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The Route: The expedition will begin in early spring 2012 from Anchorage, AK, USA beyond the Arctic Circle [65 degrees north latitude] The destination is Patagonia and Urshuaia as the final destination [near the 55 degrees south latitude].
The Route: The expedition will begin in early spring 2012 from Anchorage, Alaska, USA towards the Arctic Circle [65 degrees north latitude] in the Northwest Territories of Canada before turning south to the Yukon and BritishColumbia landing in Vancouver/Victoria to commence the Cross-Canada portion of the expedition. Cycling across Canada, 8000km, coast-to-coast arriving in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Further, crossing the Canadian/American border to New York. From the U.S. Eastern seaboard south, then southwest across to Brownsville, Texas at Matamotoros, Mexico where I will leave the continental United States.
The Pan-American Highway crosses the following countries: Canada, USA, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina.
Then sailing will be the method of travel reaching South America. From Colombia continuing to ride through Equador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and finally Argentina on the long final stretch to Patagonia and Urshuaia as the final destination [near the 55 degrees south latitude].
Method/team: I will likely be traveling alone or at times with family (this is planned for the Canada coast-to-coast ride, two children, 2.5 bicycles, 8000km)*. There is still room for friends and enthusiasts to join too. The journey itself is self-supported, with camping equipment and adventure outdoor living used as a daily means of survival on the expedition. There will be extensive periods of travel where I will be alone in the wild camp, mountains, deserts, and formidable cold climates in the arctic, as well as, within the highly elevated, challenging terrain of the Andes Mountains throughout the Cordillera Occidental in Peru, Equator, Peru, Bolivia, Chila and Argentina of South America.
It will be the toughest challenge of my life, the happiest donation in support of a worthy charities such as those affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) who need the community support and chance to find a cure. It’s out there, I will be on an expedition to find it.
More about the expedition: http://arctic2argentina.com
More on training: http://korean-world.blogspot.com and http://arctic2argentina.blogspot.com
Brian Perich, Adventure Cyclist, Activist.
Looks like a great trip! Feel free to drop a line as you get close to Ottawa. If I can help with a room or meal – I’ll let you know!
Hi Anita!
It’s amazing to have a guest leave a comment here! I am training for the A2A expedition, many logistical hurdles to still pass through but I am hopeful. It’s great to see you blog as well. I appreciate the vastness of Canada, and the world you have traveled through. I am based in South Korea, limited geographically by oceans and a closed northern territory (North Korea). I do the best cycling I can here though. Love your bike/panniers/sense for adventure!
Brian
You are welcome in Ecuador guys!
It will be my pleasure to assist you while you are in my country.
Have a safe ride!
elmono enbici
https://www.facebook.com/elmono.enbici
Awesome, your message is received & much thanks Luis (Elmono Enbici). (: The expedition starts in a few months from now!