Alaska Log Raft Adventures .......... Yukon River
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Here is the story of our times log rafting on the Yukon River, with our friends Neil and Lauro Eklund. An adventure 14 years in the making . Hope you enjoy it. Dave Whipple
Im disabled and watch a lot of outdoors videos on RUclips including yours and Brooks, Partially to live vicariously and partially to motivate myself. Of all the videos i have seem over the last few years, this is by far the most awesome. This is my dream. Thank you.
Thanks for taking us along. Hell of a story. Hell of a storyteller. Love you guys. RIP Scotty.
Thanks R.A. !!!
I had the adventure of my life with Neil on the rivers of Alaska and the boneyard in the mid 1980s, Neil is a great man and will always be a friend, this brings back lots of memories, ask Neil about riding the submarine kicking moose out in the middle of the mighty yuk Lol! Thanks for sharing Boxer Dan
Hey Dan! I actually HAVE heard the story of riding the moose in the Yukon! I'll tell Neil you said Hi!
All i can say is THANK YOU and GOD BLESS...
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That sounds like an amazing trip, and memory!
Just watched this again Dave- Grateful to have had this great adventure with you guys and looking forward to more. We plan to head down river again in September and hope you can come along!
September on the Yukon would be awesome! We'll have to see how the summer goes.
“When you have to shovel your boat out it’s time to call it a year”.
Fantastic.
LOL....true statement
" Were you dreaming ," No , we were all wide awake living the dream that came true , a once lifetime trip being enjoyed under God's Sky on a Raft ... upon the waters of the mighty Yukon River , full of fresh fish bounty , we all have so many good memories but one sad when the time came to say goodbye , we will never forget that special bond of individuals working as a team , maybe one day !! ... Just dreaming ? as I close my eyes I hear the laughter , once more my mind travels back in time ... and a smile beam's across my old face ... people walking by think I wonder what he's smiling for ... they won't know ! .. but you will ? .... x
Awesome! Thats sums it right up
I agree...Excellent story teller.
Thank you.
Fantastic! What an adventure.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You did a fantastic job putting this all together, It was great insight to take so many photos on your trip!
Thanks Sage One!
Excellent adventure and well told.
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. Hubby would eat salmon all day but I can't stand fish at all. Good thing there was always pie! XD
Awesome, well done.
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Wow, loved this - it was just like I was there. I also watch your wife's channel, both of you are very interesting people. p.r.morehouse
Thank you!
One of the best videos I've seen :) Good writing.
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Sure would’ve loved to been there
God is good
Instead of selling all that stuff tents camping stoves wood stoves and everything fishing gear Firearms you should have kept it for camping trips so in the future you wouldn't have to repurchase new equipment because of the price of equipment these days and the poor quality of the equipment and nowadays it's made overseas for example a Coleman camping tent is made in China and the problem with the products made by Coleman camping is the zipper it is cheap I used to have a Coleman camping tent and the zipper failed on the tent and that was the only problem the tent did not leak when it rained
You are a very good story teller.
Thanks Scott.
LOVE this! Oh the memories! Can't wait to do it again babe....
Me too!!
Got a raft built now, waiting at the bridge. Seeing this video again tells me to "throw lines" (Joe) and head down river. Great job Dave! Missing you guys. B great to have you along again!
Need some big logs '? I donated a few I saw on his raft.
I just seen this float video, OMG!! wat a good time, Loved Fred! awesome... Yur Blessed!!!
Great video guys! Would love to do this, bucket list stuff right there!
Dave, I’m a 76 year old lady sitting here thinking “I want to do this”. God has blessed you greatly.
Agree! I am 70!
Love the way you narrate.Brook send me a pie! What a great adventure!
I think you ladies should do it. I see it's been a year so I hope you already have.
@@centauri9458 same here. Hope they have as well.
@@b-radfrommalibu2702 it's good for people to live their dreams no matter what age. I have a dream of taking an old boat I have that needs alot of work down to the Gulf Of Mexico. It's 490 miles down river from me, takes about 4 or 5 days one way. Would be an adventure. Great thing about my boat is that it's aluminum and light at 24 feet it's only about 900 pounds and trailerable. So My Uncle said he would drag my trailer down to Mobile or Gulf Shores and pick up me and the boat if I would like. But 10 days on the water doesn't sound so bad. Another good thing I have a four stroke outboard for it so good fuel mileage. Unlike the 2 stroke on it now.
Dear Dave and Brooke, I have watched this raft trip several times and each experience is so entertaining and enriching. I was 77 on 12/27/21 and am still very spiritually vibrant. However, severe orthroartritis handicaps me such that my former normal adventures are mostly verboten. Thus, I very much vicariously enjoy every video you both produce. Just 10 years ago I was able to engage in all the exhiIariating activities I witness you doing. I ask not for any pity but joy that I so enjoy your wonderful visual productions. Thank and bless you and your wonderful son and daughter so much for the gifts you have given me.
Blessings, Larry
ductions.
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First of all I have to say big thanks to you. I found this video about two weeks ago. Incredibly, I found myself 20 years ago in this video. I am the Japanese with black hair in the past two minutes. I was there exactly!! It’s my first solo adventure that kayaking Yukon.
I could clearly remember my precious memories in this video.
I appreciate you made this video.
And thank you so much for Neil and your family. I had good sleep on raft cabin at that time.
One more appreciate to you guys from Japan.
The best to you and yours from America.
Great story teller. What a life you live. Love "Girl in the woods"
That tugs at my heartstrings. I can feel the Call of the Wild. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks KK.
You have a gift for storytelling! Love your videos and your lovely girl in the woods videos! You are my favorite you tubers! ❤️ So very sorry to hear of Brookes brother passing. Prayers for you all. 🙏🏻 I am a fellow Michigander. Looking forward to your trip back to the UP property. There’s healing in the Forest. May God bless you and comfort you all.
Thanks Sandi. We both appreciate that
At the end of your documentary I was wishing that I had grown up in Alaska. What a wonderful wonderful thing rolling down the river on a raft. With your voice, you should be speaking and doing documentaries all the time. Thoroughly enjoyed thanks!
Thanks Charolet. I enjoy narrating for sure.
What an amazing story. It is so refreshing to see great people doing great things, all the while making great memories. I can speak for all of us here in RUclips land when I say - we wish we were there with you all. Thank you, Dave. You are an exemplary narrator/story teller.
Thanks CTK!
Wonderful story; the river, the raft, the sunsets, the friendships, and most of all, the wonderfulness it is to live out your dream.
Excellent commentary and making this video with all the pictures. Interesting life style and story.
Thanks Jude.
What an absolutely amazing adventure!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us all!!!
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Thank you Dave for letting us be a part of the dream!
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You guys lead a truly blessed life! Thanks once again for sharing Dave.
Thanks Dano!
Dave, this was probably my favorite video you’ve ever posted on your channel. Those memories you created with your family and friends will last a lifetime. Life at its best my friend. ❤️✌️😎
What an adventure! Good job.
Thank you for a memorable, one-of-a-kind lifestyle adventure I hadn’t even imaged. You and Brooke are a great team, so much fun to watch. Neil (sp?) has to be a true pioneer: digging out Mammoth tusks in the Boneyard? Epic!!!!!
Your story telling is captivating. The memories shared are so much appreciated.
Wish I were 21 and could start over, as this would be my dream. Thank you again for a glimpse of an extraordinary time.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks Melanie.
What an amazing opportunity to have your dream come true! An amazing video and so beautifully told. Thank you so much.
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Best damn vid I've seen on YT in a long time!
Thank you SD!!
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You are a great story teller. Love this adventure.
Excellent! Totally enjoyed this. (Loved the show as well) thanks again!
Thanks D.E.W.s.
I remember this being on tv. Watched the whole trip y’all had. Great adventures!! I wouldn’t mind seeing y’all do it again.
Dave, you had my heart swelling through this entire video. Great job with your story and all the beautiful photographs. I’ve been following Brooke for almost a year now, so happy I found you two. Lots of love from southeastern North Carolina
I remember watching that show. I would have loved to have done that. Sometimes I think I missed my time in history. What a wonderful adventure.
Sept 26 2020.... Just had this in my recommended videos. Love the adventure and the story. This is what is missing in our society today. Adventure and real connection to our natural world and each other. Great story. God Bless
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was really good, Dave. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks for taking us on your trip!
A tale long in making, big smiles, pies and dogs. One river, some logs and a dream long on hold. All in all, damn well told.
I remember watching the show when it originally aired, thinking to myself, What a group of characters.
Very much enjoyed your story of the Yukon River Run Days... TFS
like Paul Harvey used to say....................and now you know...........the rest of the story.
What an amazing adventure with an incredible group of people.
Solid gold, as always.
PS: When should we expect your book? :) Oh and audiobook! Seriously man, I could listen to you tellin stories all day. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Thanks J. I do like to narrate.
Bushradical
J.Brigan said it well and I agree with him. I'm 74 and can't think of anyone else that I could listen to all day narrate or talk. Your voice and narration is just describable smooth and soothing. So is your music .
@@victorcastle1840 Thanks
No thanks needed, just stating a fact ! You be safe out there.
What an amazing story!! You all looked like you had a wonderful time. It put a smile on my face, and hopes for a better tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. Chris from Massachusetts.
Awesome video, great story, great story teller, been binge watching your videos the last few days. A great way to end my day! Thank you for posting
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Thanks David for sharing your adventures. An adventure I had in Alaska was back in 1959 when the town of Fairbanks only had 3 roads and all were dirt. Ahh the memories. Your memories will serve you and your family for many years.
I had returned to Alaska in 2014 and that same hotel you folks finished in we also finished that excursion. I recognized the bar and the background. By chance did you folks ever raft the Yukon up to Circle. In 59 that was the furtherest point in North America one could drive. Great little village.
Again David Thank YOU!! really enjoyed ....
Thanks Barr B. Ive been up to Circle dozens of times. Back in 1998 when I first cam to AK, I was working on Eielson Air Force Base finishing Concrete and I would drive up to Circle for the weekends and hang out on the river.
No, we never did raft up that way...we always started farther down river. The river by Circle would be tough, as its very braided and always changing.
What an amazing story, what a great life
Such good adventure, so many darn advertisements...
Brings back to light some slices of long lost childhood memories. Btw, do you have relatives native to Alaska ? Your kids look native-ish
No I dont
That was the coolest thing I've ever seen! I was mesmerized all the way to the end. Man, Ive got to get to living!
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Amazing time, amazing dream, amazing people. Thank you for sharing it.
Wow, that's an amazing adventure with friends and family, beautiful scenery, and fantastic weather. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Thanks for watching Bob. I glad you liked it.
Fancy leather boots for super devoted dogs....🇨🇦
I absolutely loved the story. Didn't want it to end. Thank you
Dave, it's me again😁 And I have to agree with most everyone else: you are one wonderful story teller. Great story🥰 Great video❤️😉THANK YOU!!!
I really loved the tv series from NG, and always wished for a season 2 to come out. This video was an awesome behind the scenes recap. Thanks Dave, what a trip. You are a great story teller. Cheers!
Thanks JSH!
It's 2023 now and this video is awesome to see in 23 ! Those youngins had the time of their lives I'm sure !
Good stuff Sir. All the storytelling seems to have rubbed off on you, you tell a great story as well.
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What a great experience I’m so glad you shared it. I could listen to your stories all day. Your a great story teller.
Agree 100 percent!!!!
This was amazing. I'm in tears. I learn SO MUCH from you and Brooke.
Dave I hadn't yet watched this and I'm glad I did absolutely loved it..Now thats living Life. Gald Scotty got to realize his dream wish I could have met him what a guy. What a memory for the whole family. Stay free my man ✌
Thanks brother. It was a great trip and an amazing time!!! You and Jim would have loved it.
@@Bushradical Ya 4 sure right up our ally glad u guys got to do it.
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this! I feel like I've had no adventures in my life worth talking about lol. But maybe some day! What an awesome experience! And great story telling Dave. Just an awesome job!
Thanks UTCS!
ditto
Dave, I truly enjoyed watching and listening to your narration. I could almost feel like I was there with y’all. You should consider being a narrator for books on tapes about Alaska adventures.
Guys this was an awesome video. I really enjoy and appreciate these story vids that you put up. Some of my favorite content you guys put up. It is my goal and dream to move to Alaska and live. You truly motivate and inspire me to get it done and each time I see one of your Alaska vids it only confirms my goals. Thanks as always.
Thanks Sarge.
What an amazing trip down the river. Thank you for sharing.
I need another half an hour of this ..thanks Dave!!!
What an awesome adventure you've had. I have often yearned for an adventure such as this so I throughly enjoyed watching this 👍 thanks so much for sharing ❤
I really enjoyed this trip Dave. How nice you and Brooke and kids could make lifelong friendships and memories together! Wonderful Wonderful!
You guys are awesome and living my dream, I have always regretted leaving Alaska,I still own property in Alaska and hope to live long enough to return.
I miss Alaska and my friends there, sadly they have moved on. But I have some wonderful memories.
me too :)
A Truly Beautiful Story ! Thank You For It . And for sure i'll look at it Again Maybe Even A Few Times Again Thank You . Roger hug.
Thanks Roger.
Truly, a memorable adventure. What a joy to see your slides from that time. Thanks.
Looks radical. We want to come on the next rip. Thanks for sharing.
Neil and Lauro are on the river right now on a raft just like this one. they left the bridge on the 7th.
Brilliant - what an experience for your children :)
Man I just love this, I have watched it several times and it never ever gets old! From one off grider to another Thanks Dave! Preacher Dean.
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Thanks for making this RUclips! I love God's country.
Me too. Thanks for watching!
Wow give my Eye Teeth to be on that trip…, iffin I still had Eye Teeth haha. Love it folk so awesome!
Oh such great memories! Thanks do much for sharing with us.
Thanks.
I have watched this several times. Never fails to make me smile.
That was well done. Thank you for the best 31 minutes of screen time I’ve had in a long time. I think I need to go up there.
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This was phenomenal Dave! This is time 2 for me to watch this!!! Thanks for sharing your personal story and all you shared about that time span!
I can't think of the last slideshow-only video I watched on youtube entirely through. A true testament to your story-telling abilities, an ability that is somewhat lost even with the best videos these days. Great work!
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Hii Dave 🙄
What A Wonderful Life You Had with Brooke , & To Raise Your Children On The River, Such A Rich & Beautiful Way To Live & Teach Your Children First Hand, I Would Love To Sail Down The River with My Daughter One Day 🙄
It's A Tranquil Way of Life i Think ! 🙄
Thank You for Sharing This with Us All,
Lot's of Love & God Bless 🙄 💋💋❤
Thanks Haze
I thoroughly enjoyed this video.
This story has staying power Dave. Thanks so much for producing and publishing.
That's an awesome story! One question, how'd you use the bathroom?
We had a portable outhouse and we would stop and bury the contents.
Cool
Dave, what a very good time I had with you and the guys and also Brooke, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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This looks so fun, wish I could do something like this.
Dave, what a fantastic story! You do a great job of narrating your videos with the all the wonderful pics by Brooke. I've never seen anything quite like the experience you all had on the water. What a great thing to do with your family and friends. Thanks for putting that together and sharing with us all. -Chad
The whole log rafting thing is just a few of us. Its a very narrow, very rare, and very sweet slice of life.
WISH I COULD GO ON A FLOAT TRIP ON THE YUKON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave, thank you for sharing this adventure. You and Brook are choosing to live incredible lives, thanks for letting us peek in see some of it. It's inspiring! God Bless! SemperFi!
Just finished the show, nice to know I watched with someone else..
Our pleasure!
super well done thank you , your kids have a life like no other kids . lots of smiles !!
Thanks SH!
That’s just plain wild!!!!!!
Thanks CSS.
This has become my most favorite video. What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing this part of your life!