Archive for the 'Alcan Winter Rally 2008' Category

Countdown

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

We’ve passed the 24 hour mark and are into the serious countdown for the start. We’ll be meeting for team pictures just before that.

Hakkapeliitta!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

The joy, my new winter tires arrived yesterday. This is the second set sourced from Meadow Creek and they know their Nokian tires. Ordering was easy and delivery very quick. Even with expense of shipping they came in right at $90 per tire. But really, they’re a required piece of equipment and valuable at any price.

Video: Tuk ice road part 2

Monday, July 14th, 2008

From the village of Tuktoyaktuk back down the ice road to Inuvik and then to Eagle Plains. A stop along the way for some donuts and a snowbank encounter (doh!).

Alcan Route Flyover

Monday, July 14th, 2008

This TeamD Google Earth flyover shows an approximation of our Alcan Winter Rally route.

How a Rally Works

Monday, July 14th, 2008

The Alcan Winter Rally rolls around every four years and I get to talking to friends, will give you some key info about our most critical of equipment,