Alaska's Fur Rendezvous & Iditarod Race Start | Anchorage, Alaska [S1-E3]

[@forkintherode8236]

I have fond memories of Fur Rendezvous, but my most vivid memory is the Ferris Wheel ( in February of all times). The outhouse race isn’t ringing a bell, but it was Cool😎 to be there. You just have to experience it. Well done AWTY! The sled dog races are impressive. Some people think it’s unfair, but these dogs love to run! I believe they convert oxygen into their blood 10 times (correct me if I don’t have the exact factor) faster than we humans do. We in Cleveland, Ohio are fortunate to have the stuffed remains of the Great Balto on display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to honor his unbelievable feat.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

So happy you enjoyed the video and it sparked the reliving a few memories! Yes, it is odd to see a Ferris wheel 🎡 in winter like that- we thought so too!

[@burninoutloud]

The best way to watch winter sports 😊 Such a great experience, I'm sure.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

It really is!

[@gondaliyanikhil7319]

I am currently in Canada and can't wait to visit Alaska. It's nature at its best. Thank you, Jose and Cora. God bless you.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much! Enjoy your Alaska adventure!!!!

[@tsehelbenyosef2503]

My wife, Amanda, and I love to travel. I lived in Alaska from 1975 until 2003 and have traveled throughout the Yukon, British Columbia, and Alberta many times and many more great places. We love watching KZbin videos of different people’s experiences of places we’ve been and places we plan to go. We’ve also hiked many kilometers on the Israel National Trail and enjoy watching other people’s experiences. We are pretty critical of some folk’s videos that choose horrible music or their music is so loud that you can’t hear nor understand their narration or they don’t know how to adjust their recording level and end up with their voices over-modulating….or there is no narration at all! We are so happy to have found “Art We There Yet”. You two have amazingly picturesque photos and video, great narration, wonderful music, and all at the right volume without over-modulation, one of my pet peeves. You’re the best we’ve ever witnessed. Keep up the great video production and we look forward to seeing more.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

We woke up this morning and your message came in just as Jose was making breakfast. It made us both smile, and we feel so grateful you took the time to write this to us. It's amazing the power of some words of encouragement. Thank you for appreciating our work and the time we put in to make our videos as quality as we can (with the time we have!). Sending a wave from snowy Alaska!

[@tsehelbenyosef2503]

We know you spent last Winter in Seward. Where are you spending this Winter?@@ArtWeThereYet

[@davidhardwick3816]

Cora and Jose, you are incredibly talented artists. I'm not sure who does what in your partnership but these videos are some of the best I've ever seen, in every respect. Thank you for bringing such beautiful vignettes to us mere mortals! 😉

[@ArtWeThereYet]

It's a full on collaboration :) We split the work equally. Thank you for your kind words!

[@sharpshutter-media]

I totally agree!

[@edwardmiller6353]

Wow, is this ever an awesome video! The Alaskans know how to celebrate winter! Excellently done!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you very much! Yes, we love how Alaskans embrace winter and have lots of fun!😀

[@lyndajefferson5929]

The forest was so beautiful and a little wet. Stay safe and stay warm and dry

[@ldosucowboy3279]

Another gem. Thank you Jose and Cora. Cora, you do Wisconsin proud. Shout out to the Ski Jump Festival in Westby, Wisconsin.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh, what a sweet thing to say. Thank you! And my, yes, how many years has it been since I've been to the ski jumping festival! That would be a great video!!!

[@luissaz239]

Es maravilloso ver vuestros vídeos!!! Hay muchas ganas de diversión en los habitantes de Alaska después de un largo y duro invierno. Eso habla bien de un pueblo que trabaja y sabe divertirse !!! Como siempre, muchas gracias por compartir esas Culturas, en el fondo los humanos somos muy parecidos en cualquier lugar de este lindo planeta! Nuestros mejores deseos para vosotros dos y Bob! Un fuerte abrazo!!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Muchas gracias Luis! Siempre es un placer compartir nuestras experiences a travez de nuestros videos y nos alegra muchísimo que los están disfrutando. Un fuerte abrazo!

[@ryanjankowski1990]

Once again I loved this video, and the history of the dogs.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hurray!! Stay tuned! I think you’ll like the one coming up!

[@MultiSerge1980]

I was stationed in Anchorage from 1976-78 and again from 1981 -1985 while I was in the US Air Force, and I loved "Rondy". My favorite things were the carnival and the car races downtown when they started at the train station, on A Street, when through town on C Street and back down the hill to A Street. Anchorage and Alaska is crazy all year round, but during Rondy it is even crazier. I hope to be able to go back to see everything again someday.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hope you can make it back as well! It would be awesome to do a nice long roadtrip and go down memory lane!

[@ramonag8496]

Loved it. So cool to discover different places with their history. I will follow along your journey and now I have to watch all your videos from the beginning ❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hurray! Welcome to our little KZbin family. Welcome aboard!!

[@percymcnabb4746]

love this video

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you Percy!

[@diane8937]

30 years?? No Thanx! I lived there for 6 months and could NOT wait to get home to Oregon. Fur Rondy was great though!

[@dannyrichardson732]

delightful

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@CerraEquus]

What a beautiful episode of winter games :) I cant tell we have something similar here in winter times. We are more used to quiet events, walking around a christmas market, drinking hot drinks, eating together afterwards. What I can tell, is that we have had a similar blanket tossing game in my childhood during school times. A blanket with about 15 feet diameter, a ball in the middle which was tossed in the air, but the blanket was much more light, so the center of the blanket could be the highest point with about 5 feet hight, so the movement from the people with the blanket needed to be fast to raise the edges before the ball came to close.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

So happy you enjoyed the video, Christian! And wow - what an interesting game you played as a child! We had a similar one in Wisconsin - just a large blanket with a ball and the goal was to keep the ball bouncing on the blanket but not to lose it over the side!

[@CerraEquus]

@@ArtWeThereYet yes! sounds the very same.

[@dougcouture4052]

Brilliant, just like your Seward winter video. Your narration is very tasteful, descriptive and positive and screams "Adventure!" I lived there for 4 years, and AK is calling me back, 24 hours a day. It got into my blood, as the saying goes. Thanks for letting me escape to a happier time with my kids. I will be back, to stay.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much, this is a wonderful compliment! Your kind words inspire us to continue creating videos that share the beauty of our Alaskan adventures.😊

[@jeanmcchesney5441]

José and Cora: Found your vlog recently and subscribed straight away. I'm astounded you don't have more subscribers but that will certainly come. The excellence of your videography, the thoughtful narrative w/ pertinent facts and history are a niche above. Your work is appreciated and I look forward to sharing the journey as you both venture out and continue creating.❤

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much! We are so happy you found us and that you are enjoying our videos. Your kind words encourage us to keep making good quality content!😊

[@tomas5376]

Thanks for another great tour! Obviously, they know how to have fun in Alaska!⛄️☃️⛄️☃️

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hahaha - You got that right! So happy you enjoyed it, Tomas!

[@bushdadnick6055]

New to you guys! Wow what a story!! Thank you great story telling

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alfredodejuan390]

Certainly there are a lot of things to do and see in Alaska

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Yes absolutely! And so many of them are not the ones you first think of! The winter activities are definitely fascinating! ❄️❄️

[@kathrynoneil2997]

Alaska is my home

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Lucky duck 😊

[@jeanmcchesney5441]

I left a previous comment but forgot to mention how well you match the music to set different moods throughout your videos. Thank you both for sharing your talents and encouraging others to explore their creativity. You've helped me reconnect w my creative spark!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

So nice of you! Thanks again for taking the time to leave us these nice comments, it means a lot to us!🙂

[@E_House]

great video. learned a lot of new things! and I like your earrings in the end promo :)

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Aw thanks! I got those at a yard sale in Nashville! I love them 😊

[@BecomingHealthierandWealthier]

Amazing job, so well put together keep safe Hi from Bridgetown West Australia

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you very much!

[@dougadair8291]

I remember living there from 1967 to 1969. My father was stationed at Ft. Richardson. I was able to do blanket toss.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Oh how fun! This must be a bit of a blast from the past then!

[@rayeccles9922]

Thank you for your work we will see you on the rode!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hope so!

[@chelsealederhouse2775]

Hey I'm in the video as one of the people helping the blanket toss!! How cool!!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

That’s awesome!!!

[@mphseason23]

Betting the prices on everything gets raised during these events...Still love Alaska !!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Not sure actually - we didn’t notice a big difference where we were there for it!

[@BreakTime10101]

I also recently found your channel, great videos. Growing up in Alaska (and driving the Alcan) they brought back a lot of found memories. I hope to visit there again one day. I really hope you can get to other parts of Alaska as well, including Denali Park, Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay. Have you thought about doing voice overs, podcasts or audio books?

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Welcome aboard! So happy you found us! Yes, in the next episode we visit Denali and Fairbanks (in the winter!) Prudhoe Bay might be out of reach for us, as we don't have a vehicle that can handle the road! Freelance work is always an option for us, but Art We There Yet keeps us more than full-time busy. It must have been quite an experience growing up in Alaska!

[@Sist3r]

I’m a new sub and just found your channel! Soooo fun and I love watching the cinematography and your story telling! I love it so much! Thank you for taking us along in your journey!

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Welcome aboard! So happy you’re on the journey with us!

[@luciagambelli7854]

Spettacolo ☺️🥰 ciao amici 🤗

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Ciao!!! 👋 Les mandamos un fuerte abrazo!

[@dougcouture4052]

See my comment below. Ditto! Plus, you're teaching us some history and it's all really interesting. Through your great filming and 'spot on' positive narration, you two are capturing just what your audience is looking for. Thankyou.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Thank you so much for watching! It makes us very happy to know that you are enjoying the content we create and we hope you can come back soon to enjoy more of the Alaskan beauty 🙂

[@The_Traveling_Caldwells]

Potty like it’s 1999 🎉

[@ArtWeThereYet]

This event was so much fun, everyone was so creative with their outhouses names, especially "Potty like it's 1999" 🤣

[@diane8937]

Really should spell Nome right, folks!

[@diane8937]

Captions, that is.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

😓KZbin auto-generates them, and unfortunately it takes hours to review and edit them.

[@ArtWeThereYet]

❄What winter festivals are celebrated in your hometown/city? Tell us all about it!

[@burninoutloud]

What winter? There are no snow related festivals here. The snow/ rain line has moved north 😞

[@ArtWeThereYet]

😢😢😢

[@yuyupii5295]

Selamlar ,daha yavaş konuşursan daha iyi anlayabiliyorum 😊

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Kusura bakmayın ama daha yavaş konuştuğumda izleyici kaybediyoruz!

[@yuyupii5295]

@@ArtWeThereYet ok.ben sizi Türkiye 🇹🇷 den izliyorum İngilizcem çok iyi değil 🤷‍♀️

[@RAYMOND65DH]

The telling the historie not good

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Would you like to tell us what part you didn’t like? We love all kinds of feed back.

[@knowmenomo]

The saying goes you have to be a little crazy to live in Alaska but it looks like a poco loco fun

[@ArtWeThereYet]

Hahahah, well said!