Visiting Alaska in the Winter is Like Living in a Snow Globe

We've never experienced ANYTHING like Alaska in the winter! We ride snow machines, stay in an off-grid cabin, and see more snow than we've ever seen in our lives.
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[@amyheflin143]

Thank you to Mary Ann and Chris for making this access to an Alaskan winter possible. It is some of the most beautiful scenery Marissa and Nathan have brought the viewers, to date.

[@johnnylightning1491]

I've lived in Michigan all of my life that I can remember. One of my favorite things to do after a big snowfall is walk in the woods. You're the only thing moving. It's really magical. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@travelingcatphotos]

What a great place! We haven't been snowmobiling in years and now that our grandson is 10 we are considering it for this upcoming Winter! Just looks like SO much fun...even for a kid who groans that we are "dragging" him out "into nature" LOL!

[@tommarshall333]

You should checkout some fellow KZbinrs, who live in North Pole, Alaska. Their YT Handle is "Somers In Alaska".

[@Gonzo614]

Thank you Maryanne and Chris for allowing LJMJ to let us follow along and experience the beautiful land you call home. I so want to visit Alaska in the winter.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much

[@SheriLatulip]

What words of encouragement can you give to us out here struggling with hyperinflation and can not afford food and fuel for our gas tanks? Does any of that effect you?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Sure it does, we just adjust our spending and travel.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

As a Canadian I can put my hand on my heart and say I’m done embracing winter 🥶. I live in Alberta and I’m out of here as soon as financially possible to someplace warm 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@mirandajohnson6054]

And you called them Snowmachines! You are almost an Alaskan now.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

😀

[@lethamurray3536]

Amazing places!! So wonderful that the family shared their home with you!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes it was!

[@dawnpanier146]

Have several friends in Willow and North Pole. They are true Alaskans...it's fun to watch them complaining of the heat above 70 degrees. Thanks for bringing us all along in your journey ❤

[@m2c2treks]

What an awesome, exciting adventure! So happy for you guys!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much!!

[@wandering27]

You all look like you're having so much fun! I smiled throughout this episode. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@greggjarvies8938]

Check out Moose's Tooth Pizza in Anchorage. Our favorite pizza place in AK.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We ate there and loved it! So good!

[@amandaw3141]

Ahh I miss mooses tooth pizza

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Awesome. Thanks

[@lindaheckert8495]

Thank You Mary Ann and Chris for giving Marissa and Nathan this wonderful experience in Alaska.. You have a Beautiful State.

[@paulab984]

I'm a goober...I thought there would not be that much light yet in AK. I'm from Haywood County/Maggie Valley/Waynesville area over the mountains from Cookeville and know how a little snow and ice flips people out so had to laugh at your comment about the 2 inches of snow. LOVED your trip - what an adventure! Would you please give us a general "totaling up" of the whole trip at the end and tell us the dates you were there, the costs (if applicable) and stuff like that for those of us who now think this is possible for us too? I'm the planner/data collector and love that kind of info. I'm so happy ya'll got to do this!

[@SoGosp1]

The song playing is You, Me and RV theme song. Almost thought I was watching wrong channel. LOL Loved seeing the experience of Alaska.

[@sdgus060510]

This video made me emotional! We are a part-time family, dreaming of full-time. We have 2 kiddos, one who is a wheelie kid. One of our family goals is to break the boundaries society puts on our family. We thrive in the experiences we aren’t ‘supposed’ to be doing. I love seeing you all break the typical! Kids in tow, making it happen. 💜

[@BozardsInAlaska]

Now you understand why after we visited Talkeetna for the first time….we never left. It truly is hard to beat ALASKA!

[@MattGrossChannel]

Awesome mountain man beard you got goin' on there.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you. My first real beard 😀

[@kathykeene2092]

I have the same fascination with Alaska as does Marissa. We started with a cruise is 05, then took our 5th wheel in 2019. And now we are planning on going back. It is my favorite state as well. Observing the Northern Lights is on my bucket list too.

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

God bless you for doing that but gimme snow in Switzerland with roads and civilization ANY DAY!

[@saraha2816]

This cabin looks so cozy! Totally out of subject, but are you planning to the visit the Outer Banks? I know you've been to the Carolinas, but not the banks!

[@marycorsellistroche984]

Wow! What an awesome life story created for you and your family! I truly enjoyed watching these Alaska videos, makes me want to experience that!

[@Blazer02LS]

I'm surprised they don't have lime next to the honeypot and outhouse, my grandparents had indoor water but still had an outhouse and chamber pots until the late 1980's Hope you tried body sledding, If you never heard of it you take a heavy winter coat made of nylon or similar slick material, find a hill and lay on your back and slide headfirst. Try to avoid trees and rocks!

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you Mary Ann and Chris for brining Nathan and Marissa to Alaska and making it possible for them to have fun with their family. Thank you Nathan and Marissa for taking me on this adventure of the snow machine abs showing the cabin. That scenery was awesome. I have never seen that much snow before not even when I lived in Michigan. You are living the dream.

[@cynthiaincolorado3373]

I had to see this on my big screen tv!!! So beautiful!!!😘😘😘😘😘❤️

[@wellsonwheels457]

I’m from Colorado so. 😂 we get same feelings up in grand lake. Beautiful and fun stuff guys!! Glad you took kiddos

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I love this video. Thank you to that great family for allowing you to stay there. I can see and hear it in your voices. You are all loving it! Thank you both for taking us along on the journey.

[@Thewanderingturtletale]

So awesome! JJ "there's snow on it" Yup, Yup there is JJ...HAHAHAHAHA...

[@rachelcharris]

Narnia!

[@janetfolkerts5827]

Thank you for the generosity in sharing this abundance and experiences...!!!

[@TheJurgys]

what an amazing adventure!! Best looking snow globe ever 😍

[@AndyFyon]

Fabulous experiences. Great hosts you have to help create those memories.

[@toddletrails1016]

I love my memories as a kid of riding in a sled behind the snow machine, or four wheeler. My sisters and I used to do that and take turns driving or being in the sled. (Lifelong Alaskan here)

[@kc0lif]

snow in spring what. my brother lived by Anchorage Alaska.

[@frankiehoosier9165]

The absolutely amazing memories you’re creating for your kids !!!! And of course u too :) Outstanding is the best word I can think of at this moment.

[@esthermcgough3995]

Lived in Colorado when i was young. Walked through snow paths thats what i remember most I think. Looks beautiful there.

[@toddramsay977]

Look like your on the frozen planet Hoth in Star Wars. Great video! Will have to do a winter in Alaska, only done summer and early fall.

[@defrost8648]

I'm so glad you got to come visit our beautiful state in the winter! I try to tell summer visitors how spectacular winters here are - but its hard to believe until you experience it. So glad Denali cooperated for you! 🏔❄🏔⛄

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We loved it.

[@arvnatives4726]

So pretty. We shouldn’t have watched this episode. Now my wife is planning our return trip to Alaska.

[@jenniferdavis8088]

I Love how great of parents you two are!! You two do most all activities with your kids , The memories that they will have are priceless!!

[@c.alcazar2584]

Wow what a great experience first thanks to your friend for giving you guys this experience andthis is one thing you will never forget specially Hensley, I think JJ is a little to young keep enjoying hope you get to see the Northern Lights enjoy and stay safe....

[@ronaldstephens1792]

I live in North Pole Alaska! Plenty of snow up here as well! 40 below...not so fun.

[@afrozasultana2131]

Which time of the year did you visit?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We were there in March

[@toddletrails1016]

Usually you just kick a step or the outside of the house to get the snow off your boots lol. (Lifelong Alaskan here)

[@mikenowak2360]

You guys,have such a beautiful story i am so excited to see what your kids do in the future.

[@annamaybeekman5152]

I GREW UP ON LONG ISLAND AND WAS USED TO ALOT OF SNOW IN THE WINTERS. IM GONNA BUY PROPERTY IN N. IDAHO... ALASKA HAS BEEN A DREAM OFF MINE ALL MY LIFE. WHEN I GET MY 5TH WHEEL AND MY PROPERTY I DO WANT TO TAKE A FEW MONTHS AND ADVENTURE IN ALASKA.. CONTINUE YOUR GREAT ADVENTURE IN ALASKA. GOD BLESS

[@stevendunn264]

No water, no electricity, no internet... That's not a cabin it's a homeless shelter. You are stronger than me.

[@scotttunstall9513]

Thank you for the exciting adventure in Alaska!

[@lisasmith2065]

We live in New England , this is not exciting to us . We’re sick of it and can’t wait till it’s gone . Only people from a warm state would like it . Good for you

[@paulcourtemanche2386]

It has been easy here in Southern New Hampshire the past few years. I could not imagine living anywhere without winter.

[@misspersnickety3674]

I am tired of the cold too, but I remember being their age, seeing it as an adventure, and loving it. They are so cute! Actually living in it and still loving it takes a really unique personality.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We were excited to enjoy it for visit.

[@sherrylauretani9996]

What a great adventure as a family! And thx to Chris and Mary Ann for inviting them to experience their beautiful country!

[@davidoverholt251]

Well you two with the kids, you are not in Tennessee anymore! Be safe in your travels!

[@dawnvierra4063]

Thanks so much Chris and Mary Ann. Great video

[@sergioelcoyote3586]

Thanks for sharing my friends, beautiful the landscape, the snow, the cabin, i like very much like you enjoy family . Really hoy are great. My like always

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks so much

[@terilou6616]

This is awesome, I have q niece in Alaska, maybe I need to check winter there out !

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Beautifully filmed & edited! Alaska in the winter has always sounded daunting, but you just showed it possible!

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

Glad you all had a great time! Try hunting in that weather. Stay safe and have fun.

[@sandypipher5846]

Wonderful! We were there a couple years ago in August.

[@dalemarshall9736]

Those tricksters would be my youngest son. He was running his snowmobile up to Madawaska, Maine saturday and texted me a picture of the sign post proclaiming the most Northeastern city in the US. Then back down along the trail along the Maine/New Brunswick border, over 200 miles in a single day!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Oh wow! It is so much fun! Love seeing the trucks.

[@jolenecreech7648]

Oh my goodness…what fun ! What a great memory you two are creating for the whole family! You are right, Marissa, packing up for a winter’s stay with kids in Alaska would be intimidating ! But, here you are! You guys are going ALL IN!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes we are, thank you.

[@TheWorcesters]

Love watching your videos every Sunday. My brother is moving to Cookeville, TN! Can you recommend a local campground and a church?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Fun! Campgrounds are limited unfortunately in this area. We attend Collegeside Church and love it, but Life Church is another one people really love depending his denomination.

[@madelinenorton7919]

Loved seeing Alaska thru your eyes. Laughed at the Honey Bucket. I'm in my Middle 70's and lived in Southern IL as a child. Our house was heated by a stove similar to the one in the cabin you are in exceot we used coal. There was a pump for water in the kitchen it was a 2 bedroom and a Path. Yes the old outhouse. We had chamber pots that were kept under the beds we referred to them as Thunder Mugs. Seeing the cabin reminded me of those days long ago. Enjoy your stay looking forward to more videos.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@lisa62723]

Wow! Great footage of such beautiful scenery...one of God's masterpieces for sure❄ Your kids are so blessed to have you for parents 💖 Great episode 💚💜❤😎

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thanks!

[@stevendunn264]

You must be nuts. See you in Florida. I want sunshine.

[@barbaraspiecher4084]

Looks beautiful and cold, but worth it.

[@lorifarmer9692]

Did ya'll borrow gear? Rent gear? Winter clothing ain't cheap. As Texans that relocated to Alaska 3 years ago, I can say kids love alaska! They put the gear on and go play!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We bought some and borrowed some, it was a mix. 😀

[@northstar68]

Love Alaska! Love snow! So beautiful!

[@Lobaby55]

Last time you were in Alaska you found out you were pregnant. Are we working on child #3? Hmmmmm??

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Not this time. 😀

[@davidschonhardt4958]

You folks are the BEST!! I love the kids reactions!! Please don't ever stop sharing!!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you! Will do!

[@raftingrachel204]

We live in a snowglobe in Central Idaho in a ski town. Looks like you guys enjoyed it so much. I have four kids and can tell you the snow makes it utterly magical for them. It's a great place to raise kids. Their sports are ski team and mountain bike team and they are both sports we can experience as a family! You totally need to move to a snowy climate!! I could see you guys in Alaska!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Would love to teach our kids how to ski! On the list!

[@heatherjolly8389]

LOOOOOOVING the music you put to this video!

[@carenburmeister5002]

One of your best videos ever. Excellent content, videography and editing. Enjoy every moment!

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Aww thank you!

[@theexperiencefamily]

It does look like living in a snow globe, it's so pretty!

[@lockedin60]

There must be more powerful snowmobiles or types that can operate in 6 feet of snow. I follow a channel out of Cloquet MN and he has several snowmobiles. Within the last month his property had accumulated at least two feet of snow and his snowmobile could not handle the snow. Now his snowmobile was a lower profile and yours looks like more of an oversized motorbike so that must be the difference.

[@badgerpa9]

They are probably on groomed trails, which means it is packed and like a road.

[@rebeccasmith8087]

Wonderful! What a blessing for you all and your children! Just the best, and thank you to the family that helped to accomplish this.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahseevinck8470]

awww it's like Utah in winter. LOVE!!!

[@terilou6616]

Your kids are going to grow up to be so open to adventure and growth !

[@jamesbrown8718]

You all are making me jealous!! Up in Alaska with all that beautiful snow having such a wonderful experience with your family. I am so glad you can check it off your bucket list and thanks to the family that made your dreams come true and made it possible for us to go along in the trip. Well at least on the other side of the screen warm in my own house and not having to use that out house, I have had my fair share of those things growing up. What a beautiful trip love you guys and so thankful to you for sharing all your experiences with us.

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Thank you so much.

[@donnaharris4459]

I can see how you would feel like you're in a snow globe Marissa, it looks so beautiful there. Looks like you're all having an absolute blast. Take care and thanks for sharing. ❤❤🇬🇧

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

I love it! Thank you.

[@trishagail353]

Special thanks to Chris and Mary Ann for inviting this special family to Alaska!!! What an amazing adventure!! JJ cracked me with the snow on his pacifier!!! LOL Thanks for sharing your view from inside the snow globe - beautiful!!!!

[@1sheinz]

AWESOME CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS Steve h.

[@donnavernon7023]

Marissa how do you wash your beautiful long hair there? I have long hair and I was just wondering and bathing for everyone?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Our friends house has a proper bathroom.

[@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984]

BTW congratulations with Judah’s 3rd birthday🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎉🪅🎊🎁🎂 Looked like an awesome Alaska trip with snow and snowmobiles etc. I’m just glad that I didn’t have to go to the frozen outhouse🚽🧻 I do wonder though how you do your business in the outhouse if the pit is frozen

[@shelleywaterman9679]

Snow machine? Is that what they call them in Alaska? I believe most of us in USA call it a snowmobile. 🙂

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

Yes that is what they call them locally. 😀

[@lynnperdue1571]

It is a thunder mugs. That is what we called it.

[@HollywoodHappenings1]

Such a busy day Oscar time. Love the Cabin

[@susanhickman1746]

Thx for such a beautiful snow filled video. A definite big THANK You to the family who made this experience/ memory possible for you. 👏👏👏👏❄️❄️❄️ Susan

[@ElaineSharon358]

So pretty……..I could NEVER be so adventurous. What a great experience for you and the kiddos though. I love your channel and the family…. These are such great memories…..

[@susanfries3603]

Thank you MaryAnn and Chris!!

[@llnrs4ever6023]

Thank you Chris and Maryanne!!

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

😆 A snow machine makes snow, like at ski resorts. A snowmobile usually comes with an internal combustion gas engine. Hope y'all get in touch w Somers in Alaska, in the town of North Pole, AK. Not joking. It's a real place. ⚘🙏❤🙏⚘ They have a website to sell their awesome merch. Godly, Christian family.

[@chrisbrandt3642]

They are called Snowmachines in Alaska. We also call them Snowmobiles. Local thing...

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We just call them what the locals call them. 😀

[@joelfeiock4718]

so how do you find your way back to the cabins after riding 14 miles out?

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We just follow the paths and our hosts.

[@pamelahill7164]

You have to let the kids see the moose

[@LessJunkMoreJourney]

We have seen many on this trip.

[@jerrydaminato743]

Sooo great. Thanks 🙏 🇨🇦

[@helensherriff5971]

Loving these alaskan vlogs, so beautiful

[@paula.jackson5463]

Grew up in Thompson Manitoba, Cold and Snow! Alaska looks like lots of snow but seems warm! What a delightful trip, and the Family that encouraged you to do it and are providing the adventure, Bless them Lord!

[@Bushbob691]

Welcome to Alaska, our home for 37 yrs. But this summer we are selling our Sticks and Logs and everything else we can sell and leaving Alaska for full time RVing. We've been watching you guys for a couple years now. We live over in the Copper River Valley which you drove through if you drove up!

[@VernonWallace]

I could live in that cabin. I lived in Alaska for 2 years while in the army. This was from 1972 to 1974. Was a great place. My wife and I went back in 2004 for vacation. Fairbanks was bigger and more stores. I am so glad you have great friends sharing the Alaskan Experience with you. Thank you

[@hclinton1997]

I’ve been watching you guys for so long and I just gotta say every once in a while how much I love your family. Hensley is growing up to be such an awesome kid. And JJ is so hilarious! I loved this video bc your kids were such good sports and I love seeing you two act like kids in the snow! Thanks for the great videos.