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

Day 24 - Aug 27: Rivers, Lakes, and Hot Springs

After leaving Rancheria River, Yukon Territory, the AC'12 convoy made their way to Watson Lake. It was at Watson Lake, way back on Day 5 (Aug 8), that the convoy left the Alaska Highway and headed up the Campbell Highway. This completes a full circle full of adventures.

After passing through Watson Lake, the convoy will head to Laird River Hot Springs, British Columbia.

AC'12 Day 24 travel route

Just 3 days remain 'til the AC'12 Convoy arrives back in Dawson Creek. Today, the Mile 0 Alaska Highway facebook page posted "Dawson Creek is Khaki Green once again!" as the excitement builds to see the convoy on August 30.

- Ellen

Day 23 - Aug 26: Eastward, Ho!

After resting up in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, the AC'12 convoy is on the move again today. This really is the beginning of the home-stretch.

SPOT showed rather then taking the Alaska Highway, they detoured south along the Klondike Higway (purple line on map). At Carcross, they took the Tagish Road east to Jake's Corner where they hooked back up with the Alaska Highway.

The plan was to stop at the George Johnston Museum in Teslin. According to the Milepost, the:

"George Johnston Museum preserves the photography of Tlingit Indian, George Johnston (1884–1972), who captured the life of the inland Tlingit people of Teslin and Atlin between 1910 and 1940. Johnston also brought the first car, a 1928 Chevrolet, to Teslin, and it is on display at the museum."

The convoy is then to head to Swift River and Rancheria River Valley. They will actually dip down into British Columbia for a bit, but then end up back in the Yukon Territory.

AC'12 Day 23 travel routes

- Ellen