that is as indomitable as the mountains they call home. When they say Yukon - Larger than Life – they mean it, there is a magic here and I for one want to experience that again but in a deeper and even more meaningful way by touring the entire region and meeting as many of these fabulous people as I can…great segue to my next little tid bit from the road…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">The </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"> is a tough mistress for small businesses. Truly, the bulk of their income comes from the three to four months of the year that we call tourist season. It is tough finding seasonal employees, it is tough getting maintenance done – painting, yah – some time soon, right now we are busy and in the winter, there are only certain things you can do in – 30 and - 40 weather…it’s a catch 22 situation for many, many business owners, so what do you do? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">You get creative and you work with what you have and you focus on your strengths that allow you to have a business that can sustain you. The economy has hurt many businesses, the cost of fuel has slowed the motor home traffic and more and more vacationers are choosing to explore Alaska by motorcycle, bringing in the newest form of tourism – the dual sport rider, three to one bikes up here is a dual sport – as they are well suited to the roads they need to traverse. Don’t get me wrong you can do this ride on a Harley or a touring/cruising bike of any breed – but the dual sports seem to fare particularity well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">I sat back and listened to the customers and their comments as they ate and I gotta tell you, this place is special. If you find yourself on the Alaska Highway around kilometre 710, You NEED to stop in at Rancheria – if you don’t you are cheating yourself of a great rider friendly experience, and again – incredible food and wonderful service. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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RV PARK – CAMPGROUND, Restaurant, bar, full service fuel 24 hours.</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
</span><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #7f007f; font-size: 11pt;">Mile 710, </span></b><st1:place><st1:city><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #7f007f; font-size: 11pt;">Alaska</span></b></st1:city><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #7f007f; font-size: 11pt;"> Highway, </span></b><st1:postalcode><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #7f007f; font-size: 11pt;">Y0A 1A0</span></b></st1:postalcode></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
</span><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #7f007f; font-size: 11pt;">Linda Bouchard<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #7f007f; font-size: 11pt;">Phone: 867-851-6456 FAX: 867-851-6255<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #7f007f; font-size: 11pt;">Email: relmestra@msn.com<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Web Site: <a href="http://www.karo-ent.com/rancheria.htm">http://www.karo-ent.com/rancheria.htm</a><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">I encourage you, no I challenge you – to Ride the </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">, it is an experience you will not soon forget…<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">To everyone from Jim Kemshead of Yukon Tourism to the owners and staff of the various businesses I have visited, to those true Yukoner’s, that showed me little glimpses of their lives and why the </span><st1:state><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Yukon</span></st1:place></st1:state><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;"> is special – thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Rancheria & Yukon Harley-Davidson, I welcome you to the Rider Friendly Business Association® family – we are grateful to all of these fabulous businesses who have chosen to be rider friendly!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 11pt;">Come ride the Yukon and discover for yourself why I say this place is magical but be prepared to loose a little of your soul in the process cause I can attest that something about this place makes you start planning your return trip before you even finish your first!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After saying good byes at Buck Shot Betty’s I headed back to Haines Junction. The road between Beaver Creek and Destruction Bay is under construction and has frost heaves, pot holes and many gravel stretches to contend with. It makes the 185 Kilometres seem very long and in fact instead of about 2 – 2.5 hours you are looking at more like 3.5 – 4.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was booked in at the Raven Hotel in Haines Junction. I was also booked with Sifton Air to take a glacier tour in a Cessna airplane. I got in at about 4 and went straight to the airport, the gent at he front desk expressed that one plane was down for some repairs and maintenance and would I be available at 7 pm?</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, 7pm it was and with that arranged off to the hotel I went to check in.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>With stark white walls and silk flowers and plants the plain decor draws your eyes to the fabulous photography on simple black frames. When I checked in I had to change my dinner reservation from 7 to 5:45, the switch was easily accomplished and off to find my room I went. The room was large, very clean and similar to the lobby, very stark.</i></span></div>
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Satellite TV and internet were available but the room had no coffee pot, no microwave or fridge. In fact, the owners live in town but not at the hotel so at night, the front desk is not manned. There is a local number to call in the case of emergencies.<br />
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The parking was reasonably close to the room although not right out front of it.<br />
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A continental breakfast is served in the morning but not until 7:30 AM and I know me, I would need coffee long before that so I asked if it was possible to somehow have some coffee for the early morning and was told not a problem, when we close the dining room we can bring you a thermos carafe of coffee (Which was still nice and hot in the morning!).<br />
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Every place has its attraction, something that makes it special and sets it apart and I was soon to find out why the Raven Hotel had a 4 star rating for their restaurant.<br />
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The dining room is located on the second floor and as such is not wheel chair accessible.<br />
When you hit the top of the stairs you are greeted by pristine linens, perfectly set tables and again an atmosphere that does not detract or distract. From the windows of the dining room you can see the mountains of Kluane National Park, and there is a deck off of the dining room where many choose to eat or have their dessert and enjoy the scenery.<br />
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I was seated and served up some water given a menu that I was informed changes weekly and a liquor list. I ordered a glass of merlot and a bowl of Smoked Salmon Chowder, jumbo prawns wrapped with prosciutto served on a bed of tomato pasta and the bison tenderloin served with baby potatoes.<br />
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When the soup arrived I was wishing I had brought my camera into the dining room – it was almost to pretty to eat – with small purple flowers for a garnish that made the colors of the peppers , corn and salmon seem somehow more vibrant. The fresh breads that were served were a standard white bread and a multi grain – hot, fresh and delicious, they were the perfect accompaniment to the soup. When the prawns arrived again the presentation was such that you almost hated to eat them. I wished there was some way to adequately describe the taste – it was slightly salty and spicy but not the kind of spicy that hits the stomach hard – it was the kind that wakens your taste buds and it was absolutely perfection. The prawns were perfectly cooked and the pasta was again cooked to perfection.<br />
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I sipped on the merlot and gazed out at the mountains wondering what a flight over the glaciers would be like. My day dreaming was interrupted by my waitress (one of the hotel owners) as she brought out the bison tenderloin. Again the presentation was stunningly perfect. Served with Yukon Gold baby potatoes done in butter and dill, carrots, bok choy, and beets the bison itself in a blueberry sauce with blueberries all around the outside of the plate again I found myself wishing I had a camera. The colors, the smells – my mouth was watering.<br />
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As I cut into the steak I knew, before it ever hit my tongue that I was in for a treat and I was not disappointed. Tender, flavourful, this steak was cooked to perfection. After dinner I ordered a crème brulee for desert with coffee. When it arrived I was taken aback, there were three flavours in a partitioned dish; strawberry, vanilla and chocolate – I have only ever had traditional crème brulee – vanilla, so these other two were new<br />
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to me and quite unexpected, none the less with the fabulous dinner I had just had, I was eager to break from the traditional and give it a whirl. After eating the fresh strawberry that adorned the dish I started in on the strawberry first – no disappointment here – the strawberry flavour was just like the fresh strawberry I had just eaten, the chocolate one was rich and creamy and garnished with chocolate covered raisins…what a way to end a perfect meal – the coffee they served with dessert was equally impressive; full bodied and rich with no bitter after taste. Their coffee is blended and roasted for them right here in the Yukon!<br />
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I asked my hostess if I could meet the chef and thank him for the wonderful meal I had just had and was introduced to Victor Bongo. This man cooks all of the meals by himself – his kitchen was pristine and so very under control. I would have thought that he would have had at least one prep cook working with him but no – he is a one man show which made me appreciate the perfection of the meals even more. For those of you who have watched Chef Ramsey on TV, well this chef was one that Ramsey would love.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I was done thanking my hosts and the chef it was off to Sifton Air and a flight over the glaciers</span></i>.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was met by two other guests that would be flying and our pilot, Clint Sargent. Clint went over all of the safety features of the plane, told us all about what to expect and soon we were taxing down the gravel run way.</span></i><br />
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As we lifted off, Clint explained that we would be hitting some turbulence as the wind came off the mountains and we sure did. It wasn’t awful though, more like riding in a roller coaster. As we flew, Clint explained the various glaciers, pointed out the mountains – his New Zealand Accent did not hinder his vivid descriptions of the sights we were seeing. There are no words that adequately describe what I saw – it was amazing, incredible, awe inspiring. I felt so small when presented with the majesty and the visible signs of Mother Nature’s brute force and splendour.<br />
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At one point the wind was so strong that it felt like we were suspended in mid air, it was scary and yet I felt quite comfortable with Clint at the controls. My flight mates had a set of binoculars which they offered to me and as I looked down in the crevasses and tried to wrap my head around the size of them, Clint explained that some of the crevasses were big enough to swallow up homes and small towns.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXEabDFReWF-Jau4GfsCdizE2RU5T-Ub_OOs-NpPRuMsMFGevuglKwCjiw_Fqblndiz-svRErhxCj_GkGMuthspHYRLuyUoHYOOJgFwqZTcJ-NVP9oSpoiEgE6KjZRa9U7c3UIy1lsgwc/s1600/SAM_0244.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The View from Plane" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXEabDFReWF-Jau4GfsCdizE2RU5T-Ub_OOs-NpPRuMsMFGevuglKwCjiw_Fqblndiz-svRErhxCj_GkGMuthspHYRLuyUoHYOOJgFwqZTcJ-NVP9oSpoiEgE6KjZRa9U7c3UIy1lsgwc/s200/SAM_0244.JPG" height="150" title="The View from Plane" width="200" /></a><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The color of the snow and the ice water was something else that I found amazing.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In amongst the craggy, jagged mountains we flew and then we came to the wet lands.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Kluane Lake had flooded at one point and consumed the entire valley and then receded as fast as it had flooded. No one can explain the phenomenon that happened many, many years ago, but it left some land locked lakes that have amazing fishing so I am told.</span></i><br />
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As we headed back to the terminal I was sad the flight ended so fast but the hour in the air will be forever etched in my mind. Mother Nature at her most incredible best!<br />
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Once we landed – a very smooth landing I might add, Clint went to turn the plane around to head into the fuel station, with the force of the wind attempting to prevent the plane from turning, Clint kept working his controls and we did this slow motion turn that reminded me of an old video tape playing at super slow motion speed!<br />
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I thanked Clint, got some pictures of the couple I flew with, had a wee discussion about what we just experienced and headed back to the hotel.<br />
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At 10:15pm, a carafe of black coffee arrived and I went off to slumber land.<br />
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When I got up in the morning it was to another bright sunshine filled day, hot coffee and settled in front of the computer to get some writing done and edit some pictures and video.<br />
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At 7:30 I went for the continental breakfast – the home made muffins were phenomenal, fresh fruit, juice and coffee rounded out the offerings.<br />
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<i>I want to thank Yukon Tourism for ensuring that I had this fabulous experience.</i><br />
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<i>The room cost was just shy of $160 taxes in.</i><br />
<i>The meal breaks down like this:</i><br />
<i>$12 for the soup</i><br />
<i>$17 for the Prawns</i><br />
<i>$38 for the Steak</i><br />
<i>Coffee and dessert came to about $14.00</i><br />
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Was it expensive – to some perhaps, but truly – this is the best meal I have eaten in a very long time – not since the days when I was a head waitress at the Mayfair Golf and Country Club have I had a meal that was this satisfying! This is what food is meant to taste like and look like – it was an utterly amazing thing to discover such fine dining in the middle of the Yukon – and I want Chef Bongo to know I will be back, and I hope it is sooner than later!<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The flight with Sifton Air was $159 plus taxes and again worth every single penny of it.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Not only was Clint our pilot a great tour guide and pilot but a very genuine nice man.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Haines Junction has so much to offer and I encourage you to get off your motorcycle, get off the highway and explore – remember it’s about the journey NOT the destination!</span></i></div>
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Belt Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588809288861322365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938832953182550307.post-7225071129512588142011-07-09T12:25:00.000-07:002014-01-24T06:26:40.223-08:00Day 4 - Whitehorse to Beaver Creek and the home of the Famous Buckshot Betty<i><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I stayed at the High Country Inn in Whitehorse and I will be doing a hotel review for Day 6 - for now though I want to take you on to Beaver Creek where I finally met the infamous/famous Buck Shot Betty</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;"><i>The road from <st1:city w:st="on">Whitehorse</st1:city> to Beaver Creek is really good until you hit <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Destruction</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">There are lots of fuel stops along the way but I will advise you to pack some octane boost in your saddle bags as most only have regular fuel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Talbot Arms at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Destruction</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bay</st1:placetype></st1:place> has premium fuel and many riders stop there for that reason, but…DO NOT EAT HERE. The food is awful and exceedingly over priced for what you get!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">The countryside is stunning and there are many places for photo opportunities along the way – take your time and enjoy them!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">When I arrived at Buckshot Betty’s I was unsure what to expect. I have known Carmen over the phone and internet for 9 years but had never met her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">You see Carmen has carved a life for herself here in Beaver Creek. She has done so through determination and hard work and other than for staff has done so all by herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">She is well known and well respected – her cooking and baking is famous as is her work ethic. Up at 5 am and falling into bed most nights at 2 am, this one woman dynamo has rightly earned the song that is written about her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Not only is she a fabulous baker and cook (Her cinnamon buns are touted as the “Best Buns on the Highway”) but she did most of the artwork and photography that graces the walls, she built the tables and chairs – the lamp covers and is just utterly amazing in her talents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">When she first decided to start Buck Shot Betty’s she had purchased the old visitors centre for her kitchen – last year she was finally able to build a new facility that is wheel chair friendly, has a laundry room, showers for the tenters and truckers that are wheel chair accessible, has a full service bar, a gift shop and the restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Her baked goods are famous up and down this highway and dollar for dollar – the value she provides in the meals she serves is one of the best on the highway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Buck Shot Betty’s owner, Carmen Hinsen rides a 1994 sporty that was in Whitehorse being serviced and she tells me that although she doesn’t get to ride as often as likes to, she often heads out at the end of a day if only to ride 10-15 kms to clear her brain. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px;">Her Motorcycle Camp Ground is almost done, she still wants to add more tenting boxes – designed to drain well in case of rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The first stop was 20 minutes out side of Watson Lake at Nugget City...WOW</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What a place! It is enormous - and sooooo clean!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Northern Beaver Post - the Gift shop at Nugget City</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dewey standing beside my bike - it is ALWAYS good to see old friends!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Restaurant - at one time Ride Yukon had a Motorcycle Friendly Program and Nugget City and many businesses <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">here were a part of that program.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Linda and Scott gave me the tour of the place and I was so impressed. These people are only the second owners of Nugget City - they have expanded it over the last number of years and have added many cabins - some of them with jacuzzi and jet tubs, all with covered decks and boards for your bike's kickstand.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clean, bright and well appointed rooms<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Jacuzzi Cabin - the perfect room after a long day in the saddle!</td></tr>
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They even have camp style rooms for the rider on a budget - you can rent a room with no bathroom, TV or shower - there is a wash room and shower shack right across the alley way - so if all you want is to get off the ground from camping as a change of pace or get out of the weather - you can do that here easily!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wash Shack with bath rooms and showers</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The RV Park has both a dry camping area and full service hook ups, a church on site and gas but one of the biggest features is their chef - man can this guy cook!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Church on the hill above the RV Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Dry RV area complete with was station</td></tr>
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Some of the other amenities that they offer are a motorcycle trailer to rescue you with - they are in the process of overhauling their tow truck - they have a big shop and a mechanic - so some basic repairs to your motorcycle can be done should the need arise. They also have a great laundry facility.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Work Shop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Trailer for hauling your bike if the need arises</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The laundry facilities</td></tr>
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Linda and Scott have a ton of future plans for Nugget City that they are working on - the have a huge area that they are cleaning up to provide motorcycle camping and are working on becoming the U-Haul dealer for the region.<br />
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These people have worked so hard to make their dream come true. I asked Linda why the Yukon - what was it about this place that made them stay here and her answer was simple - the land and the connection they feel to it. Linda and Scott have a home in Summerland BC that they winter in. Linda told me that the Yukon is in her blood and that she can not imagine not being connected to this land.<br />
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Linda's parents had deep roots in the Yukon having been prospectors and although as she grew up she moved away - this land keeps tugging at her heart and making her come back.<br />
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If you find yourself anywhere near Watson Lake and want a great meal, a clean comfortable room no matter the budget - this is the place to stop!<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Next stop - Rancheria for fuel and then Dawson Peaks Resort just outside of Teslin</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">The restaurant is Carolyn’s domain and my word is that woman a great cook. I had the chilli and bumble berry pie for lunch, all I can say is MMMMM Good! The prices were very affordable too – that is not always the case along the <st1:place w:st="on">Alaska Highway</st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Everywhere you look in the restaurant there are antiques of all kinds. It sure brought back some great childhood memories looking at the old commercial wood stove – my grand mother had one of these and I can still remember the smell of flap jacks and bread being made at the same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The camera collection was very cool as were the old irons – I remember ironing cloths with those!</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Again I asked Dave and Carolyn, why the <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Yukon</st1:place></st1:state>, the answer – “It’s in our souls, its part of our roots.” Carolyn’s great – great – great grand father is none other than Robert Campbell of the <st1:city w:st="on">Hudson</st1:city>’s Bay – the man they named the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Campbell</st1:place></st1:city> highway for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt;">Dave and Carolyn have built a business – yes – but more than that, they built a lifestyle – they would rather have 5 really, really happy customers who enjoy what their resort has to offer than be the busiest resort on the highway. Their customers often tend to become their friends as a result of their customer service philosophy! And as a result – they are a very busy destination. As Dave said to me – “When money is not the driving reason that you do what you do – people know. We care for them, we want them to enjoy, relax, unwind and THAT is the most important part of what we do here – give people a place to unburden, unwind and find them selves again. It’s very gratifying and we have many repeat visitors as a result.”</span><br />
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<span class="apple-style-span">KM 1232 <st1:state w:st="on">Alaska</st1:state> Hwy. on <st1:placename w:st="on">Morley</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Bay</st1:placename></span><br />
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Teslin</span></st1:city><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:state w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">YT</span></st1:state><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><st1:postalcode w:st="on"><span class="apple-style-span">Y0A 1B0</span></st1:postalcode></st1:place><br />
<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Latitude:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">60.168088</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Longitude:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">-132.710132</span><br />
<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">PH:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="apple-style-span">(867) 390-2244</span><br />
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Belt Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588809288861322365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938832953182550307.post-51470661589926415092011-07-07T10:33:00.000-07:002014-01-24T06:17:52.633-08:00Fort Nelson BC to Watson Lake Yukon Territory - Day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As far as the eye can see is forest - and the smells - man you can't beat the scent of pine and grass and clover...Although it was sunny, it was cool and at Tetsa River I pulled in to get fuel and a coffee - what a funky little place and as I was soon to find out there are many unique and quirky places along the road.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My first impression of the place was the sign on the fuel pump.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well - the price was $1.54 a litre so I can understand the sign! (As I would find out later at Muncho Lake though $1.54 was CHEAP! Muncho is well know for gouging people and the price there was a shocking $1.84 per litre! OUCH)) </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I had a giant cinnamon bun and a coffee, the cinnamon bun was fresh out of the oven and gooey, the coffee was hot and really good but man $7 was a wee bit steep....the cost of trucking supplies up here makes everything far more expensive.</span></i></div>
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<i>The scenery in this part of the country is stunning. The roads are filled with big sweepers and lots of game.</i></div>
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I saw mountain goats, Dahl sheep, buffalo, caribou, black bear and moose. It was fabulous - the mountains, the rivers, the canyons - I can not express how gorgeous - my senses were on over load.</div>
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I got in to Watson Lake at about 2:30 in the afternoon and went and spent some time in the worlds largest display of stolen property - the Sign Forest!<br />
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After taking a walk through the sign forest I went and saw my buddy Dewey and let him know I had arrived and then went to my hotel to check in.<br />
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The Big Horn is an older hotel, but it is clean and has plentiful hot water. The front desk area is very tiny and the hotel itself is very long and narrow. There isn't much for parking and it is all hard packed gravel. The staff are friendly and really knowledgeable about the area. The bed was really amazingly comfortable - it had that memory foam on it and my sore old back sure appreciated it.<br />
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Later that evening, Dewey took me for supper with some of his friends from Brinks and then for a tour of some of the area businesses that are rider friendly. One business was the Air Force Lodge which is rider owned. What a beautiful property and Mike is so friendly. His patrons love him too.<br />
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There is something so special about the people of the north - their hospitality and kindness is so genuine - they make you feel like you have been a life long friend and that they are genuinely pleased to know you. I find that so refreshing compared to some of the places I have been in my life.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I already have so many stories to share with you - tomorrow I will share articles on Nugget City and Dawson Peaks - two of our Rider Friendly Business Association member businesses and the trip from Watson in to Whitehorse...Until tomorrow - ride safe everyone!</span></i><br />
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Belt Drivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06588809288861322365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7938832953182550307.post-91457395218792750382011-06-28T06:15:00.000-07:002014-01-24T06:09:47.453-08:00My first adventure in the Yukon<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #e69138;">On July 4th I begin my 43 day round trip across Canada by Motorcycle to promote Motorcycle </span></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Share the Road - Share the Ride Conga</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I start out from Grande Prairie, Alberta and will be heading to the Yukon where I will be hosted by Buck Shot Betty in Beaver Creek, get to fly over the glaciers in Haines Junction, ride with the Goldwing Road Riders in Whitehorse ....it's been 30 years since I have been to the Yukon and this is my first time there by motorcycle.</span></i><br />
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<b>I will be doing hotel and food reviews, showing you the sights and sharing the ride...tune in for my first blog post on the Yukon on July 6th!</b><br />
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