I have been watching your channel for about 2 weeks now. And I am really enjoying your videos. I live on the east coast of Canada. And I am from Maine and have been living in Canada most of my adult life. I was up to Alaska for a vacation about 15 years ago and I loved it. I hope you 2 have a fantastic life in Alaska.
Hi Lisa. I’ve been considering doing this as well. I’m in Maryland. It wouldn’t be until at least summer 2022 or 2023. I have two dogs now. It may still be that when I go. Did you feel safe when you were alone?
@@melanieevans5600 Hi Melanie, No, I wasn't scared at all. I welcomed the adventure. I camped all the way up. The U-Haul was set up in the back as kind of like an Rv. Boxes up towards the front and then some furniture. The couch was put in last facing the back door. So if it was raining out, I didn't have to put up a tent, I could just put my sleeping bag on the couch and sleep there. I had camping gear so I have a small battery operated lantern and a cooler filled with stuff to make sandwiches. It was a great trip. You can't go into it being afraid, you'll never get here then.
@@lisablake4237 Thanks so much for the insight. I really appreciate it. I’m curious how it works now with the Covid madness and trying to cross into Canada from the US. Also, I hear this all of the time, I had a DUI during my divorce in 2007, I heard Canada won’t even let me in. So I’ve looked into barges etc. I hate to put my dogs on a flight.
oh that mixture of real excitement and mild anxiety back then about the move but my darlings its so good to see how in 2024 you are even more so really blossoming.. much love to you xx
I have come right back to the start of your journey from 2023. Gosh how your videos have progressed. You are so confident in ‘23 . ❤ it’s nice to see the two kitty cats.
Thanks for taking me to Alaska with you. Great seeing the places you stopped and reading about the history. I too am watching this backwards. I’ve watched all you recents posts and going back to the start. Your videos are of great quality, the professionalism you show your viewers, and the respect you show to each other is awesome. You are very nice people.
2003 I did my first marathon in anchorage and fell in love w all things Alaska! Fortunately I get to see it through your eyes!! Thank you for sharing!!
Your channel has been growing on me these last few weeks. I really love the staid and consistent lifestyle you two strive for. Be blessed and thank you for your work to make the channel so vibrant and interesting.
I have wanted to do what the two of you are doing for fifty years. How great is it. You take that big bite out of life and let me see what I missed. My father helped build the alcan highway during WW2.
Macie 2 pieski i 2 koty. Cenię Was za miłość do nich. To jak z nimi postępujecie to jest coś niesamowitego. Jestem drużynowym 10 Wielopoziomowej Druzyny Harcerskiej o nazwie "Dzieci Lasu". Z wielką sympatia ogladamy kazdy Was filmiki. Powodzenia z harcerskim pozdrowieniem "Czuwaj".....You have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I appreciate you for your love for them. The way you deal with them is something amazing. I am a team member of the 10th Multi-level Scout Team called "Children of the Forest". With great sympathy we watch each of your videos. Good luck with the scout greeting "Watch"
There you go! Even though this is more then a year ago and I don't know you, I had to cry from excitement and wonder for your new adventure. Blessings!!!
Love your channel 💗 I live in Milwaukie OR, I also use a cane and I'm 61 yrs old woman. So I have been enjoying your show so much, my husband and I used to hunt together, camp and so your show is right up my alley, I love the way you are living your lives together 🌹 Thank you for the enjoyment and memories. Merry Christmas 🎄☃️
I lived in Springfield (late 90s)... I miss the geography of Oregon. Lived there less than a year until my wife and I split up and I left (she was from Oregon and I moved her back after she'd been away a decade+). At least I got her back with her family, she's still there to this day.
We watched this video back when you first posted it and have followed your journey ever since but wanted to go back and see the start again. You have come a long ways 👍👍
I was so excited I had to comment! I can see our sign hanging at 15:05! We have such good memories driving the ALCAN with our kids, and it was fun to show them our sign still hanging there. Love your videos too. We are Alaskan, and love to see others living the Alaskan dream.
Just started watching you guys from the start (again). It's been my dream since I was 12 to move to Alaska, now 41 and Australian I'm just living vicariously through you guys lol.
I did the same thing I regret not going every dad so if it’s a dream go young man don’t be sorry like I was I’m 66 now to old plus I just came down with COVID and I have COPD so I might not be here in a week
@@TheRealJaded thanks for your rude, unconstructive criticism. Curious if you've actually been to Australia and if you have did you actually see Australia or just one of the cities?
The last time I drove that road was when I left Alaska in '93. I did Anchorage/Seattle in 4hrs. shy of 3 days. I did Watson Lake/Seattle non-stop, 28 hours of driving. Just me, in my Oldsmobubble, I'd shipped everything by air. I was always in a hurry, every time I drove that road (half a dozen times in all), I'd enjoy doing it again, but at a leisurely pace to stop and enjoy some things, like those hot springs.
just subscribed best channel on you tube I am retired now and I wish you young people all the best have a wonderful life up north and thank you for including us in it. good luck and God Bless
The first time I went over the AlCan highway was in 1959 - it was soooooo terrible - dusty, gravel, narrow, windey - at least they have straightened it, and paved it.
I have been watching your channel for several months, but never knew about these previous videos. I hope to try to find some place so I can binge watch them all in chronological order. Such and awesome and beautiful adventure.
07:53 Day 4 update: I don't know what river this is but quiet lovely and Eric looking over there eating random berries! Really enjoyed the casual talks, Godspeed!
Can you guys do another Q&A about your newest properties and what you had done different when making the move, if anything? Could you also include tips on getting through the border, traveling, stopping, packing, etc? Also could you share your true feelings and thoughts since being in Alaska for that last four years. I’ve been a viewer from the beginning and it’s really cool to look back on your journey!
Playing catch up your videos. My goodness, even 4 years ago, you guys B-roll is other worldly. I still have many, many more to watch. Loving your channel ❤️ 💕 ♥️
Thank you for sharing your journey. Just found you yesterday and of course am binge watching you. My sister has lived in Juneau for 40 years now. Most beautiful place ever. We will be moving next year to a 1200 year old house and olive farm in Italy midway between Rome and Naples. Alaska looks pretty good though.
Welp,I went to take a nap and this is the video I woke to.....so glad I did...You young folks inspire me...you are living the dream...instead of just dreaming...I hope you realize... :) Man how beautiful!
Watching this video made me think how much is "Alaska" a state of mind, if you know what I mean. But then the scenery and landscape seem to make Alaska bigger than any state of mind.
LOL, I’m watching your life (videos) in reverse. I’ve watched some of your canning/cooking videos and didn’t realize you have your whole journey to Alaska on video! I’m so jealous; I have the pioneering spirit but the flesh (and pocketbook) is very weak- we’ve been living a conventional life in the lower 48 raising 7 kids over the last 36 years. And the grands started coming along too. Now it’s too late for us. But I hope to visit Alaska one day!
I’m watching in reverse too. My granny was from Canada and as the oldest granddaughter I was always promised to be the first grandchild to go to Canada with them. Unfortunately my grandpa died and I got married so I never made the trip. Watching these videos is like taking that t4ip with them. The scenery is gorgeous! I would love to go still but the arthritis wouldn’t be very good in that cold weather.
I’m so addicted to your wonderful videos. Just found you and have been discovering your life in a backwards motion. You are so blessed. Thanks so much for sharing your incredible life. You are surely an inspiration❤😊
God bless you both . Just watched your recent episode about butchering moose meat and grounded , that’s a lot of good burgers and meat balls . Anyway just started to watch your day 1-7 or 2600miles journey I love it Erick you’re so lucky to have a motivated and smart partner. I wished I can go back 30years younger on my life to pursue my dream leaving off grid in wilderness.
Beautiful record of your travel up to Alaska! Such a picturesque journey must have frustrated the photographer in you both as you needed two hands on the wheel! But you have certainly made up for that!
I also lived in Cottage Grove before moving north. Love watching these earlier videos of the start of the journey, I started watching your channel because of the earth bag root cellar, about a year ago. So amazed what you’ve built in such a short time!
Hello. My husband and I have been watching your videos for a couple of months now. I thought I'd go back to your beginnings with your videos & AK adventures. He and I lived in Alaska about 6 years ago. Due to his job, we had to move from Eagle River, AK to where we are now in mid-Pennsylvania. We took the route through the Yukon and went through Toad River and down through Jasper/Banff Parks. It was just gorgeous. We had to pull our car through the Yukon and I totally understood when you showed the dirt on your car. Our Kia Soul was just solid dirt by the time we got to the Montana border. We stopped at the sign forest, too. Just a beautiful drive, especially through the Provincial Parks. We did 5000 miles to get to PA and I ended up with a blood clot, so to anyone who wants to do a trip like this, make sure you stop and walk as much as possible. We had a deadline and unfortunately the last few days of our trip we didn't stop too much. But I will always remember the things we saw as being the best trip I have ever been on and I'm fairly nomadic. Both my husband and I loved living in AK. However, we decided that we needed to come back to the lower 48 due to family and our ages. He recently retired. We really enjoy watching both of you and all your adventures in AK. We miss the fishing, foraging, scenery, and even the beautiful winter snows. So it's been great that we can live a little vicariously through both of you. Ah, if only we were younger, I think we would be doing what you are doing. But hopefully, we'll be able to go back for a visit one day. We are planning to move, at least, back West and closer to getting there. There really is no place on earth like Alaska and living there truly is a dream come true. Enjoy and much luck to your continued off-grid success! Sue
Hi...i've been watching your life story from the start of your journey to Alaska what 3 yrs ago?..i love simple living and appreciate your channel so much...lots of inspiration and knowledge on how to leave within your means and living with nature...i love the food preservation and food preparation. We're living in a tropical country (PH) and honestly lots of food can be grown throughout the year and we're not challenged to do food preservation but the onset of pandemic and lockdowns made me think to live like yours...love you and take care of each other... from Philippines.
I've been following you two and your adventures for some time now. I thpought I'd look to see when your channel began and I am loving watching your journey. So fasinating!! Enjoy your life and blessing to the both of you!!
Loved your journey to Alaska from Oregon. Just subscribed 11/20/21 and I’m catching up on your past, road trip and new homestead and I’m loving it. Much love and catch y’all later ❤️👍🙏🇺🇸
Linda Linda this is probably our worst video ever for loud audio. I apologize, we have worked on this since moving here and hope you find our newer videos more pleasant 😀 appreciate you watching.
Remember to press the like button folks it really helps the channel grow. Lots of views but not so many likes, it's easy to forget to press I know. Really enjoying catching up on your story, the filming is wonderful, great drone footage. I came to your channel through the food challenge so I'm finding out how it all came about. Hats off to you for courage! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Hey i am writing you from germany, I just started to look your videos from the beginning. It's so inspiring to see your start of the new chapter of your live and how it is going now. It is crazy how much german signs are there in the collection. The germans are everywhere :)
I live in MI and have been to Canada many times, and have the same experience as you did. Right through the border, don’t forget to call your bank before hand. I got the firewood question a lot in the past, due to the Emerald Ash Borer. I used to go back and forth so much to camp that they would just see my history when they pulled up my plate and knew why I was crossing.
Thank you for sharing your journey and some of the places you seen with us! The drone footage was amazing! Your dogs looked so happy to be on this adventure with you guys. Thanks for another great video
Yes I’m committing on a 5yr old video. From 1992-98 I commercial fished in Alaska, everywhere in the state. Had a deal to buy 25 acres on Mitkof Island ( Petersburg). Came home to California between seasons and bought a lobster boat and meet a pretty girl. That pretty girl has been my wife now for 27 years. And I haven’t been back to Alaska since. I wouldn’t change anything but I’m JEALOUS to say the least about you two. Keep Safe and Well.
Thats awesome, We moved down from AK to MN in 2016 and have been considering moving back. I stumbled upon your videos and decided to go back to the beginning and binge watch. At 15:15 you can see the Mary Ave sign we nailed to the bridge in the signpost forest back then, although there are a lot more signs there now too. I look forward to adding a MN license plate to the forest on our next (hopefully) move up.
I have been trying to convince my husband to move to Alaska from Connecticut, no go =( I am living vicariously through you guys lol. Love your channel!
Well I’ve been watching your channel for about a year and had never seen this video. I’m going to have to go back and watch all your other older videos. 😍
I'm so glad all your new videos don't have this "popular RUclips" type of music anymore. Can't wait to get out of Oregon and head to Alaska like you guys did. Definitely an inspiration.
How smart to do it with an RV! Long time watcher, but I’m going back and re-watching from the beginning. So excited to see it grow from the ground up so to speak!
So fun watching your video from the beginning I am now through about five or six of them to the part where you’re journeying into Alaska so exciting after watching you in Alaska it’s so nice to see the beginning.
Because of the rona BS I started watching You Tube instead of the TV in March 2020...this was one of the early channels but this clip was in front of me so I finally got to see your first part of this journey.
Hey guys I lived in cottage grove for a while,I managed the IGA in Drain for 4 years loved it their I’m retired now and live in Medford small world love your channel
Awesome video! Loved seeing you on this trip...have been binge watching your videos for a week now but just found this one. I had no idea how long of a trip you had or where you moved from. Wow, what a long journey.
As a career Army Officer I have experienced the challenges of moving to a new post both in the U.S. and in Germany and Korea. Although the military moved our household goods we would have to take a few housekeeping items of an immediate need upon arrival. But in several cases we did not have an opportunity to find a place to live or even see the area until we arrived. In the days before the Internet, GPS, Cellphones or Drones, there was no greater excitement than embarking on the journey to a distant place having no idea what you would find when you got there.
😂🤣 This video brought back memories. The first time I stepped off of the plane in Alaska- this ol Florida gal had never seen snow, and it was eh close to 90 degrees when I left... It was snowing and 30 when I get there. I thought I was going to freeze to death...IN my flip-flops.. 😂 When we drove out, we were in an 8 hour blizzard at -35, SOO, we didn't see a good portion of the scenry.. We were worried about crossing the border as well. When we get there, the person inside opened a window and yelled, where are you heading..My husband yelled back to the lower 48..He yelled again, how long will you be in Canada? Again my husband said just as fast as we can get out..The guy said..drive safe and slammed the window closed it was snowing so hard and SO danged cold.... 😂 I forgot about the Peace River. I fished there a few times. Good times..well in the summer...
Oh I am having so much fun following you two I love the drone footage you are so brave. Thank you for sharing. Praying for you for health and safety 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
We just did a trip to Seward Anchorage and Talkeetna. Love your channel and now we know how those locals live in the cabins in Alaska, wonderful contents and thanks for sharing!
2:43 a.m. in the morning I could not go to sleep until I watched this whole video to find out where you were going. What are Adventure. I just could not imagine picking up like that leaving I got homesick looking at all that beautiful land and hearing that music at the end. My husband is in heaven he died at a young age but I still think I would get home sick even if we travel together like you both did. Only you didn't tell where you started out from. And I couldn't tell by the map. God bless take care I'm glad you both have each other.
Awesome adventure. But my niece lives in Cottage Grove. I've visited there many times. Love it there! So if you left there for where you are, it must be AMAZING. My husband and I love your story and can't wait to see your next one. You are very inspiring. And your garden is beautiful.
Was wondering when you passed my place. Found your page couple weeks ago and am addicted lol. Love the fishing and homestead experience. The waterfall at Spence's Bridge was a great drone shot. Partied there alot. Hat Creek was closer to my place tho. 🤘❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for documenting this, I loved watching your journey. My wife and I have dreamed of moving up there and in the past year we can't stop talking about it. In January we will be visiting up there for the second time to see if we can manage the cold and long nights, we don't suspect it will be an issue, but we would rather be wise and test it out before making such a life changing decision. I'll be watching and subscribing to your channel to try to pick up any tips we can before we uproot our family and pursue the dream of Alaska.
@@birdie7776 Not yet. We are weighing our options and are trying to use wisdom. That's a massive move and would require some big disconnects from our family in the lower 48.
AWESOME TRIP 😊 I’M A LITTLE BIT TIRED 😅WITH ALL THE MILES WE TRAVELED GETTING TO ALASKA 😊 Very happy y’all had a safe beautiful ride / drive to the Great State of Alaska. Dogs look happy. Hope the cats had as much fun as the dogs seem to have had. 💖👍💖
I am a twice married guy from Minnesota and the thing I love most about you channel is your love and respect for each other. May it only get stronger.
It is such a joy to see the love and respect between them and truly enjoy all their content. HALALUYAH!
If only they knew what was ahead of them they did great I love their whole family
I have been watching your channel for about 2 weeks now. And I am really enjoying your videos. I live on the east coast of Canada. And I am from Maine and have been living in Canada most of my adult life. I was up to Alaska for a vacation about 15 years ago and I loved it. I hope you 2 have a fantastic life in Alaska.
Im from MN too! NW MN. Waaaay up here! Lol
I STILL LOVE watching this very early Vlog!!! Makes me want to start watching all the vlogs from the beginning….AGAIN!!!!
Welcome to Alaska. I came up 22 years ago, alone driving a 17 foot uhaul and towing my car. I dont regret a thing.
Hi Lisa. I’ve been considering doing this as well. I’m in Maryland. It wouldn’t be until at least summer 2022 or 2023. I have two dogs now. It may still be that when I go. Did you feel safe when you were alone?
@@melanieevans5600 Hi Melanie, No, I wasn't scared at all. I welcomed the adventure. I camped all the way up. The U-Haul was set up in the back as kind of like an Rv. Boxes up towards the front and then some furniture. The couch was put in last facing the back door. So if it was raining out, I didn't have to put up a tent, I could just put my sleeping bag on the couch and sleep there. I had camping gear so I have a small battery operated lantern and a cooler filled with stuff to make sandwiches. It was a great trip. You can't go into it being afraid, you'll never get here then.
@@lisablake4237 Thanks so much for the insight. I really appreciate it. I’m curious how it works now with the Covid madness and trying to cross into Canada from the US. Also, I hear this all of the time, I had a DUI during my divorce in 2007, I heard Canada won’t even let me in. So I’ve looked into barges etc. I hate to put my dogs on a flight.
@@melanieevans5600 you will have to do your research on that. I crossed the border in 1997.
oh that mixture of real excitement and mild anxiety back then about the move but my darlings its so good to see how in 2024 you are even more so really blossoming.. much love to you xx
I have come right back to the start of your journey from 2023. Gosh how your videos have progressed. You are so confident in ‘23 . ❤ it’s nice to see the two kitty cats.
So much has changed for you two since making this video.
Wow! Humble beginnings and still genuine!
Thanks for taking me to Alaska with you. Great seeing the places you stopped and reading about the history. I too am watching this backwards. I’ve watched all you recents posts and going back to the start. Your videos are of great quality, the professionalism you show your viewers, and the respect you show to each other is awesome. You are very nice people.
2003 I did my first marathon in anchorage and fell in love w all things Alaska! Fortunately I get to see it through your eyes!! Thank you for sharing!!
Your channel has been growing on me these last few weeks. I really love the staid and consistent lifestyle you two strive for. Be blessed and thank you for your work to make the channel so vibrant and interesting.
*You two make an impressive team.*
*Congratulations on living your dream so fearlessly!* 🥰
Great views been better with less music , you have improved your videos so much since this video .
I'm watching from the beginning (again), your doggies and cats have the best life ❤️🌹🙏
I have wanted to do what the two of you are doing for fifty years. How great is it. You take that big bite out of life and let me see what I missed. My father helped build the alcan highway during WW2.
This scenery takes my breath away... Absolutely Amazing!
Macie 2 pieski i 2 koty. Cenię Was za miłość do nich. To jak z nimi postępujecie to jest coś niesamowitego. Jestem drużynowym 10 Wielopoziomowej Druzyny Harcerskiej o nazwie "Dzieci Lasu". Z wielką sympatia ogladamy kazdy Was filmiki. Powodzenia z harcerskim pozdrowieniem "Czuwaj".....You have 2 dogs and 2 cats. I appreciate you for your love for them. The way you deal with them is something amazing. I am a team member of the 10th Multi-level Scout Team called "Children of the Forest". With great sympathy we watch each of your videos. Good luck with the scout greeting "Watch"
There you go! Even though this is more then a year ago and I don't know you, I had to cry from excitement and wonder for your new adventure. Blessings!!!
Love your channel 💗 I live in Milwaukie OR, I also use a cane and I'm 61 yrs old woman. So I have been enjoying your show so much, my husband and I used to hunt together, camp and so your show is right up my alley, I love the way you are living your lives together 🌹 Thank you for the enjoyment and memories. Merry Christmas 🎄☃️
I lived in Springfield (late 90s)... I miss the geography of Oregon. Lived there less than a year until my wife and I split up and I left (she was from Oregon and I moved her back after she'd been away a decade+). At least I got her back with her family, she's still there to this day.
We watched this video back when you first posted it and have followed your journey ever since but wanted to go back and see the start again. You have come a long ways 👍👍
Just found your channel looking foward to binge ing the entire 5 yrs or so and get caught up the next couple months ❤😊
So THIS is where it began. I love it 🥺
I was so excited I had to comment! I can see our sign hanging at 15:05! We have such good memories driving the ALCAN with our kids, and it was fun to show them our sign still hanging there. Love your videos too. We are Alaskan, and love to see others living the Alaskan dream.
Just started watching you guys from the start (again). It's been my dream since I was 12 to move to Alaska, now 41 and Australian I'm just living vicariously through you guys lol.
My dream was to be an astronaut like my father, well was he an astronaut?, nope he had the same dream!
I did the same thing I regret not going every dad so if it’s a dream go young man don’t be sorry like I was I’m 66 now to old plus I just came down with COVID and I have COPD so I might not be here in a week
@@tonyschaff5683 I hope you pull through. 💪 🙏
Australia is a dump!
@@TheRealJaded thanks for your rude, unconstructive criticism. Curious if you've actually been to Australia and if you have did you actually see Australia or just one of the cities?
The last time I drove that road was when I left Alaska in '93. I did Anchorage/Seattle in 4hrs. shy of 3 days. I did Watson Lake/Seattle non-stop, 28 hours of driving. Just me, in my Oldsmobubble, I'd shipped everything by air. I was always in a hurry, every time I drove that road (half a dozen times in all), I'd enjoy doing it again, but at a leisurely pace to stop and enjoy some things, like those hot springs.
Been watching for two years and just watched your “maiden” trip to Alaska. So fun to see you “then!”
just subscribed best channel on you tube I am retired now and I wish you young people all the best have a wonderful life up north and thank you for including us in it. good luck and God Bless
pedrsverge thank you!! 😁
The first time I went over the AlCan highway was in 1959 - it was soooooo terrible - dusty, gravel, narrow, windey - at least they have straightened it, and paved it.
I have been watching your channel for several months, but never knew about these previous videos. I hope to try to find some place so I can binge watch them all in chronological order. Such and awesome and beautiful adventure.
07:53 Day 4 update: I don't know what river this is but quiet lovely and Eric looking over there eating random berries! Really enjoyed the casual talks, Godspeed!
Can you guys do another Q&A about your newest properties and what you had done different when making the move, if anything? Could you also include tips on getting through the border, traveling, stopping, packing, etc? Also could you share your true feelings and thoughts since being in Alaska for that last four years. I’ve been a viewer from the beginning and it’s really cool to look back on your journey!
Watching this again on december 1th 2023. Lovely
Glad I found,when you moved to Alaska been watching 3 years now
Playing catch up your videos. My goodness, even 4 years ago, you guys B-roll is other worldly. I still have many, many more to watch. Loving your channel ❤️ 💕 ♥️
Thank you for sharing your journey. Just found you yesterday and of course am binge watching you. My sister has lived in Juneau for 40 years now. Most beautiful place ever. We will be moving next year to a 1200 year old house and olive farm in Italy midway between Rome and Naples. Alaska looks pretty good though.
Welp,I went to take a nap and this is the video I woke to.....so glad I did...You young folks inspire me...you are living the dream...instead of just dreaming...I hope you realize... :) Man how beautiful!
Watching this video made me think how much is "Alaska" a state of mind, if you know what I mean. But then the scenery and landscape seem to make Alaska bigger than any state of mind.
Started watching your channel about one month now. Now I watch several videos of your simple life everyday. Thanks I love all of them.
LOL, I’m watching your life (videos) in reverse. I’ve watched some of your canning/cooking videos and didn’t realize you have your whole journey to Alaska on video! I’m so jealous; I have the pioneering spirit but the flesh (and pocketbook) is very weak- we’ve been living a conventional life in the lower 48 raising 7 kids over the last 36 years. And the grands started coming along too. Now it’s too late for us. But I hope to visit Alaska one day!
I’m watching in reverse too. My granny was from Canada and as the oldest granddaughter I was always promised to be the first grandchild to go to Canada with them. Unfortunately my grandpa died and I got married so I never made the trip. Watching these videos is like taking that t4ip with them. The scenery is gorgeous! I would love to go still but the arthritis wouldn’t be very good in that cold weather.
Hi Cindi , you are not alone😊 my oldest best friends name is Cindi and her maiden name is Land . 🙂😊🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱
I’m so addicted to your wonderful videos. Just found you and have been discovering your life in a backwards motion. You are so blessed. Thanks so much for sharing your incredible life. You are surely an inspiration❤😊
God bless you both . Just watched your recent episode about butchering moose meat and grounded , that’s a lot of good burgers and meat balls . Anyway just started to watch your day 1-7 or 2600miles journey I love it Erick you’re so lucky to have a motivated and smart partner. I wished I can go back 30years younger on my life to pursue my dream leaving off grid in wilderness.
Beautiful record of your travel up to Alaska! Such a picturesque journey must have frustrated the photographer in you both as you needed two hands on the wheel! But you have certainly made up for that!
Watch recent posts; going back to beginning!!! So good! 👍👍👍
Hi, we started watching about 6 months age . so glad we found this earlier post. Thanks; for sharing
I also lived in Cottage Grove before moving north. Love watching these earlier videos of the start of the journey, I started watching your channel because of the earth bag root cellar, about a year ago. So amazed what you’ve built in such a short time!
What state is cottage grove in?
Hello. My husband and I have been watching your videos for a couple of months now. I thought I'd go back to your beginnings with your videos & AK adventures. He and I lived in Alaska about 6 years ago. Due to his job, we had to move from Eagle River, AK to where we are now in mid-Pennsylvania. We took the route through the Yukon and went through Toad River and down through Jasper/Banff Parks. It was just gorgeous. We had to pull our car through the Yukon and I totally understood when you showed the dirt on your car. Our Kia Soul was just solid dirt by the time we got to the Montana border. We stopped at the sign forest, too. Just a beautiful drive, especially through the Provincial Parks. We did 5000 miles to get to PA and I ended up with a blood clot, so to anyone who wants to do a trip like this, make sure you stop and walk as much as possible. We had a deadline and unfortunately the last few days of our trip we didn't stop too much. But I will always remember the things we saw as being the best trip I have ever been on and I'm fairly nomadic. Both my husband and I loved living in AK. However, we decided that we needed to come back to the lower 48 due to family and our ages. He recently retired. We really enjoy watching both of you and all your adventures in AK. We miss the fishing, foraging, scenery, and even the beautiful winter snows. So it's been great that we can live a little vicariously through both of you. Ah, if only we were younger, I think we would be doing what you are doing. But hopefully, we'll be able to go back for a visit one day. We are planning to move, at least, back West and closer to getting there. There really is no place on earth like Alaska and living there truly is a dream come true. Enjoy and much luck to your continued off-grid success! Sue
Hi...i've been watching your life story from the start of your journey to Alaska what 3 yrs ago?..i love simple living and appreciate your channel so much...lots of inspiration and knowledge on how to leave within your means and living with nature...i love the food preservation and food preparation. We're living in a tropical country (PH) and honestly lots of food can be grown throughout the year and we're not challenged to do food preservation but the onset of pandemic and lockdowns made me think to live like yours...love you and take care of each other... from Philippines.
I've been following you two and your adventures for some time now. I thpought I'd look to see when your channel began and I am loving watching your journey. So fasinating!! Enjoy your life and blessing to the both of you!!
Loved your journey to Alaska from Oregon. Just subscribed 11/20/21 and I’m catching up on your past, road trip and new homestead and I’m loving it. Much love and catch y’all later ❤️👍🙏🇺🇸
Nice to see Hunter….my first. Timewharf a lovely journey!
Just found you and love your channel. One request though, please, please...don't make the music louder than your voice. thanks ahead.
Linda Linda this is probably our worst video ever for loud audio. I apologize, we have worked on this since moving here and hope you find our newer videos more pleasant 😀 appreciate you watching.
We prefer no background music at all.😁
Great video as usual. But, lol, the backround music is a challenge.
4u25out not all of us. I hate silence in a video.
@@SimpleLivingAlaska I like music in your videos. enjoy the picture from the drone.
Remember to press the like button folks it really helps the channel grow. Lots of views but not so many likes, it's easy to forget to press I know.
Really enjoying catching up on your story, the filming is wonderful, great drone footage. I came to your channel through the food challenge so I'm finding out how it all came about. Hats off to you for courage! Thanks for sharing your experience.
I feel like I'm travelling with you all,thanks for all the beauty..
Watched so many of your vlogs in Alaska so I know it went well but this video is making me SCARED and EXCITED all at the same time!
Hey i am writing you from germany, I just started to look your videos from the beginning. It's so inspiring to see your start of the new chapter of your live and how it is going now.
It is crazy how much german signs are there in the collection. The germans are everywhere :)
Schon ein geiles Leben da oben in Alaska. Nächstes Jahr geht's für mich auch dorthin.
Started watching your channel....excited to see this journey....watching from the beginining...love it so far
Welcome aboard!
I live in MI and have been to Canada many times, and have the same experience as you did. Right through the border, don’t forget to call your bank before hand. I got the firewood question a lot in the past, due to the Emerald Ash Borer. I used to go back and forth so much to camp that they would just see my history when they pulled up my plate and knew why I was crossing.
Thank you for sharing your journey and some of the places you seen with us! The drone footage was amazing! Your dogs looked so happy to be on this adventure with you guys. Thanks for another great video
I just discovered your channel yesterday and couldn't be more happier for the 6 of you! Congratulations on following your heart!
Jody Mooney thank you 😀
Some amazingly beautiful areas you traveled through. Thanks for sharing. Love your channel.
Yes I’m committing on a 5yr old video.
From 1992-98 I commercial fished in Alaska, everywhere in the state. Had a deal to buy 25 acres on Mitkof Island ( Petersburg). Came home to California between seasons and bought a lobster boat and meet a pretty girl. That pretty girl has been my wife now for 27 years. And I haven’t been back to Alaska since. I wouldn’t change anything but I’m JEALOUS to say the least about you two. Keep Safe and Well.
I started watching your channel a week or so ago. I was hoping this video told why you decided to move to Alaska.
Thats awesome,
We moved down from AK to MN in 2016 and have been considering moving back. I stumbled upon your videos and decided to go back to the beginning and binge watch. At 15:15 you can see the Mary Ave sign we nailed to the bridge in the signpost forest back then, although there are a lot more signs there now too. I look forward to adding a MN license plate to the forest on our next (hopefully) move up.
I have been trying to convince my husband to move to Alaska from Connecticut, no go =( I am living vicariously through you guys lol. Love your channel!
So happy to come across this video! Enjoying the views in beautiful Canada!!
Me too
But from Australia 👍
I love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone!
Thanks for taking us on your road trip moving to Alaska! It would be wonderful to learn how you guys met and if you got married and what not take care
Well I’ve been watching your channel for about a year and had never seen this video. I’m going to have to go back and watch all your other older videos. 😍
I'm so glad all your new videos don't have this "popular RUclips" type of music anymore. Can't wait to get out of Oregon and head to Alaska like you guys did. Definitely an inspiration.
How smart to do it with an RV! Long time watcher, but I’m going back and re-watching from the beginning. So excited to see it grow from the ground up so to speak!
So fun watching your video from the beginning I am now through about five or six of them to the part where you’re journeying into Alaska so exciting after watching you in Alaska it’s so nice to see the beginning.
I really enjoyed watching this video. My husband and I have driven both to and from Alaska. This brought back memories of the time we lived there!
Because of the rona BS I started watching You Tube instead of the TV in March 2020...this was one of the early channels but this clip was in front of me so I finally got to see your first part of this journey.
New fan (from the Future) enjoying early videos. That totem pole place was cool.
You will love the hot springs
Your dogs couldn't be happier!!
That’s a loooong trip. Glad to see I’m not the only one getting 10/12 miles per gallon.
Salute the human in you out on endeavours and adventures and how you get along and respect like friends. Love from India 🏵🤩
Hey guys I lived in cottage grove for a while,I managed the IGA in Drain for 4 years loved it their I’m retired now and live in Medford small world love your channel
The deer heads in the car at 16:00 took me a second :)
Awesome video! Loved seeing you on this trip...have been binge watching your videos for a week now but just found this one. I had no idea how long of a trip you had or where you moved from. Wow, what a long journey.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey !!
As a career Army Officer I have experienced the challenges of moving to a new post both in the U.S. and in Germany and Korea. Although the military moved our household goods we would have to take a few housekeeping items of an immediate need upon arrival. But in several cases we did not have an opportunity to find a place to live or even see the area until we arrived. In the days before the Internet, GPS, Cellphones or Drones, there was no greater excitement than embarking on the journey to a distant place having no idea what you would find when you got there.
I started watching them last night at like 67k ish and now they are at almost 71k! So happy for you guys! LOVE the videos!
Had to push the GO back button and check out some early episodes I missed! Love your work. Great directing :)
Enjoy each and every day! Your special being together sharing life and many adventures ahead of you.
I love the channel!! I just saw a sign from my city- Carson City, NV in the sign post footage! I'm moving to Alaska on a month!💛 must be a good omen!
😂🤣 This video brought back memories. The first time I stepped off of the plane in Alaska- this ol Florida gal had never seen snow, and it was eh close to 90 degrees when I left... It was snowing and 30 when I get there. I thought I was going to freeze to death...IN my flip-flops.. 😂 When we drove out, we were in an 8 hour blizzard at -35, SOO, we didn't see a good portion of the scenry.. We were worried about crossing the border as well. When we get there, the person inside opened a window and yelled, where are you heading..My husband yelled back to the lower 48..He yelled again, how long will you be in Canada? Again my husband said just as fast as we can get out..The guy said..drive safe and slammed the window closed it was snowing so hard and SO danged cold.... 😂 I forgot about the Peace River. I fished there a few times. Good times..well in the summer...
Oh I am having so much fun following you two I love the drone footage you are so brave. Thank you for sharing. Praying for you for health and safety 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I was wondering how you got those beautiful pictures
22:25 yep. Drone 😊
We just did a trip to Seward Anchorage and Talkeetna. Love your channel and now we know how those locals live in the cabins in Alaska, wonderful contents and thanks for sharing!
Just love the idea man the best and God's blessing for your lives.
2:43 a.m. in the morning I could not go to sleep until I watched this whole video to find out where you were going. What are Adventure. I just could not imagine picking up like that leaving I got homesick looking at all that beautiful land and hearing that music at the end. My husband is in heaven he died at a young age but I still think I would get home sick even if we travel together like you both did. Only you didn't tell where you started out from. And I couldn't tell by the map. God bless take care I'm glad you both have each other.
Awesome adventure. But my niece lives in Cottage Grove. I've visited there many times. Love it there! So if you left there for where you are, it must be AMAZING. My husband and I love your story and can't wait to see your next one. You are very inspiring. And your garden is beautiful.
I remember driving back to California from Alaska when I left the U.S. Army. What an adventure! Took me 12 days! I sure miss being up there.
Samuel Tomasello go back
Thank you for serving
So much beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing that trip, nicely done!
Would love to drive it again in one vehicle and be able to really take our time
Was wondering when you passed my place. Found your page couple weeks ago and am addicted lol. Love the fishing and homestead experience. The waterfall at Spence's Bridge was a great drone shot. Partied there alot. Hat Creek was closer to my place tho. 🤘❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for documenting this, I loved watching your journey. My wife and I have dreamed of moving up there and in the past year we can't stop talking about it. In January we will be visiting up there for the second time to see if we can manage the cold and long nights, we don't suspect it will be an issue, but we would rather be wise and test it out before making such a life changing decision. I'll be watching and subscribing to your channel to try to pick up any tips we can before we uproot our family and pursue the dream of Alaska.
Did you move there? I would love to move there.
@@birdie7776 Not yet. We are weighing our options and are trying to use wisdom. That's a massive move and would require some big disconnects from our family in the lower 48.
What a great road trip. Beautiful scenery!
enjoyed your video. I like drive traveling, see the land, see & talk to people, see the animals, sky, water, etc
WOW ! Looks much different that time of year. I did it the winter of 91/92. Most of the way behind of snow plows.
i went to mexico on a motorcycle so I agree with you both every border is different love your channel keep up the good work
AWESOME TRIP 😊
I’M A LITTLE BIT TIRED 😅WITH ALL THE MILES WE TRAVELED GETTING TO ALASKA 😊
Very happy y’all had a safe beautiful ride / drive to the Great State of Alaska. Dogs look happy. Hope the cats had as much fun as the dogs seem to have had. 💖👍💖