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The Dempster is a "highway" so no need for a winch. Services are few and far between and offer only diesel & regular fuels so carrying octane booster is a requirement. Carrying extra fuel as insurance is a stress reliever. And while there are tire shops at the midway and end points, don't expect to find any odd sizes if a puncture can't be repaired. Weather is erratic. While it only got down to the low 40s for me, it has been known to snow and accumulate, so you need to pack for for the unexpected. Lastly, there's a good chance you'll need to repair your windshield afterwards.
How far away are the fuel stations from each other typically? Or how far away are the more remote ones?
How far away are the fuel stations from each other typically? Or how far away are the more remote ones?
There's gas at the southern start and the next gas is at Eagles Plains 230 miles north. After that, about another 230 miles to Inuvik. Fort MacPherson, 110 miles north of Eagles Plains carries gas if open. Tuk is only 90 miles north of Inuvik and also has fuel. Other than these locations, there is no fuel.
Up at Mt Mee again.
Not many outside shots again; but had a good time. The brother rigged up a GoPro mounted with suction cups to the sunroof which got some good video.
Very last ‘puddle’ was a shocker… should’ve checked the depth. Car was in Off-road height 2, the depth of the water was probably around 2.5 foot deep, so a bit of an **** clenching moment. The jimny went around a side track; said the exhaust was under water.
Turns out the bottom turns into a sieve while wading in water the same shade as milk… good fun though!!
Anyway, now for a concern. D300 models that come standard with 22” wheels have bigger brakes than ones with 20”. Ours came with 22” wheels and we downsized to 20” wheels - they definitely fit just a little bit tighter. It appears that this tighter gap definitely has its affects, as something (likely a stone) got caught between the wheel and brake caliper while we were wheeling and dug into the paint, pushing it off - kinda like how foil tares when you drag a finger nail down it. Not concerned about the paint itself, however I am wondering if there is potential for something bigger and less brittle to get caught and jam up the wheel, causing more significant damages.
Another successful camping trip right next to the river. This time near Mt St. Helens and Mt Adams. On the way back to Portland decided to do parts of section 1 Washington BDR. Next week we travel to the Olympic National Forest.
