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June 13, 2009 - The two RV Gypsies went on an
Alaska Backcountry ATV Adventure Tour
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Alaska's backcountry beauty is beyond compare. This tour took the two RV Gypsies on an 8-hour day trip to an untamed frontier of glacial wonder and amazement. The guide carried a gun in case there is danger from wildlife. Luckily he did not need to use it.
Karen Duquette and the truck holding the ATV's
the truck holding the ATV's
the back of the truck
Lee Duquette
Karen Duquette
Karen Duquette
The two RV Gypsies decided to ride together so that Karen Duquette could take still pictures and movie pictures while Lee Duquette drove the ATV. The movies can be seen by choosing the TOC button above, then selecting "Movies /Videos". But first, please continue on down this page.
the two RV Gypsies ready to go on an adventure
the beginning into the backcountry of Alaska
The first water they went through, the ATV stalled and the two RV Gypsies had to be towed out of the water by their guide. However, they were able to continue their adventure. While stalled, the ATV was slightly tipped, and the water was about to overflow onto Karen's seat - this is all on the movie film. What a great beginning.
 
The river below had to be crossed in order to get to the glacier. However, due to heavy rain on the previous evening, the river was not crossable, so the group never reached the glacier, although they continued to try in several different spots.
the river
Karen Duquette filming
Karen Duquette giving the thumbs up sign
Karen Duquette
another part of the river
another part of the river

It began to rain, and Karen Duquette put on a poncho, but the rain did not last very long.
Karen Duquette
the two RV Gypsies
Karen Duquette checking out the river

Below: Relaxing in the wilderness with a bite to eat.
the guide cooking lunch
lunch time

Below: Time to resume the ATV tour.
driving through a narrow path
the woods beside us

One of the ATV's tipped over when the wife bumped into the back of her husband's ATV. Nobody was hurt.
One of the ATV's tipped over.
One of the ATV's tipped over.
One of the ATV's tipped over.
One of the ATV's tipped over.
On the "road" again - through thick mud, water and sharp turns in the woods.
driving through mud
driving through muddy watter
the uncrossable river
the uncrossable river
Below: A brief break from the ATV ride while Lee Duquette checked out the river.
Lee Duquette checks out the river
the uncrossable river
break time
the uncrossable river
the uncrossable river
Crossing a small part of the river - but not the major part
Below: The gravel and wildflowers at the end of the ATV ride.
the gravel and wilflowers at the end of the ride
the gravel and wilflowers at the end of the ride
the gravel and wilflowers at the end of the ride
the gravel and wilflowers at the end of the ride
the gravel and wilflowers at the end of the ride

Alaska's backcountry beauty is beyond compare. Although no wildlife was seen on this journey, and the Knik Glacier was unreachable, it was still a wonderful and unforgettable experience. That's why the two RV Gypsies returned to this area on July 24th because they really wanted to get to the Knik Glacier (and they did).

(Note: However in 2016, the two RV Gypsies returned here for a third time and brought three family members for the tour. They had a different guide, who in the opinion of the two RV Gypsies, was negligent and Karen Duquette had an extremely bad ATV accident.
All ATV rides can be reached through the TOC button at the top of any page and choosing the letter A.)

IF you jump ahead to either of these two ATV tours, there will be a link at the bottom of the pages to returen here.

FOR OTHER ATV TOURS other than in Alaska, use the TOC-A button and scroll down to AT Adventures
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