NITTO ARCTIC EXPERIENCE

 
 

Welcome to the Inaugural Nitto Arctic Experience! We will be starting in La Conner, Washington on February 19th and ending in Anchorage, Alaska at the start of the Iditarod Dog Race on March 4th. The driving adventure will include approximately 5000 miles in what could be the harshest winter conditions on the planet…expect snow covered roads, ice, and freezing temperatures that could reach below -45 degrees.  There will be possible stretches of driving 600 miles a day, even at night.  This experience will include beautiful natural scenery, wildlife, and remote towns.  Part of the route will be on the Alcan Highway, which was built by the US during WWII to access remote parts of Alaska.   We will also be driving on the famous Dempster Highway, ending at the Arctic Ocean as well as driving on an ice road on the Mackenzie River.  This experience is a photographer's dream and will also include a photo opportunity at the Arctic Ocean in the town of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territory and will cross the Arctic Circle in both Canada and the US.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to explore with like minded adventurers without having to plan the route and lodging! We only choose up to 10 vehicles to go on this event so apply now. There are fees and coast to go on these events. If selected we will discuss at the time of selection .

 

Vehicle Requirements:

  • All wheel drive or selectable 4 wheel drive

  • Preferable newer model vehicle with traction control

  • Tires need to be NITTO M+S, or peak and snowflake rated

  • Studded tires preferred

  • Recovery Gear - which includes but not limited to, tow strap, shackles, recovery points on front and rear of vehicle (preferably bumper height or above), and flares and/or safety triangles

  • Tools for your repairs

  • VHF Radio

  • SpotX tracker

  • Switchable rear facing amber light above rear bumper (ideally, top of vehicle)

  • Vehicle block heater recommended

  • Ability to drive 275 miles between fuel stops (gas cans may be dangerous at these temperatures as fuel may freeze burn skin when poured at -45 degrees)

  • Driver and Passenger must be self-sufficient with vehicle transportation, maintenance and repairs


Safety:

  • First Aid Kit in Vehicle

  • Supplies to create fire

  • Fire Extinguisher (1 pound)

  • Flashlight

  • Blanket(s)