09 Alaska Bound: A Mind-Blowing Glacier Hike in McCarthy

[@RVwithTito]

Now that's a very cool experience. It's not everyday you get to play on a glacier. I don't have a bucket list, but if I did, that would be on it. Thanks guys.

[@GodsQ]

And you've got a new subscriber. Although I now noticed the date is awhile back. See how things can still affect people even years later. That's a trip.

[@gonewiththewynns]

+GodsQ glad you're with us & welcome aboard!

[@arielledavisson8172]

Heart in my mouth watching Jason who has come to feel like a favorite brother

[@RVGrannyWA]

Absolutely breathtaking. Even though I live in a place where I could hike on a glacier, I've never done it and now I am sorry I never made that effort. Thank you so much for the gorgeous footage.

[@UPAKHOSALA]

Where did you stay

[@ManWander]

My wife & I visited Alaska a few years ago and got up close to a couple of glaciers but nothing like what you guys did. Makes me think "Dang! We were so close...!" Your videos are just excellent! Thanks so much!

[@gonewiththewynns]

+Jay Montero (jMon) now you have a good excuse to go back! Thanks for watching!

[@JimPottkotter]

Sometimes I fear for your safety (are you listening Jason?). I always celebrate your spirit, and forever look forward to following in your footsteps. Thanks for all you share. I know it's a lot of work in spite of your obvious talent.

[@gonewiththewynns]

WOW! I had no idea there'd be so much intrigue on "THE NOTE" HAHA. For those that just have to know it was a fellow RV couple that made the trek down "Alaska's Worst Road" and they were inviting us over for a beer...sadly we didn't get home till late and they were early risers so we weren't able to connect. It happens sometimes where people see our rig and stop by to say hi, but we're not home...so they leave a note. It's always nice to get a hand written note from other travelers. Addressing some of the other questions: Safe Hiking - We were told by the Wrangell - St. Elias National Park service that the glacier is not covered in snow and therefore it is safe to walk on without worry of unexpectedly falling into crevasse. Crampons Not Necessary - We were told by many that Crampons weren't necessary, but if you really want to spend some time on the glacier they are a must and can be rented for $20 at the local outfitters in town. Jason is Crazy - Yes, he is and although it might not have been the smartest thing to do getting that close to the crevasse we all survived...and yes it looked way worse than it really was. If you want to read more details on how to get here, what the roads are like, where to camp, etc read our post: www.gonewiththewynns.com/glacier-hike-mccarthy-alaska

[@PatrickWagz]

I was *curious* about "the note". And, I was also *curious* about the rental rate for the crampons. And, you addressed both, so Thank You! ["Curiosity" has a nice ring to it, like it could almost be the name of a Catamaran???!!]

[@awksedgreep]

Amazing, bucket list for sure. Thanks for sharing this experience with us.

[@plutobeliever]

primordial beauty in all its glory...thank you...

[@kellybaker5712]

beautiful area....thank you for going where I cant go and sharing your adventures with us...looking forward to seeing more...thanks again...

[@JRMoritz]

You guys by far make the best videos out there. You background music is perfect, not too over bearing and very pleasant. Great Job. Thank you.

[@macknine4461]

Thank you. Be careful. Great motivation for us to make the Alaska trek. Did I say BE CAREFUL? We selfishly want to see more videos of your adventures.

[@robertglen2962]

Wow! Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@MrPotomas]

Wow! Another well constructed video with an incredible set. Thanks again!

[@Witchisyours]

That was by far the BEST video so far!!!!! STUNNING!!!

[@ReviewsandGreatLifeStyle]

That's amazing... good for you guys! Thanks for taking us on your journey.

[@Farellemoon]

This was really fun to watch! I have a disability that keeps me from being able to do these things myself, so it's always great to see good footage and hear accounts of what it's like.

[@Zerin666]

Same I have arthritis and cam never go on expeditions like this but it's fun to watch

[@debmarie55]

Wow, breathtaking! Thanks for taking us along.

[@xxh2obizxx]

I've been to the foot of the Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, Canada. We walked on it a small ways but didn't have Crampons. It was still an experience! Excellent video!

[@sw05fl]

This is one of the most amazing videos you have produced to date. Jason scared me easing out on that one ledge without being safety off. Had he slipt there would be no saving him. The scenery was so beautiful and pristeen.

[@thomaskatayama3336]

That was SPECTACULAR! Thank you for sharing.

[@kathleenneff]

You two inspire me to LIVE. Thank you dear ones!!

[@GodsQ]

I was glad to hear of the note too. It was just a cool lil' adventure type of moment. Did you ever get in touch with the people that left it later after the trip? And had you guys ever seen the tv series "Edge of Alaska"..about McCarthy...and the whole Neil trying to bring in travelers to that exact Kennecott mines area and the people that live there fought about it all, especially Jeremy...and they had a lil' showdown on that same walking path that you guys were on at one point..trip huh?? Neil owns the saloon, etc in town..I think you went to. I gotta watch more of your stuff later..I found you through looking at McCarthy and Kennecott, and you guys are pretty cool to watch. Let's us kind of feel like we're there even though we can't go...you're giving us a precious lil' glimpse, so I appreciate all the lil' zoom ups and the lil' things, the details...even if you don't think they would be important...sometimes people need or can use, or want the smallest lil' aspect.

[@JudyCraigDexterME]

Incredible!!!! Thanks so much for taking us on the journey to this amazing place.

[@robertanderson2285]

That's amazing, guys! Thank you for taking us along with you!

[@TheDjhansen77]

Glacier Hiking officially added to bucket list

[@kelly-jeanjohnstone-byrd7167]

That was AMAZING I was on the edge of my seat and holding my breath anytime you guys walked 'to close' to the edges and when Justin kept creeping to use the camera to look over the side holy cow..... aside from all of that and I am glad that everything went well, the footage was absolutely stunning and for someone who is afraid of glaciers this was a great way to see everything from the safety of my own home yet still have the thrill and anxiousness along with you.. I loved this one.. you guys are Awsome.. I am still binge watching sorry I am hooked you are so fun and real and your experiences are amazing🤗 I really love you guys along with Cleo and Singa💖💜💖💜💖

[@nealdavis350]

Amazing! Beautiful! Breath-taking! Wow! Thank you!

[@leslee1164]

Thank you, for the video. Beautiful glacier!

[@redbearalaska2416]

Alaska and glaciers they are fabulous thank u for such great shots. Be careful out there🐻

[@barbarafloyd897]

Spectacular views! Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing hike with us. Nikki sometimes I think you need to put a leash on Jason....he looked like he got way too close! You guys are the best!

[@janwhite5642]

This was absolutely beautiful. As good as any documentary...Be careful...Maybe you need one of those small drones in this type of situation with the camera....Such beauty....

[@MyWonderfulLife99]

Alaska is our dream trip! And this just makes me impatient to go and see the beauty of it. Amazing video as always!

[@dst6619]

awesome!! you two are soo fortunate tobe able to do this!!! 👍

[@0HARE]

Wonderful trip and hike footage. You did a superb job on the video, as usual. I'm amazed that you drove that motorhome out to McCarthy. Some video from the trip would have been interesting. It's sad to see the glacier melting at such a fast rate, but, I guess that's the time we live in, plus, they melt some every summer naturally. The leaning over the edge part was super scary. I probably would've done it, also, but a rope would have made me feel more comfortable. Thanks again, and Happy Trails!

[@norcaldave9904]

Beautiful! so so cool. How ever you scared the hell out of me getting too close to the water falls....LOL. Thanks for sharing. Just awesome scenery ,

[@jackgeorge5799]

Don't know that I would have gotten that close to the edge. Great vid!

[@olalovgren560]

I have seen all your videos and think they are great. Can't wait for the next one... You are doing a good job!!!

[@drawwithlight8915]

Beautiful! I want to see that with my own eyes! You make me want to travel.

[@Wigglythegreat2]

That is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

[@calicojunctionisclosed]

Be still my heart you need a longer selfie stick so you don't take such chances. Enjoyed it very much, just beautiful.

[@EItinerant]

Oh, man. I am DIGGIN' on your AK / Canada vids. Have had vivid dreams of being up there but have yet to make it. Thanks for stoking my fire.

[@gonewiththewynns]

Still one of the most epic places we’ve ever visited...GO FOR IT!!!!!

[@lowellmccormick6991]

Great report. Awesome sights. It looked like a good day.Watch out where the huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow.Looking forward to the next installment.

[@yellowfintodd]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeffreyplord]

fantastic yet again you 2 thank you so much for the inspiration & sharing your dreams

[@Coolsap84]

We did the exact same hike in may 2015 and boy it was the best experience ever. The only difference, our guide had a stove and hot chocolate and apple cider and he used the glacier water.

[@TomsBackwoods]

What great scenery! Thanks for sharing your trip! I hope to make it to Alaska sometime!

[@Desertfox92308]

Really nice footage, great job guys!

[@HavingWandered]

absolutely stunning beauty. thanks for sharing.

[@janetsnakehole9345]

So incredibly beautiful, yet sadly tugging at my heart strings.

[@TheRealMercDave]

Stunning video! Awesome guys.

[@traveller9625]

THAT WAS FREAKIN AWSOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ethelcosman7835]

Just beautiful!

[@steveo1kinevo]

Edge of Alaska is one of my fav shows! I started watching your video without reading the description and when i started to recognize the scenery i was like....WHAT!!! :)

[@pk13910]

+steveo1kinevo I was waiting for Jermey to yell at them to get the hell out of McCarthy.

[@kimmurphy6864]

pk13910 me too lol

[@bobwoolcock]

Nice work! Gorgeous footage. Perfect color. Seems like any direction you point your camera in Alaska there's a beautiful view to capture.

[@RVTriking]

Great video guys!

[@olivia_agnes]

Beautiful! Let's see more!

[@edwardwiebe1710]

Alaska to Panama, how time fly 's good on you guys!

[@pauldalfonzo6632]

Very nice. I just watched you uys on TV.

[@sngscratcher]

Awesome footage! Cheers.

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@weisgirl2004]

Thank you for sharing this was simply amazing and truly beautiful.

[@JulieAiken]

Thrilling video! Thanks, as ever.

[@randyratliff8556]

Can you please tell us what brand/models are the white cameras? Thanks for the great adventures, soon my wife and I will be there!!

[@gonewiththewynns]

+Randy Ratliff you can find our cameras here if you click on the button labeled "Cameras and Computers" www.gonewiththewynns.com/store You can read our gear list here as well: www.gonewiththewynns.com/hd-video-secrets Hope this helps. Also in the subject of each YT video from 2015 we list the gear used with our Amazon link that gives us a small commission for sales. Thanks.

[@Trishpage312]

Amazing!! Well done! Thanks!

[@dunkonu23]

Incredible! Thank you so much!

[@garyyoung6763]

Great Video!!!!! Was very nice to meet you both at the Teklanika Campground. We drove by here but was pressed for time and didn't stop into McCarthy. Looks like that is on the list for the next trip. Glad you both liked it. Did you stop and the Matsunaga Glacier as well? Anyways will continue to watch your videos!!! Lisa says Hi and Aloha!!!!!

[@tazmun]

Wow awesome video...although I'm now convinced your both a bit insane. Seeing what you were walking on from what I know of glaciers was a possible fall into a deep crevasse some places obvious and even more dangerous the places its not solid underneath your feet. I'm shocked there was no guide and you weren't all roped together...I'm so glad you had a wonderful experience though.

[@kimmurphy6864]

Not to mention the pic of Jason jumping over the crevasse! Wow

[@loveeden7874]

omg i just commented and i feel like im the only way baring negativity too. like wth, no ropes, no axes, probably no ice screws. jumping around without crampons... couldve easily slid into the small creek and be swept in the rivers that run under the glacier. im skeptical whether they even have the experience or know how to RESCUE with a rope lol im more or less shocked and concerned to EVERYONE watching this thinking it is cool.. PLEASE dear god do NOT do this. i would count them lucky. wear crampons. rope in together. dont leap and bound over crevasses or glacier streams. every step you take is a risk and a chance to die. its not funny

[@teenamarie1467]

Awesome hike. Did you ever worry that you might fall through the ice? Might be a dumb question, sorry if it is. McCarthy sure is different from what you have shown as compared to the show, "Edge of Alaska". Yeah, I thought Jason a bit crazy for some of the GREAT shots he took. Thanks for sharing.

[@fieldsfury]

Sweet Video!

[@LilHouseOnTheHighwayRV]

Gorgeous! Can't wait to get up there and enjoy it. (A little too close on the one shot Jason, you almost got free admission at the glacial water park :) )

[@nunativs]

That was epic guys!

[@glock19gen3]

I think it is time to come visit Alaska!

[@tequilatravels5010]

awesome scenery!!!🐻

[@JJGriswold]

Awesome video as always. Gotta say though, not knowing what the note is at the end killing me LoL.

[@Marharsab88]

Jeez. This was amazing!

[@bryonfink7118]

Loved the glacial video!

[@simonlynchsae]

What precautions did you take in case of injury? Because Jason took some seirous risk getting the shot of "the hole" and from my POV, it was reckless. Don't kid around when you're that isolated. Be safe, and bring back more videos!

[@koslund11]

Is the couple miles one way or round trip? How cold was it, standing on a chuck of ice? Looks just beautiful. Thanks.

[@randytherhino]

Beautiful, I would have loved to take a sip of that glacial water!

[@timtarran8124]

I've just watched this great vid with a smile on my face and pure envy in my heart it must be an amazing experience thanks for sharing :0)

[@KrisH-kp9vx]

Mr. Wynn. Do you know who Misha Collins is? You remind me a LOT of him! Great guy. Fantastic actor. And a LOT like you! Thank you both for the hours of entertainment!

[@DarlnDar]

That Bear Pooh would make me think GET OUT'A HERE!!! lol

[@Billodnh]

Stunning

[@Tina-qn6pq]

That is incredible. What I would give to see that in person.

[@Euskaltel0526]

About how many hours was your hike? Where would be the closest kennel for our dog? Great video perhaps the best one yet. We will try do make the same trip but since its a Nat'l Park we cannot take our dog (even though he'd love that hike w/ booties on of course). Thanks.

[@madogblue]

Dude that was crazy walking out to the edge of that cliff with no safety rope!

[@fatguytravels7409]

Looks beyond amazing! So how was McCarthy? I see it on the TV show and the people who live there are a different breed. You meet Neal, owner of most of the town? On TV he comes across as kind of a control freak and jerk, but he does get stuff done. If he can reopen the Mine that would be real cool... Awesome photos Jason...

[@RITBackdraft]

+Fat Guy Travels What TV show are you speaking of??

[@fatguytravels7409]

It's called "Edge of Alaska" Season ended last night. I guess it will be back next year. Good show, tough living for all the people...

[@kimmurphy6864]

Fat Guy Travels I watched that show for years! Loved it. Neal sold out!

[@wonderingby6770]

It's beautiful scenery but NO WAY would I have the guts or energy for that hike. Have fun n be careful. Thanks for sharing your adventure .

[@Dr.Pepper001]

Holy crampons, Batman! Did you see how close Jason go to the edge of that cravasse?

[@vickiemears1363]

beautiful thank you so much

[@FloppyHatPhotos]

So they don't shit in the woods they do it on the trails. What is the white camera you are using? Thanks for these. Patrick

[@RusticByNature]

I was puckering up when you were close to the edges.

[@MrMarkCaudill]

great adventure, thanks

[@madamesophia2004]

How do you both stay so fit on the road? What dh drove 18 wheelers he gained too much weight in spite of a basically healthy diet. Every week I sent big bags of fruit, peeled carrots, sometimes plain bag salad, a pound of fried bacon, asst lunchmeat and cheeses, pumpernickel and wasa brand crisp breads and other healthy things limiting the sweets to 1-2 small bags of things like gummies and liquorice. He ate the truck stop buffet once a day for a warm meal and walked whenever he could while waiting on loads. I know it's difficult to stick to a fitness routine when truck driving.I would think it's easier in an rv since your time is more flexible. Maybe there's a video in this. Fitness on the road or something. I love your videos. Tfs from Christine

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Your blog web pages will not load on any of my 4 computers. It says script error. I can see it on my Iphone 5 though. a little small though

[@gonewiththewynns]

+Going NoWhereFast Thanks for the info, can you tell me what brand of computer (Mac, HP, etc) your using and the web browser (Chrome, IE, Safari, etc) Also do you have an ad blocker or anything else turned on? Thanks again for the help, it's rare we get a message like this so we're anxious to troubleshoot it.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

Hmm.. it was working for a few looks, now its not again... I'm using a WinXp Firefox PC with Avast Virus Scanner, and the message I get is this........"A script on this page may be busy, or has stopped responding..BLAH BLAH Blah... And the script is www.gonewith thewynns.com/query-migrate.min.js?ver=1.2.1:2. But you don't need to worry about it really... due to your very awesome videos I am ordering a laptop because you posted what an incredible difference your cuda core new Laptop was... So your costing me money !! :-). I suppose its about time, its been 15 years !

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

+gone with the Wynns it appears if I hit DEBUG SCRIPT in the little error box I may have enough brains to delete the "GOOGLE AD INSERT" lines in the script and then it works fine... so it maybe my google sign in or your google website ad system. ANYWAY IT APPEARS iIVE FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO DEFEAT IT. Dame you google !! But the new PC will be here Oct 10th.!! Thanks for the GREAT videos and information !!

[@gonewiththewynns]

+Going NoWhereFast If you decide to purchase on Amazon we'd very much appreciate you clicking over from our link. You can find my computer here, but it may be a little too powerful for your needs: MSI GS70-096 Crimson amzn.to/1U3bYaC Thanks for sharing the script, it very well may have to do with the windows XP since we're using some pretty new script to run our website. Just in case I'll forward to our web guy to see if he can find anything odd.

[@sissy6159]

WOW, thanks for this.

[@crystalrowan]

Did that bear eat a bag of skittles?! Man, I love these videos!

[@erichnarley]

great place to hike ... kindda scary, but very inspiring ...maybe someday ... i just wonder ...what was in that note at end ... :P :P you guys r great ... best wishes ..

[@bradleysonthemove5790]

Geez, Jason, that was too close for comfort ... please don't do that again ... lol