HIGHLIGHTS of our 1000km snowmobile expedition from Northern BC to Central Yukon as a family + dog.

Highlights of our 1000km snowmobile expedition from Northern BC to Central Yukon as a family. With winter quickly approaching (we had our first snowfall yesterday!), we thought it would be a good time to revisit some highlights of our epic snowmobile expedition this spring, which took our family from our home in northern BC, to the Central Yukon, by snowmobile. Our dog Scooby gcame along too, in his very own Scooby mobile.
Together as a family, We snowmobiled Almost 1000km through overflow, deep snow, spring glaciers, across open water, and so much more. Together, as a family, we overcame all the obstacles and the challenges this snowmobile expedition threw at us, such as extreme cold, multiple breakdowns of toboggans and snowmobiles, going through the ice, and a machine almost not starting right in the most remote part of our Yukon snowmobile trip.
We created a 3 part documentary about this 1000km snowmobile expedition, that goes into the detail. but we realize not everybody has time to sit down and watch 30 minute long documentaries, or maybe you just want a more condensed version of the trip. Well, here it is!
Our Yukon Snowmobile trip, starts in our community of Atlin BC, nestled on the border with the Yukon and Alaska. We start by crossing various lakes, and then a network of nicely maintained trails in the Whitehorse Yukon area. We then follow the Yukon Quest route to Dawson city. In many parts heavy snowfall made the route hard to find, and many trees had fallen across. In Carmacks, we spend the night in a hotel to freshen up and have a shower, and fix the starter on Justin's snowmobile.
We snowmobile on the Yukon river for a long ways, snowmobiling on the river, among the jumble ice was a humbling experience, we're mostly used to snowmobiling on lakes, and the moving water underneath the ice, added a layer of excitement and stress.
From Pelly crossing to Pelly farm, we take a forestry road instead of the pelly river, as the temperatures have warmed up and the locals are saying the ice is not safe. Between pelly farm and Dawson city, Leandra goes through the ice on a spring glacier, and her snowmobile won't start anymore. Thankfully only for a few hours!
We make our way through the black hills to dawson city, where our snowmobile expedition ends after 10 days.
Every night, we camp in our heated wall tent, or hot tent, however you want to call it. We set up our montana canvas, that's a heavy beast, but at the same time a pop up cabin. It takes us about two hours to set up camp, including hauling firewood and water. Once inside the tent, we can dry all our gear, cook some food, and have a good night sleep.
Many of you asked, Upon arrival in Dawson City, Yukon. How did we get back to our home in Atlin, BC?!
We had left our truck and trailer with a friend, who came to pick us up!
Thanks for following along, if you want to watch the full documentary, you can find it here:
The entire playlist: • By Snowmobile from Nor...
The individual videos:
Part 1 • S4 EP4 A DOCUMENTARY. ...
Part 2 • S4 EP5 OPEN WATER! Atl...
Part 3 • S4 Ep6 This is how it ...
Also, after this trip we made some reviews of our snowmobiles, you can watch those here:
Review of our 2022 Skidoo Tundra 600 ace • 2022 Skidoo Tundra 600...
Review of our 2021 Skidoo Skandic SWT 900 ace • ski-doo skandic swt 90...
If you have any questions or if you have some amazing products that you think we can or should use and you would like us to try them,
you can email us at [e-mail]
Thanks for watching and for being part of our adventures.
Cheers, Philippe, Leandra, Justin and Scooby
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#familyadventure
#wintercamping
#hottentcamping
#canadianfamily

[@mikesantimore6971]

You people are incredible. With all the equipment you carry I can't believe I never see you with a comealong

[@TheBrientFamily]

Yes we carry one.

[@glennpurchase807]

Hey you guys. You are an awesome family. Very adventurous. This was quite the trip according to the highlights. Snowmobiling is my passion but you guys take it to an higher level. Congratulations must go to the lady. Not a lot of women I know would adventure such a trip. All of you together make an awesome team. God bless .

[@TheBrientFamily]

Thanks for the compliments Glen! It was a trip full of surprises, hard moments and beautiful moments. Just the way it should be. The first snow just fell here and we look forward to more snowmobile adventures this winter! Thanks for your support ❤

[@gregchapdelaine4889]

Great highlights of an awesome journey. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheBrientFamily]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support Greg! ❤

[@gregchapdelaine4889]

@@TheBrientFamily I’m looking forward to seeing your videos with your new Skandic this season. Love the snowmobiling content!

[@TheBrientFamily]

Thanks! Leandra is impatient for it to arrive 🙌

[@slothgaming4076]

This is so awesome!

[@TheBrientFamily]

Thanks!

[@DempsterDave]

Another great armchair adventure. Thanks so much for reminding us of one of our favorite places, Atlin. We started our yearly visit to Atlin back in the early 80s. It seems so long ago-much love and well wishes from the Lewis' and The Photo Phop Studio - Sitka.

[@TheBrientFamily]

Thank you for being here Dave! We appreciate your support and encouragement!

[@Alaskagirl618]

Hi guys! Nice highlight video!! I found u guys a while back searching fir nehanni range road videos. I was obsessed with that road and the south and north canol ..and watched all your videos on them before we got to go on all 3 a couple months ago… thanks for posting videos on them.. they got me to full-fill my dream of seeing them in person… my husband has terminal brain cancer but he loves to come on these adventures just as much.. I got him excited to go by showing your beautiful videos..thanks again! Hopefully we make it to Atlin next northern adventure!

[@TheBrientFamily]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, we are sorry to hear about your husband. You are welcome to visit us anytime you come to Atlin ❤ Sending you love and strength

[@MissilemanIII]

Just found you. Enjoying your videos! Thanks

[@TheBrientFamily]

We are happy you are enjoying them! Thanks for joining the crew!

[@dsmith2656]

Wow that is cool you guys went all that way! I am from Dawson City great little town.

[@TheBrientFamily]

Great little town indeed!

[@dwaynefriedrick6326]

Great highlights. I enjoyed following your journey. Has your new Skandic arrived? Our Expedition is being assembled. Lol, no journeys like yours planned for us.

[@TheBrientFamily]

It has not arrived yet, but there is a pile of freshly arrived skidoo crates outside the dealership, so hopefully soon!!