Registration is closing soon

The registration for the Alaska-Divide is closing soon on the 1st of August.

The start of the second edition is on Sunday, the 13th of August. As of today, 10 riders have registered for this second edition. The route is the same as last year, with the finish line at Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay. It may be the most remote, self-supported bikepacking event you can participate in.

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photos: Irena Sosinska, 2nd finisher 2022

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You will cross the Continental Divide!

Atigun Pass – at mile marker 244, you will cross the Continental Divide as you climb 4,739 feet (1,444m) in elevation.

The Atigun Pass is the highest point on the Dalton Highway and is the highest pass in Alaska.

Keep a keen eye out for Dall sheep gracefully navigating the mountain slopes.

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The entire route is easily passable at a good speed!

The surface along the Alaska-Divide route varies, ranging from some good parts of newly paved smooth roads to dirt roads and gravel.

The entire route is easily passable at a good speed. Last year, the fastest rider reached the finish line in Deadhorse after covering 1056 miles ( 1700km) in 5 days and 10 hours.

Photos from the AD route, Denali Highway and Dalton Highway.

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Distance and vertical climbing updated

The route distance and vertical climbing are now updated on the webiste:

  • Length: 1700 kilometers (1056 miles)
  • Elevation Gain: about 17,700 meters (58,070 feet)

The elevation is now related what the Garmin messured riding the whole route last year.

Dalton highway. Photo August 2022 Irena Sosinska

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Dalton Highway: 3rd most dangerous road in the world

The Dalton Highway is the last stretch on the Alaska-Divide route. The Dalton Highway is rated as the most dangerous road in North America. In “Magical Earth” the Dalton Highway is listed even as the 3rd most dangerous road in the world:
https://www.this-is-italy.com/world-top-10-dangerous-roads/8/

Be aware, the registration fee for the 2nd Alaska-Divide will increase 1st February:
https://alaskadivide.com/registration-for-the-alaska-divide-2023/

photo: from the 1st edition 2022, Irena Sosinska, 2nd finisher

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Save the date! Registration opens soon!

Registration for the 2023 edition opens in 6 days January 1st 2023.

Photo: Brooks Range, August 2022

Photo credit: Irena Sosinska, 2nd finisher

Photo from the route AD 2022, Brooks Range – Irena Sosinska

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The loneliest road on Earth!

Photo from the Alaska-Divide route: Dalton Highway, anywhere before Coldfoot Camp

Photo – Andy Buchs

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Your next adventure starts here.

Registration for the next edition of the Alaska Divide will open on January 1st.

1680km (1050mile) unsupported bikepacking adventure from Anchorage to Deadhorse. Considered the Last Frontier of North America, Alaska is home to the most unrelenting weather, the most dangerous predators, and most remote wilderness of the continent. Alaska is also home to some of the best gravel roads in the United States and has always drawn those with a thirst for adventure.

Long days and chance to see the Northern Lights await! .

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Save the date for the next adventure!

The next edition of the Alaska Divide starts in Anchorage on August 13, 2023!

Registration will open on January 1, 2023

Save the date!

Grab bear spray!

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Amazing ride, impressive performance, huge congratulations!

We are well impressed with Andrew Keepfer`s performance.

Alaska-Divide was his first ever ultra bikepacking race!

He is the fifth rider to complete 1050 miles in just 9 days and 12 hours.

CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW!

Andrew at the finish line in Deadhorse, AK. Photo by: Andy Buchs

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