Van-Tramp adventures 2015

Van-Tramp · Jun 9, 2015

Glacier Distillery
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Before leaving the Whitefish/Glacier area, we stopped in to the Glacier Distillery (recommended by all that have been here) for a sampling. There was no plan to buy any liquor as we still had to deal with Canada’s hate of anything fun (including the import of alcohol) but after sampling four different drinks, Kerri settling in on a “small bottle” to add to her arsenal of “high-capacity bottles”. We figured we could finish before crossing the border… we did not but it is a work in progress.

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Van-Tramp · Jun 9, 2015

Crossing into Canada
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Finally, after months of (not) planning the true trip to Alaska has begun. The three of us, all in Airstream trailers, met at the Whitefish Moose Lodge to finalize things before making the border crossing. Those last minute tasks ranged from new sets of tires, oil changes, home made mud flaps, and all the final Amazon orders for the gear we expect to need in the next few months.

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On Saturday the 6th and as a group we all set out to cross the American/Canadian border. We had planned ahead for things that would be barred crossing the border; raw poultry and eggs were cooked, mass amounts of alcohol were consumed, guns were shipped (which is a whole different story), and pretty much anything else “fun” had to be consumed or left behind. Apparently, Canadians do not want anything exciting in their country, and we assumed the ban on chicken and eggs was to prevent any arguments over which would have come first and in turn preventing the mass violence that always ensues with such scuffles, at least in Canad, eh.

The three of us actually planned to arrive at the border crossing at different times. We guessed that one trailer would go un-harassed, but three would ensure one of us would have to go through the full body and trailer search horror stories we have heard from others. Somehow we all still ended up arriving together, and Kerri and I were last in line of the three. And then I was hauling two rifles with me, which put the target squarely on my head. Still, somehow we all made it through with no need for rubber gloves or bending over, though @Malimish_Dan did end up having to toss a large sum of uncooked chicken.

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In the end, three large silver land-yachts had firmly invaded Canadia (we decided to change the name as even the word “Canada” was so boring. “Canadia” is better don’t you think?) en route to Alaska. We were on our way to Banff National Park, but we could not tell the border crossing guards that little tidbit. Dan learned last year that if you declare a firearm and also admit to visiting any of the National Parks, they revoke your firearm permit, meaning you have to leave your otherwise perfectly legal gun at the border crossing. I guess they are afraid we will wake the neighbors shooting our guns all night. No fun!

Almost There · Jun 9, 2015

We are too fun....

I swear we are!!

It's just that the feds want you to buy it all here at our prices instead of bringing it with you. Tax money y'all!

I like your theory on the chicken and egg nonsense though!

Did you study up on the rules for crossing back in to the US yet? Border crossings are just plain no fun no matter which way you're going...it's part of Border Guard 101 class.

LeeRevell · Jun 9, 2015

If we accept their "entertainers" they should accept our guns..... one's no more dangerous than the other.

Van-Tramp · Jun 10, 2015

Kootenay National Park
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Unknown to me prior to arriving at the entry gate, we would drive directly through Kootenay National Park to get over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park. Also a bit of a fright was the price-tag to get into these Canadian National Parks. It ended up being cheaper to simply buy a “Family annual pass” at a cost of more than $120 US Dollars. But then, you do get to see scenery (and a few bears) like this…
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Established in 1920, Kootenay National Park represents the south-western region of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. From glacier-clad peaks along the Continental Divide to the semi-arid grasslands of the Rocky Mountain Trench, where cactus grows, this park is home to a rich diversity of landscapes and ecology. – Parks Canada

Van-Tramp · Jun 11, 2015

Lake Louise, Banff National Park
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Over the weekend we tried to visit Lake Louise, both to kayak and to simply see this extremely picturesque lake. Unfortunately, we were not alone in thinking such thoughts. We spent over an hour trying to find a place to park to no avail. I ended up parking the truck where I was not allowed, just so we could unload the kayaks. Before we went through the effort Kerri ran up the 100 yards to see if there was a place to launch. The above photo is what she came back with. Count them! In this small picture there are 39 people in the scene, not including those in canoes on the water. We left…

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… only to return another day, in the evening, after the majority of the tourists left the scene. This time, instead of kayaking, we decided to hike, and Moose got to join us which he badly needed.

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We did end up hiking the 2km to the other side of the lake and then return. There were still many people out hiking even at 8pm, but it was much more enjoyable. The lighting was not ideal for photographs, but it is impossible to go wrong here anyway. As you can see from this photo above, the water was a cloudy teal-blue and only just above freezing. Virgin glacial water likes to stay super-cold year round.

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Van-Tramp · Jun 12, 2015

Vermilion Lakes, Banff National Park
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Kerri and I have driven past these lakes the past few days and wondered about getting out on them with the kayaks. I even saw others on there with canoes, so I knew it was ‘kayak-able’. It was not until it was recommended to us by another full-timer. A quick google map search told us we could recon for launch locations the next morning and it turned out there is a public dock to launch from right down the street.
That very evening, at just past 7pm, we set out with the kayaks to explore the Bow River and the Vermilion Lakes that are connected by 3/4 of a mile of what has to be the most ideal kayaking trail ever.

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The trip started as expected; with the eagerness and excitement of the adventures ahead. We paddled up the creek that would eventually lead us into the lakes, running across a low train bridge that crosses the river. Just as we were about to go under we could hear a train approaching so we waited. The horn blared and our attention turned to the goose that had not yet left the tracks. When the train came into sight it was moving at full speed and the goose stood no chance. He got a single flap of his wings before a poof of feathers showered down from the bridge. I captured most of this on the camera while Kerri watched in horror.

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And if you are not crying yet, this is what we found on the other side of the tracks…
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Don’t play on the tracks kids!

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After a few moments to shake off what we just witnessed, we were able to continue up the creek. Within minutes we were distracted – thank goodness – by a grazing elk on the side of the river. We nearly had a mid-river collision, but after a few obligatory photos we were back on the move with no such collision (thanks primarily to Kerri, I did nothing to stop it as she is quite nice to collide with).

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In short order we made the turn into the final stretch of creek (so thankful for the signage) that would open up into the Vermilion Lakes. Before heading into the lake, a small off-chute caught my attention. I veered my kayak and Kerri followed. We dodging one fallen tree after another before finally meeting a full blockade across the water.

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We were forced to turn around, but not before spotting some more wild life. A flurry of photographs were taken before he finished his task and sank out of view. While I was confident that we had run across yet another beaver (our third since Grand Teton) Kerri was not so sure. She was confident in that it was a Muskrat. The question goes unsettled; North American Beaver or Muskrat? Kerri says the tail was more “rat like” (I never saw it) and it was definitely smaller than the other beavers we saw, so I may – just maybe – have to concede that it could be – just could be – a Muskrat. We may never know.

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Van-Tramp · Jun 12, 2015

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Eventually we moved on and entered the Vermilion Lake where no more wild life would interrupt our ‘yaking, but the scenery would certainly keep our speeds to a crawl and our cameras clicking away.

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On our way back we lazily rode the current down the creek back to our launch point, paying our respects to the fallen goose. In the end, we covered only a few short miles in two hours on the water. It was past 9:30 pm when we were loaded back onto the truck and heading back to camp. The sun was still out, though hanging well below the mountains. We both agreed that if we could have removed the highway noise, this would top the list as best kayaking spot… but for that stinking highway.

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Almost There · Jun 12, 2015

Stinking highway....

Just wait until you figure out that 99% of all of the good camera shots from the sides of any highway in BC are ruined by electric lines....

I have about 600 shots of wonderful scenery - all with power lines cutting across them

Oh, and I vote Beaver from the size of it's ears...muskrat ears are barely noticeable.

akrvbob · Jun 12, 2015

In Alaska when the snow gets really deep the moose struggle to get around in it so they walk on the roads and railroad tracks. Over 300 a year are killed by trains--imagine that collision!

Chances are fair that when you get there you will see a road-kill moose, we did last year between Tok and Glenallen.
Bob

rvpopeye · Jun 12, 2015

I'm voting in the beaver bunch !
Too bad about only having endless scenic views wherever you look !!!!
Happy Trails to both of you ..................

Van-Tramp · Jun 14, 2015

A quick hike to the other end of the lake pleased Moose who has been boxed up inside the trailer much of the week thanks to our need to spend the work-days in coffee shops for Internet. Moose desperately needed to burn off some pent-up energy.

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Van-Tramp · Jun 16, 2015

Maligne Canyon, Jasper National Park
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With less than ideal weather in the air, Kerri and I chose to take on a simple hike on a trail. Here we would not have to fight tourist traffic (as much) while checking off one of the places we wanted to see while here in Jasper. It was not a long hike by any means – only a few kilometers round trip – but the weather through us for a loop. On the way down it was gently raining. On the way back up, the rain continued but the temperatures picked up so much that a rain coat, or any extra clothing, proved too much.

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Maligne Canyon is a natural feature located in the Jasper National Park near Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Eroded out of the Palliser Formation, the canyon measures over 50 metres (160 ft) deep. – Wiki

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Van-Tramp · Jun 18, 2015

Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park
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Coming into Jasper National Park all Kerri could talk about was Maligne Lake. She was told by a ex-local that this was *the* lake to see, and she believed that person. We scanned it from satellite view ahead of time and the one thing that stuck in my mind was that it was very large… or to be more accurate, long. 14 miles long! No way I was going to kayak that distance. On top of the distance the impression I got was that it had more a reservoir feel than a true lake with little to see or do via kayak. Let’s just get this out there; I was wrong.

Sure the turquoise color of the water which is eye catching, but I have grown use to the color since Montana – even at risk for taking it for granted – it is the mountains that surround this huge lake that drop the jaws. Paddling along the lakes I could not help but keep looking up at Leah and Samson Peaks, and Mounts Paul, Charlton, Unwin, Mary Vaux and Llysfran Peak… you get the point, lots and lots of peaks. And I did not bring my wide-angle lens, so we paddled…

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… until we traveled past the 4-mile mark and found the Maligne River inlet where we turned into and paddled up until we could go no more and scuttled our boats on the bank to set down for a warm lunch of black bean and vegetable soup, washed down with a few left over chocolate chip cookies from the previous night.

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On our way back we dropped in on the Hidden Cove where we jutted around a small island that a person could camp on. On that island, in plain view was a mother Moose and her calf (Moosie, Moosee… baby Moose!) which turned out to be a glorious way to end such an adventure so we sat there in awe…

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… and just when we thought it was all over, from above the island, just above the two Moose comes an enormous bald eagle – wings spread to land in the tallest tree. We sat there stunned, so much so that I did not raise my camera to take a photo. I just pointed and grunted like an ape, “ugh?” to inform Kerri of the splendor.

In the end, we paddled more than 9 miles round trip, our longest to date.

sillysal54 · Jun 18, 2015

Thank you so much for sharing this adventure. Great photos and commentary.

Van-Tramp · Jun 25, 2015

Driving up the AlCan
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Before making this trip through Canada I heard all these stories of the AlCan (Alaska-Canadian Highway) and just how rough and tough it is. It was the subject of many worried discussions between Kerri and me. We talked about mud flaps, bubble wrap, and foam to protect the Airstream during the 1300 miles of rough and tumble gravel roads we were going to have to deal with during our blitz into Alaska.
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It didn’t take long for us to realize the concerns were unfounded, and the stories were either from past decades or outright lies. While amazing beautiful (Canada is in no shortage of trees) the road itself was pretty uneventful, for 1100 miles anyway. The final 100 miles in the Yukon Territory, just before reaching the USA border, they let the roads go to gravel more than asphalt. Still, it wasn’t too bad’ taking three hours to travel those last 100 miles instead of two. Yes, the Airstream got dirty but no damage even though we never did install any mudflaps, bubble wrap, or any other protect. However, the windshield of the truck took a stone within the first half-hour. It will have to be replaced when we get back into the Bay Area later in the year.

About half way up the highway was the one and only “must stop”. I knew nothing of it, but Kerri had it stashed away book of magic places to see. Liard Hotsprings was a welcome stop on our second night of the drive. We arrived and dove straight into the natural springs before settling into our first night of no sunset. We met back up with @UpInTheAirstream here where we camped on a pullout right outside the park.

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Van-Tramp · Jun 26, 2015

Big Delta State Historical Park
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Big Delta State Historical Park was an important crossroad for travelers, traders, and the military during the early 1900’s and Rika’s Roadhouse is the centerpiece of the park.
Honestly, I knew nothing of the place until reviewing the Traveler’s Guide to Alaskan Camping which outright stated, “even if you are not going to camp here, this is a place you must stop”. So, with that endorsement it made the list for a stop at the least. Once we did make the stop, the calm quiet of “no-where Alaska” bribed us into staying two nights before moving onto Fairbanks.

Although the camping consisted of only a space in a gravel parking lot, camping so close to the old farm had it’s benefits. Waking to the roster ka-kaw’ing and hear the sheep do their thing from time to time was nice, but simply having a well groomed area to walk among each morning and evening made it a stop not easily forgotten.

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Van-Tramp · Jun 30, 2015

Ice Museum
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Officially, it can not be referred to as a “hotel”. The Fire Inspector has said that it does not meet the fire-code of a “hotel” because – get this – it does not have sprinklers {insert eye roll here}. It doesn’t matter. Just let it go Tim…

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This was a double-attraction stop for us as we got to see the Ice Museum and hit the Chena Hotsprings all in one location. It was an hour drive from Fairbanks, but was definitely worth it. We were lucky to have a Museum tour coming up shortly after our arrival. This ensured we did the Museum tour before the Hotspring without a long wait. You may be asking why it matters. The tour is 45 minutes at 20-degree ambient temperature. Wet hair would have sucked.

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So we toured, took pictures, and Kerri enjoyed an Appletini at the ice-bar served in an ice martini glass. We then soaked in the Hotsprings for an hour or so before starting our way back to camp.

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Van-Tramp · Jul 1, 2015

Pioneer Park
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Most of our time in Fairbanks – only a few days – was spent catching up on work and laundry. We did get out for only a single day out on the town, most of which entailed the drive up to Chena Hot Springs and the Ice Museum. Later that same evening we rolled across town to Pioneer Park, a free historical theme park of the greater Alaska area. Normally city run parks are not very exciting places to visit, but Pioneer Park is the exception to that rule.

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We walked among the original buildings of “Gold Rush Town”, moved to within the park, now used as store-fronts from local vendors. Then toured the SS Nenena, and old steam powered paddle boat, which housed an enormous miniature showcase of historical representations of local towns and villages… which as it turns out, I actually get a kick photographing.

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