Yes, I know it's been four years, not one. But I am on the verge of leaving once again for Alaska. Lew and I will leave on the morning of June 10 8, 2015.
I recently purchased a 2015 BMW R1200 GSA. Knock on wood, but there shouldn't be bike problems this time.
Here is a picture of our first nights lodging four years ago. Let's see where we end up the first night this time.