Guest Terry Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 It’s official and it’s going to happen, in fact we already have 4 people signed up. :drool: One would have thought that after only just recovering from the 2013 Grizzle Bear Blat (see December’s LF) that I would have learned my lesson? Well, clearly not! The original GBB Team is in place and as keen as ever to do this. This will be an epic event that will travel through some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. The route will take us from Vancouver to Anchorage Alaska, 3700 km, through the BC interior into the Northwest Territories and on to Anchorage Alaska. http://www.mapquest.ca/?version=1.0&hk=9-g9lreb8r A support vehicle will be in place, as will suggested overnight accommodation, route and places to visit. The return trip from Alaska will be a 5 days cruise back to Vancouver. Suggested dates: Aug 2015. Logistics, route, cost & schedule will be out 1st May 2014. So who’s up for the challenge? Watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzempel Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Put me on the list. I'm pretty sure I'll have my car sorted, and calendar clear, by then. Looks like a fantastic drive. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Well, I can not resist an invitation for a quick blat. I'll watch how this develops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 After the GBB how can I resist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Terry, Joan told me to say that we are definitely interested. Do the cars come back on the boat? Thanks Taber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Does anyone know if Polar Bears hit HARDER than Black Bears???? Taber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hey Bearslayer, looking to add another trophy to your shelf? We'll have to get white and brown teddy bear heads, one for each headlight. They are bigger so they hit harder. Maybe you should install a kangaroo bar on the front of your Caterham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 ....Maybe you should install a kangaroo bar on the front of your Caterham. I think I will get one of those...might improve the aerodynamics, too. http://static2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120918171555/fantendo/images/f/fc/Cowcatcher.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Terry, Do sign me up -- but wait, I'm already in Anchorage, Alaska! Maybe my Seven and I could take the Alaska Ferry down to Vancouver, and then motor back up with you. I'm sure the "cruise" from Alaska back to Vancouver will be on the Alaska Ferry System, through the fantastic Inside Passage -- which means that you car will be with you, drive on, drive off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 9 people signed up so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hill Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 scannon If they called what you pictured a "cowcatcher" I hate to think how much bigger Tabers "bearcatcher" will need to be... Sure hope they make it carbon to keep the weight down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Updates will be posted on our website: http://7cars.ca/polar-bear-blat.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 More info here http://www.milepost.com/features/driving_the_alaska_highwayfaq/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Will there be 91 octane fuel available all along this route? My car has plenty of range for the 100 - 150 mile distance between fuel stations but having to run on lower octane could be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Skip, Based on my 2010 experience, 91 (or up to 93) octane is available until north of Ft. Nelson, BC, when the highest octane available is usually 89 octane, until you get into Alaska. (This is the R+M/2 octane of octane calculation, not the European straight-R (?) method, which results in higher numbers for the same grade of gas: 97 Euro is equal to 91 North American, I believe). I was worried about the lack of 91 octane (with my 250 hp 2.3 Cosworth Duratec), but the engine management computer took care of everything, and I did not notice any difference in the way the car ran. But of course I avoided any full-throttle, high rpm runs. Perhaps the PBB 2015 support vehicle could carry some higher-octane gas for those who may have problems -- or at least, plenty of octane booster bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taber10 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Quote: "But of course I avoided any full-throttle, high rpm runs" End quote. We tried telling Skip that on GBB, but he never listened--maybe PBB will be different..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Quote: "But of course I avoided any full-throttle, high rpm runs" End quote. We tried telling Skip that on GBB, but he never listened--maybe PBB will be different..... Not bloody likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Skip, Based on my 2010 experience, 91 (or up to 93) octane is available until north of Ft. Nelson, BC, when the highest octane available is usually 89 octane, until you get into Alaska. (This is the R+M/2 octane of octane calculation, not the European straight-R (?) method, which results in higher numbers for the same grade of gas: 97 Euro is equal to 91 North American, I believe). I was worried about the lack of 91 octane (with my 250 hp 2.3 Cosworth Duratec), but the engine management computer took care of everything, and I did not notice any difference in the way the car ran. But of course I avoided any full-throttle, high rpm runs. Perhaps the PBB 2015 support vehicle could carry some higher-octane gas for those who may have problems -- or at least, plenty of octane booster bottles. About how far is it from Ft. Nelson to the next place I can get 91 octane? I can squeeze out almost 300 miles on a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The support will carry extra fuel which can be purchased at Chevron 95. We are also talking about fitting a 200 gallon tank in the back of the pick up, that way PBB participants can buy there fuel from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Skip, It is 986 highway miles from Ft. Nelson, BC to Tok Junction, Alaska. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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