2022 Goals: Exciting Plans and Trips for 2022!

Curious what our travel plans and goals are for 2022? I'll share where we will be heading and what kind of content you can expect. There's also a few personal goals I would love to accomplish this year as well! Looking forward to bringing you all along for a fun and exciting 2022!
Plans include a new overlanding rig, new truck, skiing, a trip to Alaska, 14er hike in Colorado and more!
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[@mariacrawford458]

You should watch Morton’s On The Move “Go North” Alaska Adventure! They visited so many beautiful places in Alaska! Amazing videos!! they also travelled in a truck camper .. they just renovated an older truck camper .. u should watch it! Looking forward to your 2022 plans !

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Awesome I will check it out, thank you Maria!

[@Katiedid1975]

Just dropped by from another video about the truck camper to say, it's amazing how pristine that camper is. Worth the long drive!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks!! I was very lucky finding this one

[@tjava2338]

Jasper, " my goals? Same as always, keep my human in good company and maximize my adorableness"...🤷‍♂️🤣

[@TailsofWanderlust]

He is so good at his goals :) Happy New Year!

[@wardhuff5683]

Looking forward to following you on your journeys in 2022. Happy new year Cass, Jasper and Napolean.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@richardwagner3317]

Best of luck on all your new goals. Can't wait to see what adventures you go on.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@melissawhite3242]

I have enjoyed your videos this year. I ordered a Basecamp in March 2021 and picked it up December 14th. I am looking forward to 2022 hiking trips. Loved your plans for 2022. Thanks for all the Basecamp tips, I feel ready to fix everything that needs a repair because of your advice.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

So good to hear! Hope you enjoy it Melissa!

[@staroceans8677]

Ambitious and exciting! Look forward to your plans coming to fruition, especially Alaska. Be well and stay safe!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you very much! Happy 2022!

[@motherofdogs19]

Love watching your adventures with Jasper and Napoleon! If I could go back 20 years and do it over again I would be doing your life ❤️ Maybe when I retire. I have a soft spot for truck campers, that’s what we camped in when I was a child for many years. Wonderful adventures await in 2022.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@twinmom5138]

Thank you for always allowing your viewers to be part of your adventures. May the new year bring you continued personal growth, joy and safety!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@tarac5137]

Sounds very exciting. You can do it! All the best to you, Napoleon, and Jasper in 2022. 🥳

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Tara! Wishing you the best as well!

[@carls4552]

Sounds like we're in for an exciting year with you Cass. I can't wait to see how things go.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Carl!

[@biz4twobiz463]

Lofty lofty goals. I LOVE it!! Here's to a fabulous NEW YEAR 2022!! Keep safe on ur travels and so excited to follow along with ur content. Merci

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much, Happy New Year to you as well!

[@situated4]

Hey, sounds great. Best of luck in the new year.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you very much!! Really appreciate you watching the videos!

[@ijblessjourney]

Sounds like a lot of fun, enjoy and Happy New Year!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you, Happy New Year to you as well!

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Happy new year and wishing the best for you in 2022 with all your goals and plans

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Mike! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@stilllearning7439]

Wishing you and Casper a fabulous and many wonderful experiences this year and many to come.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you very much! Wishing you the best in 2022 as well!

[@amydavis3152]

Love your goals! Mine will be a year of gratitude, growth, positivity!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Such a good goal Amy!

[@RobinAngel61]

WOW....very Cool/ good luck in 2022!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Robin!!

[@hinslensen682]

Happy New Year Cass. ambitious plans for 2022.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Hins! Happy New Year!

[@FionaEatsFood]

OMG! the truck market right now!!! Your plans for the year sound fantastic! I'm excited to see the truck camper updates as you go :)

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Will definitely post some videos on them!

[@carahupprich8359]

Sounds like a great year! Looking forward to following your adventures next year. I’ll be picking up my camper when I get back to CO and then Olive and I will be camping every weekend. And I am going to take guitar lessons so I can entertain myself while camping. So if you’re out boondocking and hear some bad guitar playing, come on over!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

So excited to hear where you and Olive end up!! I will definitely keep an ear out when I'm out in the CO area!!

[@digitalcamera3237]

really looking forward to your camper and truck build as well as the adventures you take it on

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Really glad to hear that, thanks for watching the videos and following along!

[@SamBarge1]

We are getting our new RV this spring and I'm looking forward to a lot of hiking. I don't have to wait for the RV though, as we have a bunch of excellent hiking trails near us. I've been watching you all year and I'm inspired to get out with my furry companion (Luna) to show her all the hiking trails near and far. She's a Husky mix rescue from a northern community and loves the outdoors and snow - not unlike Jasper. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the trails with her. Thanks for the inspiration and best of luck with your MA courses!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks and hope you enjoy those trails!

[@drscott673]

Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to your skiing videos. As if I'm not jealous enough. 😄

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Happy New Year!

[@kathybrouse606]

Just watched 2022 goals. Love all your videos as they are so entertaining and I learn so much! Thx for your hard work.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Kathy!! Appreciate you checking out the videos!

[@wesmccoy7061]

Looking forward to your videos. I really enjoy yours 😁🤗

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Wes!

[@user22162]

All the best in 2022 beautiful lady!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you very much - you as well!

[@philt5782]

Happy New Year Cass! Please take us skiing with you. Can't wait for Alaska too! Me. I'm intent on getting out more, getting fitter whilst trying to preserve my back. LOL.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I definitely will Phil! I've been so focused on truck shopping I haven't even thought to bring the camera. But hopefully I'll be out there skiing more soon. Hope you are able to work towards your goals!

[@bobstanley7954]

You do a wonderful job with this channel…so natural and very informative. That you respond to every comment is an amazing testament to your character. And thanks for your offline info/help re my TV decision! My Tundra and our 20X arrive in 2 weeks and we want to see Glacier and Banff this year…hope we can do it but excited to see you tackle 2022 with some fantastic goals! Look forward to watching you make them all come true.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much Bob! Really excited for your Tundra/BC combo! Glacier and Banff are absolutely beautiful, hope you have an amazing trip up there!

[@brookhemping]

You are an inspiration!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you!! ♥️

[@rlevy58]

What a terrific set of goals Cass and quite ambitious. Really looking forward to your remodel videos of the truck camper and ultimately, your selection of an appropriate pick up truck. Alaska, how cool is that?? Best wishes for a action filled 2022 with good health and safety. Best wishes!!!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Ron!! Happy New Year!

[@patriciamartin1626]

Hi from Tennessee. I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Happy New Year!

[@ashevillegeorge3316]

I like that you have obtainable goals. Keep it up!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@xrpxtrariceplease2811]

I love your channel and congratulations on over 41000 subscribers! Have a great new yr

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@barrywatler7482]

Hi, Happy New Year 🥳🥳🥳look forward to the upcoming videos. Stay safe cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Best of luck, sounds like a great itinerary! I have my Tacoma and my bikes dialed so have several plans to get out and explore as well!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@mikestone9839]

Well all I can say is that its weird not seeing you in the Basecamp! LOL Hopefully a truck comes along for you that will work well with the new rig. Be patient and don't compromise, get what will work best for the weight etc. Yep hiking is a great pass time, I love it and don't do enough either. Definitely trying to do more this year too. Best to you and yours and Happy New Year!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video! Happy New year!

[@mn399]

Looking forward to checking out your adventures in Alaska. I rented a truck camper for one week in AK a couple years on vacation. It was short but sweet. It inspired me to do what you're doing when I retire in a couple yrs. Just planning my escape in the meantime. I thought about going the truck camper route as well but the disadvantage of that set up is that if you get a mysterious knock in the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere, you simply can't jump into the driver's seat and take off like you can with a van or class c rig. You'd have to first get out of the camper and then maybe have to confront the potentially sketchy situation. No different from the set up you have now however. I'm a guy so I'm not as big of a target as a solo female, nonetheless I would like to avoid any situation where I would be forced to harm someone or getting harmed myself while defending myself. Would be easier to climb into the driver's seat and bug out.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Such a great point. Hoping to build that in but we'll see if I can make it happen!

[@jimgam730]

Wow Cass, you're more planing and goal oriented then I am. I usually just do things spur of the moment..... Haha. Can't wait to see your Alaska adventure video. Happy New Year.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

This isn't normal for me, so we'll see if it works out this year or not haha! Happy New Year Jim!

[@lisamorrisette171]

Can’t wait to follow you in 2022. I have a T@b I travel in with my two dogs, haven’t brought the 3 legged cat yet (no place for litter and he goes out with dogs most of the time). I’m really excited to watch your truck camper renovation as I’ve thought about going that route.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Lisa! Hope you enjoy some amazing travels in that T@B as well!

[@greggmessner9062]

Thanks for sharing your adventures love your channel

[@TailsofWanderlust]

So glad to hear that, thanks Gregg! Appreciate you watching the videos!

[@terryharland1805]

My sister and I try to climb 2 14’s each summer. Handies near Lake City on this years list. Drove to Alaska years ago and plan on going again this summer. Have fun, you will love it.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Love it, sounds like you've had some amazing adventures!

[@briansearcy]

Do TWO 14er's in ONE day! I did Gray's and Torrey's Peak in July. It's stretching but so good! Bring water, protein bars, and your hiking poles. Get to the trailhead by 6am on a weekday to ensure a parking spot. Your 4runner (without the basecamp) can make it it up the (really) rough road to the trailhead. I started at 6:30am, went to Gray's Peak first, then took the saddle to Torrey's Peak. Had a Colorado beer on each summit. Made it back to my truck by 1:30pm. A great experience for sure. Thank you Cass, you're the best!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I've heard that's an amazing hike, thanks Brian!

[@jacktyler7599]

Congrats on the such a rich list of goals, Cass. Tho' it might make sense to assign some priorities among them, as well. One goal you didn't identify is to continue interviewing full-time + working RV'ers. Perhaps you'll have a chance on your travel to/around AK to mix in a few of those. You did a great job when kicking that off, and it seems to be meeting a widely felt need 'out there'. I'm glad to see the Masters effort continues as well.. Best wishes for a productive & fulfilling 2022.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Jack! It's interesting that series didn't really take off, but agree I felt there was a need. Thanks for watching!

[@Allinoneshort]

Amazing 👍 Happy new year 🎉

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Happy New Year!

[@dizzydean8689]

Definitely wanna ski a lot myself. Accomplishing that with a van or trailer is my goal at some point in the future. Share where you stay at ski resorts with the base camp. Thanks for all the effort! Happy 2022

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I definitely will share some of that insight. Some of the big ski areas are really cracking down on it, so it'll be interesting what I can find.

[@kirkdouglas9896]

Great goals! I was happy to hear you were planning a trip to AK. The wife & I just brought home our 20X and are planning a trip to AK via the Alaska Highway & Klondike Loop (once she retires in 25) and getting your scouting reports will be helpful. Needless to say, I would not be disappointed if you ended up taking the BC on the AK adventure. Happy New Year and best of luck on all your goals!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@petehaidinyak9084]

Every October I used to day hike Mt. Whitney. Best time was about 11 hours. Worst was about 16. I’d stay in my truck camper in the parking lot. Lots of fun.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That sounds amazing. Congrats on summiting it so many times!

[@petehaidinyak9084]

@@TailsofWanderlust The trick I found was once you hit the switchbacks is to get behind someone slow so you don’t burn yourself out too soon.

[@sheilarobine1705]

My goal was to buy a camper and take my teenage sons to Idaho to see the National Parks, but I am suddenly worried because of gas prices. I do love your videos and advice! Thank you so much 😊

[@TailsofWanderlust]

So glad you are enjoying the videos, thanks for watching!

[@connieholley1124]

I just completed cleaning out dressers & closets for donations to my area Hospice Thrift store. Never thought of my self as a hoarder (really not), but feels so good to pare back. Hoping to continue losing weight & keeping up with the dust bunnies. Maybe a trip here and there. Happy New Year Cass, Jasper, Napoleon & Michael 🎊🎉

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Love that you did a full cleanout. Happy New Year!

[@bruceclyne5254]

Greetings from Alabama. The Dalton is notorious for broken windshields and paint chipping as the result of fast-moving monster trucks kicking up rocks from the road. Think through the effect on whichever vehicle/camper combination you choose and plan accordingly. Best wishes for a great 2022!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That's great insight, thank you for sharing Bruce!!

[@Flap999]

ALASKA!!! My favorite state in America!! Was soo close to chucking it all and buying a VA foreclosure near Palmer but as life goes, it was not to be. Summer in Alaska is magical. 19-20 hours of daylight, seeing native wildlife at all hours. My biggest shock was seeing 60+ people fishing in Ship Creek in downtown Anchorage (full daylight) at 3 AM. Of course the usual sights to take in, Denali, Turnagain Arm, Chugach Park and the glacier north of Anchorage. Also, if near Anchorage, you have to experience the normal breakfast at Gwennies Old Alaska Restaurant. Gwennies was opened as a house of ill repute during the gold rush days, very cool place. Sourdough hotcakes (big as hubcaps!), Reindeer sausage and a big cup of coffee. So much to do and see during summer, everywhere you look just takes your breath away. First time I ever got off a plane, took a breath outdoors and felt I was finally home. Anyway, thanks for all the awesome videos, I look forward to seeing what you and the kids are up to. I wish you an amazing 2022 filled with good health, success and much happiness.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

You're making me very excited for Alaska!!

[@jeanmayfield1636]

Congratulations Cass on your Education Accomplishments 👍😃🙋‍♀️

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you Jean!!

[@nypdbob]

Very disciplined. I know you'll be successful. A class act.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Really appreciate that, thank you!

[@wcobb5530]

Good luck and Deb and I love your channel.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you very much! Glad you both enjoy the videos, and thanks for watching!

[@dcw626364]

Nice to see you. You are the picture of health and I hope all of your goals for 2022 are met. You might want to widen your search for a pick up truck to other areas. Get one with low mileage and have it thoroughly checked out. I'm looking forward to flying down to FL. for the Sebring 12 hrs in March. Also hoping to attend all of the sports car races at Watkins Glen, NY. this summer.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Great tips, thanks!

[@50spudman]

Sounds fun. 👍✌️

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Happy New Year Spud Man!

[@stilllearning7439]

Nice Goals Cass! More exciting new experiences is the way to go, good job! Just ordered my landcruiser motorhome and hopefully arrive by early february then going to do some local trips, east Malaysia and head over to Thailand.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That sounds amazing. Love that they build Land Cruiser rigs out there. Have an amazing time!

[@stilllearning7439]

@@TailsofWanderlust Thanks

[@dangalli1]

Looking forward to your upcoming video's! Subbed and liked, "All of the Things!" I'm stationary, 1 mile from my workplace, in a Flagstaff 26FKBS here in Ukiah, CA. I've always wanted to go to Alaska, but my daydream is/was actually taking a cruise-ship. Alas, I doubt that'll ever come to fruition with covid n all. Enjoying your video's!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Really glad to hear you are enjoying the videos! Hope you make it onto that cruise ship in the future!

[@ladylex16]

If anyone can do it, you can. Look forward to your videos

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching the video!

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

Goals for 2022, sell my house, build an Overlander, quit my job, hit the road in the fall. Snow bird life, here I come!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Good luck in 2022!

[@robertlee2483]

Thanks for sharing…motivated me to Up my goals and commit to them!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Love it!! Good luck accomplishing them Robert!

[@robertlee2483]

@@TailsofWanderlust we all look forward to the big Alaska adventure! Keep living the dream.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Robert!

[@LydiaKrow]

Ooooh the Alaska journey sounds exciting! Having everything planned out is great, it will certainly keep you BUSY - sounds like lots to do! I don't have any specific goals this year... 2021 did not go as planned, and I'm feeling kind of discouraged and rudderless at the beginning of 2022. I don't get to spend a lot of time outdoors, so I suppose my first goal is to reduce stress and find something external to focus on and put my energy into. I'll see what happens after that. :D

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That is a great goal for 2022! Hope you are able to find a hobby that destresses and gets you outside.

[@josuesuarez308]

I just did Elbert (highest in CO) this month as my first 14er. South East trail. Very doable!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That's awesome!

[@Jmisslyn]

Wow, sounds like a lot !! Good luck with your masters, my daughter just completed her's while also working. My goals for 2022 is work camping in Yellowstone National park. I will be taking a few weeks to get there from N. Ca to Montana, and want to see as much as I can. One of my challenges is figuring out where to camp and finding those places. ! I want to hit the Overland Expo, go to Orcas Island to camp there and also do a week long trip into Death Valley next fall. I had a full sized truck and camper that I sold last November. I was just beating it up on the 4-wheel trips. I down sized to a mid sized truck, will be putting a light weigh shell with pop up tent,(Vagabond Drifter) and purchased a Winnebago Hike for my less technical wheeling. I needed the camper for Yellowstone as I cannot stay in a soft sided camper....Grizz's. And most other work camping gigs don't allow pop ups. I plan on work camping part of the year, and exploring the rest.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Those are some amazing goals, have an amazing 2022!

[@basil8760]

Wow! U have a lot of goals to achieve this year.🥰 It’ll be nice to see a summary of your new truck buy n a summary of when U eventually renovate your truck camper. Btw, what are U gna do with your base camper? I love your base camper.😍

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I'll do an update video in the new year. I sold the Basecamp this year, but the truck camper and truck are now out and about!

[@SlowYourRoll]

Taos this month in the Basecamp and Beaver Creek in February. Can’t wait!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That's amazing!! Such good ski areas. Have fun!

[@lindasteinbrenner8065]

Looking forward to sharing your adventures. You have some really great goals! I am starting out small, looking to purchase a small RV or travel trailer and do some shorter camping trips to ease into it! Wish me luck!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

You've got this!

[@36PawsPNWC]

Great to hear about your Masters degree goal!!! You go, Sister!!! Get that done!!! I will be asking you about this! I have no regrets having achieved my educational goals which open a lot of doors and possibilities. Blessings on all you are about. One of our goals: convert our pickup truck to off road camping for our trip to Alaska! We do not want to take our trailer on those tough highways. I look forward to your future videos!!!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!! Definitely need that sometimes, and congrats on achieving your educational goals!! The pickup truck build sounds amazing, good luck with the project!

[@georgehayduk2312]

Hi you responded to my email about why you were going the truck camper route and you mentioned White Rim trail. I have 4Runner and headed to Flagstaff Overland to do some homework re overlanding and 4Runner. Look forward to more of your you tubes about pros and cons of camper etc.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Hope you enjoyed the Overland expo George!

[@nathankelly7259]

Yeah Alaska! 🏔 you’re going to fall in love with Yukon Territory and Alaska…I drove up there from Maryland a couple years ago & it’s incredible! I did some tent camping around Kluane Lake in YT, then up to Denali. If I could do that trip every year, I definitely would 👍🏼 Be careful though, the place is wild!

[@hardcoreherbivore4730]

The Yukon is so desperate for local food producers. They’ll give you land if you can show a plan to produce food on it. Gotta be Canadian though, tough winters too.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Nathan!! I'll check out Kluane Lake.

[@brunnie]

Oh what an interesting year this will be!! I can't wait to see how it all plays out. "Training" for a 14er... come on down and do the Mt Manitou Incline at least once a week. (wink wink) I can't wait to see all the videos. My goals are to take more road trips, 1 or 2 day trips, film them and make better videos this year. Have a Happy New Year, and until next time... Travel Safe.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I have yet to conquer the Incline!! Someday.... Happy New Year!

[@markj10]

Alaska option would be catch the ferry from Bellingham(time saving) and drive down, if you go early in the Spring (late April)the ferry is much cheaper. Check out Bound for nowhere channel, great ferry information with a truck camper. Driving up and down is great but takes to much time and limits your Alaska experience and having time in Alaska is everything!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Really good to know on the ferry as I was thinking about taking that one direction. Thank you!

[@danielkelly9612]

Hi Cass - It will be interesting to see your truck camper come to life. I’ve been considering getting one, and if all works out for you I’d like to hear your thoughts on the camper vs the basecamp. Happy 2022!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Hi Daniel - I will definitely do a few videos on that throughout the year. I'm excited to see the difference between them as well. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@ravenfeather7087]

You mentioned in a previous video that you were thinking about buying a Tundra. I remember a well done towing comparison that I watched on KZbin within the past year or so. It was a father/son effort and one was driving a Tacoma (V6) and the other was driving a Tundra (if I remember correctly the 5.7 liter). It was a well done comparison. Conditions were close to the same for both vehicles. Same day, same road, etc. Both almost new. They got almost identical fuel mileage. Both the 4.0 liter 6 and the 5.7 liter V8 have stellar reputations regarding longevity and reliability. The only other pick-up I would personally consider is a Dodge Ram with the Cummins diesel. If you're considering used you might want to check out the Portland, OR Craigslist offerings. Or Marketplace. No rust in OR unless you stumble upon a vehicle that actually lived part of it's life elsewhere. And lots of vehicles to choose from - usually. The chip shortage has, as you have noticed, raised havoc with vehicle prices and availability.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks for the info, I'll see if I can find that video!

[@wanderdawg]

Cass, great to hear your plans. I went full time in my Basecamp 20X, Gimme Shelter, this past August and have spent the remainder of 2021 going to every single UGA football game (14 so far). I will be in Indianapolis for the national championship on Jan. 10th and then will be preparing for a 30 day trip to Breckenridge where I will be staying at Tiger Run RV Park. I also have the Epic pass and hope to get in lots of skiing. Interesting to hear your plans for Alaska. That is also on my list for 2022 but I would like to make the Alaskan Highway trip with at least one other RVer. I have some friends who are also thinking about it and I have heard their are groups you can join just like the old wagon trains going out west. One of my goals that I failed to meet this past fall was starting a KZbin channel. I actually have a site and also a blog site but I have been so busy I haven’t dedicated enough time to content and also learning how to edit, etc. So, hopefully that will be an accomplishment for 2022. Good luck this year, I will be following your KZbin channel and may even see you on the slopes!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Good luck on your 2022 goals and I hope you are enjoying the BC! I find it is very hard to balance all the social media and also enjoy travel, so don't be discouraged if you have to give up something to run the KZbin. I basically stopped posting to my blog completely.

[@JohnCarolina870]

Hey Cass! First of all, Happy New Year and best of luck with your 2022 plan and travels with the pooch and kitty. I have travelled Alaska before and my best advice is to really do your research early because things can change up there quickly, Internet access may be very frustrating for your video uploading so make sure to get the latest info on that. Other than that, I highly recommend making contact with an Inuit village and spending some time with them. You will learn so much about subsisting on your own I guarantee a wonderful experience. If you make contact with them, ask what they like from the "lower 48" and bring them some nice treats. As for your truck camper, I have tried to find examples online and could not find one with a bathroom. I recall that a bathroom and shower were very important to you so I was wondering how you would tackle that, especially for a place like Alaska. Have fun, watch your six and stay safe, young lady! :-)

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Those are some great ideas John thank you!!

[@ortega2424]

Dope that you are in Colorado. I’m up in Windsor, Colorado.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Nice! Such a good state to live in.

[@WoodlandCompanies]

My wife and I are planning to take a van trip to AK this summer too.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That's awesome! Maybe see you both up there.

[@jayamos456]

Memorial weekend event in Homer AK, then Labor Day event in Fairbanks AK this year

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That is good to know, thank you!

[@GoldenTime_]

Best wishes✨ Your plans are so exciting! My goal for 2022 is to reach as many people as possible! I hope my videos will be helpful this year

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That is an amazing goal! I wish you the best of luck with it!

[@daviddickerson495]

I think I may have seen you on Highway 550 heading toward Durango a few days ago?? At least it was a white Four-Runner towing a Basecamp - not sure how many of that combo are running around. Lol. Good luck with your 14'er goal. I hiked Mt Belford in 2015 and it is one of my best memories. I am considering returning to try for the Belford / Oxford double in one day this year with my girlfriend. Just trying to get her as excited as I am for the double since she has never hiked that elevation!!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Sadly no, although I wish that's one of my favorite spots down there! A double would be intense!! Good luck if you are able to get back out and do that one!

[@duathlete827]

Lol..yeah, those little tables were never meant to be sat on. That's a great looking camper. Hard to tell what the actual condition is but in the vid, it looks great. You young'uns tend to hate the appearance of real wood and seem to want to paint everything white or gray but I love the warm look and feel of the woodwork as it is. It will be interesting to see you personalize the interior your way. Sounds like that might be a while. Looking forward to watching your adventures in 2022.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Yea, that table will be one of the first things to go! Not quite sure yet on all of the interior décor, but will definitively post pictures as I go! Thanks for checking out the video Brian!

[@bichonmomr]

If things don't work out for Alaska, you really should consider the high Sierra mountains (Mono country, Mammoth lakes, Yosemite, Taho, Shasta)

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Awesome idea. That was my plan for summer 2020 (good ol' 2020), but haven't built it into a plan yet. Really would love to get out there someday!

[@markmathews2122]

I like your plan Cass. Are Jasper and Napoleon going to be joining on the transition to the truck camper? My plan for 2022 isn't sorted out just yet, but now that I have a camper I'll definitely being doing a lot of camping...I just don't know yet where it will be.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

They absolutely will!! They'll always be along with me.

[@GoldenK9Campers]

Exciting plans. Hard to increase the videos you create, while also increasing other activities though. Great job so far though !!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

It definitely is quite hard to balance it all! Thanks for watching!

[@MalikUmrani]

Hello Tails of Wanderlust I Love Your Channel

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you very much!! Thank you for watching the videos

[@l214laus]

Hello Cass, good luck with your study. With your Epic Pass, you can even ski at the Australian ski resorts, I think? Usually from July to September. Cheers, Paul from south east Australia

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Ahh good to know thanks!

[@glenlittlefield9869]

Sounds like a good plan, or plans. I'm a planner by trade....over 35+ years...but that skill is no longer effective with my personal life. Seems everytime we plan something, life throws us a curve ball...so, while I continue to be a professional planner, family life is day by day so I'll continue to live life vicariously through you and other KZbinrs....thanks and Happy New Year!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Great goals Glen - happy new year!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Congrats. Do the Dalton but be prepared. Fuel at the start and the midway point at Coldfoot then at Prudhoe Bay (sign up early to do the Arctic Plunge). Lots of places to camp but recommend Coldfoot because of fuel. Take in the night educational talk hosted by the Rangers at the Station across the road. At Prudhoe Bay, def stop in at the Hardware store. One piece of advise we were given, when you see truckers approaching, move as far as you can to the side of the road and slow down. Most truckers will do the same and this avoids throwing rocks that can bust a windshield. I think our top speed was around 25mpg due to the condition (lots of sharp edge potholes) but it's beautiful scenery. Many of the Visitor Centers in the Yukon/Alaska have a small information pamphlet with tips for driving the Dalton. We didn't carry the extra fuel but our vehicle had the full size spare and we had plenty of survival gear. Also, check with your auto insurance company. The number of tow companies that service the Dalton was one when we did the trip in 2019. They require a CC on hand before they leave from Fairbanks. We notified our insurance company we were driving the Dalton and if we broke down, the tow could be several hundred miles. Took them about 20-mins but they came back and said they would cover expenses of a tow while we were on the Dalton. Looking forward to your new videos.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Ahhh those are all very very good tips, Thank you very much! Did you think the Dalton was worth all of that in the end?

[@chaosncheckt9356]

@@TailsofWanderlust Hi, definitely. Trip of a life time. Just be cautious, be prepared, (which from your videos I can see you are) and you'll have a great time.

[@blackwatch7151]

If Covid hadn't made such a mess of Europe I would love to see you take the 4runner and basecamp around Europe in the summer but Alaska will be great too, definitely on my list. Chile and Argentina would be a great trip to grow your channel. What type of truck do you want to get? I ordered a 2022 4Runner, debated on the Tundra but too big!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I purchased a truck on Wednesday, so the future truck will be in a video soon!! I would love to take it to Europe someday. I've never really looked into it so no idea what it would take to get the rig across the ocean.

[@UTeeNye]

I like your dog logo looks so cute

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thanks Kao!

[@hopoutside]

Very cool. My goals for 2022 center around starting a KZbin channel, 'HOP Outside', which centers around Hiking, Overlanding and Photography (aka 'HOP'). After two year's time, my 4Runner rig is finally built. Now, i'm learning about editing & storytelling using video. My first shake down trip will be to Moab, UT in winter. Take care! KM

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That's really exciting!! Good luck with the KZbin channel. Only advice I can say is don't stress too much over the first few videos. Just get them out there and the practice of filming, editing and posting. Someone gave me that advice, but I still took 3 months to try to get my first one out. If I go back, my first few videos are quite awkward 😂 but I learned a lot, and still learn with each video.

[@hopoutside]

@@TailsofWanderlust Nice, yeah i’m kinda my own worst enemy for getting things a certain way, etc. Doing something creative again truly is exciting, though!

[@wanderwoman5280]

Hello Cass, Meagan recommended your channel to me. I have been watching for a few months. Love your content!!!! I was looking at the Basecamp but went for a Happier Camper. I am a Colorado Native and outdoors enthusiast. Good luck with your goals! I have climbed 38 of the Colorado 14ers ( But summited at least 150 times because of duplicates) and would love to join you on your climb. My goal for this year is to create a channel around all that I do outdoors here in Colorado. So any advice would be greatly appreciated! Happy Adventures, Jennell

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Thank you so much!! So glad Meagan sent you this way! She's always been so helpful with Basecamp questions. Would love if you created a channel on your CO adventures! If you have any tips on the "easier" 14ers to try out first would absolutely love to hear it! And always happy to share what I've learned on KZbin. Feel free to send me an email anytime: [e-mail]

[@leeeverett8109]

If I can get a spot! Hike the PCT from the Mexican Boarder to Canada!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That would be amazing!!

[@leeeverett8109]

@@TailsofWanderlust PCT Registration Part 2 was January 11th and guess what!?! I got a spot. I'm Hiking the PCT! I leave in May! 4-5 months of pure Man vs. Wild. Haha

[@chickenandwaffles09]

I’d like to see how you work your finances with all of this. You mention that you work a full time job but all these trucks, campers and traveling seems so expensive. How do you work your budget and where does all your money go. Good luck in 2022!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

That's a great idea for a video. I have a blog post on that (tailsofwanderlust.com/2020/09/25/how-much-does-it-cost-to-live-in-an-rv/) but have never done a video version. Will try to work on that in 2022!

[@jeffforbess6802]

I would like an annual update on the bluetti power station/solar array, please. Thx.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

I will try to work on that Jeff! I can say the Bluetti has been semi-retired. It's just so big to carry around with my setup. I carry the Jackery more. But, in terms of functionality, the Bluetti has gone with me on a lot of travels, with my boyfriend on very rough backcountry truck camping trips, and it's held up to everything we've put it through.

[@CashJohnston]

I’m right down from Big Cottonwood Canyon in Utah if you need a place to dry doc for a spell. Plenty of parking.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Awesome, thank you very much for that!

[@CashJohnston]

@@TailsofWanderlust Just ping me if you want to take up the offer. I’m on an acre that’s all fenced so your dog can run around while you’re skiing.

[@christygates5000]

This new year I will graduate from nursing school!! Then I will either sell my house to RV full time or not sell and just part time!! I also have a Min Schnauzer Ryelee he is 4 and Sophie my Calico she is 13!!! My husband passed away 4 years ago from cancer so I really want to downsize my life!!

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Congrats that is an amazing accomplishment!

[@markreams3192]

Your goals are quite ambitious. You’re going to be busy. Are you looking for a new or used truck? Truck prices are high but so is the value of your Four Runner. I’ve seen a couple of late model gen 2 Tundras here in Southern California for less than $50,000, mid to high 40’s. Sounds like a lot but that’s the truck market.

[@TailsofWanderlust]

Yea the truck market is insane right now!