Lovely to see the Dempster again. I've driven it twice to the Ogilvies, doing day trips from Tombstone campsite, and in 2022 all the way to Tuk. I may be up in the Yukon this year, and not sure if we can get to Tombstone, so thanks for taking me along on this trip.
I want to do this in my Outback pulling a small teardrop- any issues towing? Your grandsons are very fortunate to have grandparents who take them on adventures!
Issues mean different things to different people. On the 2023 trip, we lost the gas function for our 3-way fridge, lost our backup portable electric freezer - fridge, and sustained several rock chips on the windshield. BUT, the Dempster was in really poor condition in Yukon in 2023. It may be better in 2024. We had no towing issues. Best practice is to carry a full-sized spare tire for the tow vehicle and for the trailer. Good luck.
The Dempster Highway is not for the faint of heart for many reasons. Gravel and can really damage the paint, windshields, and sand blast the underside of a vehicle and travel trailer. But, we have done it two and a half times without major issues LOL. But, there is always some damage.
Great video with good information. we are heading to the Artic circle also,
Enjoy! Both are fabulous trips. I hope the Dempster is in better shape this year compared to 2023!
Lovely to see the Dempster again. I've driven it twice to the Ogilvies, doing day trips from Tombstone campsite, and in 2022 all the way to Tuk. I may be up in the Yukon this year, and not sure if we can get to Tombstone, so thanks for taking me along on this trip.
@davebeningfield: Always a pleasure. Enjoy if you get back. It is a very special place.
I want to do this in my Outback pulling a small teardrop- any issues towing? Your grandsons are very fortunate to have grandparents who take them on adventures!
Issues mean different things to different people. On the 2023 trip, we lost the gas function for our 3-way fridge, lost our backup portable electric freezer - fridge, and sustained several rock chips on the windshield. BUT, the Dempster was in really poor condition in Yukon in 2023. It may be better in 2024. We had no towing issues. Best practice is to carry a full-sized spare tire for the tow vehicle and for the trailer. Good luck.
Very cool, I enjoyed the Hare mountain alot
Windy but cool! The Hare Mountain foothill hike video will go up soon ;)
WOW THATS SO COOL! I'm too insecure about vehicle maintenance & repair to tackle that highway.
The Dempster Highway is not for the faint of heart for many reasons. Gravel and can really damage the paint, windshields, and sand blast the underside of a vehicle and travel trailer. But, we have done it two and a half times without major issues LOL. But, there is always some damage.