ARCTIC CIRCLE Expedition in a Ford Bronco Raptor!

Ever wondered what it's like to take an off road vehicle and driven it nearly 10,000 miles into the Arctic Circle? We took our new Ford Bronco Raptor on an overland expedition from Utah, to the Arctic Circle, over to Alaska, and back just to find out - and this is the first leg of the journey!
Join us, along with some Jeep Wranglers & Gladiators, on the adventure because if you thought the cold was the biggest issue we'd encounter...oh boy, are you wrong!
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[@davidwollpert5276]

Brit: “I love you!” Kevin: “that’s fine.” Awesome!

[@jonahsadowski]

As a local, it's awesome watching you guys drive through and experience our part of the world! Welcome to the North!

[@trjnsd6874]

What a charmed life! Y'all have worked hard to get to do this - Thanks for taking us along (Sorry to be late - I was under my WK again). Water leaks stink! Worse when its Cold! Glorious scenery! I hate interior squeaks and rattles too. Nice to have company along. Windshields aren't all they're cracked up to be. LIteBriteNationYukon'tGoThere!

[@brokenpatriotvideos]

Remember everyone. The Roadkill guys drove an old Ranchero to Alaska to go ice racing. Just saying.

[@danielbruce2074]

Yes!! I love that episode 😂

[@matthoward923]

That was old ford. Not the new “we don’t care about the customer “ ford of today

[@jamesoso259]

@@matthoward923 you completely missed the point

[@LJ_Jeff]

That was a great episode

[@Bingo1Dog]

The old days of roadkill were a lot better than the current ones

[@joerivs80]

The cold is just simply the best weather all year. The snow just makes it that much better. Can’t ask for anything other. It’s the best.

[@jeffro8373]

I appreciate you guys so much for sharing this journey with us!! So many beautiful things to see. Loving the video as always, much love and stay safe ❤❤💯🤙

[@davidshepard8929]

Always fuel when you get somewhere, and never miss the opportunity to pee. I never get below 1/2 tank of fuel.

[@97OctaneHockey]

Fun Fact -40 Fahrenheit and -40 Celsius is the same thing. Enjoy your trip further up North than I've ever been. Welcome to Canada Eh

[@B.C.wheeling]

Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦 you crazy kids!

[@oliverleclere1829]

As usual with Mel parking repairs done right and Amazing vehicle line up....Enjoy yourselves!!

[@AndrewTurner251]

Enjoyed the video, I really like the bronco raptor. I am enjoying the raptor content.

[@josephsjodin4837]

Welcome to Canada and the Yukon! Hope you get to experience all we have to offer. Driven the dempster quite a few times, you should consider a winter front for your vehicles to keep the engine from freezing in the extreme cold and will help your heat warm in the vehicle, if anyone hasnt made that suggestion yet or you haven't seen them on the vehicles travellilng. (can be as simple as stuffing cardboard in front of your rad.) Safe travels.

[@LiteBrite]

So the Bronco Raptor actually has automatic shutters over the intercooler and radiator to help manage engine temps! 😊 So no need for anything else!

[@eddiemason7118]

I’m so jealous, this road trip is bring back good memories. Back in ‘85 the folks and I took a road trip to Anchorage from Oklahoma. It was tight quarters we drove a 1985 Toyota 4x4 pickup camped out all the way and back, loads of fun. Have a safe trip.

[@PetersenBronco]

I was born and raised in Dawson Creek. Glad that you found the mile zero post and not just the traffic circle :)

[@charlesb4267]

And I noticed in the video a letter has fallen off the sign, haven't been through Dawson in some years now ( live north of Grande Prairie )

[@montepaulson3131]

Awesome adventure! Welcome to the great white north! We deal with that stuff 5-6 months of the year. You get used to the ice and drive like it's summer after a while. As for the windshield cracks, yea, I quite often successfully steer them to the side so they don't go into my view. I love extreme winter driving as do my teenage son and daughters who are practically pros a drifting on our winter roads. Looking forward to the rest of this trip!

[@Mikelen11]

I live in Minnesota. I have a Gladiator. The Gladiator rattles and squeaks so much when the temps are sub zero. It drives me nuts!

[@sfshilo]

"Guys it's like 7F, it's SOOO cold." Everyone North of I80, "And?"

[@richardjackson6922]

Your content always Rocks!!!! You both are such Awesome Adventures! Both of you always placing a smile on my face!

[@923stanley]

i love these type of trip videos keep them coming!! Feels like i am traveling with you guys!!😂

[@subzerooffroad]

I tell people all the time, I can’t advocate enough about the importance trail communication! Overlanding, wheeling, trail riding, convoying, whatever. Communication is so important. Great video by the way guys!

[@markanderson9857]

It's always interesting to see what you both are up to. Seeing you do this reminds me of my childhood. I lived in a northern community in Labrador that had no road access to the rest of the world. In the winter you had to fly. In the summer you can also take a boat. You get used to the cold. One winter/spring day we were outside playing. And my mom is yelling at us to get our coats on! It was 8 degrees but sunny so it seemed warm to us. We were just out digging a snow fort. It was easy to do that with just a shovel when the snow is several feet over your head. Snowmobiles were the main form of transportation. We used them with homemade sleds behind them to haul stuff including people behind the snowmobile. Have a fun safe trip!

[@stacythomas4017]

Drove my old FJ to Banff one winter...holy hell the gravel on the roads was brutal! Took out a headlight and a windshield. Those truckers are no joke either!! They haul ass and don't give a shit ha ha

[@jameseroh6544]

As long as Brittany loves Kevin's fashions. He is doing okay!

[@4RunnerLC]

Thank you for taking us along on your epic adventure!

[@phelandeluna5439]

The little elves mining in your roof is a common Bronco thing, as is the indoor raining...lol

[@charleskuykendall9625]

Remember the only time you have to much fuel is when you are on fire.

[@mattmcdevitt3758]

Be safe and have a great time

[@no_lft_shft]

This is my new favorite channel

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

Did that highway in the fall & it was awesome. The twilight at 11:30 PM was a bit weird because it stayed that way till 4 AM & then the sun came back up. The road from Kitwanga Junction to the Yukon is really cool. Get gas whenever you see 1 because the next 1 might be closed.

[@charlesb4267]

I did the Cassiar highway ( highway 37 I assume is the highway you were on also up to Watson Lake ) during the middle of summer years back, actually in my case coming down from Alaska and took the Cassiar rather than just back track on the Alaska highway. That is a very scenic highway and did a side trip to Telegraph Creek at Deese Lake and also out to Stewart and up to the glacier. Pretty neat as one gets up north far enough during the summer that you can see to drive without the headlights doing anything for you ( Dawson City and top of the world highway and on north in Alaska ) I bet your trip was fantastic during the fall colors !

[@jeffwisemiller3590]

@@charlesb4267 That was the scenic loop. Nanaimo-Port Hardy-Prince Rupert-Kitwanga-Watson Lake-WhiteHorse. From there back to Dawson Creek & across Alberta through Cold Lake to Meadow Lake Sask. Down to Regina & back through the Crow's Nest Pass to BC. Wandered through the Kootenays over to Lilloett & back to Vancouver.

[@charlesb4267]

@@jeffwisemiller3590 That's quite a loop you took, I would imagine you probably drove through Grande Prairie as I don't live too far from that town. Speaking of taking the ferry to Prince Rupert, I was just a young kid in the very early 1970's when we went to Prince Rupert and then on the ferry down to the Island and more than likely Nanaimo. In fact when I was out at Stewart area I got talking to a fellow who was working in the area and he was well versed on the ferry's and said that ferry I had been on way back was the very same ferry that sank a number of years ago now in that more then likely preventable accident.

[@robertkotula9800]

I watched you guys from your beginning and enjoyed your journey. This trip is something else, top notch and this is just the start. Can’t wait to see your next episode. Thanks

[@shawnmartin6434]

Y’all be careful there now we love you from WV

[@autismjeepfam]

This is amazing and already getting a team together to do any epic adventure. THIS IS AMAZING!!!!

[@jscribn]

Kick ass adventure, thanks for taking us along

[@DannyO0917]

You two are a great couple!

[@freeze5033]

Love it! Just got a Bronco Wildtrak.

[@JUSTTRYITDIY]

What an awesome opportunity to do this. love seeing the gladiators there

[@hrdcoreRider]

Had me laughing or smiling the whole video. Great video

[@broncobros2022]

I’ve got 5,500 miles on my Bronco Raptor with no water leaking. So I guess Fords like 50/50!

[@jime.angulo4151]

Thank you for sharing, please keep on sharing your adventure. And be nice to Kevin, Brit! he is a cool dude..

[@FieldWorxoverlandadventures]

What a great adventure you guys

[@clintonwilkie8142]

Awesome video! Thanx for sharing! Beautiful but too cold 🥶!

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Good morning guys , here we go again !!! enjoy your trip !

[@270billjones]

Awesome video - thank you for taking us along!

[@xTinBenderX]

THANKS FOR THE RIDE!

[@Craig-ml8nw]

Be careful at night of the Bison and moose, if you hit a moose alot of the time you knock the legs out from under them and the torso ends up through the windshield, If you are going to Alaska you may not be able to go through Dawson City, the border crossing is usually only open in the summer. If you can find one in Canada get the MilePost its a detailed mile by mile map of Alaska and the Alaska Highway, pull outs, sights, gas, ... But in the winter there is not much open. I always fill up when ever I have a chance when I get close to 1/2 full. Overnight lift your windshield wipers up so they don't freeze to the window, winter windshield wipers are the best, may want to pick up a spare pair. Done the Ak to Texas trip several times, 5,537 miles one way. 🙂

[@da443-galmond4]

BRRR !!! -35 The general rule of thumb when gas stations are few and far between.... fuel up at every one. Enjoying my anti-freeze. while watching you in you.

[@NorthShoreOverland]

Great video! Was fun watching you guys experience Canadian winter driving haha. Can't wait to see the next part.

[@anulfadventures]

I am so paranoid about fuel, living and driving in Canada, I don't like getting below half a tank. It may be cold but hay, the sun is nice.

[@B.C.wheeling]

Using a "cooler" to keep your bevies not frozen😅

[@theburtseoni]

Went to the Northern Canadian territories back in the late '70's, the Yukon, etc in mid December. Minus 45 below zero (F) during the day! Was told by the old timers that frostbite would occur on bare skin within 30-60 seconds. You had to have your face covered up all the time. So cold the snowy roads were not slick, the snow was like sand! We were in plain old cars and two wheel drive pickups. When we got back down to the border crossing into the states it was Zero degrees and it felt warm! Stay bundled up if you go outside. If you can't keep the frost off of the inside of the windows, you might need to put some cardboard in front of your radiator! The adventure up there - you will never forget! Stay safe!

[@dant.1917]

Welcome to God’s country (Canada). Dan, from Alberta, Canada.

[@88HillTop]

What a way to live. I wish. Enjoy, I'm definitely going to watch.

[@gumby9976]

Little helpful tip for water leaks and " shrinkage" is to use Vaseline on the rubber seals.

[@Mpkev]

Beautiful area. I’m glad you are doing this and not me. Too cold for me!!

[@mikebrinlee780]

just let you know you are getting a double like for (WE THE PEOPLE)

[@my357mags]

Welcome to Canada guys! I'm enjoying your adventure! 👍👍

[@videopyc]

Kevin and Brittany, welcome to Canada... were winter last 7 months. Please were a fleece lined "tuque" (or real fur winter hat) plus a merino wool scarf to keep you warm. You also need to wear a merino wool top and bottom underwear piece and socks. Finally you need as outer layer and insulated/waterproof/breathable winter jacket + pants + boots with Thinsulate and Gore-Tex. This is how we enjoy cold winter weather.

[@bcgoldhunters]

So. This is on of my favourite videos. I gotta say I love all your videos but this is my territory. Wish I saw you guys driving through. Epic trip. Enjoy. Come back in the spring or summer. Tuk T yuck Tuck 😂

[@hopeulikenudes]

The Scenery Is Amazing!!

[@robertbritt6840]

All right now. I know you'll probably never see this but I always like all the glasses that you got bro

[@Crucial929]

Mel Wade is the go to guy for Jeep stuff IMO

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

What an exciting journey guys be safe , I'm with Kevin with rattles and squeaks it will drive me nuts but that life

[@jeffcombs8237]

I would spin around to pick up my wife too. Worlds slowest donut..... Rock on Litebrite! And that windshield too.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

Yes, the Canadian border can be tough, Aye. My Parents drove up to Barrel Alaska some 25 years ago, so seeing some of the places brings back the memories they shared with me. So thanks for sharing this adventure. They drove to Prudhoe Bay then somehow got over to Barrel to the Northern most point. But they were crazy senior citizens. Hope Kevin figures out the shrinkage thing. Kevin you're even looking shorter in the videos. Hey, please remember safety first. You are in a very hostile environment that will kill you in minutes if you F up. So don't. My famous advice.

[@charlesb4267]

I am guessing your parents drove up to Prudhoe during the summer ? ( I am curious what they were driving ) , and from my understanding the only practical way to get to Point Barrow ( yes that is the name of the actual furthest northern point of Alaska ) is to fly there and land by the small village of Utqiagvik and drive the short distance up to Point Barrow. The reason I've even heard of the place is that my dad and step mom flew up there to get married some 30 + years back and that was during the summer so full daylight 24/7. I've driven part way up the Dalton myself, a ways north of the arctic circle but due to an untrusted mechanical issue turned around rather then risk going to Prudhoe as I had no team of vehicles and people to back me up. I hate the cold but ironically grew up and live in northern Alberta, not all that far from the mile zero of the Alaska highway sign you saw in this video. Go to google map and type in "Point Barrow Alaska" and you can see where your parents ended up.

[@jeffk464]

Crossing the border and you learn that your new buddy brought two kilos of cocaine in his bags. 😮

[@charlesb4267]

@@jeffk464 Yes, wouldn't that be a surprise that would keep yourself from ever entering the country ever again.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

@@charlesb4267 My parents had a modified Jeep Wagoner and toed a modified trailer. I do think they flew over to Barrel. They had many pictures taken from small airplane rides they took. They were with a group and there was even a mechanic along. There is also another youtuber that drove up to Prudhoe that I had been following www.youtube.com/@evazubeck

[@1sheinz]

IT is great that your tripped thru Canada, well BC. You will have too come again and spend more time, literley 100 km left or right of your trip are EVERYTHING ALASKA HAS for sights and wildlife. The coast range is full of Glaciers and the Rockies are bigger and grander than all but the best 4 Alaskan mountains In the North you have to spray all your door and window seals with Dry Silicon. This prevents doors freezing shut and those squeaks you hate so much. Always have at least 5 gallons of extra fuel, often the only fuel stop is closed for repairs or OUT OF GAS, or just plain closed and it is still on record of being open. And it just called T U C for locals . [ Tuk toy uk tuk] CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS Steve h.

[@cantcatchm3m5]

I see a Bronco Sport lurking in the background- it would be interesting to compare BR vs BS for this expedition, especially any damage/failures. BS is +1 on leaky roof

[@CaptainTrips191]

I agree. I'd also like to know what's been modded on the sport.

[@juanvasquez9529]

The glasses I don't know about the cute part funny maybe lol😂 I like all thier videos they seem like really cool people would like ro meet them some day

[@richardpedersen9189]

GREAT VIDEO!!! THANKS BRIT AND KEV!!!

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

Damn, you drove right by me without saying hi! lol 🇨🇦 Bienvenue, I’m only a couple of miles from that boarder crossing… 🐴🦖🥌’s 🤘

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

Would love to wave the Flag when y’all cross into Alaska😎

[@getoutwithrockandsherri]

Looks like an exciting adventure! Stay warm!!!

[@steveharkins279]

Great video, did this trip in 05, wait till you get to the license plate display.

[@garretlewis4103]

Looks like an awesome trip. Crazy when -12 is warm.

[@tomandhistruck]

This is a dream adventure! Safe travels! Have a blast!

[@marcbee1234]

Love the adventure, could you lower the music volume it's much higher than the talking parts, you guys are awesome thanks.

[@bryanford1139]

SO! ...just like snowmobiling....NEVER pass a gas station! Advice to live by.... :)

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

Way cool video. Looks like a once in a lifetime adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@aldoolivares8286]

Hello guys thanks for the adventure some of will never have the chance to do loving it and have safe travels can't wait for the rest of your beautiful trip enjoy.

[@Scoobienorth]

So cool seeing you guys run through my neck of the woods. I live near the chainsaw carvings. It’s a different experience going in winter. The gravel on the roads is rough.

[@calvinh.8882]

The shrinkage is real at -30+ It looked like Kevin was down to around 4' 11". lol.

[@bdo9114]

I WAS a little worried about the glasses, Kevin had on.

[@rayrae1651]

Nothing about this looks fun to me. I appreciate you guys doing it for all of us

[@LiteBrite]

😅🤙

[@Fireguy1962]

That had to be the coolest video ever! 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@DrewToner]

Tuk toy ak tuk Tuktoyaktuk Was in Dawson Creek in December! Storm was too bad, turned around and headed back to McLennan

[@CaptainTrips191]

I miss these styles of videos from you guys.

[@Concernedcitizen723]

Hi guys I love these type videos. You guys are great. As for the leaks on my Jeep hard top there was small holes in the seal presumably to allow air out. I used a small set of needle nose pliers to open them carefully and inserted pieces of vacuum tube inside this swells the flattened seal allowing it to seal better. My Bestop soft top doesn’t leak a drop. I hope this helps. Pass this along could help a lot of people.

[@abqcrutch]

Living your best lives!

[@straubdavid9]

Lovin the wildlife footage. I'd love to make that trip .... but in June .... thank you very much😂🙃🏔🚙🚙🌡❄☃✌🏻

That look soooo coldd

[@m.w.9460]

No Edie and Cindy!? Bummer….But what a cool trip!

[@andytn6507]

Its an amazing drive. I drove from Tennessee to the Artic Circle north of Fairbanks Alaska then to Kodiak Island and lived in Kodiak for 3 years and it was incredible, except I did the drive in June, LoL

[@LMacNeill]

I am so glad I got a soft-top on my Bronco. I've had zero issues with it. Now -- to be fair -- I've never had it out in negative 35 degree F weather, either. But still... No leaks, no rattles, easy to put down and put back up. 1000% better than a hard-top, IMHO. And cheaper, to boot. (And yes, I know, you can't get a BRaptor with a soft-top. I'm just dissin' on Bronco hard-tops in general -- they've had issues since day 1, and apparently still do.)

[@jeffk464]

I think I'm going to get a hardtop on my 2024 Ranger. Maybe raptor if not tremor

[@DiegoDiazRocks]

Same here no leaks no problems on my soft top. But I'll admit I'd take leaks and braptor instead, even though I love my bronco

[@chrisk7984]

23:45 Kev check the tape, she said -5 degrees

[@oldschoolginger]

Nice timing for the stop driving recall on the bronco rapter. Hope you don't lose your power steering in the middle of nowhere.

[@golferpro1241]

Great video! The adventure of a lifetime! You will be in Daytona soon enough!

[@Voyagersk9]

I’m excited for this trip videos! Such a cool adventure! Keep the videos coming guys!

[@nbrowser]

Whoa Lite Brite was literally 5 minutes from my place here in Abbotsford?! Thanks for visiting!

[@pegleg9281]

This is an old trucker trick and real cold temperatures like that you can use rubbing alcohol in your windshield washer fluid

[@louisliu9711]

love your video, you guys have a good and safe trip :)

[@rodgood]

Having gone to the Canadian arctic circle twice once with a JL and once with a Silverado 1500 Duramax . having a large tired off road truck is more of a detriment then an necessity . enjoy Eagle Plains and Inuvik .