LIFE ON ALASKAN OIL FIELDS? | WHAT IS IT LIKE?| Somers In Alaska

[@dwhite1282]

I’ve worked on the pipeline since 2008 and it’s a great job with great pay BUT!!!…. You will miss birthdays, anniversaries and holidays but if you have a strong faith based marriage it’s a pretty good gig.

[@Ghost.187.]

How do I apply for a job if I live outside of state ?

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

Also want company employment information ? thanks

[@Chris_at_Home]

Yes you will miss half of a normal life with family. I started up there in 1979. We stayed in camps with the bathrooms down the hall. We only had one moral phone in our camp that was limited to calls of 10 minutes. . I was a well logging tech in the 80s and in the 90s I started working in communications doing remote communications for exploration wells. I worked the pipeline doing communications for 15 years ending in 2013. I’ll never go back. The money isn’t what is used to be. In the 80s it was easy to make 70-80 grand a year which with inflation that is the equivalent of $200 grand today.

[@AKthehardway907]

@@Ghost.187. apply to Worley Parsons...they're everywhere up here. Helps if you have a cdl

[@Ghost.187.]

@@AKthehardway907 thanks I’ll check it out

[@kathystoner4901]

Glad you’re back. Missed the vlogs. Our fingers are crossed for Evelyn - she is fantastic. Always love it when Bert takes us to work with him. The oil fields trip is very interesting. Yes Bert, show us the store. Can’t wait until tomorrow Evelyn. Love you all

[@jeanhunter8794]

Audreys talent is having a heart of gold she's a loving caring young lady

[@brittanybyrne8612]

My boyfriend currently works at Red Dog mine and has been on a 4x2 schedule. We have a 3 year old and it’s so so hard for her when he leaves. Momma works from home and daddy goes away to work. It is rough saying goodbye so often and for so long but we appreciate all he does for us and huge respect for all the guys that work in the mines and oil fields, it’s not a glamorous job but so thankful they do it❤️

[@lauramater628]

Started on a rig when 17 years old I was with neighbors drilling in north Dakota here recently. Hauled oil the last 4 years. The oil fields were good to me. Even driving truck I did 3 weeks with one off flew back to georgia and did it again. With rigs I did one on and one off. I'm 62 and still working.

[@maeg6444]

Yes, take us shopping at the store! The MickeyD's cost comparisons were fun :) And, that sounds like some great pay, yet not sure how the living conditions would affect the psyche for the long haul. Safe travels, and good luck with the try-outs.

[@kelliconlan8133]

My uncle and Aunt moved to Alaska at the start of the building of the pipeline. He worked up and down the line. There home was in North Pole. They had and raised their family their. But now that they are retired they live in AZ.

[@ZiZol305]

We where praying for all of you and your family. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

[@pattygauthier2033]

Yay... A post. Glad to see that everyone is doing well. I totally love watching your vlogs! I've been watching the old vlogs working my way to the thru all of them. It's amazing to see how my the kids have grown into beautiful young adults.

[@monkeylace1]

When we walked into the store in Prudhoe Bay the first thing we saw on the shelves were hammers that were made in a factory 7 miles from our home which is about 4000 miles from there. We also met a young man who arrived on his motorcycle. He had just completed a trip from the southern tip of South America.

[@heavy_chevy.0194]

At least they feed you good up there

[@bethanygriggs2669]

Yay!! We were wondering if y'all were doing okay. I actually had you in mind when I opened up KZbin just now and was so surprised and excited to see that you just posted! Hope y'all are well!!

[@arleneisabela31]

Ohh so happy to see a post!! You were greatly missed! Hope all is well! Blessings to your beautiful family

[@allen9069]

Cool trip up to Deadhorse. My company moved us to the Aurora Camp when it first opened. We were lucky to have rooms with private bathrooms. Thanks for the memories!

[@stevenhall1097]

Good to see the change of weather. Praying for a good winter here in Utah. We need the moisture

[@jedikaren8112]

Agreed. I am so sick of the smoke!

[@terristewart6119]

Thank you for the tour of Deadhorse & what life is like in the oil fields. Thankful for all the people working there in those extreme weather conditions. Blessings to you Somers family!

[@joycemiraglia280]

Happy to see "the Somers family" know you're very busy but really do miss all of you. So happy for Evelyn but feel sad for Audrey ...she's so sweet and smart and reliable but its like she's left out...good luck with the apparel...winters coming...God bless your sweet family

[@houndawgoutdoors2883]

I’ve worked up there a year and a half. It’s the most money I’ve made but also some of the loneliest times I’ve had. All and all it’s not that bad besides the occasional blizzard and working in consistent -40 degree temps.

[@lorettajones5076]

Bert excellent tonight!!!!!!!!!Lots of info and took my mind of the state of affairs in the US and what is happening. Thank you Sweet family.

[@lorettajones5076]

prayer from yall is needed

[@danneeley7248]

Appreciated learning about camp life in the oil fields.

[@candacedavis2111]

So glad to see a new post from you, you have been greatly missed. Hope your families are all well and safe.

[@cynthiahoggatt6911]

Congratulations Evelynn

[@hollyfink3358]

Evelyn is amazing! She is so strong for a young girl. She will go far if she wants to. Gymnastics is not easy. Keep encouraging her, you are a wonderful family!

[@rachaeljensen4317]

Yes we want to see the store in prudo bay

[@tensiepalmer1730]

I agree

[@charlespowell4583]

Brought back memories of Canadian Camp life in the “patch”. Almost identical in facilities and reality. Thank you

[@myhandsrfullofluv4225]

Enjoyed your vlog. Don't listen to all the silly/hurtful comments. You are a great family. People just love to try to create drama. It's like they have to make every KZbin family channel a reality TV drama or something. How can they really know what your dynamic is like? You only post the highlights etc... Keep up the good work! 👍

[@Stony121]

So happy for Evelyn. In my heart I feel Audrey way in the background wishing she had a talent that got so much attention, at least in the vlogs. Of course Garrett is simply cute. I'm sure God has blessed Audry with loads of gifts, probably some wonderful spiritual gifts.

[@lorrijmv593]

Yes, I feel for Audrey! Bless Her!

[@ssss-io5ct]

I think Audreys talent is her huge heart and ability to connect with others

[@charitys.3862]

She is a beautiful young soul!

[@myhandsrfullofluv4225]

Audrey is so mature...I see a bright future for her. All the sweet kiddos. Beautiful family 🥰

[@jenniferyeakey9585]

If her mother spent time with her she may want to do ,. But with Evelyn her mother does everything for her and cost doesn't matter. I'm still floored they gave Audrey a hope chest for Christmas!! She's only 14!! They should of bought her clothes, makeup, music and other things!! Hope chest is when your 16 and older!!☹️☹️☹️☹️

[@brandonwebb5256]

As a 20 yr Military vet, Defiantly lived the live of the oil camps, per say. Instead of the extreme cold had extreme heat... Also my Brother in law worked up there for years. I was also stationed in Alaska 96 to 98. Loved it. Was stationed at Clear Air Station, Before it became a reserve base.

[@TheCordovaChronicles]

Thank God a post! I just sent yalls instagram a message hoping all was okay! Between youtube and Instagram it's been radio dark! So glad to see this upload 💓

[@jimmoore7725]

Same here. I get concerned that something bad has happened!

[@TheCordovaChronicles]

@@jimmoore7725 me too! Not only were there no posts here but no daily insta stories😅

[@lizzieturbeville4089]

@@TheCordovaChronicles exactly! I started getting worried to. I even went to see if I was unsubscribed somehow but no I wasn't. 👍

[@michaelearlgrey]

I saw you at the Deadhorse airport. Didn't fanboy as I was trying to round up people but God bless man. Hope you all are well!

[@pvjohnson52]

Oh really glad y’all are all right. Hope y’all don’t get a hard freeze.

[@believeinyourself8895]

Nice to see how thankful your children are, yes Thanks Bert for sharing your work with everyone, it's interesting to see what you do. You work hard for your family. Be blessed.

[@lynnbowen8842]

My brother-in-law used to work at prudhoe Bay for years he loved it

[@halverde6373]

When I was there, it was -77 Zero wind! Doyon drilling pad. Had Rib-eye, Lobster and chocolate covered cherries!

[@dustindent7829]

It's been a while since you posted, glad all is ok. I clicked soon as I saw the notification.

[@kevinr.6155]

I did the haul road from Fairbanks to Deadhorse... stayed at Deadhorse, but not at the Aurora hotel. Bert, your room as awesome! The room I stayed in was OK..ha! Best part, I was a tourist and I got to step out into the water on top of ice.. and that was in the month of July. Great memories and glad I was able to experience Prudhoe Bay. Thanks for sharing.

[@Stephanie-qk9gq]

glad that you are all ok, and yes jessica, totally agree, no sleep arrives sending you best wished for the marathon, and the temp has started to drop her also currently sporting a poloneck jumper xx

[@AndrewBarr42]

Let's see the store and more of the camp.

[@stacyinmsstacy5893]

We was all worried about y'all. Glad to see y'all

[@LW-sr6xl]

Glad to see this video, I missed you guys!

[@barbwellen5989]

G'day from Melbourne Australia! Man I was worried about you guys! I'd check at least twice a day to see if you guys posted. Bert YES to going shopping there. Evelyn is so dang graceful at gymnastics! What a star. Hope mum and the rest of the family are recovering from their covid scare????? Here we're still in lockdown #6. Doing ok albeit mental health is escalating as you can imagine. Hugs to you all. Stay safe Somers.

[@candacevillanueva4968]

You guys are wonderful parents a lot of young parents can learn from you. Love your vlogs and your family💗

[@tiffanyjerrolds9434]

My husband works on a towboat 28 days gone 28 days home. Love watching y'alls videos!

[@TheAKbob]

good vid i worked in prudhoe bay/kuparuk oil fields from may 1977 till may 2016

[@evie7845]

We are from Texas and in the 70’s my brother and husband worked the oil field in Alaska!!!

[@nicolemitt1]

So happy to see your vlogs are back and I hope 🤞 Evelyn makes it ! She is an amazing gymnastics!

[@patriciadeatherage5685]

I lived in North Pole a number of years ago working at Wainwright. Knew Burts parents. They your siblings and your parents business partners were my lifeline during a very, very rough time. I live in north central Kansas. I would go outside for a little fresh air with no coat for a few minutes when the temp would be 30 - 40 below. Others would chastise me for that action. Keep in mind the stay was only @ 5 min. My answer was yes, it’s cold but there is no wind! I am used to wind chills of 60 - 100 below so this is not that bad.

[@cryssbou7864]

My husband works within the Canadian OilField, he actually installs the camps the workers stay in and does the maintaince for them. I've seen that style of room so many times over the years . It's one of the nicer ones

[@johnclair4169]

Good video. Accurate. I spent 12 years working at Prudhoe Bay and Kuparuk in the 80s and 90. Mostly 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. Commuted from Washington State.

[@rp1740]

Nice to see your vlog today! My nephew works the oil fields and the wind chill factor stories I hear are crazy. Thanks Bert for giving a tour I enjoyed it.

[@kerrypapworth1526]

This was fascinating Bert, thank you. Great work Evelyn. 💕💕💕

[@annaking9213]

This part of your life and seeing the area was great.Always enjoying seeing the land.

[@jondstewart]

Please tell me of your experiences at the Aurora staying there! I enjoyed my time as a baker and later breakfast cook. We didn’t get to stay in the hotel itself, but in that train-shaped building next door. My first tour there was 3 weeks and I had all the cold weather gear except a face shield. Big mistake when it’s -50 and a -80 wind chill! And in the middle of summer one day, it was 3:00 in the morning and sun up in the sky, very fascinating! And a month before, it was 1 in the morning, daylight, and snowing. Have you been to any of the radar sites in Alaska? The last one I went to was Barrow, which was my favorite and the least remote. I worked for them afterwards and in 2014 got hired in the civil service on Elmendorf as a cook where I worked before retiring from the Air Force and been there since. I love watching all your adventures! Keep them coming!

[@carolbeatty2468]

Very nice tour and yes it would be great to see the store as well. I have been watching Coast Guard Alaska and the weather and the way they have to rescue people is just jaw dropping at times!! Good luck Evelyn and I can't wait until the next post!! Thanks so much for all you do, I am actually looking forward to some cold weather so I can wear my SomersinAlaska hoodie!!!!

[@paulat6622]

So glad you are back and doing good. Missed seeing your Videos

[@tatyanamcnamee9285]

Yes I would love to see the store

[@TheAllorNothingfilms]

I travel all over the country for work and in February I worked at a place called red dog mine in Alaska and I’ve never scene more beautiful land! This brought back the feeling of the man camp we stand in there called “the pack” no roads in or out only accessible by plane no roads for 50 miles nearest town I believe was called kotzebue Alaska side note I’m from Pennsylvania so it was quiet the haul! Lol

[@terryoconnell9773]

When you go to the Palmer Fair, please stop by the Quilt tent. I visited that fair in 2008 and the quilts were amazing!!!

[@pennihairston4907]

Good luck Evelyn 👍 you looked Amazing out there!! I'm excited about Alaskan Apparel can't wait to order.

[@southerngrits]

Live in Canadian oil field .Work hard play hard in Saskatchewan memories . We didn't have camps . We had a camper .And -60

[@chelesekenny864]

Jessica its just an idea for your crops. You can cover them up it can protected them from the cold and the snow.

[@debralang9467]

Glad to see you're all back and oh! Such an interesting video. Loved every moment and yes, show us the store, please :)

[@catmama54]

So glad to see a video from you guys .

[@samanthaviveiros3655]

So many people from Montana work up there for states that don't have a lot of jobs this is a good opportunity to stay and live where you want but still provide for your family and plus side is when your home you are 100% home

[@tgrif04]

I was stationed in Alaska for about 5-6 years back in the very early 70's. Loved it and did not want to leave but the wife hated it, so, naturally we left.😁 The pipeline was in progress at that time and a good friend worked there for 2 years. Made great money but the work schedule was grueling. Looking forward to seeing some of the changes that have taken place since 1976.

[@snowbird4788]

My husband and my son both worked at Prudhoe for over 20 years.

[@tmwhite100]

Interesting, I worked on two island oil facilities off the Western Australian coast as part of the camp cleaning crew...hard wrk indeed

[@Diinchii10]

Yessss, glad you are back with the vlogs again. I have missed you! ❤❤

[@beckystewart4423]

This absolutely is one of my favorite ❤😍 channels. I will never get to see Alaska and it is so real. Loved everything about this video.

[@feliciahubbard3098]

Glad to see you guys back! I was concerned as there were no posts, and was worried over your family! Prayers are answered!

[@williamozment8303]

Yes take a shoppingit will be great Evelyn’s Awesome Have a great day

[@suewalters9822]

Yes Bert, take us shopping!!

[@janeburton7647]

Hi Folks - Fascinating info about your parts of Alaska. I was following an American UTube traveller to the Arctic Circle and came across your videos. I’m a Canuck 🍁 but am learning a lot about your great northern State. Cheers to you both and your family. And - Bravo!

[@Teresa.T]

Wow! Already getting chilly there...I say lucky y'all, but I know, that y'all love the warmer temperatures. It's 90* here, feels like 97* today.. Looking fwd. to cooler temps here. Bert, that is very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us 👍 Keeping our fingers crossed for your little beauty 🌟 Y'all, take care and have a wonderful weekend 🌟

[@sharonhilliard3780]

Bert horse shoe is such an interesting place . I am glad you showed us what it is like there . Please stay safe out there !!!!

[@janbeatty6199]

Yay I've missed you'll...Evelyn is so enthusiastic she'll make it ...can't believe that the weather is changing even here in PA...thanks to Bert for the tour and yes to shopping...love and light to all 💫🌟🙏❤

[@emilymunday6212]

Wow Evelyn is so strong! Goals!

[@erikdaelectrician6102]

On my way to anchorage soon

[@pew9277]

Glad to hear from you guys and that you're doing okay. The girls are growing up so fast into beautiful young ladies. Take care and God bless you. 💜

[@ednajohnson8771]

I enjoy watching you Bert on you tube, I'm happy for Evelyn she's very talented that God 🙌blessed her with, wishes her the best in gymnastics

[@HeidiWiitanen]

Glad to see your video. I don’t sleep well at all when my man is gone on his hunting trips. I have to endure a week without him. Fingers crossed for Evelyn!

[@terriefirmin3190]

So relieved that y'all are doing well..thought something bad had happened...love getting to go along with Bert..so interesting. Evelyn is just so graceful and talented.

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

Glad your all ok , well done Evelyn on your pre team trials.

[@LillyoftheValleyAZ]

I really enjoy the vlogs that include local and remote Alaska life! Stretch out and enjoy the extra room in bed!

[@chrisstepleton4761]

Love to see the store.

[@jeannie6160]

Thanks for including us in your trip Bert! The only Prudhoe Bay comparisons I have is Ice Road Truckers.

[@shellybielawski1773]

Glad y’all are doing well, I hope Bert’s mom is doing better. Time for y’all to do another Costco run... love those videos, Evelyn is doing fantastic I think she nailed this one for sure. Go honey! LOL

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

So good to see you, l missed you folks! Enjoy your weekend. Burt, the hotel room was small, yet, cozy looking, Your dinner looked good. Loved the use of gloves. The dessert choices looked delicious. yes I would like to tour the store. I'm fascinated with comparing prices. The flowers still look beautiful on your porch Jessica. The garden looked good too. I hated to hear you say it was expected to get colder there. I'm not ready for it. Again, loved seeing you again.

[@ajborys]

My parents has worked as a civil engineers for Exxon Mobil. My dad did his part for 33 years. It’s exciting to see another part/perspective of the oil industry

[@yourdadsdad]

My SO has only been away for 2-3 days at the longest and I slept amazingly! I knew she was totally safe so there was that. I tried to use every square inch of our king-sized bed.

[@retrodeedee412]

Thank you for always putting a smile on my face when you upload your vlogs. Love you Somers family.

[@johnc.bojemski1757]

Winter happens here in NY too. We have to prepare our gardens, yards, etc. Ugh.

[@believeinyourself8895]

Glad your feeling better somers family, Evelyn great work, I'm sure you made it you worked hard for this.

[@nancyk4595]

Anxious to hear if Evelyn made the team. I truly believe that she did since I think she is great at what she does. I was impressed with her skills before she even started taking gymnastics. That was quite interesting seeing the work camp sleeping arrangements. Glad they are fed well. I would love to see the store in that area. So glad to see the vlog this evening. I was quite concerned that one of you might have been sick.

[@robertellis6505]

Getting colder at night here in Klamath falls Oregon

[@ssss-io5ct]

Here in northern bc too!

[@cagedtigersteve]

Wow! Your lawn is awesome! You can play golf on it. Good luck Evelyn!

[@dianamalady8808]

So glad to see you back in action. Saw your Insta story and saw you all weren't feeling so good. Prayers for healing to you all. Hope Evelyn got good news...God bless Somer's family!!

[@stephcozart8104]

I will be coming to Fairbanks September 9th. I've never been to Fairbanks. So, I'm excited!!! It would be so fun if I saw you all while in Fairbanks.

[@digarcia1890]

Yes I would love to see the only store! Evelyn you are doing awesome!

[@jedikaren8112]

Yes show the store!

[@bettyruth9142]

Very interesting work site !! Good luck Evelyn !! Cover your beautiful garden!! 💕💕 your family !!