I’ve finished the Dempster! I’ve got a busted tail pipe, broken exterior steps, and maybe one slow leak in a rear tire, but I finished it!
I am exhausted.
I will head to the airport tomorrow to find out about flights. I’m only 60 miles from the Arctic Ocean!
Here are some pictures and videos of today’s drive. It was a little easier than yesterday. I, again, lucked out with pretty blue skies.
Warning: Your roadway is also a runway
My Mini on the tundra
Gwich'in Elder explaining the midnight sun at a rest stop
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One of two ferry crossings today
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18 Comments
Yup, all the way like I said.
Awesome! Congratulations!!
Wonderful and congrats!!!!
*cartwheel*
Congratulations!!! Belva
Wow! Get some rest!!! Good job!
* well done *
I am so proud of you!!!! That is a great accomplishment!
I bet the trucks passing you thought you were crazy but you came out practically unscathed! (except for the broken tailpipe and steps).
What a great adventure!!!
Don’t think I will tackle that, but it was neat to see!!
Cheers!
Great job! Congratulations!
How long do you think it will take you to get to Key West?
So, so proud of you!
Your Mini on the ferry looked a lot better than the guy’s at the car wash. Seems the worse thing you encountered was the exhaustion of the drive. Well now you can say you did something that few others can claim to. Good for you! Thanks for the ride.
i’d say the trip would not have been complete without at least one bit if damage – almost a right of passage, yeah? glad to hear they sound relatively minor.
how has the abundant sunshine been treating you?
i’m thinking inuvik should hand out trophies to all visitors, you certanily deserve one!
Hi Jennifer,
Remember me ? I met you at the Arctic Chalet when you were inquiring about the flight times to Tuk. I told you i’d done that trip a couple of years ago. How was your trip to Tuk? Have enjoyed reading a some of your blog and find your story interesting. Travel safe.
Congratulations….makes me want to do this drive too! Brave Lady, you did it!!!
Jennifer,
I have been following your blog since you were looking at big diesel pushers. I think you vanquished a number of your demons on this quest. It takes a great deal of resolve and self discipline to achieve a personal goal which requires facing your fears so directly.
I salute you and I’m proud for you.
Steve
You are AWESOME!
Well done! Knew you could do it.
A most impressive feat! Congratulations on having the fortitude to stick with the trip–you have every right to be proud of your accomplishment. It’s very easy to travel with a partner–I can’t imagine doing it on my own.