Day 25 - Aug 28: Out of the Mountains

The AC'12 convoy headed out of the mountains today on their way to Fort Nelson, British Columbia. Travel must seem like a breeze now.

AC'12 Day 25 travel route

Fort Nelson was originally a North West Fur Trading Co fort, and then a Hudson Bay Co fort. The town is preparing for a big event tonight (from the Fort Nelson website):

Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway

& Military Vehicle Convoy

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - Northern Rockies Regional Recreation Centre

5:00 pm - "Ceremonial Review" - parade of historic military vehicles along 50th Ave North & South

5:00 pm - "Mess Hall" - FREE Community BBQ at the Recreation Centre

6:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies & Military Vehicle Exhibition

7:00 - 9:00 pm - Live, local Entertainment, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Facepainting & More!

Fort Nelson, BC (SPOT satellite image)

- Ellen