15 Alaska Life Realities You Don’t Know

[@leannasplinter3236]

And for women looking for a husband…”the odds are good but the goods are odd”.

[@biloz2988]

A man is not only a “goods”

[@klyvemurray]

@@biloz2988 Bread cannot live by man alone!! .

[@biloz2988]

@@klyvemurray yes he needs butter with bread at least

[@biloz2988]

@@disgruntledcommenter-o4h where you heading ???

[@DEADLIESTMAN1]

most man in Alaska are drunks and drug addicts even if they working.

[@humanape677]

Great presentation, love you two for that. I was raised in Anchorage and am a survivor of the 64 earthquake. What a ride that was. Shoveled enough snow to last several life times. Traveled the entire state. It is so emence the land humbles you. Once ya experience Denali, Auroras, long days, long winters, long periods of darkness, deep sea fishing, flying with bush pilots, the land is in your blood forever. I left Alaska for other world adventures, but will never forget my life there.

[@mtnlady4762]

You’re correct, Alaska is always in your blood.

[@virtualtreadmillwalknature1488]

Thanks for sharing these amazing experiences from Alaska !! I hope my virtual walk videos from USA, will help your viewers with enlacing their walk experience ! New Videos will be updated each week !! 😍

[@chairlesnicol672]

HUMAN APE Well about the narration! It felt like they were talking to a class of grade 2 students very artificial/ mechanical Just wished they would converse the same manner in which they do every day in every other social settings Lol!

[@kelvinxg6754]

such a beautiful expression indeed, left for the other world adventures i hope you'll do fine in your life i gotta see Alaska sometime soon!

[@rocky3993]

I agree - good report. I lived in Alaska for 40 years.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I live in interior Alaska...moved up 30 years from the lower-48. No sales tax, no state income tax, moderate property tax. We get 12 inches of precip per year most as snow. 2 seasons, winter and summer. Interior Alaska is great for gardening...tomatoes, zuchinni, brocolli, berries, etc. Excellent hunting, fishing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, biking, etc. No traffic jams and an international airport 12 minutes away. Free hunting and fishing license at the age of 60, property taxes reduced by $150,000 at age of 65 or disabled veteran. Too cold for road salt, so vehicles do not rust out in interior Alaska...common to see pickups from the 1980s-1990s driving around. No traffic...no stop signals the 360 miles from interior AK to Valdez, the 500 miles from interior to arctic ocean. for example. Our neighborhood is quiet with homes on 1-10 acres, yet friendly neighbors we know well and help each other out. Four Cons: mosquitoes, sometimes smoke from wildfires in summer short days of December, long winter.

[@thewolfofmikawa8535]

That doesnt sound so bad. I've been contemplating moving to Alaska for years,but as Ive gotten older,it's something I'm strongly considering . Looks so peaceful and serene,especially for my dog.

[@Writerdust]

What do you mean by property taxes reduced by 150,000 at age 65 or disabled veteran? Surely you’re property taxes are no more than a couple thousand dollars a year. So where is the 150,000 coming from?

[@rzz9594]

@@Writerdust Yeah his property taxes are reduced buy a $150, 000 $ he must own all of fairbanks and anchorage. , just a typo ., probably.?

[@rzz9594]

Missy Property taxes reduced by $150000 ,wtf , trump doesn’t even pay that much … 😮 😅

[@rzz9594]

Missy U live in alabama with ur parents and watch National Geographic.. ?

[@2.Panzerdivision]

You got me with the people density, low taxes and amazing scenery. I'm sold.

[@edhcb9359]

@Last man Walking You must be a Dem. The answer to everything is always more taxes.

[@edhcb9359]

@Last man Walking I can tell you are a liberal. In the history of mankind there has never been any pile of money that a liberal did not want to redistribute(aka steal)…ever. 😂

[@silasbishop3055]

@Last man Walking Why not stop issuing the PFD, have the state invest the money and use the yearly returns to backfill the state budget?

[@deepdeception7953]

@@edhcb9359 yup taxation is theft

[@edhcb9359]

@@deepdeception7953 yep

[@TheJooj24]

As a Texan I was like oh please when I heard “the biggest state in the US” but when he put Alaska over the US mainland map I was like okay I better stfu 😂

[@inna.rudenko8571]

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[@danielmims8467]

Yeah but over 95% of the state is not accessible by roads. Im from Texas and I lived in Anchorage, fairbanks , and Sitka for about 6 years. Alaska is far from the only state with no income tax . Texas and Tennessee do as well and there is a few others.

[@asteriasheria2053]

Cute little state

[@davidhenderson391]

The joke that I heard when I was stationed at Fort Wainwright(and being from Texas) was "How do you piss off a Texan?" "You tell him that if they split AK in half, Texas would be the third largest state."

[@shirleydoubt8837]

If they divided AK in half, Texas would be the third largest state!

[@ai4kk]

Of course everyone is armed, you're part of the food chain, and not necessarily at the top

[@gregwatruba4541]

With the gun you're at the top.

[@samhouston5217]

LOL they live in Seward. Not in Kotz.

[@gregwatruba4541]

@@samhouston5217 no animals there?? Wow, I did not know that. 🤔😮

[@samhouston5217]

@@gregwatruba4541 YOU said there are no animals there? I don't believe you. But certainly not in the wilderness either.

[@samhouston5217]

I agree with, "at the top of the food chain with a gun," comment. Seward is on the road system, doesn't mean they don't have "critters," down there though... just not out in the bush was all I was saying.

[@alaskanmom2659]

Been here 13 years and love it! This was our last duty station and I can honestly say that this is truly God’s country!

[@kojmas]

Been here 20 years. Love it. Know a lot of people that moved here and then left because they couldn't handle the cold and 6-7 months of snow.

[@outliersoverland]

It’s definitely not for everyone, but we love it. Maybe not the 6 months of cold wet rain and ice in Seward.....

[@kingoffarts6899]

Been up here since 2005, definitely dented a rim or two on some potholes

[@rogerdean5313]

I would assume not all Alaska gets too cold. I would think Anchorage is warmer then Fairbanks.. I live in N.H. It’s always been a dream to move to Alaska, sadly, it’s too expensive

[@beawakening7323]

Hey I want to move there but me being african I do t know how ppl will accept me and my son.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

@@rogerdean5313 hey New England buddy - don't ever let a dream die! Took me over three decades but I made it... Everybody else is going to florida? Forget that. - I came over not too long ago from northern Maine and northern Vermont... (Bethlehem Irving was a pitstop) Landed on the peninsula, Cook inlet South Anchorage - This has been the easiest winter I've had - on cooke inlet. Icy, but a Big chill is being at - 15 -16 for a few nights here and there. Alaska is huge..in good weather summer, it would take 24 hours straight driving from the southern tip where there's a roads to get to the northernmost road in Alaska they got all kinds of weather .... inland, high elevation, coastal - it's strange coming from your area of the world actually living at sea level for the first time. it's colder in the daytime as the sun is up, and gets warmer as the sun goes down? I'm just getting used to the climate now - but I'm just saying hey - there's all kinds of weather much easier than where I come from in the Northeast -even though the cost of living seems higher if iPhone that's only if you want to live like suburban America. Bring what you want - heavy stuff, building supplies ... Generally the heavier something is, the higher in price it goes. The other thing - is if you're living outside of a borough, there's a lot of owner financing - you can throw up a dry cabin.. I took in my own firewood back in New England - down here in the peninsula it's not as cold, but they don't have hardwood - so you can carry armfuls of wood because it's much lighter. So you got everybody from wealthy people, those who live in Juneau where you can only get there by flying in... People who live across Cook inlet and use water taxis... you don't go out to the grocery store nearly as often - you stock up in the stores pretty much accommodate their sales that way. they're actually certain things that they sell in bulk here that I couldn't get back East - so it comes out cheaper for me here... Depends on what you want, they let locals hunt and fish for their own... They encourage it. I've been staring at Alaska for over four decades... Reading on it, studying the climate, the economy - just history and whatnot over the years... and here I am.... I was suffocating in the Northeast - I kept having to go further out but the code enforcement and liberals came in... Then I was going to head to the Carolinas and Tennessee same thing happened there.... but those places one so far - first time I've gone through winter where you really don't have to plow all the time - everybody doesn't own a plow truck cuz you don't always need it. but where I'm going to build, I'm going to need my own plow truck - that's the great thing about Alaska study it up and down, including elevations. Show up with resources and cash, lots of studded tires, generators, heavy tools, fencing, chainsaws, ATVs, sleds, & real subzero clothing. You can take rifles & shotguns through the border. Do the paperwork & bring 'em. there are RV parks open year-round - you can live in an RV until you get settled... There's a 31 ft RV in Homer asking $1000. Money? More expensive? They have lifelong Z plates for your car... No income tax There's nobody to impress here if you don't want to - you're not constrained by a lot of the same micro management you're feeling there. And that costs less here. Independence, self-reliance, you carry 911 on your hip. And you're good to your neighbors. Don't ever forget your state motto even though it seems most folks have - live for your die! I hope you choose to live free... Hang on to your dream. Keep it alive

[@PheonixStarsx]

Sitting in a cabin hearing the howl of the wilderbeast and wind ,the northern lights sparkling the sky ,with cups of hot coco and a warn fireplace , HEAVENNNN !!

[@waedjradi]

YES 😌 🙏💕

[@Bluetangg]

Especially after the day of cleaning out the fireplace, hauling wood, and clearing new snow. Also getting your cocoa supply from the store in your studded tire vehicle. You keep the engine block plugged in to electricity so it will start in the freezing weather. Just not for me anymore.

[@emmettkennedy8388]

BOY I WANT UR HOUSE. IST RAINING FOR THE 80th TIME THIS WEEK IN CORDOVA. PLEASE

[@michaelrowe3421]

I am 54 years old. I lived in Faibanks from 11 to 21 years old. The one good thing about Alaska I liked was the "Good Semeritan Law." I dont think anyone ever got suid over it, but I remember so many times we were helped by strangers when it was -40 or colder and if we saw a stuck or broken down car we would always help out.

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

I Spent all my summers in Alaska. Best memories of my life. My dad would take the summer off or camps would close in Kodiak for summer if muddy and we went camping, mining, quading and generally exploring all over. I love that my dad did this with me. He said it was to keep me out of trouble in teh summers since my parents were divorced and my mom worked. It worked. RIP dad. 💕 Im a PA. May e I should come back!

[@zagnit]

Wow when I saw Alaska laid over the whole country that blew my mind!

[@outliersoverland]

Crazy isn’t it?

[@omstout]

A gent from Alaska moved to Texas and suffered a bit of culture shock. On night he took a bit of grief in a 'ShitKicker' bar. "Cowboy better back off or else Alaska will split in half and make Texas the third largest state!" He didn't pay for beers for weeks after that.

[@alaskanken2132]

I am surprised that most people don't have any clue how big we are. Lol

[@massey4business]

They don't teach that anymore. I was taught that in elementary school. This is back in the early 80's. It's Alaska, Texas and California when it comes to size.

[@TheSkete]

@@massey4business- Exactly, I'm the same generation as you are.

[@LETTYR1956]

I have lived in AK for 21 years and have loved almost every minute. Now that I am a recent widow, I look forward to getting back to the lower 48, (Somewhere in the western states except CA. ) to be nearer to family.

[@mircat28]

@@markaralvin5545 troll

[@michaelmarte6629]

you lookin for a boyfriend cutie?

[@Viral__TV]

Actually CA is the best place to come to weather wise

[@LETTYR1956]

@@Viral__TV Sorry, I have lived in CA. Born and raised & lived there 45 years in Central valley. No doubt about the weather, I love it. but I will never return full time. The politics suck. I'll continue to visit friends and family but a resident? Nope!

[@LETTYR1956]

@@michaelmarte6629 no thanks.

[@bluewaters3100]

I had just gratuated from high school in Anchorage in 1970 when the oil pipeline was approved. That is when Anchorage really started growing. New buildings and businesses went up almost overnight. I had so many friends who worked up North and became rich. They all bought houses out in Wasilla. It was an exciting time .

[@georgehanson1658]

4th gen. Alaskan born in Juneau 1939, mom born Knik 1914. What an experience when I look back. Wouldn't want anything else. Girdwood for 40 years then retired to Paradise, CA.

[@michealdraconis6179]

Maybe but sitting on my deck watching the aurora and listening to the wolves singing to me that would be heaven

[@michealdraconis6179]

You know nothing about me my blood never runs cold I am a very violent sociopath I fear nothing

[@michealdraconis6179]

I know about wild animals I was raised on a farm and have dealt with animals a lot bigger and stronger and meaner than wolves I was attacked by a pack of coy dogs once I shot and killed 11 of the 15 animals the police thanked me for solving a very dangerous problem for them

[@michealdraconis6179]

I also met a lone wolf once and my best friend can testify that he saw me chasing said wolf trying to play with it

[@michealdraconis6179]

I just really love dogs to me having a wolf of my own would be the ultimate dog and I know not even a bear will mess with wolves 🐺 which is why when I get to Alaska I hope to rescue a couple of lone wolves at some point one male and one female and let them start their own pack on my homestead

[@Praetoria113-zm3no]

@@michealdraconis6179 Ok, Karen, playtime is over Wolf boy.

[@Dogbertforpresident]

I remember running in Anchorage at 5am in the Army and shocked how my snot froze in my nose. That, my friend, is cold. Lol

[@cherrygarcia1]

Really excuse me I am eating here! Frozen snot is not in my menu!

[@calobdavis5898]

😂🤣😅🤣😅🤣😅

[@lindalai9092]

@@cherrygarcia1 LOL

[@joshuawayne9811]

Same thing happened to me as a kid in Anchorage. Woke up with my whole nose sealed solid, and pulled out a perfect casting of my inner nostrils that was about an inch and a half deep. Talk about brain-freeze

[@patriciacobb9705]

Loved it for thirty years. Now I’m in the South and loving sunshine and warmth

[@tyruskelebon6917]

“You don’t leave Anchorage without a full tank of fuel” PFFFT, you don’t leave anywhere without a full tank of fuel, lol

[@jeffeverde1]

The point was that driving in/around Anchorage is like being in any other biggish city. But you must plan to be self-sufficient as soon as you venture outside of "Los Anchorage"

[@tyruskelebon6917]

@@jeffeverde1 I was stationed at FT Wainwright in Fairbanks, I was just saying anything out of town in Alaska is potentially deadly if you are not prepared.

[@christinecallanan8389]

@@tyruskelebon6917 I'm homeless for four years thanks to corruption in government I discovered while on the school board in Port Wing Wisconsin. Children were being trafficked, abused and murdered. I will not be quiet until justice is found for the victims. I've been beaten, raped and robbed more times than I can count, including by law enforcement working for child trafficking slime. Our government recently gave the Vatican 3 billion dollars. We have pedophiles controlling the White House. I'll take my chances with the wild life. I'd rather be a meal for the wild life than abused and murdered by soulless, heartless perverts. My son was abused and has been prostituting for men. I haven't seen him in 4 years. My ex Konrad Gaugler is Swiss and dealing drugs, guns and humans. He molested my son and many others, killing some. He attemped to kill me for trying to leave. I've asked for help from, law enforcement, the FBI, and the military. None seem interested in protecting the children or finding justice. I pray they get what they deserve. I choose not to live in a society where pedophiles are protected and children are MURDERED. The United States is run by cartels, gangs, and mafias. I do not consent.

[@tyruskelebon6917]

@@christinecallanan8389 seriously? We were just talking about how dangerous it was to travel in Alaska if not prepared. Not about somehow uncovering government conspiracy and corruption while on a school board of a town with less than 200 people.

[@christinecallanan8389]

@@tyruskelebon6917 children were MURDERED there and no doubt STILL are. My son is being trafficked and I haven't seen him for 4 years..... you're right, we should just ignore all that and talk about something else...... you're definitely not part of the solution. Don't have children. You'd never protect them, THAT IS OBVIOUS.

[@mandyellis876]

AK is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been in my life...it’s absolutely stunning!

[@monapace9673]

You should visit New Zealand. Some of the Lord of the Rings footage was filmed, I believe, on the South Island. Those mountains would be something to behold for sure!!

[@ragnarokgalaxy9510]

Alaska is my home. Born and raised. Searching videos today on home. You paint a good and accurate picture here. Thank you.

[@outliersoverland]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@BobSmith-ci9mv]

Our home is the best.

[@summerscience]

Am in India. I think the exact opposite of earth from Alaska. I love to visit Alaska before i die. I hope god has kept my wish on the list. Anyway nice video and informative.

[@SherBearry]

It's funny how family cultures differ. In my family, Alaska is the big dream. My brother and I haven't been yet, but my dad went with his grandpa to hunt caribou when he was in his 20s. The rack hung in our family room my whole life. I always used to tell my friends that my goal was to visit 49 states and then go to Alaska on my honeymoon. They thought I was crazy.

[@donaldclifford817]

Wow really

[@otmanvlogs6001]

Nice I hope will visit and reside one day , my question is wasilla is part of usa or Canada 🇨🇦

[@Alaska_Gal]

I was there last March & again just last week.

[@lespoole8527]

So cool.

[@otmanvlogs6001]

Hope will find wife how want marry forever I’m 37 old single man no kids want love forever real relationship

[@Mzheartlesscolibri]

I just got back from visiting ANCHORAGE a few days ago, and I was absolutely amazed by the winter wonderland. However, I did not realize just how much basic food items cost! I paid $1.50 for one banana, and at some restaurants a side of fries cost $8 dollars.. and you don’t even get a full potato! Alaska is very beautiful though! Thank you for providing us with this information! 😃

[@dirttdude]

two seasons.... mosquito and freezing balls

[@DRod268]

This is shocking to me actually .

[@summerbreeze5758]

Mosquitos where it’s freezing ?

[@MyKeeP81]

@@summerbreeze5758 non freezing season

[@allycarmony1660]

This is literally so true. Idk what brought me here I live here lol

[@dirttdude]

@@allycarmony1660 one of two things brought you here.... mosquitos or frozen balls

[@eugenethomas1636]

I was born and raised here in Alaska, I'll tell you this: it's tough growing up in a small village being bullied by everyone. It's true that you get a pfd every year but you have to fill out an application to get it. Application process goes from January 1st to March 31st, meaning from January 1st, you have until March 31st to fill out a pfd application and you have the option to have the money direct deposited into your bank if you have a bank account. Villages I know has sales taxes and expensive stuff. I used to be a villager and now I live in Anchorage. If you live in Anchorage or any of the surrounding cities (Wasilla, Seward, etc) do keep your car doors locked because you can get robbed.

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

Agreed Around Anchorage keep your doors locked every where else don't bother.

[@KageumiUmikage]

Man, I feel for you. Anchorage is filled with savages and I don't use that word loosely. You ever think about moving?

[@MrWiseinheart]

It's kind of sad to hear why is that is that because bad police work or prosecutors aren't doing their job?

[@TALL1FU49]

I have friends that live in Wasilla. Been there a few times. I love the outdoors. A simple house with a full cement poured basement. A nice sized garden plus a few animals.

[@frozenbits48]

Kids, I like your video, thanks for being honest. I lived in Alaska for 55 years. From Ketchikan to Nome to Fairbanks, Juneau, Palmer, Anchorage, and Wasilla. Lived off the grid for years, but got kinda "long in the tooth" to live off the grid any more. So I sold out and moved to the southland. Now in the rural hills of Tennessee. Yes, I miss Alaska, always will, but the cold finally got to me. Did you mention the skeeters? Enjoy the state and everything it offers. I kept my boat in the harbor for many years. Stay safe, retired ol ron

[@lespoole8527]

Yes Ron I beleive I might of seen you on a TV show once or Mabie twice don't blame you the cold brr brr brr.

[@newatthis50]

Although I've never been to Alaska, I have spent a fair bit of time in northern Alberta. The amazing twilight and the low on the horizon sun were the things I noticed most.

[@krill_small_fry]

that is actually peaty far south.

[@fz671]

I am planning on moving there in (about) 3 years (buying time to get more established in my current trade). Growing up and living in Montana nearly my entire life I'm not to concerned about the winters. Truth is the only real thing I'm worried about is the year to gain Alaska residency. I thrive off of hunting and fishing so timing will actually end up being a priority. gonna be a loooong wait.

[@grenadanava8339]

What trade are you in ?

[@fz671]

@@grenadanava8339 iron worker

[@briannaestella]

From a Young age I’ve also wanted to live in Alaska, even my grandfather’s dream was to go, unfortunately he passed away before he could. So I really hope I get to move to Alaska.

[@lubystkaolamonola529]

For the mushroom it is absolutely true. I was visiting Alaska this Summer in August, I saw mushrooms just by driving on HWY 1. Our Polish group was happy being in mushroom paradise. Someone shouted "MUSHROOMS!!", our bus stopped, we get out into the woods (being loud enough to scare the local bears) and picked up nice bag of mushrooms within 10 min.

[@angelicei]

I’m from Canada we get winters here but my dream is to move to Alaska!! I love the winter and the cold and the thought of a 7 month winter sounds like heaven

[@markgoulette5056]

Lived there for four years...Miss it and have every intention of moving back soon.....

[@monapadilla4917]

I love here in Alaska specially on the summer because I love to drive around without traffic or just few byhicles on the road and I feel so relax to see the beautiful natures. I love no darkness and I could be up and go buy something to eat and so peaceful. We moved here as a military family and I live here since 2010 and I love it. In summer I will drive to fairbanks to visit some friends and bring them some foods from the city and here in Alaska not the city we're so peaceful and quiet I went to different states but I really didn't feel a good vibes of life and it's really hot in lower 48 and it's burning skin so I came back here in Alaska my home.

[@outliersoverland]

We love having Alaska as a home base. Thanks for watching.

[@Rtyoepndnf4]

More videos and exposure on social media about the place, less of what you love and appreciate in the future.

[@MrRLRRLL]

Alaska is a very beautiful state , but way too much winter and snow for me....

[@RP-ue9wy]

Na, not really.

[@manleyfgc7981]

@@RP-ue9wy everything he wrote was subjective. You cannot say “no” because he never said anything wrong.

[@RP-ue9wy]

@@manleyfgc7981 I just did and I'll do it again. Na.

[@KageumiUmikage]

Try kodiak. We have more rain than clear skies during the late seasons, but we have sun like any other place. The plus side is that we don't have to worry too much about scorching temperatures. The hottest it gets here is 70-80 during the summer and even that's rare! We get the perfect 50-60s and I love it

[@Nota769]

I’m learning that as long as you live anywhere with street lights and highways your fine . I on the other hand am in rural Alaska and now find these type of videos with people who can get in a car and drive to fast food or a Starbucks hilarious cuz I don’t even remember what it feels like to eat in a decent restaurant I’ve lost my desire for food I actually feel frustrated when hungry cuz there’s nothing I want to eat and I’m always to tired to cook something serious and it’s not easy to keep ingredients on hand easily

[@douglasmcneil6689]

I lived in Anchorage from 1961 to 65. There's one thing I remember that no one ever seems to talk about. There's a lot of nature there and there's a lot of animals in nature. Pretty much expected. But nobody talks about the natural byproduct of eating and the fact that animals do what's natural in the woods. The thing is, winters are long in Alaska. Animals still have to answer natures call in the winter. And it freezes. All winter long. It all freezes. Come Spring time there's a lot of nature's byproduct just waiting to thaw. All at once. It doesn't last long but there's a short time in early spring when the aroma is unlike anything else. Cheechako's are the most likely to notice it and the sourdoughs probably don't even think about it much.

[@rzz9594]

Doug Thanks for your comment. Alaska is a cold 🥶 frontier state . I live in southwest US . Wish i could go Alaska to visit that is all . 😮

[@lynnwagner1615]

Thank you for not having over bearing music. I keep watching because of that fact.

[@masterofpuppets5072]

When people play stupid music on their channels I turn it off and go to the next one

[@jakub7386]

born and raised here in texas i can not stand how hot and frustrating it is to live here will soon be relocating up there. can’t wait!

[@TheFoolintherainn]

I would suggest visiting, over the winter, first. Listen to these folks -and talk to other people on the ground It's awkward making a video about a state that you live in talking about the negative aspects - there's a lot more negative things they're not mentioning cuz they're being polite Major rape culture here - gov Mike dun leavy is trying to get crime rates down 30% during this election year, so law enforcement is making sure crime rates appear to be 30% lower - refusing to even take reports not mind investigate and it's been a terrible year for women and crime. And these reports are not investigated, not acknowledged as crime so they never make headlines. Middle class People have to go to subsidized housing, welfare after they get ripped off in Alaska, so it lands on the taxpayers dime I wouldn't make any drastic moves until you really talk to people, or come for a visit but remember that when you move where you vacation, it's never the same the last two people/families I know from Texas, high-tailed it the hell out of here after their first winters. A third family left their second winter right before Christmas cuz they'd had it. They had just gotten robbed and ripped off, the police refused to investigate they knew their neighbor had their property sitting in their garage next door.. but cops wouldn't do anything. That was the man's business and income -gone in December with no other income! they had to leave. The nicest people end up leaving The biggest complaints I've heard out of two Texas families,1 Florida, Arizona, and Georgia? They can never get warm, the food sucks, and they miss the sunshine There's an Alabama family that live near me, pretty much stay in their cabin all day on their government smartphones watching TV Once in awhile, they'll come outside, put on some Alaska garb, take photos to make it look like they're doing something Alaskan for a half hour The guy and his son stopped on the road when they saw someone ice fishing, asked if they could sit next to him and take photos! he wasn't even ice fishing! but apparently he posted that on his freakbook page - then they're back in their house watching TV all day! They're waiting to collect disability, they heard that disability is more in Alaska - but what their research didn't tell them is Alaska is one of the most difficult states to get on disability So they're living off of government benefits they get for their kids When their kids covid payments stopped, neither one of them would work, they came door to door telling us all and begging us for something? She sells pot infused edibles in the post office parking lot! I went over Christmas Eve for a little shindig they invited all the neighbors cuz they wanted us all to bring a bottle of booze and left when I saw them smoking pot in front of their kids! This is very typical of the families 40 years old and under that move here - it's for the pfd, disability, they come up from the south because they want legal pot, and all the government benefits you get when you have children Last year, he was telling me how his electric bill was sky high - he had applied for heating help and elected to get the propane, they only use propane for their stove and nothing else So I asked - why didn't you just have them cover your electric bill? Cuz he can't sell the electricity, but he can sell the propane lol! he was filling up old propane tanks selling them on freak book so he could buy pot and pay his electric bill! And he's always telling me how he praises God! That's Alaska!

[@iwantedtochangethename339]

Seward is such a nice place, I love the aquarium and glacier nearby!

[@probuilder961]

Thanks for the great video! Spent 3 weeks vacation in Alaska in summer of 1986 with my family, drove straight to AK through Canada from CT (8 days) the day after I graduated HS. 7 week adventure in total. They were having a record heat wave - temps. in the 80's! Had a very memorable trip in a 26' Ford motorhome with 5 of us + the dog. Visited Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau & Ketchikan on the inside passage ferry trip to Vancouver, BC. The fishing is unbelievable! We caught lake trout in Rock Lake & Ptarmagin Lake, Northern Pike in Minnow Flats, Pink Salmon in Valdez & King Salmon on the Kenai river...just amazing. It was a little tough to sleep in the near 24hr daylight, but we definitely got the most out of our day as do the local work crews! Can't wait to return! Would love to visit in the Winter!

[@rlsingle00]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with Alaska. I live in West Virginia, we experience all four seasons. Winters are not as bad now as it once was. My grandfather use to cut ice out of our stream that was over three feet thick and store it in the ice house to use throughout the summer. Summers often have triple digits temperatures. We grew almost everything we ate on our working home farm. We had hand dug wells. My family used a cistern on a hillside to supply running water. When I was younger, I thought of moving to Alaska, but now I just enjoy visiting, mostly be cause I love where I live. I do look forward to your video content. Thanks again keep up the great work ❤️

[@jaredwillard2426]

WV GANG

[@outliersoverland]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. The weather is predictably unpredictable right now.

[@happycamper4429]

I lived in Alaska for almost a decade and now live in WV also. I always think we have similar weather just more snow up there!

[@happycamper4429]

@Jonah Altego You should do it but you may never wanna move back!!

[@adryawebb2556]

I live in WV too and want to try living in Alaska for a year

[@brandie7291]

I didn’t think this video was going to be good at first, but y’all started pulling out all this good info and had me hooked! Informative! Thanks

[@outliersoverland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrenfike924]

@@outliersoverland hello from washington state… does your town seward and anchorage also have problems with mosquitoes 🦟 like fairbanks does ? what about eagle river ? im interested to know , happy new year to both of you and stay safe and warm in seward yourself

[@outliersoverland]

@darrenfike924 in the concrete jungle parts of Anchorage there’s minimal mosquitoes. If you’re close to the water in Seward there’s minimal mosquitoes. If you find a forest or swamp anywhere in the north country there will be mosquitoes. There’s also no see ums, white socks, and biting black flies in Alaska.

[@shiraisquirrel]

Growing up In Anchorage I took for granted the easy and affordable access to authentic Thai and Vietnamese food. I now live in New England and it’s not impossible to get good Pho but it’s a drive if you don’t live in Boston , Hartford , or Worcester . I miss having a Thai place on every block and a Vietnamese place on every other block . And also Taco King. They deliver

[@sorkai2]

Anchorage sure sounds interesting

[@Soenksen92]

Huh. I wouldn't of expected that in the more dense eastern states. I live down in Mississippi and it's rather easy to come across places like that. That being said, i have to drive 30-45 minutes to get anywhere so maybe I'm just already used to driving a lot

[@Nukefandango]

"That's right, Taco King delivers!"

[@robertcurrey1929]

One of the best descriptions I've seen of real life in AK. Well done!. I grew up from age 8 to 18 ('74 to '84) and now snow bird every winter to (almost) always return for summer in Sterling. Most of my family is Alaskan going back generations.

[@Naturlich133]

What a great video! You two are so friendly! It felt like we sat and had coffee together.☺️

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. That’s the idea!

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to such a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

[@jamesdickey8781]

I used to work as a Nurse Practitioner for Chugiachmiut at North Star Clinic 30 years ago. Love Seward.

[@mercedesochoa100]

I'd like to do nursing there once I graduate! How was working there/getting the job? What's the pay like? Thanks!

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Very interesting - thank you. In the late 1960s, when I was in the Marines, I spent a year on the island of Adak. (There was a Naval Air Station there at the time.) However, I would not be bold enough to say that qualifies me to be a "sourdough". We do enjoy occasional brief visits, but overall we remain firmly rooted in the Lower 48. Also, I am originally from England, so that and the year on Adak makes me very familiar with the effect of latitude on the varying amount of daylight over the year.

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

As a Sourdough I can tell you, that you need to spend at least half your life here or 25 years, I qualify in both regards. Having been to Adak for just a few days, I am willing to give you my sourdough title just cause I know how shitty it is there and you sir did it for a year!

[@cordellfrisbie1939]

It truly is gorgeous and breathtaking up here in Alaska. It's so peaceful and quiet.😀

[@chocolatechipcookie1541]

Alaska is a beautiful state, wished can visit there. Thank you for bringing out some facts to improve this nation.

[@paulalyon6044]

Born here, lived most of my life here and will probably die here. Lived in lived in 5 different Alaskan cities and traveled to or through many more. I have family above and below the Artic Circle. My grandfather owned a commercial fishing business in Homer, and one of my uncles owned t w.d o different gravel pits. I Never owned a firearm and probably never will. I see the "Northern Lights" at least once a year. Both, my parent's were in the 64 earthquake.

[@TheJake1015]

What are your favorite places you've lived in or been to there? Moving to anchorage or the mat-su valley in a few months, having trouble deciding exactly where.

[@paulalyon6044]

@@TheJake1015 I live on the kenai peninsula. I personally would never live in Anchorage, maybe the valley, but never Anchorage. I lived there when I was very young for about a year, but that is about it. I go to Anchorage from time to time, but I will not live there. I have an uncle and an aunt who live in Wasilla. The valley is pretty and some people raise stock there and excellent veggies. I think just about any place would be okay to live. I don't like big towns, and I love my area. What brings you to Alaska?

[@damariperez8429]

Thanks For The Video 🌎 I Enjoyed It I LOVE SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS 🌞

[@marjoriestraw1746]

I went on vacation to Alaska in the summer of 2013. Spent June through August. Would go back in a heartbeat!

[@retiredspaceworker248]

One of my nieces and her husband moved to Alaska 3 years ago for temporary jobs with the Corp of Engineers. Last summer they made it permanent buying a home with land. My brother isn't happy as his wife plans to move there when the 1st grandkid comes. Must be something in the sunshine and woods.

[@TheVolabasso]

Wow awesome video and info! AK it’s so majestic! Love the spaces and the nature! Thank you for everything 🤗 - Greetings from South Florida🤗

[@sandiknotts7645]

You both did a very good job. This was very informative and educational. Thank you for sharing.

[@VoidableTiger49]

I've never been to Alaska but for the way I am it sounds like a frontier paradise to me

[@adasanti7312]

Thank you guys! Very helpful. Stay safe. ❤️

[@chickentender4037]

Had to come back and watch this again. You both make me feel like moving!

[@Philios2Glory1]

I truly want to spend a full year there in a cabin and see if I could truly live there. I love the outdoors the camping, hiking, wild animals, ect... Iv gotten a slight taste of some really cold weather -18F which I know is penuts compared to Alaska. But it's not I can climb in to a 50 below refrigerator lol around here. God willing I would love to come up there one day and dip my toes in this place .

[@duvalink22carrera43]

I was looking for information about moving to Alaska I’m from New York and this was the best video and also complete!

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. Happy to help. Good luck on your move.

[@AKfishkayaker]

In 2015 a new yorker moved up to live in the wild after watching tv shows. He came up in summer and was rescued 3 weeks later up north on the yukon river. Some up here never leave the city. One thing you should consider is not being able to tolerate cold weather but you should love it.

[@duvalink22carrera43]

@Artoria Pendragon what do you mean by that?

[@jjpp2216]

What a great video. I spent a week in Alaska one summer. These videos do the best job of transmitting the spirit if the place. It’s rugged, yet kind and gentle. They carry guns, but somehow it’s more civil than it would be if there were that many guns in any major lower 49 city. ANC most of all, you never forget where you are. Place influences everything-what you eat, how you move, how you think, everything, is just different because we’re in Alaska now. It’s great.

[@ratwynd]

Lived and practiced as a RN then PA for lots of years in Southcentral. This brought back memories. Lots of good info for potential chechakos. Now live life barefoot year round in beach town country. I miss many things about AK, but walking my dogs in flip flops in January has something to be said for it too.

[@shotguner4258]

Any industrial jobs out there. The cold weather would be the least of problems for me.

[@maddy795]

Born and raised! Absolutely love Seward and the ocean! My favorite place to be and wouldn’t be anywhere else. Plus I completely agree how you either love or hate living here.

[@ffrederickskitty4607]

ditto from homer.

[@fracou243]

Resurrection Bay and Seward are stunningly beautiful.

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Its all yours, I will remain in Florida, thank you.

[@charlesdavis1080]

Lived in Alaska for 3 years and will be going back soon. It's an easy place to fall in love with but it's not an easy relationship.

[@j4m717]

Cool video, ever since I was a wee boy growing up in Oban Scotland, I've wanted to live in Alaska. Hunting Fishing Snow is what its all about.

[@Galo1908mg]

Omg i just loved this couple. Im brazilian living in Australia learning english and you both speak so amazing understandable english. Im gonna shAre your channel with all my students friends

[@AloneVwolf]

So finally you're telling me we can live a peaceful life in Alaska thank you

[@lyndakempland4559]

I was in Fairbanks for a little bit. At the Air Force base. I would love to live there again. I was young than but I remember Alaska the most out of all the states.

[@haukepowers8491]

I was there as a kid...my dad was USAF pilot...the maintance crew hated to deice the wings of the air crafts outside the hangers !!

[@John-ve3gg]

I was born and raised an Oregonian. I just happened upon your video here and you guys are awesome. You did a great great video explaining how things are there with the most important points in Alaska. Thank you I appreciate it you guys are awesome I am going to follow you. I used to think no way would I ever go to Alaska but I don't know in my old age I wouldn't mind seeing it now you guys keep it up you're doing a great thank you for sharing!

[@marytom9787]

I used to leave there in Anchorage as a traveling Physical Therapist for two years in 1989 to 1991 and I love it. And I settled here in Hawaii, I’ll be back someday to visit my friends over there. I miss going fishing at Russian river and camping at seaward.

[@mromatic17]

I’d love to live there but I can’t stand the cold! I think Utah is bad, so I doubt I’d be cut out for that season!

[@paulgover8482]

I'm convinced, this is totally me, I would love to live in your beautiful country, I'm 49 is this too old to work on the fishing boats, thanks for all your information.

[@earllutz2663]

Thanks for the video. I enjoy "looking" at Alaska, but at the age of 72, I fear that I am too old, to learn how to live, in Alaska. But thanks again, for the video.

[@wolfmantroy6601]

Your problem is that you think 72 is old. Get out and live the end of your life.

[@jrewing6836]

@@wolfmantroy6601 Exactamundo, my pop pop is 77 and he thinks and lives like he's still 17 . He is dope but sweet.

[@57bebe]

@Wolfman Troy @JR Ewing First of all, everyone is different and everyone’s situation is different. It’s unfair to compare as in “my dad is in great shape” or judge someone “you just need to get out there and live your life”. Do you know this individual? Have you ever lived in Alaska? I’ve been here for 28 years and am making my exit plans. I love this wild and harsh and beautiful place but I’ve slipped on ice resulting in concussion far too many times. I have kids and grandkids here that I’m very close to, we are a tight knit family, yet I’m leaving to save my brain!

[@unitewewill]

@@57bebe I hear that you only have one life

[@jeffjones3145]

Youre never too old to learn anything!

[@Jordan-wy4ir]

Will be moving up to Kotzebue this summer, can't wait.

[@donnakeeley7924]

Spent a summer there with my brother and his wife. Enjoyed the visit but couldn't look back. Was a nice time and my last vacation. Miss them alot!

[@AlaskaInMotion]

Nice, I enjoyed this. Down here in south east AK, we have some extra unique challenges. Like only being able to come in by 737 most of the time and having to ship vehicles up on barges, and then not being able to drive to neighboring communities

[@TheROMaNProject]

Well done! My wife and I lived in Ketchikan for two years (1998-2000), moving there from Northern California. While I loved it there, my wife didn’t... for the most part. I traveled a lot for business and thus she was alone much of the time. What made us decide to return to the “mainland” was her Seasonal Affective Disorder (“SAD”); it is an often serious depression caused by the lack of sunlight during the winter months. It’s unpredictable, occurs in ~10% of people, and doesn’t respond very well to antidepressants. The only “cure” is to move back to a more sunny state! We live in Texas now and love it here, but I still miss the rugged isolation and fishing opportunities all year long! (Don’t miss the damned tiny black flies that can bite through denim and itches for weeks afterwards, or having to do “black bear patrol” before going outside for anything.)

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Man, I have SAD and let me tell you, Western Europe is a bad place for that. You're lucky in the US to have sunny states down south where you can move to escape the gloom and doom. Where I live we have about the same climate as Seattle and zero options to move anywhere else really.

[@Glodwra]

I’ll be done with nursing school in December. I currently have lived in Tampa Fl for nearly 20 years (I’m 30 now) but grew up in Asheville, NC. I miss the mountains and the cold winters. I’ve felt a calling to Alaska lately, and if they pay for student loans and relocation for new grads, I’m all in.

[@outliersoverland]

Congratulations.

[@userer4579]

I hope you stayed in the L48.

[@martinschulz9381]

I worked in Alaska twice; I always wanted to experience -50 and I finally did while working there. I enjoyed it, was an adventure. Alyska was great to work for. If you believe that it doesn't have Alaska's better interest at heart, just work for them. The old oil booms, like all booms always give an industry a bad name.

[@lancevoorhees7318]

Excellent video, I lived in Anchorage and Kenai for almost 4 years in the mid 1970s, my daughter was born in Soldotna in Feb 1975! Your video makes want to come again! Your straight explanations are real and with real style! I fished, I hunted, I gold panned, and hiked near Dall Sheep and mountain goats, I skied at Alyeska! Wow,I think the Kenai Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places on earth! Thank you two for such a great video! Thank you!

[@creek3205]

I love this state, Seward is a awesome town. Came to Alaska in 2016 and decided to stay ✌️.

[@nia6849]

What do you do for a living if I may ask. I am considering relocation. Do you know the types of jobs/careers available there?

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

@@nia6849 If you are not a Felon get a job with DOD Alaska has a huge government work force, or go Union.

[@nia6849]

really?

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

@@nia6849 usjobs.org and look up Alaska or try the 302 operating engineers (Both are good ways to start)

[@quincysinette9592]

Currently live in Ketchikan. I spend most of my time in the southeast.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Well let's just say that I have no designs on moving to Alaska. I've lived in Michigan most of my life and I have had enough of snow and cold weather. That said I absolutely plan on traveling to Alaska because form what I've seen it's beautiful, and it is only one of 2 states I haven't visited, the other being Nevada. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@outliersoverland]

After the icy mess I have been working on the truck in for the past two weeks, warm weather sounds great.

[@BurlesqueGreen]

Im from New England. I lived in Fairbanks for 5 years. Alaska was amazing. Lived there from 2005 to 2011. Norhpole was interesting. Christmas year round. Lol.

[@arizonarobbins7316]

Totally love the honesty in this video. Very informative!

[@outliersoverland]

Thanks. There’s two others like it.

[@outliersoverland]

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[@outliersoverland]

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[@pathuff9511]

Thank you for the excellent video. I’ve lived in Ohio my entire life but would love to at least visit Alaska once while I’m still able to enjoy it.

[@u.s.militia7682]

I love Sailor Boy Pilot Bread. It’s literally made here in Virginia where I live but we can’t buy it. At least I’ve not found a store that sells it here. I have a friend who lives in Fairbanks who sends it to me. Also if you plan on moving to AK then you can contact the University of Alaska Cooperative and they will give you almost any information you can think of how to live there.

[@outliersoverland]

The UAF Cooperative is a great resource.

[@OGQueenMedusa]

I love Alaska. I have been here since 1988.

[@inna.rudenko8571]

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[@ImTyWayne]

it seems like alaska is indeed a great place to live, Thanks for making the video ✌✌

[@TechEverything888]

Love this post. It's honest, genuine and very refreshing compared to the majority of videos online that addle your brains these days!

[@mastljn]

When we lived in Alaska we liked to tell Texans that would brag about how big Texas is that if we cut Alaska in half that would make Texas the 3rd largest state. lol

[@wisewisdomtooth]

Weird thing to brag about

[@ggod4185]

Thats fuckin lame texas haters.

[@miken4987]

I commercial fish an do oil field logistics and From time to time I’ve been called by all 4 of the local Hillcorp field superintendents to come out to the field to give the visiting arrogant Texans that we in Alaska will tell you how deep how cold how swift the river is an they get mighty ass hurt an when they leave we lol 😂 for days ! Ugh Texans gotta love them tho! And we didn’t stop when owner J. Hildebrandt flew us down to Texas an Louisiana damn that was 5 years ago I’m still lol 😂

[@AndyAlaska375]

As an Alaskan and former Texan I approve this message.

[@inna.rudenko8571]

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[@SomewhereInYorkshire]

Fantastic info guys all the best from Yorkshire.

[@brianmccarthy1029]

Well done. And that's from someone who's worked almost forty winters on the end of the Spit. Loved your double edged sword comment at 7:57, yes the Oil Companies will screw us.

[@omstout]

Oil is really the only reason you did not get sold back to Russia?

[@ak_downrange_threat7251]

@@omstout The Timber Alone makes it worth its value, Add in Large Sums of Gold and more Wild game that the rest of the States combined. The United States is Lucky to have Alaska.

[@TheOneAndOnlyPapaElias]

I’ve always loved Northern Territory like Alaska Canada and the pacific north west, I want to live in a cabin in the woods up north where it has mountains lakes, it’s always foggy and raining, because I found those things really peaceful.

[@ryanc5681]

Awesome!! I'm thinking of moving from New York to Alaska, big change