I just found and joined this "family" of overlanders. We love to travel, and have the last 35 years on a Harley, pulling a trailer. We used to camp a lot, but as we got older we migrated to motel/hotels for the joy of a soft bed and a hot private shower every night. Time was also a factor, as we traveled long distance, from NC to the West Coast and the Rockies. Been to Yellowstone and Glacier 5 times and never get tired of the place.
We have owned a 1975 FJ 40 since 1985, after I got out of the USCG, stationed in Kodiak, AK. That 40 is in a million pieces now, rusted and waiting on new sheet metal. Last year we found another 1975 40 and bought it. No rust and in good condition. I spent 1500 hours last year doing a complete resto. Hopefully, in two weeks I will be driving her again. That is the reason for joining this community, to get ideas on overlanding for the next few year' before our age prohibits us from doing crazy things.
This year we plan on Eastern Canada for the third time, but with a roof over our head and windshield wipers, something the Harley sorely lacked! We will make Newfoundland, and plan to camp and spend time in motels, as well. Doing 4 or 5 weeks for sure.
Next year the plan is to do Canada and Alaska for 90 days. Overlanding and motels as needed.
2023 we drove to Yellowknife in February, -40 F and Aurora's every night. Spent two weeks in Yellowknife driving on Ice Roads and some Backcountry, and then came home thru Jasper and Banff. Winter is a great time up there!
Looking forward to lots of travel and adventure, now that we are retired, and free to go when and where we want.
The following posts are photos from Yellowknife, NWT enjoy.
We have owned a 1975 FJ 40 since 1985, after I got out of the USCG, stationed in Kodiak, AK. That 40 is in a million pieces now, rusted and waiting on new sheet metal. Last year we found another 1975 40 and bought it. No rust and in good condition. I spent 1500 hours last year doing a complete resto. Hopefully, in two weeks I will be driving her again. That is the reason for joining this community, to get ideas on overlanding for the next few year' before our age prohibits us from doing crazy things.
This year we plan on Eastern Canada for the third time, but with a roof over our head and windshield wipers, something the Harley sorely lacked! We will make Newfoundland, and plan to camp and spend time in motels, as well. Doing 4 or 5 weeks for sure.
Next year the plan is to do Canada and Alaska for 90 days. Overlanding and motels as needed.
2023 we drove to Yellowknife in February, -40 F and Aurora's every night. Spent two weeks in Yellowknife driving on Ice Roads and some Backcountry, and then came home thru Jasper and Banff. Winter is a great time up there!
Looking forward to lots of travel and adventure, now that we are retired, and free to go when and where we want.
The following posts are photos from Yellowknife, NWT enjoy.
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