Watson Lake to Tanzilla River CG near Dease Lake, BC

We got a late start out of Watson Lake after changing our oil and switching out the knobby tires. After just a few miles heading west on the Alaska Highway, we turned south on the Cassair Highway (HWY 37). This road was amazing, one of our favorites of the trip. No center line, no traffic, and tons of pristine creeks, rivers and lakes. Lots of twists and turns.

Just a little while into the day, I caught up with a few people who were carrying an important passenger. Her name was Neve, and this was her first trip--and she was loving it.


They had her in a milk crate set up with a harness system so she wouldn't fall out on bumpy parts of the road. And, of course, she willingly wore doggles. She had very long eyelashes that she needed to protect. When they were riding, she'd just rest her head on the bedroll in front of her.

She had the sweetest disposition! I think our hounds would be a bit heavy for this type of set up, but maybe a sidecar...

Our plan was to head down to Dease Lake and turn west to Telegraph Creek, which is about 70 miles off of the main road. As we made it into Dease Lake late after a rainy, muddy afternoon, we opted to camp just down the highway. In talking to a local, we were informed that the scenery on the road to Telegraph Creek is spectacular, but that when it is rainy, it becomes almost impassable and he advised against it, as the forecast called for more rain.

Odometer: 7887 miles