2 days and 4 hours after setting out from Deadhorse, Arvid said goodbye to the James W Dalton Highway, “for the last time… definitely.”
Arvid was met with poor conditions for most of the Dalton Highway. Rain turned the dry, dusty roads into clay-like mud making both uphills and downhills treacherous.
Steep climbs followed either by slow winding uphills or gravel downhills have slowed Arvid’s progress some, but hasn’t dampered his perseverance!
With better cell coverage (still not great), the tracker should allow you to follow Arvid’s progress more consistently. More photos and videos of Arvid’s first couple days are coming soon!
The end of the Dalton Highway. Of course, it’s a hill.
Arvid toasts the Dalton. With a trip favourite, rootbeer.
Within a few minutes, he’s back on the road!
I wonder if James Dalton approved the use of his name on that highway.
You have amazing stamina, perseverance and most of all dedication
Hoping the road gets easier
Praying for your safety as well as the crew