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Motorcycling From Alaska to Ushuaia Via Mountain Peaks - James Barkman

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4.9915 Ratings

🗓️ 31 August 2023

⏱️ 99 minutes

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Summary

Growing up, James Barkman had a friend who always talked about riding from Alaska to Ushuaia. When he got the call that his friend's dream was about to become a reality, James was excited to join him on the trip. However, James suggested an even more adventurous twist to the plan: he and his two friends would combine the motorcycle trip with mountain climbing. This meant that they had to pack for both activities, which was a unique challenge. They had to include everything they would need for motorcycling as well as everything they’d need for high-altitude climbing. This trip was not for the faint of heart, as they dealt with unpredictable weather conditions and had to camp for extended periods of time. The adventure was peppered with moments of excitement, tension, and even a close encounter with death. You can find the photos and links related to this episode on our website adventureriderradio.com. Adventure Rider Radio is the oldest and most extensive adventure motorcycle and travel podcast. Our podcast has been running weekly since 2014, without missing a single week. We are committed to bringing you new and exciting episodes every Thursday. We hope that we can count on your support. For only $5 per month, you can become a Patreon supporter and enjoy ad-free listening along with a sticker. You can also make a one-time donation of just $10, and we’ll send you a sticker. Donations of $50 or more will receive a shout-out on RAW. Please visit the Support page on our website to become a supporter. Thank you for your support!

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He's one of those rare people that seems to have already gotten his head around the concept that life is short and every day should be lived as your last.

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When he was growing up, James had a friend that had always talked about someday he would ride from Alaska to Usuwaya.

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So when he finally decided he was going to do the trip, he fired off a message to James and said,

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the trip is about to become a reality.

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