Jimmy Westlake's 10th Anniversary Bike Ride To Alaska

Ten years ago, Jimmy left from his home in Young Harris, GA on his bicycle, with nothing more than a few clothes, some food and water, and his cat, Charlotte. Fifty-seven days later, he arrived in Anchorage, AK.

In July 2003, he made a similar journey from Yampa, CO... same guy, different route, different bike, and different cat (Dixie). This page kept up with his journey over the 37 days, until he reached Anchorage, AK on July 31st, 2003.

Story on Steamboat Pilot website - Jimmy's Astronomy Pictures

Total Trip Miles: 3205 **Pictures from Jimmy & Linda's Alaska Trip below!**
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Here are some pictures from Jimmy's & Linda's trip to Alaska...

Alaska Trip Pictures

Linda Meets Santa in North Pole, AK

Dixie LIKES strawberry ice cream!

Heading back to Anchorage via the Richardson Hwy

The Alaska Pipeline heads toward Valdez

Crossing the Alaska Range on the Richardson Hwy

Just when you think it can't get any more breathtaking...

Glacier along the Richardson Hwy near Paxson, AK

Alpenglow on Mt. Drum near Glennallen, AK on the Glen Hwy

Pickin' cotton grass near Eureka Pass

Sheep Mtn and fireweed behind Sheep Mtn Lodge where we had a cabin for the night

Our cabin and car at Sheep Mtn Lodge

Meeting the Iditarod sled dogs at Sheep Mtn Lodge

The Lion's Head near Sheep Mtn Lodge

A close-up of Matanuska Glacier (note large spruce trees for scale!)

Ever heard of an "ice worm?"

Jimmy & Linda visit Exit Glacier near Seward, AK

A 100-ft chunk of blue glacial ice!

Ressurection Bay at Seward, AK

Tried to do a flightseeing tour to see the brown bears at Redoubt Volcano, but rain and clouds prevented our landing at the desired location

Anchorage and Lake Hood Airport (busiest float plane airport in the world!)