Denali National Park Via The Alaska Railroad (LYNX sighting)

[@AliceFordAdventures]

What animals would you want to see in Alaska?

[@Lisaf825]

Moose

[@phillipseaton7163]

Lot of times the fauna there will pick whether to be seen or not. See what turns up. Like kitty

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@phillipseaton7163 absolutely the moose are great camouflagers too

[@davidreed5443]

I've seen one wolverine, and I've been in the middle of a road as a part of a herd of caribou streamed past me on either side, as they crossed the road. I'd like a repeat of those experiences. Caribou in a large group kind of nimbly dance/run/glide together a little like a murmuration of starlings, but the caribou version of that I think is pretty darn beautiful. Which is why I truly hope to be in the midst of that again. Eagles seen from a mountain peak or steep cliff, can sometimes be dramatically beautiful. Would love to have more of those experiences too!

[@jimr654]

Eagles hunting; close enough to really see them. And of course wolves.

[@MaryJones-yx7vg]

Alice: Great informative videos! We visited Alaska: Denali , Anchorage, Seward in the summer of 2021 and it was so beautiful. We enjoyed the train ride from Anchorage to Denali but did not see any wild life. We rode the tour bus into the park about 60 plus miles and were able to see the bears, they are light brown in color. Saw many caribou , one was dying beside the roadway, so sad and a few elk ! We rented a vehicle using the app. Turo to find an individual to rent a car from and it worked very well. Keep the videos coming! They are very enjoyable! Jimmy from Texas

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much Jimmy. What a great trip you had

[@kennyg6081]

Just added this to my bucket list. Train, hikes and more Alaska.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It’s certainly relaxing and invigorating at the same time

[@tomthatcher7757]

Thanks for sharing. I have taken the train to Seward and all the way to Fairbanks. Spent 1 day in Denali. Stayed at Denali Bluffs. I took the bus to the 42-mile mark and came back due to the landslide. Saw 4 of the Denali 5, moose, brown bear, caribou, and doll sheep. Thanks for bringing back the fond memories and experience. You might want to go to Fairbanks, fly up to Coldfoot, and take the bus down the Dalton Highway. Quite an experience!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks for the recommendation that sounds great!

[@AyrizouPhychim]

Thanks my friend for this sharing beautiful with Nice views good luck 🌹👍

[@terrygreene4284]

The train ride alone is awesome...

[@TheBickeybob]

Planning a trip to Glacier National Park in September and hope to see Moose there. Really enjoy your videos. No fluff, just great footage and information. Thank you.

[@tacrewgirl]

For those interested in hiking the Triple Lakes Trail, it is not 3,700 ft of elevation gain. It's maybe 1,000 ft one-way for 9.2 miles. Yay, you got to hike Sugarloaf Mountain. Fun video to watch.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Lisa hoping I can go back one day and get into the real back country of the park

[@Gfthce3426]

Thank You ! Always enjoy your excellent informative video's ' and on this one ' when you seen the Linux . ❤😊

[@vishnunair7623]

This was awesome. One day 🤞

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much

[@swennerb]

Thanks for sharing Alice!!! Can’t wait to see you take on Denali!

[@rosssparks8801]

You're so lucky!!! Mother Nature surely blessed your adventure.

[@rosssparks8801]

You were definitely in 'Wonderland' with The Lynx. I saw lots of creatures around you on this particular adventure. I love any creatures of creation going through the evolutionary process all on their own. Once they have evolved into their desired state, they can transform into angelic form. The Ross Ice Sh'elf & Ross Sea gives them refuge & Heaven right here on Earth. ( We got Mermaids There ie; amphibious angels, which can transform also ) We're getting close to The End of the evolutionary process and it's a wonderful day to be alive. Don't you worry about a thing girl, you've been hand picked and probably don't realize how unique you really are. Things are going to get a little shitty first, but hey, shit happens. I got shit flying all around the world Joe Biden can't even see, and he's got more clearance then any President's ever had. Hell, Joe knows more then anyone in the United States Military. ( We keep the so called military pretty dumbed down ) Keep doin' what you do and we'll keep watching out. Just remember, all living creatures have all the same senses you do and are relatives of all of their kind that came before them and we're all here before any hu'man ever was. These humans are most commonly evil and a refuge for departed spirits. My teammates are about to do some crazy shit. Keep your eyes on the sky both day & night and remember this; one of us is worth 10,000 of them. Remember the things you learned from your dad. You were obviously a great student. You are most important to you at all times. We will do the rest.

[@steve8421]

Amazing views, always happy to tag along.

[@donfilkins298]

Wow! That was awesome Alice!! Thanks!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks for watching. If you loved it please share with a friend :)

[@Luudite]

Why yea, yes I would like to see more of both Alaska and just national parks in general.

[@fogsmart]

Wow beautiful presenter, beautiful wilderness, beautiful weather. Thank you for this. Planning a cruise tour to include Denali. Need to save up.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It’s a beautiful place. I recommend a small ship cruise over a huge one ;)

[@bluesman2002]

Thanks!

[@phillipseaton7163]

Hi Alice good video wanted to catch the premiere but didn't work that way be looking forward to more

[@DrJohn493]

Drove that route in 2018 but now wishing I had ditched the rental and taken the train. For a few days, Talkeetna was my "Northern Exposure" experience. Recognized a lot of memorable scenery and enjoyed the drone footage! And loved the 'copter trip. Like you, I had to stop at your turn-around point in the park too.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I certainly wished I had a car once I was in the park but I made do with the bus system although not ideal where my lodging was it worked out. I can’t wait to go back and see more

[@ThePlacesWhereWeGo]

So enjoyed this video. Makes us want to return to this spectacular park.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much. It’s a wild world up there, glad you enjoyed it.

[@radisson8627]

A cougar would be exciting to see. I guess I have noticed one in particular. The Bobcat was a neat occurrence. Thanks for sharing. This is a spectacular area to explore, especially by train. I am a new subscriber to your channel, I have watched several of your videos but this one is my favorite. Great location, great filming. I should add this destination to my backpacking wish list 🥾⛺️🏔😷

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Radisson. It really is spectacular. And that big cat was a Lynx. First one I’ve ever seen in the wild

[@radisson8627]

Hello Alice, you are correct, that was a Lynx. A Bobcat is a bit smaller in size. Thanks for the rectification. Keep on hiking! 🇨🇦

[@georgespencer3973]

That was awesome, Alice! While watching I was thinking, “She needs to do a lot of Alaska videos.” I’m so glad you’re going back there next year. Congratulations on the Lynx sighting. I get spooked just running into an unexpected deer on the trail while hiking. That wears off quickly then I end up having a one-way conversation with it … if it hasn’t darted off too far. Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks George, cannot wait to go back!

[@neal1266]

Hello from a rainy (finally got some) san francisco bay area. Just subscribed and thumbs up. Cool video. Glad i found ya here.

[@Alaska_Gal]

Love Denali. Was just solo hiking there in September. Opted to drive in, so I could check out the towns along the way. Saw 9 moose in 3 days.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

That’s wonderful! When I return I’ll most likely drive too just so I can see a bit more. I sure do love Moose. Where are you exploring this summer

[@Alaska_Gal]

@@AliceFordAdventures so far back to Alaska next month (posted a reply on your other video). I’m the one going to Juneau & Admiralty Island. Supposed to be about 1600 brown bears there. Will probably go back to Alaska after that trip. I can’t get enough of it & hope to live there one day. I’ve been to some gorgeous places around the world, but never was as moved by a place like AK.

[@KT-ws7nv]

I envy you for your ability to do these things.

[@jefframaker7273]

Good info, especially transport options. Looked like awesome fall color and weather!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you, yes it was.

[@doubled5037]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing

[@mikebryden1261]

Nice trip!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It sure was are you visiting Alaska soon

[@mikebryden1261]

@@AliceFordAdventures yes, for the first time and also going to Denali for two days on our trip- can’t wait, your travels are really cool to watch, thanks.

[@1193bobmcc]

Great info for those of us considering a trip up there. Thx!

[@henryw4129]

Alice, thanks for another great video.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you

[@2manysigns]

Always very cool . Extra great to get some Lynx footage ! Soo nice .

[@barb108]

I really enjoyed this video. In addition to the excellent videography it had lots of practical information for prospective visitors (hopefully including me in the near future!). Best wishes for you as you prepare to climb Denali.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much Barb. I’m super glad you found it useful

[@randyfoster1084]

Great video, as usual. Next year take the time to hike the Kesugi Ridge Trail in the State Park. Great views of Denali Mountain if weather cooperates. I did it this past July and it was awesome. You will definitely be away from the crowds of the Nat'l Park but your pass through some scary bear habitat! Keep the awesome videos coming!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks so much Randy.

[@seanart1508]

Thank you for this amazing vid!

[@roger_is_red]

Wow this is one of your best way to go loved it.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@patrickp6679]

Great video! I visited Denali last June and it was amazing. I didn't see a lynx, but did see Dall sheep, caribou and an enormous grizzly. Thanks for sharing your visit.

[@lawrenceotoole1135]

The shot of that helicopter landing was very cool and must have taken some effort or at least some nerve to stand so close. Thanks for sharing!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes you have to just get down on the ground when you get in and out in those settings.

[@RETIRE2024]

Thank you Alice

[@RETIRE2024]

Keep up the great work

[@ruggedland]

My family toured Denali years ago and took the shuttle all the way to Eielson VC. We were lucky enough to see Denali the mountain after clouds broke up. Also saw 4 of the “big-five” including 10 bears in total. The bus driver was so knowledgeable. An unforgettable experience

[@AliceFordAdventures]

That is wonderful! That’s a long day in the bus but worth it!

[@itairoded]

Amazing!

[@jeffcottingham3691]

stunning! Seeing the country by train is still one of the best ways, when you can't hike it in, that is! Now I need to go take a trip on the ARR!

[@Naisium]

Great video Alice!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Looks like a beautiful place to visit. Love hiking but never seem to enjoy it as much hiking in grizzly country by myself. Look forward to seeing more videos of Alaska.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It is certainly more stressful haha

[@mickeybrumfield764]

@@AliceFordAdventures I do the samething you do, talk to myself outloud so not to startle them.

[@cowboypalaboy0723]

Hello I'm new here and your video is beautiful

[@dominikwienand4500]

Had a great hike together! Beautiful shots even after having been there in person!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Dominik! Thanks for joining me, so great meeting up.

[@uk2488]

Wow very impressive and beautiful place, for me I like seeing things as they should be in there places. But the train ride I could only imagine awesome trip. Be safe!!!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

The train was really cool. And it was nice to not be driving. Thanks for watching

[@treklinda1309]

Awsome video!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks

[@squirrelcovers6340]

More, please 😀

[@AliceFordAdventures]

More to come

[@billcushman6780]

Well done Alice, excellent video, thank you.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you Bill

[@davidreed5443]

Wow, what a great treat to get helicoptered in to the hiking location outside the park!!! I deeply enjoyed the gorgeous dreamy terrain you filmed on that portion of the hike. Magnificent!! And the caribou and moose footage was so lovely. I think it's so incredibly cool you got to see some of the petrified tree stuff too! Those things always make me strangely happy!! Once a lynx "hiked" with me, or ahead of me actually, for about 20 minutes. It stopped a few times, to let me catch up. I think it was waiting to see if I scared any ptarmigan out of the bushes as I loudly lumbered along the trail. My favorite places to hike and camp in Denali so far are Polychrome Pass, and also the in the valley that lies between Sable Pass and the western side of Cathedral Mountain. (but Sable Pass is not to be entered per park rules) Also I like Thorofare Pass too. However I will very much avoid hiking in the majority of the area that leads up to Polychrome Pass, from the park entrance. I've tried those areas a few times, and the smushy mattress like tundra is painfully arduous.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Wow David how cool about the Lynx. Thanks for sharing all those other hiking spots too. I imagine hiking on a mushy mattress would be exhausting.

[@davidreed5443]

@@AliceFordAdventures Yes, super exhausting. Probably not as bad for a moose or caribou though.

[@differentfins]

Wow

[@PHM00]

AWESOME!! You get it done, I was in Alaska this summer and would have loved to see Denali, spent a couple days in Seward then headed to Nome to see relatives. Next time I'm doing the train for sure. Thanks for the great video!!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks Patrick. It’s such a huge state it can be so hard to decide what to see and do. Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimr654]

Great views! Did you see Rudolph while you were out there? That lynx would have been a heart pounder. Had a closer encounter once with a black bear - about 15 feet from me. Fortunately it was as started as I ..so we went our separate way. Looking forward to your next one.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It was a heart pounder, I was a bit scared to go look for it, I know a Lynx is not aggressive but never having experienced one, I couldn't be too cautious. I saw a few caribou but no rudolph.

[@daveblosser4658]

Hi Alice 👋 My daughter and her husband are planning a trip to the Denali National Park. I was wondering what places you might recommend as far as reasonably priced Lodging recommendations. I'll try to join your live chat on Saturday morning. Thanks -- Dave (Going to the Sun Road in GNP)

[@daveschlom4033]

So glad you checked out "the lynx below" Alice! Can't wait for you to take us back to Denali next summer. Best wishes my friend ❤.

[@rohanrampuria1]

Hi Alice, when did you plan this trip ? And how much did it cost you for the full trip with all activities ?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Hey Ramses I planned this trip 3 days before. I had already purchase plane tickets but was supposed to be joining a small ship, those plans fell through at the last hour so all this was thrown together overnight. All in this trip cost about $6700 I will be posting a blog post with details in the next few weeks

[@RFE812]

I learned that geography classes in some other countries teach people that Denali & Aconcagua are on the same continent.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Interesting I wonder if those same books show Europe, and Asia as one continent too.

[@RFE812]

@@AliceFordAdventuresSome of those same geography books do count Elbrus & Everest on the same continent while some others(which count Denali & Aconcagua) don’t,

[@jimwatts4901]

So pretty there ! Wish I could move there! It's just too far away from kids and grandkids. 😏

[@ramsesmorales9151]

Hi Alice, this was a really good video. One of my favorite destinations I come across your channel. The wild life and the nature is spectacular, although the Denali Mountains and the moose really did it for me. I would recommend you keep one or 2 bear spray with you at all times, apparently you can use that same spray on other wild animals, is good at least you had the whistle. How much did you pay for your hotel, the helicopter excursion with the tour guide, and the train ride? They have a very similar train ride offer in Canada by via Rail and the Rocky mountaineers that go through the Canadian Rockies? You know who that train line is owned by? Just curious to know. Anyways, thank you and take care!

[@ramsesmorales9151]

Most likely what you saw was a Canada Lynx, And they're a medium size lynx that ranges across Alaska, Canada and northern area of the contiguous United States. And they're characterized by its long dense fur, triangular ears, with black tufts at the tips and broad snow-like paws according to Wikipedia. Did you recall seeing those characteristics on the lynx? Thanks and Cheers.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes! That’s exactly what I saw. As for the helicopter that was $699 and the train was $650 round trip. Hotel was $1000 for 3 nights

[@ramsesmorales9151]

@@AliceFordAdventures Right on! and thanks for sharing.

[@johnnymac8680]

Did I hear you say that you planned to climb Denali (formerly Mt McKinley) next year? I believe that this 20,000 footer is the coldest mountain on earth. Filming it from the base would be a safer and perhaps a more enjoyable option. Looking forward to your next adventure, Alice.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You did hear that, although it will most likely have to be summer of 2023 as I need to cross a few more big summits off my list first. I know filming it from the botttom would be more enjoyable but I want to climb to the top.

[@johnnymac8680]

@@AliceFordAdventures Good luck with that project, Alice. It's a mighty target to aim for.

[@derbagger22]

What days was this again, Alice? I was there on Sept 15th.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Around August 30th

[@easygoer1234]

I admire you guys that do these things so much. But if I did it I would have to go alone. And at my age that really scares me so I always figure I'll just have to live my dream through all of you that make the videos.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I did go alone. That shouldn’t stop you. You will make friends I’m sure of it as you explore

[@darcihilton8100]

What month are you there? Doesn’t look so cold and less Bears around.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

End of August

[@williammiller7328]

Grizzlies!

[@abrahampaanio1759]

What is the tittle of the background music.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Several songs I’ve updated the description with all of them.

[@johnlang5010]

Outstanding work. Very beautiful rip. Thank you. Except the climate change comment.

[@TheRayd700]

Definitely Bears but your safety comes first. 🙏👏🤗

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Just wait for the next video!!! It’s beartastic

[@exbassguide]

#1 Kodiak Bear, #2 Doll sheep, #3 Musk, ox, #4 Orca Whale, #5 Fox, #6 Walrus, #7 Polar bear, #8 Wolf, #9 puffin #10 Big foot:-)

[@AliceFordAdventures]

🙌 yes to all of these. Especially Sasquatch

[@exbassguide]

@@AliceFordAdventures I am Going to explore Alaska next year for 6 months :-) I also get on the road full time late this year. Only a couple weeks till my van is finished. I am working on the kitchen now! Roger

[@ALTOSVISTAVILLAGIO]

Thanks for sharing.. wonderful. 🎄

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you

[@rhphotocdn]

Nice Lynx, but they’re not even close to the size of a Mountain Lion. A Mountain Lion is much, MUCH Larger….

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes very true, but in that moment I was taken back by the size. Definitely more in between a bobcat and mountain lion and I'm sure side by side much different. Thanks for watching

[@ПрохорВетринский]

ys6fsn #von.ong

[@kenmaxwell9435]

Awesome video til climate change was brought ended it there

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Pretty hard to avoid the fact these days. The climate is changing rapidly in our lifetime

[@kenmaxwell9435]

@@AliceFordAdventures so the landslide just didn't happen naturally? Actually if it wasn't for tv/ internet none of us would even think of man made climate change..climate does change has for billions of years man made climate change is a joke and arrogance thinking we can control natural processes

[@trips3803]

***mckinley national park

[@BeforeIKicktheBucket1]

No argument here..it looks awesome. Great video..

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks so much

[@CheddarBob401]

Awesome video!