I don't think alligator skin is very warm.

we got black bears, and nutria rats... they gots furrrrrrrrrrrrrr

ok someone correct me if i'm wrong. But i'm pretty sure you can't do the ice road to Inuvik unless you are a commercial driver? I don't think they allow tourists on it...but that's just me, a TV watching dude. But I just watched that show "Jesse James is a dead man", and they had to do thier bike ride early season, before the 18 wheelers were on the road.

As for the Dalton, I think in winter, even if you could legally drive on it, it would be a touch suicidal. I'm not saying "I'm tough because I'm from Northern MN", but I can not imagine more a nightmare "vacation" than having to fight those temps, semi truck traffic, etc just to go visit a tiny *** town at the *** end of civilization. When it's that cold, I only leave the house unless absolutely necessary..no way would I take a driving vacation. Too dangerous. They talk that stuff up on TV and make it all dramatic..but really...when it's cold enough to freeze anti-freeze, glass cracks, lug nuts freeze solid to wheels...

Don't get me wrong, i'm trying to talk my GF into driving out to see her uncle in Homer....but FOR SURE not in the winter. By all means take this trip, but I don't think any of us are gonna be driving the ice road to Tuk anytime soon.

There is a little town in Wyoming that I have wanted to visit called Bairoil. There looked to be some wicked wheeling out there.

Know your fuel mileage and budget a ton for gas - BC is stupid high. Currently you are looking at anywhere from 1.34 at liter (About 5.50 CDN a gallon) for regular 87 octane to over 1.60 a liter (about 6.40 a gallon) for premium at 94.

Primary hiways are good, stations tend to keep regular hours at least in BC.
Some of the secondary hiway stations can be hit or miss once you clear Williams Lake.

Make damm sure your truck is running well, once you clear Vancouver any breakdown is going to mean along wait for parts. LR parts are pretty non existent outside major centers, and there are few of them at wreckers. As well the cost of parts up here can be double your more of what you would pay.

I should note it can just as bad for other brands, but you need to be aware. Do not assume you can get shipped from the US lots of vendors do not ship pass the 49th, or use FEDEX and UPS and you will pay a premium, trust me I know.

If you are a firearms guy check the requirements for passing through Canada, and don't try to 'fake it" you get arrested detained and kicked out.
It is mostly a paperwork and declaration issue, but handguns are required to be locked up a secured at all times . No carry of any form up here.

That is 'bad', the good is the scenery is outstanding, it is fairly empty as you go further north. Lots of wildlife to see and lots of quiet to be enjoyed.

This is the kind of trip your LR was made for, I've done it five times since 2010 and would agree with the advice of all the other members.

A couple of considerations; three of my trips have been in the winter. The fuel issue is real, especially in the "off" season. I would carry 10 gallons of fuel, but if you're like me, I tend to not sleep much during the trip averaging 18 hours of driving each day. One issue, most gas stations offer fuel after hours but don't count on it. Passing a gas station after 6 pm without filling up is just not smart. I have come across a station at 1 am and just slept parked in the lot because I could only travel another 75 miles.

That brings me to accommodations. They are few and even fewer during the none summer season. Be prepared to camp, and or sleep in the truck. Once you get to the Yukon and Eastern Alaska, all these issues are exacerbated. You'll find the frost heaves in the Yukon and eastern Alaska can be super unpleasant. Every year they fix them, and every year there are new ones. Overall, the highway is large and in good shape.

Last but not least be careful, attentive and vigilant about the walking furry brick walls crossing the road. Moose, caribou, buffalo and even bears can turn your drive into a trip to the morgue. Be attentive and careful, especially during dawn and dusk hours.
You will see big game.

thank you so very much!
The plan is to make a super quick drive to, well for the sake of discussion Calgary, then head north. I plan on sleeping in the vehicle, I will build a sleeping platform and fully rig the vehicle for it. I plan on departing ever day at approximately 06:00 and driving no more than 10 hours every day that I'm up there, some days are 8 hour days.
I have 3 Gerry cans I will keep full once I pass Calgary area, and two full size spare tires; plus tons of dry and canned food, as well approximately 5 gallons of drinking water at all times.
I was thinking about taking a single shot rifle (.45-70) with me, legally of course, but since I'll be coming back states-side through Washington state; I don't know if it would be a wise idea.
As of now, with this new information, I'm concerned as to what spare parts to bring; the RRC is in great shape with minor age related issues (vacuum lines, and no cruise control) and some wind noise.

You'll be fine bringing a rifle if you have all the paperwork. Read up on it, canada.gc.ca. One thing to note, if you plan on heading west then north from Calgary, you'll be ok for fuel and such up to Fort Nelson. If you head north from Calgary, you'll be fine until High Level, or if you head west from Edmonton, Fort Nelson again. Once past FN, I'd carry no less than an extra 20 gallons, for a total of around 40 gal, 50 would probably be preferred.

As far as spare parts. I'd bring maybe a belt and a t-stat. If anything else fails, you should be able to get it going long enough to make it to a bigger city. Keep in mind that once you leave Calgary/Edmonton, the next biggest city wouldn't be until Whitehorse, and it's not very big. Chances of finding Rover parts or a mechanic that would touch a Rover would be close to zero. Make sure everything works well before you go.

I wouldn't plan this trip outside summer if you aren't used to -40C weather. It's no joke, I've seen people at work lose fingers and more because of frostbite. Those people being seasoned to work in that kind of temps, and of course, they're dressed for it. Even in the summer, temps can drop at night to the freezing level, so be prepared to be cold at night.

One other thing that would prove useful would be a sat phone. It would be a very handy tool in case you needed a hand. A CB would be a good idea as well.