Ross, Junie, myself, and our trusty white Chevy pickup with uber large and nice camper left Kenai at 6 AM, Monday, March 20, 2012, bound for the AlCan and points south and east in the Lower 48. Weather: cold, Roads: clear, Enthusiasm: high!
We crossed the boarder into Canada at midnight and kept driving. First night spent in the cab of the truck on the side of the road with the heater running since we hadn't tried out the camper heater yet. The first morning dawned, cramped and bright, and we had great road cafe breakfast at Haines Junction, Yukon Territory. Views of caribou herds, buffalo, and the occasional moose and sheep were inspiring.
Oops, I'm sleeping as we drive along (Ross was awake and driving) and wake up as snow is flying into the windshield. The truck caught a tire in the snow and pulled us into a snow bank. We were buried on the passenger side, Junie landed in the front seat, but the truck was running and the camper in tact. What should drive by, but a tow truck??? Well, it took the second tow truck, growing darkness and cold, and some imspiring moves by the driver, and we were pulled out and on our way! Enthusiasm level: relieved and still optimistic!
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