The ride from Vanderhoof was again long and uneventful we're bombarded with outstanding views tree lined roads picture postcard portraits see to be around every corner.. We are heading for the next overnight stop in Hyder Alaska and if fact it will be our first double stay of the trip as we have some touristy things to do!
We travel up the I16 until Houston Bc then we take first right at Houston Bc towards Stewart and following on to Hyder. Again trying not to repeat things here but the mileage is huge! At times you have to ignore some of the sights as if you where to stop and get pictures you wouldn't be able to complete the the destination on time!!
the right turn towards Stewart and Hyder
Before this photo we had all ridden as individuals sometime 30-40 miles gap between us! Now we are entering the Cassier Highway the landscape is reported to be as stunning as it gets!! the difference now is we are heading into serious bear and moose country!! The truckers have warned us the this road tops their list as the most dangerous to travel on as the likelihood of an animal running out onto the road figures high!!!
We follow road again riding past huge glaciers lining the the roadway this area is absolutely breath taking..We ride on and arrive in Hyder
The town lies 30 yards from the US/Canadian Border.. The towns occupants shop and refuel in the town of Stewart 3 miles away this includes crossing the border every time! I refuelled the guard asked me how long I was going to be in Canada?
About 15 mins was the answer!!
Hyder looking back to the border
The view from the Jetty
Muddy bear prints on the motel owners pickup outside my room!
Yours truly playing with the cameras timer!!
The plan was to visit Salmon Tail Glacier nearby to Hydar but first we thought we'd have a look at the bears in bear creek which was 5 minutes up the road! we got there mid-morning and were told that a couple of grizzlies have visited the creek earlier but at present none were there! The decision was made to come back later before dinner that night!
Carrying on the same road we headed onto Salmon Tail Glacier which was 20 odd miles of dirt track to get to the observation point! When we arrived the glacier was obscured by cloud and mist! it didn't take too long to see its majesty... These Pictures do not give it justice..Seriously Mind boggling..
It took 15 minutes of trail blazing to get to the bottom part!
Helmet Hair or what!!!
Look at the state of my Bike!!
Hyder Is reliant on the Glacier and Bears for trade..without these it would not exist! everyone we met is happy they live there but they admit theres not much doing!!
They try everything they can to make a living
We try Bear creek again and wait in the rain on mossie infested viewing boardwalk..We spotted a couple of bald eagles who were eyeing up the fish in the creek The salmon had started to run the river two weeks earlier and it was a waiting game for the bears to show! 
Reading and waiting Hoping they would turn up some people were there all day but nothing!
And then Grizzly George turned up..Good name I reckon I wonder who thought of that eh?? xxx
Get em George
"The Great Catch"
Back at base after a fantastic time I look forward to tomorrows travels to Watsons Lake a mere 400 miles
This Picture makes me laugh! Im looking knackered and i'm looking miserable!
But that couldn't be further from the truth!! I'm actually telling Bonkers Bob to point the camera to where i'm standing!
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