In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed from St. Charles, Missouri, for a two-year exploration of America, inaugurating a grand American tradition that has persisted to this day — the road trip. Maybe it’s due to my airline pilot lifestyle, but I have never been a fan of travel for travel’s sake so my desire to fly the Alaska Highway sort of surprised me. I stand in stark contrast to my father, who was born with an adventurer’s heart and has been to many a remote locale in his years on this planet.
Flying the Alaska Highway
adventure, but shared memories for one
father and son.**
Key Takeaways:
- Inspired by his father's past adventures, an airline pilot embarked on a challenging aerial road trip along the Alaska Highway with his 82-year-old father.
- The trip from Wisconsin to Alaska required extensive planning, including choosing the safest route through Canada (avoiding hazardous over-water or extremely remote wilderness options) and carrying essential survival equipment.
- The journey involved navigating vast, remote landscapes from prairies to mountains with limited weather reporting and navigation aids, highlighting differing risk assessments between the cautious son and the more adventurous father.
- Ultimately, the adventure was less about the destination and more about the shared journey, creating an invaluable and lasting memory between father and son.
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