The Road to Tuktoyaktuk – Conquering the Dempster Highway’s Loose Gravel
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Riding the legendary Dempster Highway from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk is one of the most challenging — and rewarding — motorcycle adventures in North America. But the stretch from Inuvik to Tuk, with its thick, loose gravel and unpredictable conditions, demands skill, patience, and preparation.
In this video, we share essential tips for riding the Dempster Highway, focusing on handling deep gravel, reading the road surface, maintaining balance, and choosing the right tires for the ever-changing terrain. You’ll learn how to stay smooth on the throttle, manage traction in loose sections, and pick the best riding line to avoid trouble.
Whether you’re planning your first Arctic adventure or refining your gravel-riding technique, these tips will help you ride smarter, safer, and with more confidence — all the way to the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk.
🏍️ Topics Covered:
How to read the Dempster’s gravel and road conditions
Thinking about tire choices for mixed terrain (gravel, mud, calcium chloride, and pavement)
Balancing and throttle control in loose gravel
Dealing with deep ruts and unpredictable road sections
📍 Route: Inuvik → Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada🌍 Distance: 93 miles / 150 km
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The other important thing for people to think about is the speed and weather. Often people anticipate that say the last 135 km should be an hour but it is more like 3 - 4 especially if stopping for pictures. Sometime it is just 4 hours because of conditions. So give yourself time. Also, if you are doing Tuk and back from Inuvik in a day, you could cache some gear and lighten your load which protects the tires.
I will check out your other videos on here.
Would you say Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk is the worst part of the Dawson City to Tuktoyaktuk drive?
I just posted my video of my trip out west; check it out. Take care; stay safe.
The Road to Tuktoyaktuk – Conquering the Dempster Highway’s Loose Gravel
Moto Hours
3,727 views
Camera Equipment Used:
Dango Design Gripper Mount for GoPro/Osmo/Insta360 - https://amzn.to/4rovjnT
HSU Aluminum Extension Arm for GoPro Hero - https://amzn.to/3OVLonB
GoPro Hero11 Black - https://amzn.to/4btKGqd
GoPro MAX 360 Camera - https://amzn.to/4s0Uez0
GoPro HERO11 Black Mini - https://amzn.to/46Ni74F
Ram Mount Arm - https://amzn.to/4ljbf4U
BRCOVAN 1'' Ball Clamp Mount Base with Aluminum Alloy Tough-Claw - https://amzn.to/4sgCTlX
DJI Mini Pro 4 Fly More Combo Drone - https://amzn.to/3NmDdAc
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Riding the legendary Dempster Highway from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk is one of the most challenging — and rewarding — motorcycle adventures in North America. But the stretch from Inuvik to Tuk, with its thick, loose gravel and unpredictable conditions, demands skill, patience, and preparation.
In this video, we share essential tips for riding the Dempster Highway, focusing on handling deep gravel, reading the road surface, maintaining balance, and choosing the right tires for the ever-changing terrain. You’ll learn how to stay smooth on the throttle, manage traction in loose sections, and pick the best riding line to avoid trouble.
Whether you’re planning your first Arctic adventure or refining your gravel-riding technique, these tips will help you ride smarter, safer, and with more confidence — all the way to the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk.
🏍️ Topics Covered:
How to read the Dempster’s gravel and road conditions
Thinking about tire choices for mixed terrain (gravel, mud, calcium chloride, and pavement)
Balancing and throttle control in loose gravel
Dealing with deep ruts and unpredictable road sections
📍 Route: Inuvik → Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada🌍 Distance: 93 miles / 150 km
👉 Subscribe for more Arctic and adventure motorcycle content — routes, prep guides, and epic rides across North America.
#DempsterHighwaytips, #Inuvik #Tuktoyaktuk, #ridingtheDempsterHighway, #adventuremotorcycle #gravelriding, #ArcticOcean #KTMAdventure1290, #motorcycle #Arctic #DempsterHighway #motorcycleridingtechniques #adventurebike