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March 30, 2011 4:36 p.m. Lesley SuperDork

On Friday, I'm flying to Vancouver, then on to Whitehorse where my driving partner and I will drive all the way to Anchorage Alaska. It's part of the "Arctic Route Adventure" a series of road trips initiated by a group of very motivated Italians who've toured through Norway, Iceland and Scotland...and now the Arctic. A small group of Canadian journalists was invited to join them on this leg. Although we've been forewarned that the accommodations may be somewhat more "rustic" than the typical press event, it should prove to be an exciting adventure. We're not exactly roughing during the drive, since we'll be piloting Porsche Cayennes.

Never been further north than Sudbury/North Bay, just wish I could get "The Cremation of Sam McGee" out of my head...
March 30, 2011 4:38 p.m. T.J. SuperDork

Sounds like quite an adventure. Never been to that part of Canada, but I've been to Anchorage and Fairbanks, and in between the two. Have fun and enjoy the scenery.
March 30, 2011 4:40 p.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork

good luck, we expect a full report upon your triumphant return!
March 30, 2011 4:43 p.m. Lesley SuperDork

Thanks guys, it should be great fun. We'll be blogging daily at auto123, and hope to take hundreds of photos.
March 30, 2011 8:40 p.m. Duke SuperDork

Man, that sounds like a load of fun! I don't envy you being away from home so much, but trips like this would be a blast. Good luck!
March 30, 2011 8:48 p.m. RioRacer Dork

Almost sounds like a vacation, :) ...almost
March 30, 2011 9:04 p.m. fasted58 Reader

Shoot, why stop at Anchorage, plenty of great country to explore to the north.. and you gotta see Denali. Good lodging there too or RV it. Stop and talk to the locals too, they are part of the experience. They are what Americans were like 30 years ago, they don't do PC and don't claim the lower 48 states for that reason, my kinda people. Scenery is great, you wouldn't be disappointed.
March 30, 2011 9:05 p.m. killerkane Reader

Sounds awesome!
March 30, 2011 9:10 p.m. JFX001 SuperDork

Have fun!
March 30, 2011 10:43 p.m. Lesley SuperDork

Thanks guys! fasted58 - much as I'd love to, we have a route that we can't stray from. Usually these things are like a TSD rally - you get a route book with tulips and odo readings. Except that the driver and nav get to switch places regularly.
March 31, 2011 12:36 a.m. Jay SuperDork

Sounds like a great trip! Whitehorse is my home town, haven't been back there since I was single-digit age though. I still badly want to go. Please do post up some photos!
March 31, 2011 12:42 a.m. Lesley SuperDork

Really? That's cool - I'll post pics when I get back!
March 31, 2011 6:27 a.m. 1988RedT2 Dork

Bon voyage!
March 31, 2011 8:27 a.m. GlennS Dork

your an american! take an american vehicle on this crawl through the arctic..... like a zo6
March 31, 2011 9:16 a.m. cwh SuperDork

Uhh, Glenn, she's Canadian, not American.
March 31, 2011 1:06 p.m. Wally SuperDork

If you need someone to sit in the back and make stupid comments I have more vacation time coming up.
March 31, 2011 1:13 p.m. slantvaliant Dork

Lesley wrote:

Never been further north than Sudbury/North Bay, just wish I could get "The Cremation of Sam McGee" out of my head...

Is this like going spelunking after hearing The Death of Floyd Collins?
March 31, 2011 1:37 p.m. Lesley SuperDork

Wally, it's funny, but whenever I'm lucky enough to land a cool press trip - I find myself wishing that you guys were there with me to share it. Like last week, a surprise visit to Craig Jackson's home garage, where we were free to wander around and drool to our heart's content... I kept thinking "damn, wish the GRM guys were here". Some of the auto media, particularly the young-smart-ass-cynics who shall remain nameless... seem to feel it's a threat to their coolness if they show any sign of being impressed, or even having fun. It's a blast when the people you're with are enthusiasts though.
March 31, 2011 1:43 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

http://www.auto123.com/en/news/car-news/porsche-cayenne-arctic-route-adventure?mod...
I found the blog. What day do you begin your leg of the trip?
March 31, 2011 2:15 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

Lesley wrote:

Wally, it's funny, but whenever I'm lucky enough to land a cool press trip - I find myself wishing that you guys were there with me to share it.
On the front of this forum, near the top, you will find a posting that could ensure all of us are with you for every writting adventure!
March 31, 2011 2:51 p.m. Lesley SuperDork

I leave bright and early tomorrow morning for Vancouver, then to Whitehorse. Can't wait - apparently the Italians are a hoot.

"On the front of this forum, near the top, you will find a posting that could ensure all of us are with you for every writting adventure!" The Grand Tursimo Racing League?"
March 31, 2011 3:02 p.m. barnca Reader

dont forget to practice your splits..lol
March 31, 2011 3:13 p.m. jrw1621 SuperDork

Lesley wrote: "The Grand Tursimo Racing League?"
No, the other front...
When I saw you writting, "wish me luck" I hoped it was about that on the front because I do not think you would need luck. I suspect you have the skill.
March 31, 2011 4:04 p.m. Lesley SuperDork

Awww, thanks

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