Driving To Alaska | The Ultimate Solo Winter Road Trip

[@nancydreaney4923]

Glad I found you. Watching you keeps me sane. Lived alone for last 18 years.

[@louise7552]

I never feel lonely, I lived alone for 10yrs. I worked in a busy hospital, so living alone I always loved. Internet wasn't heard of in the 80s. Now I'm 60yrs, live with my husband, no family around, in different state. It drives me crazy 🤪 that I have to talk to the poor guy every day. God I've become an introvert in my retirement. 😊

[@truthseeker2222]

Man I have really enjoyed this trip a lot. I watch everynight with dinner while smoking a J. I live in the Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. Always wanted to do a trip like this. I have a travel trailer, but looking to switch up to a truck camper this spring. Really inspiring and artistic channel. Thanks Timmy.

[@moonchildpink5525]

Hey Truthseeker! Grew up spending Summer's in a small town, Highlands, N.C. & used to go to Toxaway Falls (Which I can't get to anymore as area is developed with Country Clubs etc in that area but it is so beautiful where I live. We came from South Florida so it was a big change. Anyways, we went RVing during Vivid & it was super cool. The only thing it would be much better in a truck getting better mileage as it does get expensive. Never made it to Alaska - it's on our bucket list still. The younger I go the better. Whatever u decide to do, it is well worth it & enjoyable. The one thing I wish I had documented the trip on KZbin. Take it easy! 😊😊😊😊

[@Shawndaniel7710]

Smoking and watching to from Detroit ❤

[@HeresMinx]

Get an Espar coolant heater for those cold starts with no where to plug in. Plumbs into your coolant lines and pushes hot coolant through your system for up to 120 minutes, you can schedule auto starts to come on at whatever time you want so you wake up to a warm truck. Uses diesel from your tank to run

[@evopwrmods]

Mr. Tim the real deal...respect

[@123turby]

She’s a great old girl. There’s so much more life in her I’m sure you will do everything possible to keep her alive for as long as possible. Great trip Timmie.

[@JB50713]

That's an epic road trip! Everytime you show us the Alaskan landscape I'm in awe.

[@philwhitney1108]

You are keeping it in check man. A nice modest homestead and a rocken 7.3 home on wheels that's perfection. You take care of the old rig and takes care of you... (even cycling those plugs why not)... Stay safe man keep exploring.

[@jmcova23]

Been amazing 🤙🏼, can't wait for what's next 🤟🏼, from San Antonio Texas 🤟🏼

[@troxofthetrade]

One day I'm gonna drive the Alaska Hwy! Your videos are invaluable!

[@jennifermartin506]

Beautiful

[@marianfrances4959]

Welcome home, Timmy! 👍🇨🇦😎⭐🦜🦜

[@bigblue1287]

Welcome Home Timmy!!!! What a RIDE

[@MrMaddparkison]

I love your cabin. I want to build one on a little trailer for us. Family of 6 lol

[@Kamikaze3557]

Of late Tim-my you are the only utuber (that I’m subscribed to) putting out steady content. So thank you.

[@OvertheWindingRoad]

I remember my first time being gone more than 6/7 days and it was 2 months. What a feeling

[@WezleyB]

Yeah Northern British Columbia and gas prices ain't no joke... I drive a 4 cylinder four-wheel drive Tacoma.. because eight bucks a gallon hurts my feelings

[@sirsmokey8651]

I went skiing on Alyeska back in the late 80's while stationed in AK. Coldest I'd ever been!

[@iolojobi6294]

What an amazing road trip. So glad you made it home safe

[@martna1]

GLAD you are home Timmy!

[@MrRcspeedster]

Thanks for the ride and welcome home.

[@jeff-le1tp]

Love the sound of that diesel. Hope we can continue to drive them for another 30 years.

[@mikewebbsinbox]

I've done this drive in my 96 F250 7.3 with a camper and 6x8 enclosed trailer. I loved that trip and your videos are making me want to hit the road again.

[@deckiedeckie]

The USCG used to manage a old LORAN (old navegation system used before GPS) station in TOK....

[@outrigger9553]

When I lived in Bethel, i used a oil heating dp stick, a battery blanket and was still worried if the van would start...lol. although I did drive for over 6 months without a water pump.

[@degored2073]

Thanks Timmy for sharing. Quite a trip for sure.

[@AiJaiDeeSaMer]

Nice video. Those birds must be feeling like they are in prison during the whole Winter trip, LOL.

[@TonyChin226]

Epic journey. Hope to see some adventures at the alpine creek lodge this winter!

[@TruckHouseLife]

wait for it;)

[@iron-iw2ij]

2:13 wow the stars ✨

[@mtb7339]

Awesome brother safe travels!

[@realisticthought1781]

It takes all kinds my dude. I was once a city guy, but I live on 12 acres now and love it. When it’s really cold, my diesel doesn’t shut off

[@johnlafleur9251]

About being happy alone, Amen, brother. I did two, one year backpacking trips in Europe and Australia and was never happier in my life. Of course, I met many people on my travels and enjoyed their company. I don't consider myself a loner, but I'm very comfortable being alone.

[@JustLou71]

Everything you said at the start of this video is exactly how I feel. I'm so thankful I found this channel, and your videos.

[@tomkruczek668]

Fantasitc. Thanks for taking us along. I drove the ALCAN (Los Angeles, CA to Fairbanks/Denali and back a little over 40 years ago. At the time, most of the ALCAN was stone and it was May/June. Although your route was different (close enough) doing it in the winter and alone is a whole different thing. At the time (still hard to belive), Canadian Customs/MP strongly encouraged bringing a rifle on the ALCAN. How times have changed. We had to show them our route, count our money and completely unload our truck to show them we were prepared. My buddy bought an almost new Toyota 4WD for the trip. I bought all of the supplies, including anything we could possibly think of - tires, gas cans, alternator, voltage regluator, battery, headlights, etc. We had just enough room for one of us to sleep in the bed under the cap, the other slept in the cab. Great memories. I used Google Maps to follow along your trip. Really fun! When I drove the ALCAN, there were several sections that had 75-150 (IIRR) miles between gas stations/villages. I think the villages were really "outposts" setup to maintain the highway. Glad you made it home and hope you have a wonderful 2023. Thanks again.

[@SpruceSculptures]

I drove it alone in 1974, not paved then from Dawson to Tok. It was -35 when I stopped in Watson Lake to get gas, 40 gallons later the temp was -46 on the same thermometer. First time I saw the Northern Lights, about an hour after that. Gosh it was cold.

[@ter131]

You made it Timmy. Glad your home. I haven't been watching for probly 6 months. Just been too busy. I'm back tho. Thank heavens. Thank you for taking us along. Your awesome and blessed. 🏔️

[@Jeff-tx8sd]

sick view out of the cabin

[@jamesdane6189]

Great journey home, loved it. Now, install a third fuel tank since you pushed the range a little to the edge 😵‍💫, install air lockers for next season in Utah and Colorado, and keep on trucking. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for this winter, I’m sure it will be epic.

[@jamesdane6189]

I think you got hacked? Got a notice that I was selected to receive a free prize which seemed strange. Contact email was similar to your merchandise email address but with an extra period inserted. It also went away which was strange.

[@dannettepeters1507]

Home sweet home. Nothing like coming home from a sweet sojourn! Home.

[@cindysegar1426]

I got an apartment when it got really cold really fast here in Montana. I can't believe how much i miss living out of my suv. I miss it so much!!!

[@hugueslevistre5519]

My kingdom for a land like Alaska, I live in a ant nest of concrete,Belgium ,I mis nature so bad . And no means to move , it makes me sick . Never found out what i was missing,it was nature . Be blessed man .

[@SuitedConnectors]

Buddy, you still in that ant nest in Belgium? I hope nobody's holding a fucking gun to your head saying you cannot live a different life.

[@davidthompson5963]

Timmy . Really enjoyed sharing your trip with you . But getting home after a long trip warms once hart . Regards from South Africa

[@ellarussell8769]

I live in Michigan but visited with my son who lives in Seward for a few weeks for Thanksgiving and we drove around Whittier and Girdwood, and I remember seeing your home. Now I stumbled upon your video and seeing it again. What a small world. I love everything about Alaska. I see why my son and people like yourself live there. Thank you for taking us along your journeys

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thank you:)

[@frank4fun64]

there's no place like home !!

[@OldPackMule]

Great trip man. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Vegasliferpools]

Your videos are soul soothing Thank you sir

[@arlenefrancis2791]

That is so cool that you have parakeets. I love them too. I had 8 birds, but now I only have 3 left, as 5 of them died over the course of 10 years. Great trip north homeward bound! Glad that you made it safely. 👍👍

[@insaynbcr]

You mentioned that the truck had been warming up for 20mins and is still frigid. I found in my '97 that I can idle it all day long in cold weather and it never warms up. It doesn't run like a gas engine and uses much less fuel at idle. With so much oil and water in these motors, it takes forever to heatup even at full sing up hill in cold weather.

[@bakedscience6888]

Long trip thx for taking us along

[@pilierofq]

Love riding along with you thanks!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Any time!

[@lisafayepranger8561]

Funny...I started clapping my hands when your trucks started....happy for you

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Glad you made it home safe, Timmy! Heck of a trip! ❤

[@joe964]

Your a humble man and I would love to drive to Alaska and hangout with you! I’ve never been simply because I don’t know if I’ll ever leave. Thank you for sharing all you do.

[@spiritualoutdoors7759]

Beautifully said and the simple most root answer is fear.

[@spiritualoutdoors7759]

Reported, just stop before your caught

[@mikegupguthrie-futurenomad7866]

Glad you made it home safe and sound bro! Found your channel partway into you adventure(s) and have thoroughly enjoyed each and ever moment and have even managed to see a few vids prior to your journey to the lower 48. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and excited to continue with you on your life’s journey. As always, stay safe out there…..

[@SS-eu9dq]

great group of videos. loved that journey!

[@juliebjorklun229]

Welcome Home Timmy!!

[@nellgoetze1572]

Thanks for sharing your four month trip with us. Live through Timmy!

[@lesabre1972]

glad to be on the trip with you Timmy.🙂

[@bnkwupt]

Loved the trip! See you on the next one. Welcome home!

[@FunwithBooboo]

My husband and I started watching you when you started going up the Duffy. We live in Lillooet. Nice videos 👍

[@TruckHouseLife]

right on!

[@lesabre1972]

as much as you like the traveling you have to like it when you get home there is no closer feeling.

[@user-zm5mp6oh4l]

Очень красиво, как будто в сказке. Спасибо за сюжет. Удачи

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Thanks for taking us along 👍🏻

[@equestrianalways6132]

Awesome Timmy thanks for sharing

[@bucky716]

Welcome home! Thanks for sharing that part of your ongoing journey.

[@richardparis8738]

Incredible scenery

[@flash8051]

Wow...brought back so many memories of MY epic trip from So. Cal. to Alaska waaay back in 1979! My good ol' Jeep J-10 4x4 truck with just a camper shell and one of my buddies along with me! It was in Sept. though so the weather was a bit nicer! 😄 Went all the way up to Circle and then down to Kenai Peninsula. Returned home on the Cassiar Hwy. which at that time was even worse than the Alcan Hwy! Just over a month and almost 9k miles total! Gotta find the slides of our trip (yeah, long before digital cameras!). Great video, great adventure! Thanks for sharing that...

[@jimt125]

Great trip Timmy, love ur videos that must have been an awesome trip👍🏻🇺🇸

[@TruckHouseLife]

It was!

[@darrellnichter9894]

I remember cold starts at a weld shop I worked at...pulled it in one night and when 1st shift started early I had to remove from shop and smoked them out 😂! Love the old 7.3

[@TheJimNicholson]

"Why would we choose to live on top of each other when we could live in our own space?" Mostly, government policies that encourage densely populated urban centers and suburban sprawl, because it's easier to control humans when they are under stress and alienated from each other.

[@peanuts1173]

This just makes me want to see Alaska in the summer! Brrrrrr. -12

[@germaineprien7691]

I admire you for being true to yourself!!!

[@rustyharvey3481]

I thought your adventures were freaking awesome. I can’t wait to go to Alaska in June 2023

[@jiminalaska]

I am with you, that stretch around Kluane lake , Destruction bay seems to take forever, plus the roads are bad. Glad you made it back

[@felisha9406]

Home Sweet Home!

[@rightwingmanscott]

Thanks for the trip so far!

[@chuckborghoff8443]

We really enjoyed this trip with you.Thanks!

[@loneranger4113]

The one state I would consider calling home if I ever pulled up camp in Texas. Thank you for sharing. Love those northern hi ways. Safe travels.

[@eagleeye5890]

Welcome home!...

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

Glad you made it home, enjoyed your trip. stay safe and warm.

[@johnsebastianbach]

A diesel fueled coolant heater might help with heating up the truck.

[@wot1fan885]

My dream is to live in Alaska . I made some big mistakes in my life and some issues might not have any place to live here soon its that bad but dam i can still have hope . God bless and safe travels . Its crazy im single and dont need much space to live a bed a bathroom and place to cook and id be happy but the price of everything is insane .

[@nomex1996]

Awesome Timmy! Welcome home! What a great trip! Without a doubt one of the best feelings there is after a long road trip. Long time follower and driver of the Alaskan Hwy, Dalton Hwy. and Top of the World Hwy. also from Landis, NC Looking forward to seeing what's next.

[@seaweed556]

How very cool made made it home. I will be right here . thanks for the ride Timmy.

[@michaelhemp8679]

Thanks for the wonderful videos. People who live their dream really live! Have a good time and many, many great ROADTRIPS. Regards, Michael

[@andyfreer1343]

Great video looking forward to seeing more

[@greg.jacobs]

I lived in Girdwood for a while, what a great place to hang out.

[@TruckHouseLife]

right?!

[@DoctorHayduke]

I've only been to Alaska once, back in 2000. We stayed a night or two in Girdwood, rode the lift up to see the wildflowers covering the mountain. I've lived in Montana since 93, and grew up in an ocean town in New England. I've always thought that Alaska was the perfect combination of both. Some of the best memories of my life. 20 ft. from a grizzly on Kodiak Island, and he was too fat on salmon to even notice me. I've really enjoyed this series, thanks for bringing me along.

[@TruckHouseLife]

nice!

[@ferraritrip]

Welcome home!

[@pathfinderdiscovery9395]

It’s beautiful every where u go man , I’ve always wanted to live in a snowy place my frien I love the peacefulness snow brings , I’m South Carolina we get good snow every few yrs but man I could live in it all the time , it’s just a beautiful parsipitation nature gives us , take care as I catch up on ya vids

[@CaliforniaBushman]

Congrats on arriving safely.

[@herbrachel3663]

Glad you made it. It got hairy for a while

[@thomasalexander5936]

Ptarmigan makes a great soup/stew with potatoes, carrots, onion, two cans Campbell’s tomato soup

[@j.r.3215]

Great series Timmy, thanks for your efforts.

[@christophererikson7995]

I was just skiing at Alyeska a few weeks ago. Amazing up there! The Girdwood microbrewery is great! Love watching your videos!

[@gringo3009]

Helluva trip! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@micheleaday3902]

❤Wow Amazing Traveling And A Beautiful Cabin Home. Glad You Made It Safely Home Cant wait for your next Trip😊

[@patdenney7046]

Thank you for sharing your awesome adventure!

[@CalgaryDynastar]

Glad to see you back home Timmy, look forward to seeing some Alaskan wilderness! Cheers man

[@zackmorrison1392]

I’ve driven the Alaska highway the last two summers. You’re right about the bad roads. I learned not to drive over 40 mph between destruction bay and Tok, it’s just beats my truck and camper up too much hitting all those bumps. Girdwood is a favorite stop at the gas station and the pizza shop that around the back of the building. My family and I haven’t decided yet but hopefully we will be making the drive back up there for the summer again this year.

[@SMGoertzen]

I Hope to see see so much more.