Driving the Dalton Highway to the Arctic! Fun in the Midnight Sun & Fairbanks AK | Go North Ep 11

Driving the Dalton Highway to the Arctic! Fun in the Midnight Sun & Fairbanks AK | Go North Ep 11
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This episode takes us further north yet again, above the arctic circle. Before getting there however we stopped in Fairbanks to join the festivities on the summer solstice. We raced in the Midnight Sun Run 10k foot race that winds its way through Fairbanks and is a party as much as it is a race! With the sun up so late we were staying up very late and left Fairbanks for our next adventure at 10:00 at night to start driving up the Dalton highway. We were planning to drive this highway mainly just to do it as it is the only access by road to the arctic in Alaska. We found rough, and sometimes muddy road conditions, but beautiful scenery in the Brooks mountain range, the last mountains before the Arctic ocean. This road follows the Alaska pipeline that pumps crude oil from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez and we took the opportunity to learn all we could about this pipe. We did not drive all the way to the ocean but turned around after the brooks range to head back down through Alaska and into Canada. Before getting to Canada however we used our first Boondockers Welcome in Alaska!
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Edit: The pipeline is 48" in diameter, we accidentally said 24"
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[@Tyanwl1]

I'm totally addicted to your travelogue! Makes me want to head north again! Can't wait for the next episode.

[@MortonsontheMove]

Hello everyone, Thanks for joining us again! Be sure to check out the Blog post for more about this adventure and pictures! bit.ly/2ZtohFk , If you are interested we also did a Live while we were up in coldfoot over on Lances Facebook page, bit.ly/2MBiLdK Be sure to sign up on their page to see our live updates, or keep an eye on the blog! :)

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

In 46 states it would probably be 24” or less but in Alaska it’s 48” and in Texas it’s 36” lol Everything is bigger in Alaska lol When there years ago I was amazed at how many sparrows there were until one “stung” me and I discovered that they were actually mosquitoes lol Cheers mate and happy trails

[@BH212Pilot]

Another great episode. I’m glade you made it to the Brooks Range. I spent several weeks flying in the Brooks a few years ago, it’s a magical place. It was nice to meet you guys and I hope the remainder of this grand adventure is just as awesome. Matt

[@TBrownRecords]

You made a awesome video that passes on good knowledge for 2019 in the year 2020 I should have my F350 truck along with my 38 foot RV we definitely have to meet up in the future

[@tlewisAK]

Great video! I must say you made my sons day when he saw himself at the 3:01 mark of your video (he’s got red hair & red glasses). I remember seeing you guys during the Midnight Sun Run. I think we went through that 1st light at about the same time. I love living in Fairbanks. It’s such an outdoors paradise. I’ve done the drive up the Dalton to Proudhoe bay and the last little bit going in is really cool to see. Northern Alaska Tour Company does tours of the oil fields and it’s interesting to learn about how oil is extracted up here vs Down in the states.

[@raymondschneider5217]

Another great vid and voiceover production, Tom and Cait! Congratulations, Tom, for wresting the steering wheel from Cait; seems you get minimum "wheel-time," Tom! How are Bella and Mocha handling the traveling? Don't seem to see much of them in your lower-48 travels! Y'all Be Safe, guys!

[@MortonsontheMove]

Ha,yes well I do most of the filming so I can't be driving. Dogs are doing well, they are pretty used to travel and love being in the truck :)

[@Jim.Hummel]

You guys are redefining the term breathtaking with every episode! I literally get goosebumps from the extreme beauty...seeing it in person must be supernatural !!!!

[@INTERVENTIONALRADIOL]

To bad you did not make it to Prudhoe Bay. That is part of the adventure. All that drive and then turn around. Safe travels.

[@dvferyance]

Travelling Robert made it there.

[@patriot8087]

What a great production you guys have done with your vlog, so informative. Please be safe and have fun.

[@mjo8856]

Love it! I soooo.... enjoy your videos. I have no life, so it's sure fun to watch you guys having fun! Safe travels! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@70diezel]

Awesome video guys. Love the scenery. It's like watching discovery channel. Love it. Stay safe and safe travels

[@Cptstokes]

You have some great vids but like the movie Nomads, lots of content but few details. Maybe it's your bandwidth but a few minute longer vid would be nice as your posting is slow. Just my nickels worth.

[@daveregister2346]

Thanks for letting us go to Alaska with you.

[@hrbeta]

Magnificent. When I get young again I’ll do that trip myself. ✌🏼

[@tomcondon6169]

Enjoying another installment of your journey. I hesitate to be critical, but I saw you running a red light. You should never do that. Those red lights tire quickly, and should be walked at a leisurely pace, never run a red light. With the Midnight sun, I reflect on the Al Pacino, Hillary Swank, and Robin Williams film, "Insomnia." It generates a considerable apprehension for living in the never-dark.

[@MortonsontheMove]

😁

[@AdventurousWay]

Another great episode! I love that you added more info about the pipeline. The 10k run looked fun!

[@emersonkk33]

Been waiting for another video! I have been so thoroughly enjoying this series. Thank you so much for sharing these! And I must say, your cinematography and quality of these videos are simply amazing! Bless you both and stay safe!

[@MortonsontheMove]

Thanks Kirk!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Great video. We saw you guys down near copper center shortly north of Valdez and stopped for a minute but didn't want to disturb you. Hope your travels are going well :)

[@MortonsontheMove]

No way! Wish we could have met. If I recall we had pulled off there to hop on a conference call that went way to long ;)

[@carmancloud]

So impressed with your planning and how much you are fitting into your visit! Fantastic footage and thanks for sharing!!!

[@MortonsontheMove]

Thanks Carman!

[@noniemcd]

We were there in Fairbanks for the festival. We were at Denalli on the actual equinox so we missed the fun run. Thank you for sharing it so we could see it too!

[@LowsJuan]

Starting to worry about you guys. Tomorrow it will be 3 weeks since you last posted a video. Just checked your twitter feed and that alieved my concerns as you posted on the 11th.

[@SergeCousineau]

Just Wow! Love the way you travel , film , edit and your narration is so captivating! Bravo ! From Hélène and Serge 💑 Boisbriand Québec Canada 🇨🇦 👍😉🎥🏔

[@MortonsontheMove]

Thanks guys!

[@NomadicInNature]

Thank you for sharing your trip to Alaska. It's so beautiful there. Not sure we will ever take our DRV on the long drive to Alaska but we have enjoyed following your adventures.

[@allenheaps2084]

This is my first time watching you guy's and I loved it . Awesome video!

[@jwharvey7167]

I have enjoyed this series of your travels very much. Has become a real travel blog. Aside from some porcupines messing with the rig and a comment about lots of power but no generator there has been very little mention about the camper. Was it insulated enough during cold weather? You have said many positives about the rig and it's size. How about some of the downsides/problems encountered.

[@tomaustin4526]

Awesome videos guys ❤️👍😎🚌🎥🦅🌎 enjoy your posts and a great look At Alaska 🤪 thanks for sharing and safe travels

[@mbucklesnak]

Sorry to put a scare into ya...i am the one that talked to you on the side of the highway. Just wanted to say hello...its nice to see good folks enjoying Alaska...safe travels. Pretty cool to meet another youtube star!

[@shafeequekottakkal5273]

what a views...new subscriber...one of the best vlogger i have ever scene...love from india

[@davidc1961utube]

Welcome back to BC! Be well, and I am already looking forward to the next video.

[@randylee2050]

Absolutely love following your trip hopefully one day my wife and I can do some sort of drive to Alaska I have already got my mile-post magazine to plan

[@MortonsontheMove]

Thats a great start!

[@UncleElroy21]

10:49 the brake line mounted under the leaf spring, the mount is loose.

[@CITAP1]

Good catch.

[@edframbes5296]

"Thank You" for sharing your beautiful trip!

[@MrKhalsa55]

Congratulations guys, you have one more Subscriber. Regards from N.Y

[@dwohio6398]

Well done. Beautiful scenes, too.

[@Rvlove]

Another awesome episode Tom and Cait! Love every single one. Great to see you having so much fun, and your videos just get better and better! Love all the learning that comes through your episodes as well as the visually stunning beauty of Alaska! Thank you so much for all of your hard work in putting these together - we know what a MONUMENTAL task it is to do all that driving, travel, and try and have fun through the experiences, then capture it all on video/drone/photo (taking 3x as long) and THEN coming back to the camper to write a script to narrate, download and collate all the footage, edit and deliver this!? Truly exceptional. That is dedication. Sending love to you all...we miss you and look forward to seeing you again in person.. but in the meantime, KEEP ON HAVING FUN! Love Ya! Julie & Marc xoxo

[@robertdonnelly434]

As always, MANY THANKS for the ride along!!! And from THIS Canuck, WELCOME BACK!!!

[@loosecannontv614]

Dude u just explain the endless Alaskan sun.....I've always wonder how that is.....thanks Canucks 👍

[@mikeramsay5964]

Really enjoy your episodes. The production is top-notch. Very professional. Thanks for sharing.

[@dramaqueen3306]

I really love your truck camper combo. It looks like the perfect way to travel. I have a teardrop now, love it, but your rig has me sort of thinking about the future. Great video btw

[@TheTracystella]

This was the first episode I watched about a month ago and I was hooked! You guys are funny!

[@marketshare5273]

Wow you guys really know how to put a beautiful and educational video together, as always thanks again. 👊👍😎

[@mikedean8061]

That 10K run looks like a hoot!!! Appreciated the education on the pipeline and everything in general on this vid. Keep up the good work.

[@stevenrochon2513]

I smiled the whole time. Keep the videos going. Thanks so much😁😁😁😁

[@gwenmoody8323]

Great video. Thank you,, God Bless and safe travels. See y'all on the next one.

[@RoRo-vz5oj]

I wanna hate on you because you're living my dream but I can't because your videos help me to dream. Thanks!

[@duanehogberg8833]

Great production. Question: Boone-Dockers welcome is there an app or where do i find it. Planning a trip to Tuk for next year coming back through Alaska and home

[@gracehart560]

We are enjoying your travels. But is has been over 3 weeks since hearing from you. As seniors with medical issues we love travelling with you , to places we have been and some new. Lovely trip, thanks

[@berkonal]

I love RV channels but most have repeating or dull content. you guys really nailing it.

[@kxrv6629]

This was a Fun video especially the Midnight Sun Fun Run. IMO a truck Camper like yours is the best RV for the Arctic drives. We took our Class C up the Dempster to the Arctic Circle and had enough. So we did not continue to Tuk and turned around. Guessing we were there about the same dates as you. We’ll see....

[@jpallen719]

You make us all happy, very positive wholesome videos. It’s like we are there with you:) thank u😻

[@walterdanielswalter.r.dani7628]

The pipeline is actually 48" in diameter

[@harley9218]

Once again a video well done.

[@GLICKMIRE]

Every time I watch a travel video about Alaska and northern Canada, I see a different and unique perspective. Your videos are no exception. You have shown things I have not seen on other videos. Can't wait for your Dempster Highway episode. I have seen several Dempsters already, but I know yours will be different and unique.

[@paulsmith-ld8xl]

Good video

[@travelingman21000]

I've watched several of your production videos, which are of high quality and have gotten some information that I haven't seen before. I do feel that the both of you sold yourselves short by not going all the way up to Deadhorse/Prudhoe Bay and taking the tour would have giving you much more insight about the future of the Haul road which isn't as much in question as you guys brought up. Looking towards more of your videos. My wife and I have been through Canada and Alaska in 2015 and 2018, we're going for a third trip in 2021.

[@marlonhouston6685]

Excellent video. I love the midnight sun. 🌹

[@RanjeetChangkakoti]

Excellent Videography 👌😘, keep rolling ✌😍👋

[@maplesf1884]

Entertaining and educating !

[@greygoose4x46]

This was my favorite Video yet

[@nevarimel]

I look forward to each new episode the views, the commentary, the information and of course the footage of the dogs 😉 keep me wanting more. Thank so much for providing such a beautiful video I know it is a lot of work but oh the rewards are pretty amazing too. See you on the road.Take care. P.S. When this series is done I am totally going to binge watch them all back to back.

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

This looks so cool. I would love to go to Alaska I think the way you are doing it great. A big rig wouldn't work as well.

[@Hucfinn-zz8dl]

Thanks for another great video !!! Looks like y'all had lots of fun during the midnight sun fun run !!!

[@dixiemae5042]

First first 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamesneill7461]

Looking forward to your next video

[@jeanburke5957]

great video, I worked in Prudhoe Bay 1984 to 1988 but never took the road there very interesting

[@jcf6597]

Excellent video, very high quality production.

[@1sailmike]

I look forward to your videos. Keep them coming! You are going to love the Dempster Highway!

[@maryj.1261]

Great video. Love all the beautiful sites you camp at. So close to the Arctic Ocean. Waiting for the next video.👍

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

I don’t run (I cycle) but I would participate in the Midnight Run! That looked like so much fun! Glad you’re going to the Arctic Ocean, it would be a shame to be that close but not see it. Hope you didn’t get “Lost in The Barrens” (Farley Mowat reference). Photographing the tundra in summer is on my bucket list.

[@Chris_at_Home]

The pipe is 48” in diameter.

[@UncleElroy21]

This is awesome! We will sooooo be planning our next road trip up there around this. Me and my wife would love to do that 10k looks hella fun!

[@vijayabalaji4499]

Love your videos... when I see the video I feel I will be there... your smiles ,photography amazing ...subscriber from india

[@MortonsontheMove]

Thank you :)

[@terrimccain9697]

Beautiful

[@jacobmarquez7094]

Awesome video guys, keep up the good work!!!

[@dougdorn9226]

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

[@renieestrada4615]

Haven’t watched one of your videos in a while. This one was excellent!

[@kymmart8460]

Your videos of your adventures are awesome!!!! Keep them coming and love ya!

[@MortonsontheMove]

Thanks Kym! :)

[@oren7436]

After almost a year of COVID, watching the Midnight Sun Run and all the shared drinks and high-fives and happy people literally brought me to tears. I miss big events like that; I hope I get to see something like that in person again.

[@MortonsontheMove]

We know how you feel! We look forward to having more experiences like this too, when things return to normal.

[@GaryBoyd02]

Good job guys!

[@SylvainsShipyard]

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

[@jodymooney255]

Amazing footage and congratulations on the 10K!

[@oriolesfan7807]

June 2017 I checked off a bucket list item; to attend the Midnight Sun ballgame in Fairbanks at Growden Field. Prior to the game drove the Dalton Hwy for the first time to Coldfoot. After the game headed to Canada and drove Dempster to the Yukon/NWT border. Two years later returned to complete both hwys to their ends. Dipped in the Arctic in both countries.

[@rambalram2610]

7:45 Hey dude nice explanation... The gentleman behind construction of the Dalton pipe line, was born in my native place in North-Eastern part of India. He later became professor of Civil Engineering, in U of Alaska, Fairbanks. He lives there now retired I guess !!!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

We started in July and drove from FL to Deadhorse Alaska, up through Montana, WY, then back into the states via Washington. We must have been just a few days behind you. I think you should have continued to Deadhorse. We pulled a 15' teardrop, that we left in Fairbanks, and just drove our jeep; spent the night in Coldfoot both directions and enjoyed the nightly talks at the Ranger Station. Coldfoot itself has some unique history, though it was expensive. The restaurant is quite nice and the assortment of patches/stickers from world travelers is amazing. We met a KZbinR (photography) whom I follow and we enjoyed a nice chat. We continued to Deadhorse and stayed in a very nice hotel and our room included three buffet meals. Couldn't complain. As to your comment there was no where to camp, several people on our Arctic Plunge tour were driving rigs like yours and had no difficulty finding parking/camping slots. On your way out, you should have stopped at the Yukon River Crossing - the first place to get gas on the Dalton. Quite a story in itself - a bear broke in one season and spent all winter in the restaurant; using the clothing etc., for sale as bedding. Unfortunately, she attacked the staff when the season began and had to be put down. As for gas, you are correct, Yukon River Crossing, Coldfoot and then at Deadhorse.

[@donadams8831]

It’s a shame you did go further to at least Galbreath airport. Starting about 8 miles north and for the next 45 miles was my job to inspect the construct of the haul road. I was there for 3 8 week tours. Worked 12 hours a day 7 days a week in 1974. The view up blouse of the Brooks especially the north face is unbelievable.

[@Harold710]

Back in the day I attempted to drive to the Arctic ocean. I had to turn back at Sagwon because of the billions of mosquitoes. Very intimidating. I couldn’t even open my truck door to take a whiz.

[@thetraveler5798]

Nice ☺👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💚👌

[@RVgeeks]

“No Worries!” Spoken like a true Canuck, Cait!🇨🇦 😄

[@Rvlove]

Maaaate, that's Aussie-speak!

[@steveharkins279]

Better planing on my part would have fuel to be turned back right at Arctic. Fuel is passage.. up that far nobody is asking those questions if you do not look like a tourist. I have to see that, inn a 22.5 tire chained posi rear.Every restriction that far north is fuel based, no fuel,, your out of luck and skill.

[@Tatiacha]

finally someone who camps on the TOW highway everyone else I have watched drives right over and I always think I would want to camp there!

[@MortonsontheMove]

Its amazing up there! :) Lots of great spots, if the weather is good :)

[@antonjohndell1519]

Some less Upbeat music would match the glorious scenery better. but thanks for documenting this part of the World few will ever get to see, Safe travels!

[@davidmcconnell8690]

Well Done. :-)) :-))

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Travel the best education always ,some as sailing ⛵ around the world ⛵ 🌎

[@sporluck]

It's a much better drive in the winter. The worst thing they did was pave the road. I loved driving that road in the summer, but winter held it's own beauty.

[@TheHungryCubanAdventures]

Another great episode. Your are quickly becoming our favorite RV channel. 👍

[@papercloset1568]

What speed were you able to drive on the gravel and paved sections? lots of mosquitos ?

[@DoesSizeMatter]

So awesome guys. We really enjoyed it. Great shots and always fun learning through you. Thanks for sharing.

[@roastbeefoffroad]

the good old days before covid where you could share and high five strangers. lol

[@munsonflix]

It was nice to meet you in Seward. Keep up the great videos.

[@MortonsontheMove]

Same! Thanks :)

[@satajet100]

wolcome to my country Canada you guy are amazing love your videos