https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/Recent content in Post Mortem on Montreal2InuvikHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/01_day-1-ontario/Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/01_day-1-ontario/The grand departure from Montreal marked by the first equipment failure, fickle weather, and the first logistical adjustments heading toward Sault Ste. Marie.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/02_day-2-ontario-bis/Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/02_day-2-ontario-bis/A long trek through Western Ontario featuring pristine roads and autumnal temperatures, ending with the first night of camping.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/03_day-3-ontario-end/Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/03_day-3-ontario-end/A grueling crossing under an icy deluge toward Manitoba, followed by a nostalgic stopover in Winnipeg and a warm welcome.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/04_day-4-the-prairies/Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/04_day-4-the-prairies/An epic 1,400 km trek across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, battling violent winds and biting cold before reaching Edmonton.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/05_day-5-edmonton/Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/05_day-5-edmonton/A well-deserved rest day in Edmonton to visit the famous mall, restock supplies, and prep gear before the start of the cellular blackout.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/06_day-6-british-columbia/Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/06_day-6-british-columbia/Entering British Columbia marks the beginning of the Rockies and my first encounter with a wild bear, despite persistent cold and voracious mosquitoes.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/07_day-7-yukon/Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/07_day-7-yukon/A spectacular day through the Rockies into the Yukon, featuring wildlife encounters, motorcycle maintenance in Whitehorse, and a memorable lesson about cayenne pepper.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/08_day-8-the-dempster-highway/Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/08_day-8-the-dempster-highway/The ultimate test: 16 grueling hours and 1,230 km on the road to reach Inuvik, between grandiose Arctic landscapes and perilous gravel sections.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/09_day-9-inuvik/Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/09_day-9-inuvik/A day of rest and cultural discovery in Inuvik, including historic meetings at the library, a visit to the RCMP, and reaching the northernmost point of the road.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/10_day-10-surviving-the-artic/Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/10_day-10-surviving-the-artic/The most perilous day of the trip: an exhausting struggle against the freezing mud of the Dempster Highway, marked by several falls and a determination put to the ultimate test.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/11_day-11-surviving-the-artic-end/Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/11_day-11-surviving-the-artic-end/The relief of leaving the muddy hell of the Dempster Highway to find asphalt again, followed by an unplanned trek south after finding Dawson City packed.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/12_day-12-cassiar-highway/Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/12_day-12-cassiar-highway/A long journey on the winding Cassiar Highway through the mountains of British Columbia, ending in the historic and friendly charm of Stewart.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/13_day-13-a-few-minutes-in-alaska/Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/13_day-13-a-few-minutes-in-alaska/A quick foray into Alaska to admire a glacier, followed by a gradual return to civilization marked by a liberating tire change.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/14_day-14-kelowna-questions/Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/14_day-14-kelowna-questions/A thermal and urban shock in Kelowna triggers a deep questioning of the journey’s continuation, caught between sweltering heat and nostalgia for the vast northern spaces.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/15_day-15-vancouver/Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/15_day-15-vancouver/A radical transition from mountain highways to urban luxury in Vancouver, moving from wilderness camping to the five-star comfort of the Fairmont Hotel.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/16_day-16-the-tourist/Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/16_day-16-the-tourist/A well-deserved break in Vancouver to explore the city on foot, from Stanley Park to Granville Island, away from the noise of the motorcycle.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/17_day-17-sunshine-coast/Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/17_day-17-sunshine-coast/A getaway to the Sunshine Coast marked by the privilege of motorcyclists on the ferry and an attempted reunion with friends for a camping feast.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/18_day-18-friends/Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/18_day-18-friends/Festive reunions on the Sunshine Coast with cycling friends to share a memorable meal around a campfire.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/19_day-19-manning-provincial-park/Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/19_day-19-manning-provincial-park/A rainy journey east to reach Manning Park, featuring winding mountain roads and impromptu encounters with the local wildlife.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/20_day-20-skagit-provincial-park/Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/20_day-20-skagit-provincial-park/A memorable hike on Silverdaisy Mountain marked by a chance meeting with Sev Heiberg, a Canadian mountaineering legend, maintaining trails at 82 years old.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/21_day-21-26-vancouver/Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/21_day-21-26-vancouver/Nadine’s arrival in Vancouver marks a transition to a two-person journey, featuring luxurious surprises at the Fairmont and logistical management of BMW maintenance costs.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/22_day27-pacific-rim-highway/Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/22_day27-pacific-rim-highway/A winding journey across Vancouver Island toward Tofino, through rugged mountains and a spectacular arrival into the ocean mist of the Pacific.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/23_day-28-29-victoria/Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/23_day-28-29-victoria/A charming stopover in Victoria, featuring century-old architecture and vineyards, despite a minor mishap with local parking.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/24_day-30-sea-to-sky-highway/Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/24_day-30-sea-to-sky-highway/A spectacular journey between Victoria and Whistler, featuring steep rock faces and Olympic-sized traffic jams.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/25_day-31-33-whistler/Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/25_day-31-33-whistler/Three days in Whistler between the excitement of the village and the spectacular ascent of Mount Whistler, peaking at 2,100 meters.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/26_day-34-kelowna/Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/26_day-34-kelowna/A wild journey on Route 99 toward Kelowna, followed by an unforgettable gourmet evening in the heart of the Okanagan vineyards.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/27_day-35-jasper/Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/27_day-35-jasper/An unforgettable journey on the Icefields Parkway, one of the most beautiful roads in the world, between glaciers and turquoise lakes.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/28_day-36-banff/Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/28_day-36-banff/Between the striking retreat of the Columbia Glacier and a memorable (if shortened) picnic in Banff, a day full of emotions and landscapes.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/29_day-37-a-bit-of-sport/Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/29_day-37-a-bit-of-sport/The brutal ascent of Cory Pass in Banff National Park, rewarded by dizzying views of 3,000-meter peaks.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/30_day-38-39-calgary/Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/30_day-38-39-calgary/A short leg between Banff and Calgary marked by sweltering heat, an urban culture shock, and a memorable reunion after 25 years.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/31_day-50-the-return/Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/31_day-50-the-return/The beginning of a 3,700 km endurance race to return to Montreal, marked by magnificent plains and intense physical pain.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/32_day41-the-last-stretch/Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/32_day41-the-last-stretch/The ultimate 1,800 km marathon to close the loop in Montreal, featuring overzealous customs, roadwork, and the emotion of cutting the ignition one last time.https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/33-post-mortem/Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://inuvik.marcoue.com/en/post/33-post-mortem/Bilan complet de l’aventure : analyse de l’équipement, points forts de la préparation et leçons apprises après 19 000 km sur les routes de l’Arctique et de l’Ouest canadien.