Chena Hot Springs | Van Life Alaska
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Marion Creek | Van Life Alaska
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@ericmed
@ericmed 7 күн бұрын
Do you have to leave all firearms at home in order to enter Canada?
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
There is a process you can go through but we travel without if we are entering Canada (we left ours in Fairbanks with a friend during this trip). Just a big hassle for a very short time passing through.
@khalqodi5914
@khalqodi5914 9 күн бұрын
Hi guys,,,looong time no seeeee...hope all OK
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
We are doing well. Just got back from a nice vacation and getting ready to restart on some videos. New video in the next few weeks :)
@gisho9
@gisho9 9 күн бұрын
Could the cameraman not turn around and show the jump seat and drivers cabin???😂
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
We are all rookies at one point :). This was when we first got started.
@camcanadventures8561
@camcanadventures8561 16 күн бұрын
Haven't seen you after this video. Hope you are healthy and safe. Looking forward to seeing more from Alaska.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
We have enjoyed a nice very long break but will have a new video in a few weeks :)
@mdoneg
@mdoneg 26 күн бұрын
I know it’s been 4yrs since this video, but this is hands down one of the best real life reviews I’ve seen. I spend a considerable amount of time in the high Rockies of Colorado, especially in the winter. This is an excellent video helping me figure out what to do.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Thank you. Glad you found it helpful. That is our goal.
@broncobill3902
@broncobill3902 28 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂 running your vehicle into another vehicle in your group……in the middle of nowhere with the only traffic being yourselves . 🤦🏽‍♂️
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
It happens 🙃
@whskywolf
@whskywolf 29 күн бұрын
Very nice to know, personally I never get down into below 0 temps lol, I be more of sun chaser.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
We would love be to chase the heat but we love Alaska!
@adventurevin7600
@adventurevin7600 2 ай бұрын
I attempted this a last month (August 2024) on a motorcycle. I turned around before the Arctic Circle. I would not recomend anyone to do it in any vehicle.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 2 ай бұрын
This year August has been very rainy, very slick. All about timing our friend. This can be the most dangerous or most enjoyable ride depending on weather.
@AdventureOtaku
@AdventureOtaku 2 ай бұрын
I put a 17 foot long touring kayak on the roof of my sprinter (and I do it alone) it's not that hard. AND I don't have a ladder.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@brendag2891
@brendag2891 2 ай бұрын
L❤VE the drone footage! The ice and snow is so beautiful!
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 2 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️. We hope you are doing well :)
@brendag2891
@brendag2891 2 ай бұрын
Hi Cynthia and Jim! I think I told you that my daughter and I flew to Anchorage last summer. We were going to drive up this summer, but stayed home to take care of our property (storms, wind, trees down, etc). We did get some amazing Northern Lights in St Paul, though! Next summer we are considering driving to Fairbanks. It's the last item on my bucket list!!! Are you guys doing any future meet ups? Driving on frozen lakes is so much fun. My youngest just got her permit, so as soon as it snows, we will go out to a dark empty parking lot, and learn how to do donuts ! I tell my kids that it's a lot like skiing. Controlled skids, and trusting yourself on ice. Hope you guys had a great summer! Best, Brenda
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Thank you Brenda. We wish we coulda said hello! Maybe next time :). We hope you are doing well!
@kevinkeiter8997
@kevinkeiter8997 2 ай бұрын
Great video! I wonder if you would give your perspective on rig selection for a 10 week trip to and through Alaska (from Colorado). Due to budget of about $65k, I'm debating between a used F350 gas pickup with a truck camper or an F150 towing a TAB 400 by NuCamp. We'd want to drive the Dempster, Top of the World Highway, etc and boondock as much as possible. I'm concerned that towing a trailer will be very limiting in our quest to find spots with beautiful solitude. Would you be willing to share your thoughts? Thanks!
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Personally, we would always recommend a camper over towing on a trip like that unless you were dropping the camper near the beginning and then tent camping or hoteling the majority of the route. Pulling a trailer along the remote dirt roads has a lot of risk involved.
@bigdadgo
@bigdadgo 3 ай бұрын
She sounds like a horse trotting around with those boots on! What an absolutely sweet dog! ❤️
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Love it when she has her booties on. Agree on the sound and her being an amazing part of our lives.
@originalsixx
@originalsixx 3 ай бұрын
Are you required to have chains on your tires until a certain date? Do you think the road would be clear of heavy snow and ice in April?
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
No we do not have a requirement for chains. April is breakup so that is completely hit or miss weather and snow wise.
@jeroenkerrebijn
@jeroenkerrebijn 3 ай бұрын
how do you winterize? can you do a video on that?
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Yes we can!
@angelinemillar3039
@angelinemillar3039 4 ай бұрын
Seems like you two have given up on vanlife you don’t seem to post anything anymore ?!
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 ай бұрын
We have been lacking motivation to spend our time on filming editing etc. We are trying to push ourselves to do some more soon :)
@angelinemillar3039
@angelinemillar3039 4 ай бұрын
Guys I am with you. Life is challenging never mind producing videos stay safe. ❤
@kymcrowart7876
@kymcrowart7876 5 ай бұрын
You guys are awesome
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Thank you. We hope you are doing well!
@darinj.addison8464
@darinj.addison8464 5 ай бұрын
Nobody talks about using toilet paper with the cassette toilet. How does it work?
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 5 ай бұрын
We use Angel Soft. Like a normal toilet and no issues
@17Grey動画チャンネル
@17Grey動画チャンネル 5 ай бұрын
I am Japanese and happened to know about the Dalton Highway and found this video. At first I thought the narrator was a professional voice actor. Great voice, great video, and great choice of music. I enjoyed the drive in a distant exotic country. Thank you very much.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Thank you. We really appreciate you watching!
@joem5110
@joem5110 5 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say sitting in a chair in a climate controlled environment with no effects of the weather is an "adventure" to drive up to Tuktoyaktuk. People doing it on motorcycles and bikes is an adventure.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 5 ай бұрын
We did adventure motorcycles for 20 years. No less of an adventure in a van than on the bikes. We just don’t need to sleep in a tent anymore and it’s a bit safer to enjoy the scenery :)
@lakai2699
@lakai2699 5 ай бұрын
So where are you guys ???????????
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 5 ай бұрын
Fishing :)
@bettyconheeney3825
@bettyconheeney3825 6 ай бұрын
😂are you coming back soon?
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 6 ай бұрын
We have a rough video sketched out but have had some personal things going on and some writers block. We are getting ready to head out and shoot some new stuff.
@bettyconheeney3825
@bettyconheeney3825 6 ай бұрын
Good we have missed you
@jeffvance383
@jeffvance383 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for presenting this product. Is this flooring "cushy" enough to walk on barefoot? I'm considering adding it to the factory installed flooring on an Airstream Interstate GT.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
100% recommend.
@AlaskanSnowLeopard
@AlaskanSnowLeopard 6 ай бұрын
Will something like a little Honda Civic make it through with a little bit of patience?
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 6 ай бұрын
Yes. Especially with good weather. Will be slick in spots
@source5729
@source5729 6 ай бұрын
It’s a 4-season IF we insulate it properly
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 6 ай бұрын
4 season in the lower 48 is much different than 4 season in Alaska :)
@VanventureswithKaia
@VanventureswithKaia 7 ай бұрын
You should get a windscreen stone guard for your van so you don’t get another broken windscreen the snow looks beautiful
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
We have heard mixed reviews on that 🤷‍♂️
@ks2033tv
@ks2033tv 7 ай бұрын
I see the Video was posted in Oct, I didn't notice however when the trip happened? Im going to making this Journey this year and I am still weighing out what time frame to go (Aug or Early September). PS. What is the song called that starts at 19.30
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Usually we do this trip in June or July. August will be iffy weather and September more risk for bad weather and snow but you never know it changes year to year.
@corblom11
@corblom11 7 ай бұрын
Good idea, only concern I could have is that the wool may retain moisture where as the closed cell foam had no ability to do that. Also be careful not to over stuff and compress the wool. The insulating value is maintained by the air that is trapped in it. So you need air pockets in it. Solid wool is not as good as loose wool. So try to pull it back and let it fill the void loosely. Avoid using it where it will collect moisture. Don't want that beautiful van to rust from the inside.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
We did check after the first winter but no issues. Good idea for this spring to post an update after 4 years of the insulation job ❤️
@Jonathan-io1fx
@Jonathan-io1fx 7 ай бұрын
thank you for th info!
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
You are welcome
@kadogshowtv7222
@kadogshowtv7222 7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ced8744
@ced8744 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for including the GPS Coordinates for Boondocking. I am headed out there next month and the info you provided is extremely helpful!
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
You are welcome.
@Beardinc
@Beardinc 8 ай бұрын
excellent video. Loved the editing focus on the scenery and the thoughtful narration. Subscribed.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
@annmaria608
@annmaria608 8 ай бұрын
I used to do this as a kid in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. We called it aired down and winter spinning. Sometimes we would pull a 50 ton dump truck inner tube and try to bounce each other off. Wouldn't do that part now! Still lots of fun. I enjoyed this video a lot! Thanks to you and Ms. Cynthia!
@John-ze4xd
@John-ze4xd 8 ай бұрын
I was wondering what both your thoughts are on the new all wheel drive revel vs the 4 wheel drive.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 4 күн бұрын
We have no experience with the all wheel drive… the 4 wheel drive we enjoy a lot.
@busterboyd4125
@busterboyd4125 8 ай бұрын
Why anyone buys German I'll never understand. Who designs an air filter housing to use screws? 3 latches is what everyone else uses. And why is that cabin air filter so difficult to remove and install? Germans have to be the worst engineers on the planet. It must be true that the US took all the best German engineers after WWII.
@velupillaisamselva8892
@velupillaisamselva8892 8 ай бұрын
It’s my dream ❤❤❤
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it.
@ernestocarig687
@ernestocarig687 8 ай бұрын
Nice 👍 😊
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 8 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@lifeupnorth9385
@lifeupnorth9385 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this trip. I've been back where you were plenty of times snowmachining, but never in the summer, very cool to see a different perspective.
@angelicoclaessens5022
@angelicoclaessens5022 8 ай бұрын
Love you're films they are incredible nice , I love them , here in Europe in Belgium is imposseble , but I like to know what is the name of the music group in min 4:50 , super keep on makin movies
@einwd
@einwd 8 ай бұрын
I really hope it is okay for all the animals that suffered so much here on Earth. It just cannot be that there isn't another heaven for them.
@einwd
@einwd 8 ай бұрын
BUT ONCE YOU SAW IT YOU CANNOT GET OUT OF THIS PARADISE
@einwd
@einwd 8 ай бұрын
THE LAST PLACE ON EARTH BEFORE THE APOCALYPSE
@1AdamDaily
@1AdamDaily 8 ай бұрын
Congratulations Jim! The Raptor is awesome! Would love to see your review on it.
@larryheiny5287
@larryheiny5287 8 ай бұрын
Fun! But would have been even more fun in the Van. LOL
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 8 ай бұрын
Trying to ease up a little bit on wear and tear on the van. The van can make it as we have done that but if I have an alternate to take out there then that’s the plan unless we were staying out there!
@larryheiny5287
@larryheiny5287 8 ай бұрын
But wouldn't it be fun to do donuts in the ice?! (yes, I understand tho) :) @@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@bettyconheeney3825
@bettyconheeney3825 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful, scary, and exciting. Good to see you back. Yukon and Alaska are my favorite places. I tent camped there and back twice . Now in my 80s can't anymore . I travel thru you now. Been with you since you picked up your van in Oregon.
@MrJimpk1
@MrJimpk1 8 ай бұрын
Hi Guys, Great video, love the snow...haven't seen it since 2012, but should see some in Aug when i take my daughter to New Zealand 'Queenstown's' Should be fun seeing she's "Never" seen snow before... So is Cynthia leading the pack and you're bring up the rear? How do you both find the Bronco's? Scenery is just beautiful. You guys stay have and have fun Your friend James 'Perth Australia'
@TomWickstrom
@TomWickstrom 8 ай бұрын
What CB radio(s) do you use in your Revel & Bronco??
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 8 ай бұрын
Hi Tom. We use GMRS Midland mxt575.
@TomWickstrom
@TomWickstrom 8 ай бұрын
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska If you're looking for some content, a video on how you have your radio installed and wired would be very interesting to have available.
@linda-rubyjacobson4400
@linda-rubyjacobson4400 8 ай бұрын
So what have we learned today? … not to let Jim use the Bronco😂😂
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 8 ай бұрын
Haha Linda. Cynthia absolutely will not let me touch hers and rightfully so. Mine is so scratched up already.
@TomWickstrom
@TomWickstrom 8 ай бұрын
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska Now, the question that must be asked is who is having more fun with their Bronco??
@brandonpacheywiredforlife
@brandonpacheywiredforlife 8 ай бұрын
Looks like fun, hope to get up there with my 87 Grand Wagoneer one day.
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 8 ай бұрын
You would love it!
@brandonpacheywiredforlife
@brandonpacheywiredforlife 8 ай бұрын
@@WingsandWheelsAlaska visited the area twice, just need a job change.
@OverlandCitrus
@OverlandCitrus 8 ай бұрын
To cold for this FL boy lol cool video stay safe
@WingsandWheelsAlaska
@WingsandWheelsAlaska 8 ай бұрын
Definitely was cold! We are starting to warm up slightly now though (in the 20’s). Spring is just around the corner!
@aliwannigerry2060
@aliwannigerry2060 8 ай бұрын
Like 850, great impressive footage capturing the beautiful alluring scenery that entice some of the viewers to keep on watching, thanks for sharing and bringing us to this wonderful relaxing place and stay safe always.