FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF CANADA'S MOST ISOLATED ROAD

After driving 14 hours on a dirt road we arrive in the first town. Driving to the Arctic is our hardest van life adventure yet!
Travel vlog 522 | Filmed July 2022 | Dempster Highway Canada | Country 33/197
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😀 A BIT ABOUT US:
We’re Marianne & Chris, a happily married couple from the UK. Marianne is a living kidney donor to her best friend, and realising that life was for living and never really knowing what’s round the corner - we decided to fulfil our dream of travelling full time.
So in March 2018 after the kids had left home, we sold our belongings, rented our house and moved into our campervan called Trudy. We set off to see the world and after vanlifing around Ireland and Europe, we grabbed our backpacks and spent 5 months exploring Central America.
Feeling like we needed a challenge, we planned the ultimate van life adventure! In Jan 2020 set off to drive around the World from UK to UK. But after arriving in Turkey, covid caught up with us and closed the borders, so we had a wonderful 18 months exploring this special country. Realising we were not going to be able to head further East, we decided to do a handbrake turn and go the other way and shipped our van to the USA.
We hope you enjoy coming with us, and we’ll continue to share our real adventures and hope you feel inspire to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

[@TREADtheglobe]

WOW what a day - we will NEVER forget it ! - We're so pleased to be able to take you with us & we hope you enjoy it. It was a serious drive- would love to hear your comments - Chris & Marianne xx

[@ashrafnoorwala8470]

Oh what an adventure!!!! Enjoy.

[@ashrafnoorwala8470]

Why don't you show your food preparation and clearing away activity as well? It would really be fun to watch and learn a trick or two about cooking on the road, and break the monotony of just driving and speeding down long roads through nature's varying topography, vegetation and changing weather conditions, not that they are not beautiful to see and marvel at. Thanks for taking us along. Can't wait to get to the 66.5 degree N latitudinal circle. So exciting!!!!¡. All the BEST for you and Trudy. 😎😧😁

[@masondavis400]

it's very sad times Queen Elizabeth is passed away to day may her soul rest in peace. Sorry for your Nation's loss , respect from Turkey :(

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 😪💜🙏🌺

[@toddramsay977]

Sorry to hear Queen Elizabeth passed. She lived a long fantastic life. Enjoying your video series.

[@marykenna5778]

Marianne some woman fantastic driver....

[@davidwong9230]

A petrol station consisting of one barrel 😂 That’s a whole barrel of laughs 🤣

[@adigehalil]

Have an adventurous but smooth, trouble free, nice time in those desolate lands. And also thanks for taking us with you. Here, in Türkiye they say if a lorry is coming en face on a gravel road, you should push your thumb onto the windshield to prevent it from cracking. It might work. Desperate times require desperate solutions. 😅

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you for the tip 🌺🌷

[@desperadovanadventures]

Very remote road for sure, might be better using a mask with all that dust but who wants to go back to that again lol - great you seen a moose and bear - Happy traveling

[@nimaside]

I love the way you guys were laughing when you saw the gas station was just some barrels. It was like a laugh of insanity after driving for 13 hours lol.

[@OverlandingSophia]

More drone shots please!! Those views are out of this world. And you saw bear and moose! More than anything you look like you’re having the best time, doing what you two do best. Love you xxx 💛✨

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you lovely people xx We are loving the drone too - we don't have a licence for US so Chris is getting the most out of it here !! LOL 😂🙌🌺

[@fridaybaldwin5581]

It's such a privilege to be following along on your adventure. I'm always in awe of your fearless nature and joyful spirit. Thank you for letting us join you! (I hope Trudy gets the world's greatest full service at some point, she's an utter legend ❤️)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks !!

[@johnboy4067]

I agree there the best 👌

[@dcal1452]

Now THIS is what I believe we humans are meant to do! Unfortunately, many of us relegate ourselves to the sedentary lifestyle, only active when shopping at the local big box stores and chain restaurants. I'm currently stuck in a town filled with them. Your channel helps me escape the mundanity. I thank you two very much for bringing me along on your journey!

[@itookallthenames]

Finding a travelling couple who are really likeable rather than gut wrenchingly awful. It’s like finding a little gold in the mud!

[@orhansahin4262]

923 km 32 dakikada ancak bu kadar güzel anlatılabilir.

[@barbaragurgan7979]

At first I thought it was snowing, when y’all stopped together. But then you said it’s millions of mosquitoes! Eeeeewwww. I would have to have a battery powered bug zapper with me!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep the kids had one of those !! 😂👍

[@shooster5884]

Definitely the right decision you made! And travelling in tandem is a safety net in case one vehicle breaks down. It's super interesting for those of us who won't ever go to such places. You can watch a documentary on a place but that's not the same thing as following adventurers like yourselves on the actual road and learning and seeing as you go the route. Loving it!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you 🌺

[@grahamunderwood9353]

very cool moose in the lake and the amount of daylight at midnight was a sight to behold

[@RobertEchten]

Could the 25 mile marker you mentioned be a 25 kilometer marker, since you are in Canada? Edit: Never mind, you figured it out later in the video ;-)

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yes 🙌

[@lindacox8156]

THANK YOU for taking us with you!!! I never would have gotten to see all you have seen and experienced without you filming everything!!! You 2 are just the BEST!!!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwh thanks Linda - it is great to have. you with us 🌺

[@deb5710]

My deepest condolences in the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

[@bigirishlady]

Wind screen breaking road! 😂😂😂

[@lindawoody8501]

You did a fine job and got to see a lot of interesting scenic views, a Grizzly Bear, the Moose, the bicyclist and many big rig trucks. Good work for that 14 hours of driving. The children are very well behaved and seem involved and enjoying the travel which is also very nice. Wishing you safe and happy travels ahead. Can't wait for the next episode of your adventure!

[@TREADtheglobe]

It was a road trip to remember for ever !! 🌺

[@realteawithv2238]

If you haven't been back to Dawson City yet, be sure and check out Gerties dance hall show every evening. Cheechakos is also THE most amazing bakery...but get there early! Safe travels - I miss Dawson City. I used to lead tours through the Yukon/Alaska

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tips!

[@easyneos]

9:19 After the no medical services sign Chris decided to go out of the window .wise decision :)

[@nickergun4943]

Hi guys I am sorry to hear that you lost your queen Elizabeth. My condolences to you😔😔😔🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you Nick 😪💜🌺🙏

[@les.6343]

Wow what a road I have only seen it in its winter overcoat with ice road truckers. Well done soon be there. 😃😃👍👍

[@mariaarcher5280]

Thank you so very much for sharing your trip with us I feel like I am there with you'll from Texas Gulf Coast ❤️ 😍

[@gebi4pejo1]

What a journey, probably too late now, but when you get to Australia and are hitting those outback dirt roads drop your tyre pressures a bit a less jarring effect on you and your Trudy!❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for the tips!

[@wendellgee11]

Beautiful!!! We have a large mosquito population in south Texas, and I swallow a spoonful of fresh, chopped garlic in the morning. It keeps them at bay for most of the day.

[@kathifoynm]

Phew, a 14 hour day! No wonder you were “slap happy” when you came upon the fuel-in-barrels station. Well, that and the mosquitos. (see what I did there?) No matter how much I spray, I find they attack my elbows, neck crook and ankles. Benadryl gel takes the itch away. Your trip makes me itch to go to the Arctic Circle. I’m going to go apply some Benadryl to my soul.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Ha Ha - yes I love what you did there !! Love Marianne xx

[@levinawalsh2015]

Absolutely incredible Guys 💜💪.Thank you So Much. Safe & Happy travels.☘

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it Levina xx We are so excited to share this adventure !! 🌺

[@jilllangman9343]

I was in Dawson City many years ago and was fascinated by an lndian walking path high up above the river. I would love to return just to walk that path. When we arrived at the Yukon border we were given a stamp in our passports of a gold miner and his donkey. All over the world that stamp has surprised customs officials . Great video, first time viewer from Australia. 🌈🐨

[@TREADtheglobe]

Hi Jill - welcome and thanks for watching the video 🌺 Great to know we brought you some memories back of adventures 🙌

[@martinsadventures3691]

Wow after watching that drive our drive back home to Lincolnshire from Scotland on Friday will be like popping to the shop great vlog guys 😎👍

[@stumchugh]

hey its your van and your adventure all you have done is invited us along to experience it with you cant thank you enough xxxxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for that

[@crakkbone8473]

I’m actually immune to mosquito bites, they don’t give me those mean itchy bumps, so I’ve never minded the critters!

[@margaretr5701]

I can only wish!!

[@peterrisbergs7156]

Extreme dusty conditions! That means you need to wash down the trail dust with Canadian beer. Make sure you sing great Canadian songs about driving in Canada like Moving On by Hank Snow or Summer Wages by Ian Tyson about driving to Vancouver.

[@scumpert]

I got a chip on my windscreen a few weeks ago on a 10,000km trip around the NW of WA and I went to a mechanic in Derby. He told me to go to Woolies and get some superglue! So I did and applied a bit to the chip and it works!!! Just make sure that the gle doesn't drip down the windscreen like it did on mine!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh wow! Great tip !!

[@inekeroos9264]

Tread the globe, no exceptions! ♥️🙏🌐

[@travelswithforrestflo1239]

Wow that’s some road! Epic scenery but those mosquitoes 😱. Safe onwards travels 💛

[@blackolive8462]

mosquito spray is meat marinade , if you wanna keep the mosquito away get you some skin so soft by avon. It's too late for ya now, but for future visit to high mosquito or even no see ums, very effective stink oil

[@rustyhurdis847]

Marian n Chris condolences on the loss of Queen Elizabeth II.

[@TREADtheglobe]

🌺💜🙏

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

story of a lifetime

[@veronica0406]

Not bonkers at all! What an amazing opportunity. I love it! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@daved6464]

Taking down the air pressure a bit will help with the rough roads but you will need to bring the pressure up once you get back to the hiway. I normally will take my jeep down to about 25-30 psi (normally 35 psi) for these roads.

[@nickergun4943]

Hello Ambassadors Never a dull moment with you guys. More and more I am loving watching you guys. Scenery is fabulous, no city traffic, or kaos, very calming. ! By the way, Chris that was a great TENNESSEE COUNTRY SONG YOU HAD ALMOST TOWARDS THE END. I liked it👍👍Yes, the gas station was OUT OF THIS WORLD,.. LITERALLY 🤣🤣🤣 BE SAFE ALL THE LOVE FROM FT PIERCE💕💕💕💕💕🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Nick - we laughed soooo hard !! love to the family xx

[@aliciaspeight9452]

They should make a specific windscreen guard for that purpose.

[@Peedee773]

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.brave couple.

[@helderfernandes6283]

Thanks for taking us to places that we most likely will never visit. What a joy watching this. Would love to get my camper van some day on a trip there. Greetings from Norway

[@TREADtheglobe]

YAY

[@the_mum]

Wouldn't you think that you could get a clear film to put over the windshield (window screen) to protect it, like the one you put over your phone or ipad screen? That would be brilliant. It has to be available somewhere, wouldn't you think?? Another (to use your favourite word) EPIC video. ☺

[@daniross2758]

Trucked up to Inuvic for many years so many stories. Interesting to see how other find the road. Say hi to Stan who owns lodge . So much more to see from Eagle to border

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awesome !

[@sandy89107]

I choose to call y'all brave!! I would be too scared on most of those roads, so I am glad you shared your trip so I can enjoy it too 😊

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much!

[@margaretbruce644]

In case you haven't heard it, we call those road bumps "washboard". Wonderful videos!

[@pelinbulent4892]

Yep the right decision but you’re both so brave. I guess that’s why you’re driving with your friends. Thank you for this epic journey. And I’ve said it before - the roads are nowhere as bad as Georgia and you were up a mountain there!!!! Can’t wait for next videos xxx

[@TREADtheglobe]

Yep !! up a mountain was deffo more scary !! M xx

[@ShtSht-uc9fl]

Baapakkk jauuhhh perjalanan 🎉🎉🎉 bestnyaaaa ❤❤❤❤❤

[@seabliss22]

I absolutely love your channel!! I wonder if a bee keeping suit would save you from the skeeters 🤔. Had anyone ever tried it? I think if I ever make that drive I'll fashion myself a thick piece of plexiglass from the front hood to the roofline. Maybe some screen on the sides. That way all the rocks would bounce off.

[@seabliss22]

But then again how would you wipe the rain off 😂 so much for my great idea 💡

[@pattykittencat]

Amazing! Congratulations on making it to the ocean! You guys are the best! Safe travels and continue all the laughs and smiles!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks so much!!

[@idabustamante7081]

Hello friends . . omg how remote yet beautiful adventure your both brave souls . . the gas station hilarious 😂 gas literally in a barrel 😂 continued same travels stay safe take care ❤️🙋‍♀️

[@patrisha573]

Hi I appreciate you both, I love your positively through your travels Much ❤ love

[@chellsmia]

Thank you for taking us with you, epic views

[@NomadLifeKiwi]

This looks amazing! I’ve always wanted to do this and we’re hoping to get up there in the next couple of years. Love the midnight sun! Those gas stations are funny. We had to detour 200km once in Australia as the pumps were locked up! We found out later they would have unlocked them for us. Something to keep in mind for your Aussie trip.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks 🙏🌷

[@robertcooper6910]

If you find any BMW motorcycle parts about 20km south of Fort McPherson, they may be mine! Great video. I’m glad I get to show my wife where I was via your vid. Thanks!

[@TREADtheglobe]

OH This is fabulous !! thanks Robert - we are so happy we all shared this story 🌺

[@shirleygroves8139]

What a drive and your 89k woo hoo xx

[@adrianadrian255]

you were lucky to hit some rain, it really Kees the dust down - if you weren't doing it, its a good idea to turn off the cars ventilation fans when you pass a truck too. - you should also open up the vans air filter and give it a good bang, they can really clog on road dust. For your own sanity - or just to lessen fatigue - at Canadian Tire or hardware stores you can buy big bags or tubs of zip ties. They come in various lengths and will join together to make longer lengths, but if your awning or something else is rattling a lot, its an easy way to silence it.

[@DuckDiaries]

Beware of the road leaving Inuvik. About 5 km. of sheer hellish washboarding. Godspeed!

[@davidmbell]

Amazing adventure, so jealous of you all.

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnboy4067]

Every time I think the videos can't get better they do !!!! AMAZING guys keep safe

[@TREADtheglobe]

Awwwwh Thanks !!

[@magdastar2249]

Such an incredibly exciting trip. You are so brave and we are excited to be sharing this trip with you. Thank you for all the wonderful filming and please stay safe. 🙏👍 I must add it is nice your friends are with you. ❤️👌

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thank you so much!

[@sammayet9002]

Amazing , awesome and spectacular

[@shooster5884]

Wow..views are stunning! But it's obviously, with those mosquitoes, a place to drive but not spend time outside unless entirely mosquito suited up!! 🤣

[@TREADtheglobe]

It really is! Although I am sure that we visited at prime mosquito buffet time !!

[@margaretr5701]

I wonder how that cyclist survived?! I'd be eaten alive!

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Loonies but I love them, safe journey and you have to do it all again.

[@whatsupchannel3047]

I have to say I laughed and laughed at the last petrol station , roll out the barrel , 😳 very brave of you all to attempt it .Well done ✔

[@jomcd2073]

It is your journey and you travel it the way you want to:)

[@brynwilliams8224]

Loving marians jack duckworth glasses.... We need a story on them

[@TREADtheglobe]

LOL !! Yep the arm fell off !! 😂

[@crivensro]

I have loved your video today 🙂! So much fun, good humour, exploration and even a moose ;-)! You rock guys!

[@emraa1]

Wow! And that drone footage ❤️

[@zt7688]

You’ll see how expensive repairs are in Canada 🤓

[@deebee.14]

2nd time I’ve watched this, just because its a brilliant show ❤

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks Deebee - I loved this drive and being able to travel with friends made it extra special for me 🌺

[@homewardboundjo833]

Thank you- your confidence to step out of your comfort zone means we get to see some awesome places with you- safe travels x

[@TREADtheglobe]

Oh thank you! 🌺

[@keithfenwick5502]

Fantastic thanks 🇬🇧🍀👍🙏

[@pattykittencat]

Amazing, Thanks for the laughs! What a hoot! Enjoy looking forward to next video!

[@TREADtheglobe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christinacarnicom4059]

Wow the daylight would be hard on me lol. Beautiful views. Woohoo almost there

[@macjac246]

Awesome ...what an adventure it is ....loving being along with you 😍

[@deb5710]

Good idea to travel with another camper in such a remote area, and what a beautiful drive! Stay safe.

[@rustyhurdis847]

You both are absolutely correct, re: choices we each choose. I am a "you only live on this earth once!" Type person. Enjoy your trip. This is epic in my book. We are finally headed out to Shipshewana, In on Saturday, then onto Wisconsin for 2 months, bird hunting.

[@sandraduffield9481]

Wow what an amazing trip that says it’s so beautiful and you guys are so awesome can’t wait till the next episode have an amazing evening when I left you it was 12 o’clock at night or something like that good luck

[@Alifeofglory]

You can still pan for gold there and find it.

[@catherinemcelhone9176]

Such an escape from everyday life watching this channel! Loved this episode

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for escaping with us !!

[@neilfreemantle3392]

Excellent videos guys, well done

[@lindataylor6093]

Wowzers what a road and drive. X

[@TREADtheglobe]

It was the most remote place on earth for us

[@mesutozsen903]

eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog için kolay gelsin hayırlı işler....👍👍👍👍

[@scotspie501douglas7]

love the video

[@kimberlydeprey]

Ok guys, in the U.S. it’s gas and a gas station. Tee hee. Great video as always :)

[@margaretr5701]

Any exception when in Canada?!

[@WaseemSyed]

Marianne / Chris, in the drone shot at 13:44, did something Moose-like run onto the road, or are my eyes playing tricks on me? 😲 I am loving your adventures. A big hi from Toronto 👋🏼

[@TREADtheglobe]

I think it was a truck 👍

[@broccoligirl]

This is such an epic journey. Y'all look like you are having a blast! It's inspiring!

[@leonetaylor6047]

We always pressurize the cabin,when driving on gravel roads to reduce their dust coming in. Good luck on your wonderful trip.

[@carmenfigueroa8490]

You guys rock 🦋❤️🙏🏾stay healthy safe and blessed

[@sereftufan6141]

Hi lovely people wery nice video thanks xx

[@debwood6738]

wow what a journey your having thank you for taking us all along .love you guys I think your so brave ❤️

[@TREADtheglobe]

Thanks for watching!

[@66TripsLeft]

Amazing travels, great video

[@JB-kd5uv]

Watching you, as said before, is so so inspiring. As I watch this video, I’m trying to figure out who I would choose as a convoy companion! Thank you for sharing. Stay safe.

[@richardkoker8749]

24:54... it even shows up on google maps.. amazing. I wanted to attach the screen munch of it here. Maybe KZbin should allows for picture attachments on their comments.