Day 5 (part 2); Teslin to Beaver Creek

August 4/2010: After spending the night in Teslin (home of that massive grated bridge) we rode to Whitehorse and spent the day doing chores.

Preparing to clean and lube our chains.
People in Whitehorse are very friendly - we got at least three men offering to help us.

Had a great Mexican meal at Sanchez Catina.

We didn't do any non-motorcycle related shopping in Whitehorse. But this sign did give Maria some ideas on how to get rid of her crap, um, "collectibles."

Lake Kluane: We rode through strong crosswinds from Whitehorse to Destruction Bay. But the scenery was worth it.

Hailey and I like to ride at night, taking advantage of the 11:30 pm sunsets.The road from Destruction Bay to Beaver Creek was lunar; huge craters and patches of everything--gravel, earth, fresh pavement, old pavement, sealed crush. It was a big mess and all of the danger spots were unmarked. But we LOVED it!! Sure it took us 3.5 hours to go 190kms, in the dark but it felt like a real adventure. Or was that a roller coaster. Oh yeah, and we saw a porcupine. Total wildlife count so far: numerous deer, 4 bears, 1 moose and a porcupine. And guess what, not one single bunny! 

Arrived in Beaver Creek at 2 am. Stayed in a shitty hotel full of drama between the staff and and the owner, but not in a good sort of Fawlty Towers way.