Life at a "Off Grid," Log Raft -Fish Camp (Yukon River Alaska)

[@loustoneberger8921]

That was the best video posted today on KZbin 😎😎👍👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment

[@billwilliams9897]

I surely agree.

[@patrickodonovan5066]

Yes it was!!

[@MissDella22]

Awwwww, Neil is one of my favorite people in this world! Lauro is pretty good people too.

[@Bushradical]

Those guys are the best

[@scottrodman5053]

Good to spend time with old friends !!!!!!!!!!! loved it guys !!!!!!!!!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@LiveLonger123]

What a beautiful video...beautiful guy, beautiful living.

[@Bushradical]

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[@lilaboys4257]

Thanks for the videos.

[@scottlippert2988]

Neil looks to be good natured and easy going guy. He is living proof that people can live a stress free life style by working in the outdoors.

[@Bushradical]

Neil is the best!

[@SonyaLargo-p4e]

Beautiful nite light, interesting ❤ video

[@jeffro4kag206]

It's like I was there, smelling the coffee, and feeling the wind. Enjoying friends. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@Downeastwaves]

Nice to see the then and now's what fun adventures and great memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@Downeastwaves]

@Ameri Can sure did!

[@73FORGE]

Good times, good food, good friends👍🏼🍺

[@Bushradical]

You know it!

[@jamesfox8930]

I live in Alaska. Thank you to these people for showing life on the Yukon.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Enjoyed the visit on the raft. That looked like a great summer home. Tax free. I like it.

[@Bushradical]

You and Connie would have a great time on board !

[@Chemicalcruiser]

The simple wonder of KZbin. All i can say is ‘’thank you for sharing your precious time spent with friends”

[@cherylt8590]

Another good trip to remember with good friends, and looks like you all had a good time ty for sharing your trip loved it👍💙😊...

[@Bushradical]

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[@stillrandy]

It always makes me feel so good watching your videos Dave. Sometimes it's not about the exciting adventure, but just sitting back and enjoying time with good friends. Thank you for sharing these couple days with us.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Randy. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@dean0502]

Love it! I can't begin to express my desire to do this, a lot of people think that the way my wife and I live is awesome "were off grid" but to take a raft down the Yukon has been a childhood dream for me. It even comes through in my sermons! :) Thank you for this video and off your videos I has seen them all. God bless you both. Pastor Dean Manuel

[@Bushradical]

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[@alaskalograft]

Great job Dave and Brooke. Let's do it again next year! I put the raft up in the mouth of the Ray this fall. Hopefully it will still be there in spring. Always a blast hanging out with you guys. 🐟🐟🐟

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Neil! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@hitchmasters]

Sharing one of life passages with old friends is one of life’s treats ! Great vid Dave

[@donaldgough8580]

Thanks for sharing Dave! One of these days I'm getting up there. Beautiful and peaceful country. Thanks again.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@DOMINYPAUL]

Wow that was great, real people doing life, Thanks .

[@Techguyz1]

What a simple life. I long for a trip like this. I enjoy your videos, Whipples. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@spfb]

That was a great video. Puts new meaning in to wake up and cast A-line... What an awesome set up.

[@johnpiercy9072]

A beautiful way to live, healthy and natural.

[@Bushradical]

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[@peterstanistreet603]

Family!! Pure and simple. The way it should be. Thank you for sharing...

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!

[@Eagleone9747one]

Thanks for sharing, it's very relaxing to watch, very well presented, the Yukon river, wow.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Bob

[@leighfairley5769]

I just watched all your videos this week could not wait to get home and watch them. Hope you keep them coming.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!

[@Downeastwaves]

Awesome Dave! I love the rafts! What a neat guy.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@LB-sk3vl]

I live on the coast of SE NC. I usually take all my fish scraps and bait my crab pots with them. Flounder, trout and red drum are my favorite to catch and eat, our crabs are blue crabs with some of the sweetest crab meat in the world. 👍😁

[@timwoods603]

Good to see Neil again Dave. Hopefully you guys will do another Yukon river adventure soon. To this day the Alaska log raft adventures is one of your best.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Tim......we may all go down the yukon together again........stay tuned

[@solid_jr]

Boy do I miss Yukon River Run. I couldn't imagine a more free and adventurous thing if I tried my hardest. Neil seems to be the most genuine guy. This video was full of laughter, fun and joy the whole way through. Thanks for sharing Dave. You and Brooke are two lucky people. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Todd....and yes, Neil is the best

[@toyminator24]

I got a couple of those old torches I always thought they used alcohol. You learn something new every day!

[@Objective-Observer]

Oh my goodness. I'm still smiling. I needed that worse than I thought. Thank you, for being my blessing today. The changing Weather, and my health problems are hockey teams, and I'm the puck this week. Your video helpe me a lot.

[@Bushradical]

I'm glad to be of help! Thanks

[@douglaskim6611]

Oh WOW!!!A GREAT VIDEO!!!THANKS FOR SHARING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LIFE!!!

[@Bushradical]

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[@bobjoncas2814]

...WOW..Your adventures get better and better, great vid

[@Bushradical]

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[@1904-d3x]

I love this one.i picture yall going out there. Helping clean up help with lil projects and just having a great time visiting. Good times man.people just live like this or visit like this anymore. My parents do when they come.they just redid my porch steps.so lovely. Owww hope yall make another video or got visit him again. M7ch love guys just beautiful

[@Namesi]

This was beautifully done Dave, thanks for sharing!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!

[@patrickharmon9459]

That was awesome!!! I think that would be a great vacation venture. Keep up the good work and God bless

[@jimmcavoy9494]

Awesome video! I would love to meet Niel some day. I could only imagine the stories he could tell!!!

[@Bushradical]

He's got GREAT stories.....and he has a book. Send him a Facebook message if you want one

[@jimmcavoy9494]

@@Bushradical I will definitely try to find him and get his book. I met an old mountain man named Howard Copenhaver in Montana years ago and got copies of the books he wrote and he signed them! He is gone now but I still have the memories and the books.

[@Bushradical]

Neil's book is solid Gold. He's the shit!

[@jimmcavoy9494]

@@Bushradical I contacted him and will get his book when he gets home from the Philippines

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

im happy for you.......whats ever floats your boat,,,,lol,,,, certainly applys to Mr Neil....god bless ahead....anchors away,,,,

[@Bushradical]

THANKS

[@PumpkinVillage]

That's living the dream. Thanks for a great video. Take care, Al

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Al.

[@col2959]

Bloody enjoyed this vid. Didn't want it to end. Ol mate is a character. Couldn't understand barely a word he said but could tell he's a top bloke. Cheers. West🇦🇺

[@Bushradical]

I have another video about log rafting if you get a chance to check it out. are you out by Perth?

[@frontierwoodsman4373]

I sure hope Niel schedules a raft trip next summer... I'll be on it for sure! Thanks for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@barrybechler6880]

I love the way you videography the experience. I’m always learning and enjoying your adventures. Memories I truly cherish. I always feel like I’m right there with you. That river rafting is unique and a livelihood. Thanks Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks barry

[@victorcastle1840]

Thanks for taking us along with you Dave ! So my shivering timbers can enjoy it, in the comfort of my warm home, on my computer. Vic@ 4:08 am PS: but I can't smell the river, the fish frying and the hot coffee :- (

[@jamesrhoades242]

Wow another great trip that y'all took us on.Thank you .That was GREAT. God Bless you Dave and Brooke and your Family.

[@Bushradical]

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[@susanstoltz2555]

Great video. Love your other video of your summer on the Yukon too. What an experience of a lifetime. Great to see Neil Ecklund again - I feel like I know him. Wish I could sit around the table in that awesome camp kitchen and hear more of his stories. How blessed you all are to be such great friends.

[@Bushradical]

we sure are. Thanks

[@1904-d3x]

Wow back in 2000 the summer i was working in Kenai Peninsula canery.and seeing that old photo of Brooke completely reminded me.wow so cool guys.

[@nomadsurvival4952]

just finished making 3 bow-saws was nice to sit down and watch this vid thanks wish I could be with ya all...

[@Bushradical]

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[@picolascage8123]

I worked for a company that renovated the man camp at that location. I spent all summer hanging out on that river! Love your Chanel!

[@aktrapper6126]

Now that is living at the highest level in my book! We do similar fishing on the Copper river but there is something special about the Yukon. You are fortunate to have such friends a Neil. I see Brooke still has two ermine tails at that point. Hope she finds the lost one.

[@Bushradical]

LOL, she hasn't found it yet. Thanks

[@chuckcarpenter6858]

I loved the fact that you 2 didn't know about the torch that I usta play with many years ago. That unit was a neat fire starter my grandfather used to burn off his fields in Ionia, MI when my mom was growing up. My dad taught how to use it safely & we could star a fire & toast marshmallows. Now kids make S'mores just to eat marshmallows. The salmon was beautiful hanging there ready to eat.

[@Bushradical]

Those old torches are a dime a dozen and I've seen them everywhere my whole life.......but i have no idea what they are supposed to do or how to use one........I think next week I'll track one down and figure it out. Someone else mentioned that there is a video on how they are supposed to be used......now I'm interested!

[@shannonkerwin8833]

Keep inspiring poeple...to do their impossible!

[@rogermace4516]

WoW what an amazing life style , Neil is a real character. I wish I could do something like that in Australia . Even if we had a decent river I doubt very much we would be allowed to live like that. Excellent Video btw I have also just subscribed to your channel

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the sub!

[@elisabethe8055]

This was awesome Dave! Thanx for sharing.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@ldsphotodude49]

Thanks Dave! I know that wasn't real recent, I was talking to my son and Daughter in law the other day and they were tellin me how cold it is up there right now, but it's always good seeing your riverraft videos. Thanks again.

[@Bushradical]

It was in August.....but I haven't had a chance to edit it till now

[@HyperJoe]

Globe Trotters, You 2 sure get around.. Great Video, thanks for sharing.. :)

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

what an awesome time you guys had with Neil, good to see him again thanks for sharing that with us Dave, hopefully you and Brook will do the river run with him again sometime

[@Bushradical]

I hope so

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

I remember when this was on tv I know it is hard work but just to spend a few days floating down the Yukon. thank you for this video, what a joy

[@Bushradical]

Thanks MWO

[@vossierebel]

Good memories Dave... you and the family should do a 2020 summer trip down the river again... a week or so... it will go down really well!

[@Bushradical]

We might

[@vossierebel]

@@Bushradical I wanna go with... please, please... pretty please!!!

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

Another nice slice of Alaska :) Thanks to both of you for sharing ... well-made and very relaxing video! God Bless you and yours.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dave......4 days ago in 58' the "Bradley" sank.

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

I'll add a "Silent 33 Bells" next November 18th. I was born in January of '59 not many miles from where she sank. Thanks for the heads-up

[@chubbethsthunder]

Thank you very much for sharing this great adventure. You and your family have a Blessed Happy Thanksgiving!!! GOD Bless and Be Blessed!!!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@shawnr771]

Very cool. You living the dream brother. Keep on doing what you doing.

[@Bushradical]

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[@BuckMckawtheotherone]

Good friends, doing friendly things. Great video.

[@tWoforgamenot1]

niceee happy to see something from you . ! we love Neil Thank You !

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@chrislonsberry4571]

Best video I’ve seen in a long time! Thanks Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks!!!!

[@ВасяУчебников]

After this video, I respected you. I kept thinking what kind of woman is with you, but it turns out you've been together for so long, respect you for that. It's been a long time since I've seen all this, fish blood, giblets. I myself come from Kolyma, this is Russian Alaska. The city of Magadan. And I myself now live in the south of Russia and to tell the truth I regret that I left 6 years ago. In the north, people are better and stronger in every sense. As you say, may God bless you. And we say God grant you health. It sounds stupid in English, but this is the most Russian wish.

[@barrycrossfield42]

Your family is Amazing! Your videos are great!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@DanoLXF]

Great trip, thanks for sharing Dave.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Dano! Oh, and you might like to know....before I left Alaska this fall I bought a jeep j10. Cant wait to wrench it up into shape

[@DanoLXF]

@@Bushradical that's awesome, I've always wanted a J10. Best of luck with it and most importantly have fun!

[@lindsaylittle6535]

What neat people, having a great time. Wouldn't call that work when you can be outside on a river like the Yukon. Great footage. Neal seems like a great guy. Greeting from the Arrowhead of MN!

[@Bushradical]

Neil is an awesome guy!

[@alancall5113]

Beautiful country definition of clean Living Great video my friend

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@Carmine69ification]

Another great video. You guys keep me motivated as I work the wrinkles out of my last few yrs down here in the lower 48.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks, good luck

[@rontsawyer362]

Thanks for taking me along nice

[@TheDavelister30]

Great video Dave, keep 'em coming mate!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@cathyremchuk5819]

Loved the video Dave! You and Brooke seemed so happy to be there! Thanks for making another great video for your subscribers to enjoy!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@aussiepete2180]

Great video Dave,I took myself out of the city yesterday and sat on a side of a river and it was to escape from the concrete jungle, once again thanks, cheers mate

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Peter

[@bgurtek]

It's always fascinating to me how artistic flair is indigenous in the independent, self-reliant mind. Just look how this fella' lives! It's downright pretty.

[@Bushradical]

Well said

[@lindawoods6841]

Hi Dave, I watch your wife's channel all the time.I heard her talk about your channel..I love her videos,,and I know i will yours too..thank you for sharing..

[@Bushradical]

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[@leannnewton1]

I really enjoyed this video. I’d love to hang out with your friend, Neil. What character! Always love watching you and Brooke together.

[@Bushradical]

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[@briangarrow448]

One of my first jobs out of high school was rafting logs to the local pulp and paper mill complex near my home. I worked on the swing shift, using a pusher boat, pike poles 18 feet long and wearing caulk boots while running around ontop the logs so the mill crane could bring them into the cutting deck. That was the best summer job a healthy young man could have. Sunsets across the bay, using your body and brain to get the job done. On the other hand, doing that job in winter would have sucked! LOL

[@Bushradical]

Sounds like dangerous work.....but I bet it was great~!

[@juliemaddux9833]

That was a pretty awesome video. Seeing a different way of living.

[@Bushradical]

Right on

[@DavidBrown-bq7xs]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@sovbo101]

your videos melt my heart. rhank you

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Steve

[@GrumpyGrunt]

That looks like a seriously good time, Dave. 👍

[@Bushradical]

It always is

[@frankkuhnle7408]

Wow....... What a great video...thank you for sharing LG Frank

[@Bushradical]

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[@YaYaLee]

I recall seeing you guys on the Yukon River show. Good to see Mr Neal again

[@Bushradical]

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[@jimmylong8819]

Relaxing and enjoyable to watch! If you can’t have a great time there then it’s probably time to get professional counseling...LOL. Great video.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@sallyfrenette9643]

What a nice guy. Easy to see why he's a good friend. The flame thrower...I died laughing! 😂

[@Bushradical]

LOL, he's a great guy

[@kevinhildum9186]

Well really looks like a great time being with your friend I wish I didn't dislike the cold so much but I can't even handle the cold I'm a warm weather guy oh how I wish I could handle the cold there would be so many more places that I could go

[@bronzesnake7004]

Hey, Laura Mae...then again, she may not! OH! BOOM! I'm here all week folks, thanks for coming out...Mom! Hey another awesome video by two fantastic God fearing cats! I luv yus!! Hey Dave, I had my CT Scan and MRI and see my surgeon this Wednesday. I should have had this all done already but got ill and had to rebook the MRI, but it's all done, and from what theys ee, it's a big'un for sure, but they don't think it's cancer!! Of course they can't be sure till they get in and get it all out and get biopsies, but it's looking pretty good so far!! Umm...I already told you I went from 200-208 down to as low as 155 lbs, well I gained back some and got to 167 then was weighed today at the doc's and weighed 155 lbs! I don't feel like myselfish unless I'm at least a buck eighty five! It feels like I need to be careful that a good northerly doesn't come around and blow me down the street!!...wait...that might not be too bad! OH! I cannot believe you allow that kind of wayward talk on this channel...shame on you Dave and Brooke...I though you were cut from different cloth! ") tee hee hee!! I blame it on the pain meds! I should be having the surgery first week of December...an early Christmas gift from od Doc Scrooge! "( lol! I'll keep you informed, if I'm out 'o' commission I'll have one of my sons let yus know! Take care cats n kittens! If I don't get back before Christmas, you can mail ALL my gifts and cash swollen cards to 1313 Mockingbird Lane! OH! BOOM! MERRY CHRISTMAS to my two all time favorite outdoors peeps!! I dug that new guitar video also brother! Have you tried a Harley Benton yet? If not, do yourself a favor, and order one, they are AWESOME SAUCE!!! Jack ~'()'~

[@Bushradical]

Well its good to hear that they don't think its cancer....! Keep me in the loop and for goodness sake..eat something.

[@Woodenarrows]

Interesting video Dave, looks like a really great time and Neil seems like a great guy to know.. Annie is a cutie, saw her when they picked her up from that guy in Tanana on the River Run show. BTW, those kerosene lanterns are what I use in my camp. I like the quiet and really don't like the hissing of a modern gas lantern, especially when I'm alone.

[@MrGeroth]

Nice to see some old timers.

[@delanos53]

Cool raft home. Way more than just a tent. Wind looked brutal.

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

Wow!! That was really awesome Dave and Brooke!! Great times!! Annie is quite a beautiful girl too!!😁

[@Bushradical]

I'll tell her you think so. Thats

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

@@Bushradical Thanks Dave !!

[@dragonangel1786]

Beautiful place. Beautiful people.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@SeanInAlaska]

Wow! Great video Dave! I could watch an entire series on this.

[@Bushradical]

right on

[@aksalaman4689]

Oh the memories, huh Dave? Cant wait to see the Eklund knife you'll make. Hope your winter is going good in MI.

[@Bushradical]

Neil always carried an "old Hickory" 7"carving knife

[@chuckcarpenter6858]

The torch was good to burn the weeds from the fields before my grandfather plowed the field for planting. He quit farming when he got older, his 4 sons left & then he worked in a car factory until h retired. He gave it to my dad to start the coal in the forge in my high school foundry shop. It isn't there any more as the shop was remodeled & became just a wood shop.

[@Bushradical]

I bet it worked good for burning weeds

[@cookscatapults]

Hahahaha Okay Okay.....I Absolutely Loved this hahaha....Very Very Coolio....Thanks for the Awesomeness Adventure

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@tWoforgamenot1]

thank you so much for this. he such a cool man and we can learn from them ! love this guy tell him this ty :)

[@Bushradical]

Yes he is! I'll tell him

[@SchneiderClassics]

looks like a great fishing trip