EP1 Return to Alaska // X Overland's The Last Frontier Series

The last frontier draws Expedition Overland back to discover what’s within as the seven-man team overlands and adventures through the wild landscapes of Alaska. Two newly built Tacomas and a 5th gen 4Runner, lead the convoy with a crew of the young and the "young-at-heart."
The return to this vast and breathtakingly beautiful landscape fulfills a long-time goal for Clay Croft, made even sweeter as his 16-year-old son, Cyrus, is part of the crew. Along with Cyrus, ‪@EFRT‬ Dan and Peter join this crew as well along with Tanner, Ryan Connelly, and a new face with some stories and skills to share. It’s safe to say that no expedition member will come back from this one the same!
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[@Invertmini1212]

Those youngins are so blessed to be able to go on an experience like this..

[@FLAWLSS1]

For sure!!!!! Looks so damn fun

[@UltimateAnarchy]

Except for the fact that the old man can't cook! lol

[@shadow_crne1030]

I wish my dad was into camping like this.......... I'm dripping with envy right now.

[@bloodyknuckles777]

@@shadow_crne1030 lmao

[@Mitchell-b2p]

i can't even afford taking a day off work, or even getting new tires

[@MythicalFamilyYT]

As a girl growing up on a ranch… this was and still would be… a dream come true. The little girl I was is envious of your boy and his adventures. What a beautiful series. I found it by accident and can’t wait to watch more. The story telling is captivating.

[@OceanicMaestro]

Well what are you waiting for? take the risk

[@doddsalfa]

Thankfully Alaska is not a ranch

[@galatasaray_1905]

I just want to thank you all for teaching me how to parenting and be father.. maybe most of the people just watching your videos for your journeys but I added my life is to be a great father.. thank you so much

[@essequamvideri]

as a dad, i know how special it is to be adventuring & making memories with my own kids. life is a series of choices that become our stories. thanks for sharing yours. 🔥

[@Bielocke]

This is better than any TV show you can watch right now on TV

[@waltercheney9643]

Simply amazing. From content to editing. Most people can NOT imagine how much work went into this production. Thanks for sharing. Truly appreciate it!

[@winstonbaxter7939]

I went to Alaska when I was 16yr in "96. $160 in my pocket. $100 went to gas travelling from Utah to Denial (friends brother was a rafting guide that I was riding up with). Hard to get a job at that age. Lived in a canvas tent and worked as a dishwasher for 2 months(The Crows Nest). Amongst the best memories I have. Trying to get back this year. And to have your son with you. Epic!🙂😊

[@winstonbaxter7939]

I spoke with you for a few when you were at the SLC overland expo at the Fairgrounds.

[@BostonRetirement]

I am so proud of the youth that have assumed large responsibilities but also that have been provided by you.

[@itchntohitch4143]

My wife and I spent 8 months taking care of the Rainy Pass Lodge for the Perrins. They are truly great people. A truly great experience. We watched your story unfold..... the first episode we have ever watched. We will look forward to seeing Bucky in the next!

[@bgd73]

you have a great mission. I hope a lot of people enjoy it. I was a young man who moved away from boston to rural maine. I had been wandering the woods since I was a boy on my own anyway. I loved boy scouts and all.. we had strict straight men, even viet nam veterans as leaders. I then learned I am part native american. family tree and dna and oh my.. 40 years later after my weird nature. I am within hundred miles of 10000 years. I could not talk like you guys do. I heard a man say once.. "we all live on genetic memory." Sometimes we are smart enough to realize it. Great show, glad to see a new one.

[@repairrestoreandrebuild8974]

Clay, I've watched your travels for years, from Alaska to the southern tip of South America, Greenland, your wife racing in Africa.... When I saw this new series was coming I was ecstatic! The beauty and cinematography, the story telling, no disappointment here! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jordialtimira556]

"Awesome " is one of the words you say the most....and it's the only word I can say now. I'm waiting for the next episode!

[@anujchauhan5980]

Probably the best 45 minutes so far, the cinematography, the surround, the energy- I am just in love with it all. You guys are definitely having the best time of life. Looking forward to more of it.

[@ColeRees]

The fact that you brought three teens with a passion for adventure is so cool, hats off to you. They will never forget this experience.

[@joshleal9811]

That's why I love you guys. You don't go only for a great adventure but for the history and soul of any place you go. Thank you for share all this amazing experience with us.

[@truthkeeperfilms]

Watching these videos makes the world around melt. All the news, politics, problems.. this makes you realize there is far more out there and we should stop worrying so much

[@73bluez]

This is better than most content put out on Netflix, amazing job guys! I can’t wait to watch this whole series, production quality, story telling, all top notch!

[@jorgesandibogantes1331]

It is impossible not to get excited when you appreciate the wonders of God in the world, thank you very much for sharing them, greetings from Costa Rica. I felt at all times with you.

[@JohnGrit]

The editing is amazing! You guys got some awesome gear. I did this with my Mom's old Subaru and road maps in 2002. 🤣😆😁.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Saweeet!!

[@a-aronw1186]

Cool, WRX? Impreza? Forrester? Lol. Subarus are awesome!

[@user-yy7tw9hv9n]

@@ExpeditionOverland What's the camper shell you got on with the straight black tacoma?

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Yeah, you don’t need a manly truck to do manly things, or even be a man;) I lived in Alaska, much better than any tourist visit.

[@asymsolutions]

@@ExpeditionOverland I just want to know what you did to get those tires to not rub on the fenders. I'm running 34x11.5 on a -9mm offset and barely clear.

[@B3ARPA73]

Brought me to tears. Exceptional storytelling and epic scenery. It’s why I’ve called AK home since 1998.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thank you, Jeff!

[@NS-wh1cx]

Toyotas, 35s, Alaska… what more could we ask for?

[@skye1355]

37s

[@thisisconstruction.]

More drive time ….

[@StubProductions]

Less drama and fake “meaning”

[@415Jack]

Beer

[@lanceroark6386]

Less discovery channel styled drama.

[@biegon]

You know I am watching this and in debt and scared for my family, and I can't believe how different we have our lives. I may not get to experience this. All this because I may have been born in a different country! Its beautiful. So beautiful that you get to experience this. Savour the whole experience. We dream of such. I dream of such!

[@ninez5740]

The right crew for the journey, every man has a responsibility to the other.

[@Scaramouche_Anonym]

You have woken the desire to discover nature with this awesome gear in a young German bloke

[@BrunoFerreira-si4vm]

I can olny imagine the feeling it must be, to take a really deep breath on those mountains, and feel that chilling cool air fill your lungs!! Mr Clay... you are definitely a very lucky guy to be able to do that... 😃😃😄😄 Hard work definitely paid off 💪👌 Please... keep it up

[@SamanthaHAgastin]

Amazing start 🎉 the noodle pot was the "horror firing" 😂 part. What a trip... great cinematography. Those types of soup are very cancerigen. It really takes nothing to cook 1kg of pasta for the crew and slice in veggies and meat or fish. Cannot be unseen. It really lowers the vibes and tells that you are not prepared at all. Love the Patriot.

[@tylerconley8697]

As a Alaska Native Inupaiq/Tlingit, I love watching these types of stories/documentaries on Alaska’s vast and beautiful land scapes and how living in the and just being out in the middle of nowhere can really shape and mold any one who comes to Alaska.

[@tug-mug]

Wow…some camping. All semblance of practicality and pragmatism was completely thrown out the window.

[@11selle]

I have been watching since the 1st Alaskan trip and the South American trips. I enjoyed it so much and those were my favorite seasons.hope you'll have a reunion trip with the first crew...Nice to seethe Epic family road trip crew .

[@mierdevries9643]

Nothing forms a tighter bond between father and son like time outdoors. I like how you pointed out the good it does for young men, we need this for the boys of the world so they will grow to be good strong men.

[@richardboehm7327]

Incredible! Spent sometime working aboard a small passenger cruiseship in Alaska after college. This brought me back...reflecting on my time aboard and some short camping adventures I had while up there. You guys truly do great a job bringing us with you INTO every moment. Looking forward to this entire series!

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thats amazing! Sounds like a great time!

[@meerabdullah5003]

I am following so many Overlanders through KZbin while they are overlanding, But I have come to find out this Page and this is my first ever video I am watching and I realized that you guys are unique and above all other overlanders I have seen. From your skills in photography to your professional skills in this section ( your vehicles, other relevant equipment for overlanding) is commendable. You really took the initiative. As a photographer, I know how much you guys valued professional photography and post processing.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thank you so much Malik!

[@matthewhill4295]

First time watcher from Aus. Incredible. You capture the emotion and importance of adventuring. Absolutely struck a nerve and im so impressed

[@Jack_p_H]

That kid is incredibly lucky to have such a cool father.

[@bentomook]

Let’s gooooooooooo! So excited to watch this. The trailer gave me goose bumps!

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Yes! That's what we want!

[@redgaming6701]

I watch this series every month. Just relaxing and helps me to remember what I’m saving for upgrades on my pathfinder. Thanks XO team

[@yakoobjunior9631]

This series for sure is going to be absolutely awesome 👍🏼

[@Headline_Hunter]

OMG!! Each scene gives me goosebumps! It is a Cinematic and Storytelling Masterpiece! Clay Croft you outdone yourself!

[@xmetal280]

Videos like this make me wish I had structured my life differently, man what a trip! Jealousy meter pegged off the end for sure. Enjoy and thanks for sharing.

[@belabear]

Perfect crew + Perfect location = Epic Adventure

[@4wdadventureoz]

I've been looking forward to seeing this series for a long time

[@4xhoser]

Yesss🤘🤘🤘

[@fishtacoma]

Gawdayum, these trucks are so genuinely sick!!! You guys must feel an unstoppable sensation while driving them!

[@MarioloMEngineer]

Hello XO from El Paso TX / Juarez Mexico. Trailer looks awesome. Been excited ever since!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

It was due to your first Alaska series that I thought I would wind up in Hyder, AK. Years later, I did finally make the move to Alaska, but found myself more interior than Hyder, yet almost as isolated. And your channel has been more than a motivator for me as I have always enjoyed the way you present the adventure. Thanks for bringing everyone along for the journey.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Legen…. Wait for it… Dary!

[@ExpeditionOverland]

LOL. Yes!!!

[@allthehardtimes]

Alaska is the gift that keeps on giving

[@m3logistics]

Spectacular and mind blowing! XO is doing an amazing job to promote overlanding - I just love to watch your videos. Thank you guys, Joseph (South Africa)

[@brandonbecker2848]

This should have millions of views ill share it as much as I can ... BADA$$ video guys cant wait to see the next!

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

Can’t wait to see where you go! Might have to copy your journey in my Jeep this summer!

[@RicardoFailace]

Great adventures, great videos. But from a brazilian point of view, sooo many guns!

[@aurumvulpes2511]

I know they are trying to build momentum and all that but as an Alaskan... them playing that hyper intense music for the drive from Anchorage to Kenai killed me lol. Havnt finished yet hope yall enjoyed

[@JoseMedina-gf4cu]

Yup

[@AbzAden]

What’s the song?

[@jeffgreene3059]

S.E. AK is a little bit of heaven on earth in my opinion.. Thanks for letting us in on your journey

[@DanielWoodyPhoto]

Just got back from a trip to Alaska yesterday, and this has me so pumped to go back! The work you guys put in to produce these shows is truly inspirational. Thank you for your hard work!

[@richeyrich2203]

Some people come to my home and can’t wait to leave. Some people come to my home and never leave. Then some, visit often and have a hell of a lot of fun while they do. After a few decades, I’m only now starting to explore this great place. Glad you got at it on your first trip and each one after that.

[@FordTractorRevivalist]

Can’t wait to watch

[@jax1079]

So I've had the privilege of attending Destination Outdoor with Toyota for the past two years, and I've become increasingly interested in this sort of adventuring (despite being a total noob when it comes to camping and the outdoors). This video was incredible, and it is certainly fueling my desire to get into this hobby. And from one filmmaker to another, this video is top notch--absolutely incredible production quality. Congrats to all involved, and thanks for stoking the fire within me.

[@bluelineoffroad]

As usual for XO, fantastic cinematography and narration! The team has really evolved over the years and is really making high end productions. The problem I have is that it seems like they're doing more and more things that are not really associated with overlanding. They're not really focusing on the vehicles, trails, campsites, etc., but rather on things like taking plane rides and rafting. XO has tremendous sponsors, which is what allows them to do these things, but they're not really showcasing those sponsors and their respective products. I don't buy those sponsoring products because they're all typically in the higher end of the pricing scale, but I do love watching them in use. I just wish XO would demonstrate the products, and focus more on actual overlanding, trails, and scenery.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

We are an adventure travel series. With that in mind we will wander from the trucks to gain better experiences. We work and live with these trucks everyday. It’s very rewarding to go beyond them from time to time.

[@Mile9homesteadalaska]

As a life long nevadan the offroad mecca of the usa reno nv and have done the con many times,and all Sierra trails for years ,I now live in alaska and I'm enjoying your video,I've always ran built jeeps and still have a 4door Rubicon on 37s here in alaska I havent found a whole lot of never ending trails like nevada but the land is definitely as beautiful as it is dangerous, and I'll never leave,air boat and snow machine is the key up here for travel

[@Mile9homesteadalaska]

My place is 50 or so miles from rainy pass and I've flown on that same bever many times and you definitely flew over my house

[@MythicalFamilyYT]

How awesome!! We live in Northern Nevada and the beauty where you live now I can only imagine.

[@GRSRiverrider]

Wow, was that Expedition Overland or National Geographic? Or is there any difference? Awesome atmosphere!

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thank you!!

[@LimitlessOverland]

They had an offer from National Geographic… thankfully they stayed true and didn’t go that route!

[@ardwg_]

"and he doesn't seem impressed", was the funny one . Especially his priceless truly unimpressed 🤣

[@williamschultz6235]

Really excited to watch. The story, production quality, and editing all look top-notch!

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thank you! We work really hard on that!

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

That airplane, old school De Havilland Beaver! Beautiful, what a dream this trip is! Thanks for sharing this!

[@1sheinz]

Looking forward to the rest of the series .The differences between American and Canadians sure shows up here. Your loaded up like your going to Irak , we Canucks take an extra can of bug spray and a flask of whiskey to share around the fire. Your chance at a wildlife encounter on a trip like this is about .09% , and even then as long as your not stupid the animal will wander off most likely before you even see or hear it. I can say this as i've spent 6 months in 2016 rambling around all the less populated areas of Alaska , and the only bear was on a trip up Denali. Id be more scared of being shot in the dark by my own team upon relieving myself in the bushes and coming back too the fire LOL CHEERS GUY'S SAFE TRAVELS Steve h.

[@kamuka7218]

Top Ramen for the first meal, what have gotten myself into. The look on his face at 11:15 is priceless.

[@bakerfamilyoverland996]

Can't wait !!

[@GriffinConway]

The absolute gold standard for overlanding style content from a cinematography standpoint. Amazing content, and beautifully captured and edited by your video team.

[@UniquelyUsAdventures]

Heck ya can’t wait!!!

[@abrown4136]

Best cinematography on KZbin

[@EverydayMinimalist]

Fantastic Episode Gents! I look forward to what's in store this year!

[@MightyRob1]

Great meeting you all at Overland Expo West this weekend - thanks !

[@jakekrupka]

Best overland content on YT!

[@JohnathanAulabaugh]

I can relate to Tanner, You want to be in the moment but often the moment for us is spent trying to get the shot.

[@Losthillz]

Thank you. I have enjoyed this episode, it has been my childhood dream to take a trip to Alaska. Watching your videos make me want to take a trip down there with my Mitsubishi montero. Quality content looking forward to the next one!

[@Eric-gi9kg]

My 1st visit to Alaska was courtesy of the USAF. At a base just outside of Fairbanks. Every trip I learned something more about the culture and the wild. Though it may not have been remote...there was plenty of Wild. Each of my 6 visits we're experienced in the winter...I LOVED IT. Though as one member stated..."you feel small in this massive wilderness"...you can feel that same humbling by just venturing into the wilderness, Alone, away from the hustle and bustle.

[@carlosgimenez1570]

Thank you guys for Sharing your travel or your adventure you are Awesome! my dream is making a trip like you, God bless you all!🙏🍀🌟👏👏👏👏

[@caseygroves3046]

This is so RAD! This is what a $400k convoy should looks like!! Subscribed.

[@davidlomax8902]

Looking forward to watching your next adventure.

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thank you!

[@danhoffman9392]

Following Xoverland for quite awhile. Quality subject, personnel and production. Learning a lot.

[@nathan27bryans]

So excited to see your next series. Love your show and love your passion.

[@nsalata1]

Incredible. Thanks, Clay. I love how the all the nerdy gear stuff was transcended by the awe of being in that place. You captured that shift beautifully.

[@bhshakari]

Great camera work, narration and overall production. I just hope people realize that they can have these adventures without making the same kind of MASSIVE financial investment in upgrading their vehicles as you have. Also, no matter what you do to your suspension and what gears you put in, it doesn't change the payload capacity of the truck.

[@christopherrouseau7660]

Left Me Dreaming Of Adventure, Hope The Rest Of Vids Are 2 Hrs In Length What A Warm and Beautiful First Vlog/Series..

[@nicholassinovich4257]

Oh man. I'm just getting into overlanding but have ALWAYS been an enthusiast. We would head off to the trails every day after school and seeing this makes me almost cry. I'm so unbelievably envious of this trip. You have given me a new goal to set and I thoroughly enjoyed this video. We'll done. If there's ever a chance to tag along, I'd love the opportunity

[@charshii3745]

I’ll do it with you bro

[@brianellman]

That would be a yes. I was raised in Glacier Park. packing in supplies by horse to different Chalets in the park. what a way to grow up. Loved it. and my horses to. :-)

[@jareddodge8813]

I got to go to Alaska once on vacation it’s was amazing still one of my favorite vacations took the train from Anchorage to Denali and then we drove down to Seward got to go for a ride in a seaplane talking off from lake hood was awesome but seeing those de Havilland Beavers taking off was really cool

[@KinGTeraTino]

Whittier, AK is super cool it’s definitely rich in military history. One tunnel in and out. Cool place I visited when I was at FT. Wainwright, AK. The whole community live in one building. Happy Expedition guys!

[@TnFJ62]

I think it’s safe to say that the videos and gear are awesome. The music and monologue seem too serious for something so fun. Like venturing into the forest expecting a great band and showing up in the woods and everyone is wearing tuxedos and monocles.

[@bradbos533]

Clay as a story teller, awesome! Can’t wait for the following chapters.

[@jessespeed7901]

Watching in Australia to see how the rest of the world do it. The country looks awesome and bloody cold considering it's about 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit) outside right now. Also Discovering that they do with lots of Australian products. And also that a hilux is a Tacoma.

[@RagingBad]

A Hilux isn't a Tacoma

[@lostwildfree3492]

So excited for this. We just bought 10 acres in my home state, should build this spring, if we're blessed. My partner and I are super excited! Alaska is God's land

[@ChasingYourAdventure]

Alaska, Toyota rigs and an awesome crew. Gotta make it happen! Going to be a great series

[@bmurphy6418]

I have been waiting for a series similar to the Montana series ever since that one ended. My wish has been fulfilled

[@Badventurez]

What an amazing story! I am actually speechless.. This is something I hope to plan and experience one day and the amount of work that went into all of this from everyone, I can't even imagine. Amazing! You just gained another subscriber and I am excited to view all of your content put out! Keep up the astonishing work!

[@achekspir]

Just the 4 mins intro alone is so inspiring.. what an epic serie!

[@porscheguy09]

I lived in Anchorage for 15 years and we rarely ever went fishing, camping or riding our ATV’s outside of town through the wilderness without taking either a handgun or rifles. I personally had 6 close encounters with both black and brown bears while camping or fishing. Two of the times we were followed for nearly a hour by brown bears while hiking in to camp in the mountains. I had a black bear steal two salmon I caught that were on my stringer and had put in a large puddle of water that was about 10 feet behind me. I had no idea the bear was there until my buddy on the other side of the river started waving and yelling at me. When I turned around the bear was 10 feet away and looked at me and then the fish and before I knew it he grabbed my fish and took off. Luckily I never had to use my firearm on a bear but the two encounters with the brown bears we had them drawn and one time had one in my crosshairs for several minutes as it stared us down less than 30 feet away before going into the bushes. Moral of the story, don’t go into the Alaskan wilderness unless you’re prepared. Even in Anchorage which has over 300,000 people and is a busy city there’s people who have close encounters or are attacked by bears. You never know what you’ll see or run into in Alaska.

[@danielbianchi3479]

Well said, you must be prepared for the worst experience of them all! Being charged by a Grizzly Bear! You have no time to be scared! 1 shot & you better make it count! The 1st shot must stop him, you could be eaten alive!

[@etenukumam8779]

A trip like this is that one thing I wish for in life. I don't know much about my country Uganda. Awesome...

[@yakoobjunior9631]

Can’t wait for this series to unfold

[@arctictrucksnorge]

As always a pleasure to watch and you deliver yet another "reason for KZbin" quality series. Thanks again for leveling up and make us, that mess around with GoPro's, sit in the dust in admiration of your work. Big Up!

[@ExpeditionOverland]

Thanks Arctic trucks! We can’t wait to visit you!

[@charshii3745]

Bro these trucks are so fancy I don’t even think you can call this camping anymore 😂

[@ramzyakz2256]

It is a real dream. Thank you truly for filming and sharing this amazing adventure, this is a dream I will try to walk towards for the rest of my life.