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Trip tips for a man and his dogs road trip north
Posted on 6/12/16 at 10:51 am
Posted on 6/12/16 at 10:51 am
I believe in August my dog, Henry, and I will be roadtripping north. Going to get to Denver and sleep one night at a good friends place. Wake up and finish it off Glacier/Banff/Jasper.
Should I go to Jasper (the furthest north) and begin there, so everything else will be hit while heading back south? What spots in Jasper are a must hit? Banff? Glacier?
Any other spots along this route that I may have slipped up and and forgotten that we could hit along the way?
Will have my mountain bike with me (maybe road bike too). Camping, cooking, drinking will all be done daily. Possibly will have a stand up paddle board with me as well. Of course an abundance of hiking will be done as well.
Craft beer spots along this route possibly?
Should I go to Jasper (the furthest north) and begin there, so everything else will be hit while heading back south? What spots in Jasper are a must hit? Banff? Glacier?
Any other spots along this route that I may have slipped up and and forgotten that we could hit along the way?
Will have my mountain bike with me (maybe road bike too). Camping, cooking, drinking will all be done daily. Possibly will have a stand up paddle board with me as well. Of course an abundance of hiking will be done as well.
Craft beer spots along this route possibly?
This post was edited on 6/12/16 at 10:54 am
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Posted on 6/12/16 at 11:42 pm to thegreatboudini
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Craft beer spots along this route possibly?
Take a slight detour to Portland.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 11:56 pm to thegreatboudini
Read Travels With Charley by Steinbeck.
It's a real account of his cross country and back road trip with his dog.
It's a real account of his cross country and back road trip with his dog.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 12:14 am to thegreatboudini
Did you look into bringing a dog into Canada. Not sure what protocol is. I think you need to pay an inspection fee. Also can't back country camp or hike with a dog in national parks.
But there are many spots that will be accessible. Wilderness areas and national forest are good to go. Also campgrounds in Glacier allow dogs.
But there are many spots that will be accessible. Wilderness areas and national forest are good to go. Also campgrounds in Glacier allow dogs.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 12:37 am to Nodust
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Did you look into bringing a dog into Canada. Not sure what protocol is. I think you need to pay an inspection fee.
Went into Canada with a dog and a cat about a month or so ago when I moved to Alaska.
All I had to pay was a permit fee for my shotgun.
I went up with rabies vaccinations and pet health inspections and the guys at the border didn't even look at it
Only the Bellingham ferry folks checked that
Posted on 6/13/16 at 12:45 am to gaetti15
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I went up with rabies vaccinations and pet health inspections and the guys at the border didn't even look at it
That's good. I've heard different but it may depend on where you are crossing.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 6:33 am to thegreatboudini
Are you in Louisiana? That is a whole lot of driving
Posted on 6/13/16 at 7:55 am to Nodust
From my research I just have to make sure I have all of his papers with me. They seem to mostly be concerned about his updated rabies vaccination.
Yes, in America national parks are quite non-dog friendly. He's been with me for almost all of them though and I figure it out along the way if he can't come for a half day or something. Fortunately, in Canada dogs are allowed anywhere humans are though, so that's good for up there.
Yes, in America national parks are quite non-dog friendly. He's been with me for almost all of them though and I figure it out along the way if he can't come for a half day or something. Fortunately, in Canada dogs are allowed anywhere humans are though, so that's good for up there.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 8:01 am to 10MTNTiger
Yes, in Louisiana.
I drive a lot. Last year took a large trip around the west and north, where I ending up driving 6,800 miles in 33 days.
March I went to Moab through the night for 18 hours straight. April was Durango/Pagosa Springs for 15 hours through the night.
This is just what I enjoy doing. It's not for everyone, and I understand that. Ontop of that I believe I can take this whole trip for less than $1200 in 15 days and that's including gas. Not having to rent any gear, bikes, car, or pay for a flight really does save some money if you can drive.
I drive a lot. Last year took a large trip around the west and north, where I ending up driving 6,800 miles in 33 days.
March I went to Moab through the night for 18 hours straight. April was Durango/Pagosa Springs for 15 hours through the night.
This is just what I enjoy doing. It's not for everyone, and I understand that. Ontop of that I believe I can take this whole trip for less than $1200 in 15 days and that's including gas. Not having to rent any gear, bikes, car, or pay for a flight really does save some money if you can drive.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 9:36 am to thegreatboudini
Sounds like a fun trip. Get some pics.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 9:55 am to thegreatboudini
That's pretty cool man, make sure to take pics
Posted on 6/13/16 at 10:35 am to 10MTNTiger
I will. Unfortunately Henry doesn't have thumbs to take pics of me, but he gets in them all.
Hiking to High Dune at great sand dunes national park
Hiking to High Dune at great sand dunes national park
Posted on 6/13/16 at 6:57 pm to thegreatboudini
Not sure how far you like to hike. In Montana the Beartooth wilderness and the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness are great spots. The Anaconda isn't very well known and I have rarely seen anyone else when there. I've never hiked very deep in the Beartooths but it's as good as Wind River range from what I've seen. Just be grizzly ready near Yellowstone or Glacier.
Just a thought for dog friendly spots.
Just a thought for dog friendly spots.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 7:30 am to Nodust
The Wind River range was pretty great last year.
I didn't get to the bear tooth unfortunately even though I spent a day in billings before heading down to Powell and Cody for a week.
Anaconda looks great and I've never even really heard of it. Sounds like Henry and I will grilling steaks somewhere great around there for a night or two.
I didn't get to the bear tooth unfortunately even though I spent a day in billings before heading down to Powell and Cody for a week.
Anaconda looks great and I've never even really heard of it. Sounds like Henry and I will grilling steaks somewhere great around there for a night or two.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 7:48 am to thegreatboudini
I saw a lot of people camping/traveling solo with their dogs on a drive to Alaska so you won't be alone in this. Be careful with your dog in bear country. Dogs are known for running at bears, pissing them off, and running back to their human with the bear shortly behind.
The area from Jasper down to Glacier is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The Jasper-Banff drive is the most beautiful drive I've ever seen. It wasn't too hard finding campgrounds in Banff-Jasper but Glacier is a bitch if you want to get a camp site in the park. Reserve as many as you can in advance and for the others plan on getting there as early in the morning as you possibly can. Probably craft beers in Banff and Jasper but I really don't hit the towns.
Check out the Medicine Bow range in SE Wyoming when traveling between Denver and Glacier - some nice mountains and very few people. Lots of camping opportunities there. Yellowstone is a must on this route too but be prepared for Disney-esque crowds and trouble with campground reservations. It's a beautiful place but the crowds make it a challenge. Somebody mentioned the Beartooth range on the NE edge of Yellowstone - fantastic drive over Beartooth pass and it looks like an area with good camping and far fewer crowds. Between the Medicine Bow range and Jackson Hole/Yellowstone there is also the Wind River Range of course, no shortage of places to see.
Rather than rushing up to Jasper and coming down slow I'd just pace the days evenly and try different campgrounds when coming back.
Have fun, there's nothing like a good road trip.
The area from Jasper down to Glacier is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The Jasper-Banff drive is the most beautiful drive I've ever seen. It wasn't too hard finding campgrounds in Banff-Jasper but Glacier is a bitch if you want to get a camp site in the park. Reserve as many as you can in advance and for the others plan on getting there as early in the morning as you possibly can. Probably craft beers in Banff and Jasper but I really don't hit the towns.
Check out the Medicine Bow range in SE Wyoming when traveling between Denver and Glacier - some nice mountains and very few people. Lots of camping opportunities there. Yellowstone is a must on this route too but be prepared for Disney-esque crowds and trouble with campground reservations. It's a beautiful place but the crowds make it a challenge. Somebody mentioned the Beartooth range on the NE edge of Yellowstone - fantastic drive over Beartooth pass and it looks like an area with good camping and far fewer crowds. Between the Medicine Bow range and Jackson Hole/Yellowstone there is also the Wind River Range of course, no shortage of places to see.
Rather than rushing up to Jasper and coming down slow I'd just pace the days evenly and try different campgrounds when coming back.
Have fun, there's nothing like a good road trip.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 11:50 am to thegreatboudini
Anaconda Pinter can be tough to get info on. The CDT passed through it and there is a nice 40 mile loop to done. I was planning a trip for this year but will have to wait another year unfortunately.
I'll look for my notes I made on that loop. I have it just about planned out. Just need time to make another visit.
I'll look for my notes I made on that loop. I have it just about planned out. Just need time to make another visit.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 9:00 pm to Tigris
Awesome info.
I did Yellowstone last year, and while it is beautiful, to hell with those crowds. I won't be back in the near future.
I'll be sure to make a nice thread about the trip when it's over.
I did Yellowstone last year, and while it is beautiful, to hell with those crowds. I won't be back in the near future.
I'll be sure to make a nice thread about the trip when it's over. Posted on 6/15/16 at 7:56 am to thegreatboudini
Are you single? I was in the Canadian Rockies 10 years ago and there were a lot of young female hitchhikers, usually in pairs. Might make for some good company, platonic or otherwise.
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