The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
went on an ATV backcountry tour
for their third time in Palmer, Alaska
(and 6th time ever on an ATV - so far)
July 14, 2016

Alaska Backcountry ATV Adventure Tour - Not a tour that the two RV Gypsies would recommend unless you are a very experienced ATV rider only because the guides were negligent in their duties and Karen Duquette had a serious accident, and they tried to make her pay full price for the ATV. The ATV would not have been damaged if the guides had done their duty properly. After all, there was a "guide fee" in the price of this tour.

However, the day started out wonderful and everyone was happy and excited. Only about two minutes of instructions were given to everyone.

(NOTE: This was the 3rd time the two RV Gypsies took this SAME trip but the other two times were with a different guide who was absolutely wonderful). Plus, even before these three ATV trips, Karen Duquette had been on other ATV's with no problems. The other trips can be found by using the TOC button at the bottom of most sections and choosing the letter A and scrolling down to ATV Adventures.)

the two RV Gypsies and family ready to ride ATVs

John Smythers

ATV Alaska backcountry tour

ATV Alaska backcountry tour

Karen Duquette and her sister on ATVs

Karen Duquette on her ATV

Below: Everyone got ready to cross the river for the first of many times.

guide, Karen and Ilse

Karen Duquette on her ATV

John Smythers on his ATV

crossing the river

Below: Karen Duquette crossing the river in two separate areas.

Karen Duquette crossing the river

Karen Duquette crossing the river

Below: Karen Duquette crossing a third section of the river on the ATV.

Karen Duquette waiting to cross the river on her ATV

Karen Duquette crossing a third section of the river

over the river and through the wood

Karen and Ilse in the woods

Below: John Smythers

Below: A flat tire - one of several delays

John Smythers

flat tire on the ATV

Below: Karen Duquette and Ilse Blahak in the water on this backcountry ATV tour, Palmer, Alaska - not always an easy trip, but it was fun.

Karen and Ilse - backcountry ATV tour, Palmer, Alaska

Below: Beautiful scenery, backcountry, Palmer, Alaska

Beautiful scenery, backcountry, Palmer, Alaska

 Beautiful scenery, backcountry, Palmer, Alaska

ATV rest stop

ATV rest stop

Lee and Renee Duquette rode in a double ATV and were at the back of the line. Renee took most of the pictures since she was not driving. So there were not a lot of photos of Lee or Renee taken. But Renee does not like her photo taken anyway, even though she is very beautiful. This was very tough back-country and rough riding conditions. Renee enjoyed it more than anyone since she was not driving. The two RV Gypsies only recommend this trip to experienced ATV riders with DIFFERENT guides. Renee said that several times Karen and Ilse were on three wheels only, and that sure was not intentional.

Lee Duquette

Lee Duquette's dirty face

Below: Break time and time for some food

the two RV Gypsies and their family and ATV guide

 lunch heating up

look below

please continue on to the next adventure of the two RV Gypsies Please continue on to page 2 of the ATV adventure - the amazing Knik Glacier and then the fun turned to disaster.