As Winter Pushes us South | Highway of Ice | Destination Adventure
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- Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2023
- I built this rig to be able to handle a large variety of climates, but this is still the testing phase, and unfortunately it is not passing all the tests. Winter seemed to come out of nowhere this year, and it came with fury. Nights were starting to get below freezing, but waking up not only sub zero temperatures and snow, was an unexpected surprise. I am certainly not complaining, because these are all necessary tests for the rig, and I am actually quite happy to identify issues through temperatures and conditions that are still manageable. I thought that the rig would be able to go quite cold with an almost stock heating system, but unfortunately that does not seem to be the case. By the end of the first night, I woke up to a nice and toasty rig, but frozen pipes, which is a greater issue than a chilly living quarters. Frozen pipes quickly turn into busted pipes, and having just redone all of the plumbing, that is not an avenue I want to revisit this early in the new rig. Lucky for me nothing broke, and I have some awesome ideas on how to overcome these issues.
Outside of freezing pipes, the rig has done incredibly well, and most of the other concerns are basically just learning curves. The rig is 12,000 lbs, and with DRW that equates to some great traction. Add to that the 4 wheel drive and snowflake rated tires, she's ready to tackle any climb, but stopping is the number one concern. Cold temperatures, weight and good tires will get you surprisingly good traction, but once that traction breaks it is a different game entirely, and that is the game I am trying to learn.
This truck has drum brakes on the back and discs on the front, which is actually a very good combination, but that strong braking power up front can be a difficult balance while learning the capabilities and limitations to the setup. I am fortunate to be traveling some very remote locations, so I can really play with different speeds, turns and stops, without having to worry about traffic or any other human presence. As for the overall performance, I am very happy with the truck, and I don't think much needs to be changed. If I plan to do a specific northern winter trip, I will pick up a nice set of studded tires, but other than that I think it is just time behind the wheel to get a strong understanding of the performance in these challenging conditions.
Now, I think it is important to say, this is not an announcement of a winter break, this is just the close of the summer travel season. Winer is a period of time that I still have to find some consistent solutions for within the channel, but going into this one I think I have some really neat ideas that will bring a big variety of very exciting content. I don't want to say too much more, but I do want to say thank you! Thank you for enjoying the summer season, and thank you for enjoying the first season with the new rig. This was a lot of risk for me, and a big challenge, but I could not have possibly planned a better season. The channel growth was amazing, the stories were exciting and beautiful, and the rig held up to a far greater test than I had anticipated subjecting it to.
I am so excited about the future, and I am so happy to have you all along in the passenger seat.
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I'll try and make this concise, here goes: The bison hang out along the road there because when they repopulated the area that is where they unloaded them from the transport trucks. So, to them, that is home base. The verges along the Alcan are kept groomed and wide so you can see animals that maybe approaching the road in time to slow down. The caribou are after the salt used on the roadway in winter, normally you'd not see them in summer at all. Back in the day both the road and the vehicles on it didn't have the engineering, range, etc that we do today. All those abandoned resorts, fuel stops, cafes had their day but most all traffic can drive faster, further now. Fun fact, caribou when they are wild, reindeer when they are a managed herd. Thanks for putting up with my Ted Talk.
Great to hear this info, Thanks!!
they like the minerals from off the road dont have to dig in the hard ground maybe, dont know if they salt the roads way out away from towns but here in the states they now salt in almost every state even California cause people just dont slow down for bad weather
i think they new dustin was coming and wanted to be on camera.
I learned more from a single comment than I have anywhere else in a long time. Awesome!
Thank you so much for this very concise and comprehensive input on the area.
Every Saturday morning I start my day off the same way: wake up, eat breakfast with my daughter, turn on a cartoon for her and put on Destination Adventure for myself. Selfishly, I want every episode to be an hour long because your videography skills are second to none. Thanks for another great summer season. Looking forward to the winter edition... possibly a trip to Oregon?? It's a great state to explore!
I’ve lived in Oregon on the Rogue River, lots of things to see.
More of Oregon would be sweet. Maybe a few stops in Washington State on the way.
I just get excited when I see a new post. Such epic scenery. Even though we are not there Dustin makes us see things as if we were there. Great job and happy travels Dustin.
My wife and I cannot express the joy you bring us as a fellow traveler! Thanks a million!🎉
Ditto!
Thank you for another season with great adventures that were full of beautiful scenery and destinations. ❤
About the abandonned hotels and resorts along the Alcan:
They were all up and running until the early 90ies.
Then, flights became cheaper as gas for driving cars up and down the Alcan.
Another issue was the expensive fuel for their power supply by big generators,
as most of those resorts are offgrid.
I remember in the 80ies, they ran big Diesels 24/7
Enjoy your downtime, we all look forward to what you bring us next season! Thank you for making Saturday morning full of beautiful sights and adventures. 💜
I've only driven the Alcan twice. The first time back in '86 in the late spring, and then last December. Normally we take the Cassiar going both north and south, but last year we decided to head south on the Alcan. My husband was ahead in our 1-ton Dodge and I was following in my Matrix. It was dark by then and I came around a corner, so had slowed down, when a moose stepped out on to the road. I went to slow down further and just kept on going! Right into the ditch! Thankfully I went in slowly, but I was stuck. My dog didn't even wake up when we hit the ditch! lol! Thankfully, hubs noticed and stopped! But we were a long way from Fort Nelson and had to leave the car there. Truckers are great on the northern roads and always stop to make sure you are ok, which several did. Long story short, a tow truck rescued my car the next morning and brought it to Fort Nelson. $2000 tow bill! Thank goodness for BCAA! Looking forward to what's next!! Take care, Dustin-Sue
What a beautiful hot springs. Years ago I had a truck driver stuck there waiting hours for tire repair. They offered to let him hang out in the springs. He turned it down. I can’t believe he didn’t take advantage of that place. Looks like heaven
On year my late father in law went fly fishing in the fall and came back on the plane with a Caribou in quarters for me to butcher and wrap. He swore he caught it with his fly pole.
Your outdoor videography is the best I have seen on RUclips. It rivals any cinematography. You make a excellent director and photographer.
I wake up Saturday morning come out watch your videos take me to a place I'll probably never go so beautiful and Majestic thank you be safe have a great time
Always a pleasure to watch Canadian wilderness through destination adventure' eyes
My Mother asked me ( when I was about 12) what the earliest thing I could remember was. I told her about about seeing a crane lifting a wrecked car from deep in a rocky creek bed, and a few other scenes. She told me that was from 1957 on the Alcan Hwy. It was ALL gravel back then. Only primitive gas stations every 200 - 300 miles or so. When you passed one, you stopped even if they were closed and waited until they opened next morning. We were from (Ft.) Beal AFB transferred to Elmandorf AFB. Alaska was not yet a state so we got extra time off to say good by to our family in Georgia. So we drove from North California to Atlanta,Ga and then from Atlanta to Anchorage.
On the farm not that many years ago, we had been using for many years a D9 cat possibly the last working cat from the Alaska highway build. It was a monster. Cables not hydraulic, difficult to find strong cables for it. There was a old timer worked for Cat in Calgary that was helpful with repairs. He had worked on the same type of cat when young. We bought it for $5000 at an auction in 1980. It was big and heavy enough to have difficulty finding a rig that could move it.
Slicker than moose guts on a glass door knob.
Liard hot springs was the site of the worst black bear attack. 3 people died and a 4th was injured. It happened at the upper pool (now closed). If not for an American that had a gun, authorities believe the attack would've continued. There was nothing wrong with the bear.
Good video Dustin.
Liard❤ my childhood neighbours used to be camp attendants there along with their campground and small sawmill at mile 126. Thank you so much.💚💚💚
THIS HAS BEEN SUCH AN INSANE WILD RIDE THIS YEAR AND I GOTTA SAY THE OLD GIRL SHUR PULLS HER WEIGHT TAKING US TO THE MOST EXTREME RIDES YOU SHARE WITH US ! THOSE HOT SPRINGS 🔥 😅 GOOD LORD LOOKED SO NICE AND THE MOUNTAINS AND EVERYTHING IS SO BIG ! THANKS A MILLIONS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATIONS TO WHAT YOU DO TO BRING THIS TO ALL OF US ! ❤ 😃 YOU ROCK 🎸 ⛰️ 🌲 🐻 🦌 🫎 🚚
Well Holy Smokes!!! I remember that hot springs... I was there 37 years ago!!! Thanx for the memory jog DP
We enjoy every video! It’s our Saturday thing together. My husband has terminal cancer and loved seeing all your adventures.. he won’t be here in the spring, he wishes you well with all the upcoming adventures!
Thanks again for the ride Dustin. Picking up 227,000 hitch hikers can't be bad. Always been a winter person so i could happily spend hours looking at ice, snow capped mountains and carribou. Go home and get some trace heating around those pipes. 🖖
You are my #1 channel. Especially liked seeing the bison and caribou. I don't care for your sub-freeing winters. It is too bad there aren't more local businesses established. There must be a way to generate more income but it's not happening. Thanks Dustin-Stay warm!
It wondeful to think a part of the world you have never given thought to could be so beautiful.
Dustin, thank you for being genuine, kind and sincere. You are an awesome man.
Love and strength to you my friend I have not met... yet.
As a viewer from Fort St. John I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy your time here. But thanks for this great season and I hope you make it north to explore around FSJ another time to make better memories!
Ok❤ as usual - Saturday morning ritual , coffee and Destination Adventure first thing! Then I watch again. Saturdays are busy, but they are much better with DA first. I loved this one. I’ve grown up all over BC, and have never seen caribou like you have! I know I say it lots…..BUT! If you adventure down to the Fraser valley it would be so cool to have a meet and greet sometime!!!! I know hundreds would drive to shake your hand.
Not everybody just young people. Kids!
Thank you Dustin for showing us some amazing places and sharing some wonderful stories from the locals of these places you visited. That ol' Dodge did you right this season and she deserves some love and attention. Enjoy your family time.
I have very much enjoyed watching the 2023 season with you. Sure, glad the truck has worked out for you. Best filming on RUclips.
Wow, the scenery is just breathtaking!!! Thank you so much for taking us along with you. Safe travels my man
Dustin, like many have said, thanks for letting us tag along for the summer 2023 season. I hope you and Mick will film the repair and maintenance of the rig for a video or two.
Love the Alaska highway. Beautiful scenery and wildlife. Thanks Dustin. 🇨🇦❤
My husband and I picked up blocks of ice from Muncho Lake for our cooler. It lasted a long time. Thank you for a great summer. I loved it all.
I respect a man who faces his demons. Thank for facing yours and showing us the hot springs. Yes amazing summer Dustin ! Thanks for letting us subscibers join you on your adventures into stunning beauty of the great white north. Cheers 🍻👊😎👍🍻
That soak waterfall massage looked Destination amazing! That glacier calve drop in skater syle into the river gets a honorable mention.
Ice whiskers on lug nuts ! Fantastic way to end a wonderful season , thank you for everything Dustin...
Oh a little bit sad that your summer travels are over. I so look forward to Saturday mornings! Take care Dustin. You do great work.
Chains ⛓️ for the tires Time of year 😂❄️🌨️ heaters and warm food all those good things 👍
Thank you Dustin for taking us along on the Summer 2024 journey. Loved every bit that you shared.
For this I salute you, Dustin. Ice on the roads petrifies me and I'm from Michigan. Shudder!
You thank us, but really we need to be thanking you for your great enjoyment of adventure and sense of peace. I have a whole new outlook on your prospective " Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints" this has truly changed me, since starting to watch your videos. I truly look forward to more displays of awesomeness !
This video brought back such memories of when I used to live in Toad River! I have always wanted to go back to Liard Hot Springs! But it’s been almost 20 years! Seeing the bit of the Alaska Highway was wonderful! And it is beautiful! Thank you for sharing this! 😊
We were lucky enough to swim here the summer of 1993. Dustin walking the path was a trip down memory lane for me.
Thanks for a beautiful season, this channel is just SO nice, when my level of ptsd hits ‘ridiculous’, these uploads just brings me to my level ‘almost normal’…
So very much appreciated…
Fix the ride - we’ll be right here waiting for the next upload.
I LOVE travelling with Dustin.
Sad to see you are done for 2023 but thanks for taking us for the ride! Love your videos!
❤Thanks for another great video Dustin. I’m not a cold weather person but you would have to be crazy not to appreciate that beautiful country and all the amazing wildlife. Than you for bringing that to us that will probably never get a chance to visit. Can’t wait for the next adventures!!!!!
I drove that road in 2018 with my son when he moved to Alaska. Watching your video (s) has been wonderful in seeing some of the same places I saw then. What I really appreciate is your gift in visual presentation and interaction with nature and exploration. I do not regret my inability to explore Canada as I did then... all I have to do is tune in and travel with you. Thank you for your exemplary work.
Thank you Dustin for all the beautiful sights you have shared. I look forward to more of your shape pictures. Sharing the knowledge of where you are. God bless you and keep you safe.
Thank you for sharing these amazing adventures with us, I look forward to seeing your next video when you get back on the road. Keep up the great work, I can’t thank you enough for showing us places we would likely never get to see. Dustin you are a great explorer !!!
Fix that bad ass truck and get back out there. We need your weekly excursions. Awesome series, thanks so much. You live in a beautiful part of the world.
G'day Dustin, Was really just being a little selfish, as I really enjoy your weekly video's, which provide an inside look at your part of the world. It will leave a hole in my Sunday evenings. Enjoy your time at home. Regards Mark
So.sad the season has ended,,,,,but what a great ride the new rig has been. All the time and money has been well worth her adventures,
I guess your going to have to hang out with Mick,,,thank you as always Dustin. You are my Saturday….don’t make that weird,,,😅
Wonderful travel adventures. Thanks for the views. Stay warm, and keep n eye on Mick when he’s chopping wood for the shop. 🤙
Snow definitely makes life harder but it sure does make the earth that much more beautiful!!! I’d be so scared driving 😬
I once asked a moose “why are you on the road?”
Moose said “I love the salt” 🫎
And to scare people when they come too close
2023 SummerTravel Season …..
( We all stand up, and Applaud! )
Nothing more fun than driving on ice. 😊
Awesome Dustin. So looking forward to your further adventures. Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Texas.
I used to work in camps in Fort Nelson, Wonowon and Fort st John. This brought back good memories. I never got to the hot springs so I’m thrilled to see what they look like!! Another stunning video you capture so much more beyond just what the average traveller sees just driving these highways. Thankyou for another gorgeous video Dustin.
Me too. I spent many years north and east of Fort Nelson and many other locations up and down the Alaska Hiway. It’s awesome to see my old stomping grounds pop up.
Hey, I too worked the patch for three years driving a cement bulker for a large well service company (you'd recognize the name) based in Fort St. John. Absolutely loved the country up there, so wild, but hated the work and came home to Haida Gwaii. Dustin has explored so many of the places I've lived and worked in the province and I love seeing them through his eyes. You have a nice day.
Congratulations on a successful summer of " Distination Adventures" Dustin. I liked the places and people you chose to see and film. You really did your homework. I love hearing the undocumented historical information from the locals. Traveling on roads less traveled. To me your a real to life Indiana Jones. Looking for treasure in peoples stories of old. As always very educational and first class cinematography. Thank you Dustin for your sharing your majic.Cheers.
Thanks for sharing your adventures this year. Looking forward to the next adventure…
I shut everything off, make sure the wife and kids are gone, and then with no distractions, just your video, I watch and I let it take me away! Thank you for taking me with you. Amazing as always!
Oh I'm so sad your season is over. It feels like I was just waiting out last winter to see your new summer episodes. Now it's over😕 Dang. This season was full of stunning episodes! Your channel is my very favorite! Stay warm this winter ! Thank you, Dustin!
Once again, thank you very much Sir for taking an Ontario man to the east coast!
Great first season with the new camper and know it's just going to get better and better..(if that's possible ?) Really look forward to all you travels!! Wishing you all the best and can't wait for the winter travels..
Absolutely love your channel we watch every weekend me the wife and kids. Very enjoyable, entertaining thanks for making your videos.
Thank You for taking us all those awesome places this past summer, wouldn't ever seen any of them without You. And thank You for all the hard work doing so, hope Ur winter plans go well and we get to see more cool videos..😊..
Awesome series of videos Dustin..once i start watching one of your videos i am captivated. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next adventures.
For someone with no real plans your summer came out pretty damn good. Thanks.
Once again you provide everyone beautiful vistas of BC that most of us will never visit in person, such as you do. I truly hope that one day we will meet (Kelowna isn't THAT far away) as I believe that we two are 'cut form the sane cloth' as it were. Even down to the tuna sandwich at the 'mine' site. Love the camera work...Love the scenery and patiently waiting for the next video. Keep'em coming!!! 😃😃😃
At 15:20...That was "Frickin Awesome"! 👌
Another great season, thanks Dustin, love from Ontario.
YT was made for you, dude. You bring nothing but goodness, beauty and adventure on a cinematic scale. Lookin forward to the coming season!
I thoroughly love watching your trips. I haveclived from Port Moody, Quesnel, Bowron Lake, North of Fort St John, liard Hot Springs and Junction 37. All while the Businesses were booming. Sad to see that most are now abandoned.
Thank you for sharing.
Fabulous to see Bison, loved the hot springs! Wow, slippery road, skateboarding without a board ☺ Caribou! So majestic , what a treat ! Epic scenery, epic soundtrack, sublime post, thankyou so much Dustin. 👏👏👏👊
Bro, I gotta say I love waking up Saturday morning and watching your adventures it's rather wholesome on my days off relaxing seeing all the beautiful places I would love to see! Keep keeping on man! Much love from Wisconsin USA
Gee, thanks a lot Dustin... I got so cold watching the 2023 closing Destination Adventure video I had to turn up the heat! The light snowfall made the images of the mountains soo dramatic, almost as if filmed in, as the CBC ad said many years ago about the rerunning of the Johnny Weissmüller series Tarzan, glorious black and white. The rig has certainly held up well considering the age and condition of the major components, a sign that preparation and planning will win the day. Take a rest, reconnect with family and friends, give the rig a thorough going over. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dustin, it'll be a long wait for next season, stay well.
This channel is one of, if not the most professional adventure channels.
Your dedication to research and awesome videography make for a wonderful and enlightening view each week.
I look forward to my next Canadian adventure while sitting in the Philippines.
Thank you, Dustin.
Yes William, Canada is somewhat different to here in the Philippines! I agree wholeheartedly with your comments and am like a cat on a hot tin roof waiting for Dustins 2024 season to begin.
Another Saturday morning Destination Adventure and coffee session. Dustin, the music choices are superb especially during the caribou montage. It sucked me in like an epic movie.
Coffee and Destination Adventure, the perfect start to a weekend! I do not have enough words to express the sheer beauty of the North, yet somehow you bring it to life superbly and yet succinctly.
The bison, what kind eyes they have. I just wanted to reach out and pat one, but all I found was my wolf dog. Thanks, Dustin. I hope you get some rest over the winter. See you in the next one.
Hello Katherine
Another great year and thanks for taken us alongside Destination Adventure.
I was a bit sad when I heard the MoHo was gonna be parked this season, but the adventures you took us on this year were top notch. (No surprise there…) I can’t wait to see where we are headed next. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s an incredible recipe for success. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents.
Got to say Dustin you have shown me some of the most beautiful and amazing country I would have never seen
Just amazing on all levels
Looking forward to your next lot of travels when ever that might be and looking forward to seeing the truck upgrades
😍😍🇦🇺
Hi Dustin,I've been a subscriber to your channel now for a while,just want to say thank you for all of your amazing videos,you have worked so hard to bring your videos to the world, know that every one of them is loved, your Aussie bra nev👍👍
Get yourself a couple easily inflatable beach balls to throw in your boat before you put the cover on. It will prevent the cover from sagging a collecting water and other stuff. A couple large beach balls weigh nothing and stow away very easy.
This is a beautiful idea, thank you.
Drove the alaska highway back in 78 to 84. Every year was different. You never knew which gas station/ restaurants would be still in operation or closed.
For some odd reason, the restaurant at Stone mountain sticks in my head, lol, who knows. No longer able to travel, really miss the northwest and alaska.
Thank you for all the enjoyment.
The elk, the mountains, are you thinking Mammoth seeking adventures Dustin, enjoy the open road!
Dustin: Hi from Calgary. Best season yet I've watched every episode at least twice. I dumped cable tv because of quality entertainment like yours. Thought the rig was pure genius, with minimal fine tuning it will be the ultimate adventure rig.
You had better win an award as a filmmaker cuz if not it will be a crime. Awesome shooting, editing and of course content.
Thanks man can't wait for the next batch of adventures.
Thanks for taking us along on the Adventure, Dustin! Looking forward to next season.
Wow! I worked in FSJ in the oilfield for 7 years and been up in the Ft. Laird area Just amazing ground and skies. I mean, winters are gnarly, but I definitely have a learning and living experience. Also, being from Williams Lake helped me to adapt. Wild bison and horse are everywhere up there. Great video, Dustin. Bringing me more memories on a Saturday morning 🌄 ☕️ Thank you for your good work.
These are my favourite vids, you talking and walking through things makes it very personal. We had a huge laugh about the icicles on the wheel nuts. Keep warm😂
Dustin. I look forward to every Video you make. I feel like I'm there when you make these Videos. Keep up the great work. You are much appreciated. Ron Johnson. Little Rock. Arkansas
We have driven that highway both summer and winter and of course have enjoyed the Hot Springs. Prefer the summer though ha ha thanks for taking us along on your epic adventures. Look forward to next season.🤘
You’re reminding me of my trips in 1977 and 1994. Can’t wait to do it again in 2025. In 1994 the snow as chasing me south. The thing I learned about driving the roads of northern Canada and Alaska was slow down.
I have really enjoyed your year of traveling and can’t wait to see what you do.
Thank you for taking me along. It was a great year!
Great upgrade from the motor home Dustin! In Aussie slang: 'Its a beast'!
Hey I'm okay with the end of your summer season. It was absolutely amazing. 10/10 yt channel content, 11/10 video quality, 13/10 personality.
Beautiful country, it was a great season, I really enjoyed it. thanks so much.
Very much enjoying Saturday mornings with a new adventure and seeing new places. Very much looking forward to what's next.
Dustin as always you rock. I lived in the COLD MT mountains for 9 years & could not get out fast enough , That being said I found Costa Rica--- Summer in the states & winter in Costa Rica IS my new goal
Loving the adventure with you Dustin. I wait until late evening to just relax and take in the ride. The scenery is breathtaking to say the least. Looking forward to tagging alongs in the new expeditions so in the mean time, I'll get to do a bit of catch up :) Stay safe!