expeditionswest said:
Look at it as SCORE training. :rally_guys:
Seriously though, with two solid drivers, 1,000 miles is manageable (500 miles each) and we have our camp with us and can stop and rest if required.
You're right - with two drivers that is totally manageable. I've done Calgary to Prince Rupert with two drivers many times - 17 hours and over 1500 km.
Beyond the usual winter driving caution, there is something else you should know about. That route is notorious for having a psychological affect on drivers - especially HWY 16 west of Prince George. The road is designed in a way that there is a huge amount of bush on each side of the road - many times with drop offs. Large sections "look the same". People who go on the road for the first time often comment that it feels like you are just going past the same things over and over again.
Also the bush on side of the road has claimed a lot of lives - and lots of vehicles. I have NEVER driven through there without having to stop and help someone who went into the bush. The scary part is that unless you actually see them go in, you may never know it happened. One June going though there we noticed some recently broken trees and what looked like a "path". We turned around to find a car hidden in the bush - fortunately the person was only slightly hurt and we were able to get a cell phone call out to the police.
I guess the message that I am trying to get at is keep the driver fresh. Don't be afraid to trade off every hour or less. The stretch looks innocent, but it's claimed a lot of victims.
Pete