8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO ALASKA!| Somers In Alaska

[@elisekb]

When Audrey said she liked personal finance she sounded like she was 30! I wish they had that when I was in school! Love you Somers Family! Sending love from Maryland.

[@antonialovesyou4462]

Must Take After I Thee Mother Angel ! 😂😂😂

[@skbell520]

Frederick Md for me!

[@eej1983able]

I was like whaaaat lol

[@anonymousdoe3755]

My school has it lol

[@irenedavo3768]

Elise D please watch 8 videos of Jim Nduruchi

[@alaskachick7315]

We moved our family to Valdez fifteen years ago and I am SOOO glad we did. We didn't have any family here but we quickly made some good friends who became our support system. I wouldn't have thought to include the support system in this video but you're right--it is vitally important to have. When I got a call in the middle of the night to help a friend pull her car out of a snowbank, I knew we had found our place in the world; this is where we need others and we are needed as well.

[@Julia-xd3pg]

Why did I click on this? Lol, I never even considered moving to Alaska.

[@SomersInAlaska]

We are glad you did! :)

[@Julia-xd3pg]

SomersInAlaska how sweet. Aweee ❤️

[@angelanguyen458]

Same 😂

[@renee2994]

@@lindalai9092 too cold for me too.9 mths out if the year no thanks ..but love this family I will just watch them lol

[@dulcegomez201]

I don't know how I got to your channel... But I'm glad I did and now I want to move to Alaska because of you lol... Alaska looks so beautiful better than Chicago

[@vickigraves2947]

Love your mom’s hair. She looks younger, no joke !!!

[@madalynkoo3949]

Moms haircut looks absolutely terrific. She looks very nice.

[@bobdobbs3848]

In case any of you are wondering the "moving to Alaska" starts about 8:44 , but it is a great and informative video.

[@jessicaday6308]

Amen - do whatever school the Lord leads you to. THAT'S the right answer. Well said Bert!

[@irenedavo3768]

Jessica Day please watch 8 videos of Jim Nduruchi

[@maryannsarkady7950]

I think the new haircut looks cute ! Audrey, my daughter struggled a little with math at your age but now she’s in charge of the finances for an entire school district and has an MBA and a bachelors in Accounting !

[@AZJH8374]

I thought your sister was one of the uncles daughter! She looks so young. Good for her!

[@turpinrachael]

We homeschooled our daughter through 8th grade and we felt judged by just about everyone, but it was the right thing for her. You just have to do what’s best for each child and your family. Your Moms hair looks beautiful!

[@heatherfeather1293]

I want to move to Alaska, but I am a single woman and currently live in the South. Thanks for this video :-) I hope to realize my dream one day

[@jeantaeoneal]

I hate all COLD, but right now I’m obsessed with the thought of moving to Alaska! I have no idea why!

[@adoniyakitchentales]

Me too!!! So weird and I'm guessing it's after subscribing to their channel

[@plutoh71]

^^ totally this. Temps just dropped below 32 for the night here and I am reminded I don't like the cold, yet here I am now as obsessed with thoughts of moving to alaska?!?!

[@renee2994]

Ur crae crae lol

[@Condesamontes]

That kid is going places, “personal finances” rolled out like a tax attorney! You guys are awesome! 💙

[@j.chriswatson6847]

I remember working out at one of the Eielson snow dumps, trying to thaw a dozer out at -62F back in the early 90's. I am seriously considering moving back up there. 92-96 were some if the best years of my life.

[@blue_0.0]

I’m obsessed with the snow and winter like i hate summer with an actual passion. Moving to Alaska seems like a dream to me. I’d love nothing more than to be snuggled up of a comfy sofa with a fluffy blanket and a hot drink by a fire place in a gorgeous cabin looking out into the snow. 😖😫

[@j.chriswatson6847]

When I PCS'd from Eielson in June 96 to Mt Home, it was 60 degrees in Fairbanks and 112 in Boise.

[@LindseyMurphy]

I remember moving to AK felt like such an adventure! The AlCan Hwy was pretty intense in the winter! We moved to ANC and it was more mild for sure.

[@mizin27]

Geocache Alaska is a great place to meet new people and explore with experienced folks!

[@MusclesandBooks]

Had to laugh at the tip around efficiency of the house because we just moved from Saranac Lake, NY (a nearly identical climate (including day length extremes) and often the coldest town in the Lower 48) to Colorado. The first time it dipped below freezing I was horrified by how drafty the townhouse was and had to remind myself that it was going to be back up to 50 in a couple days instead of the "Well below zero for weeks at a time" that I was used to for winters, LOL!

[@vmcgriff]

Love love love you’re mom’s haircut!! It truly made her look so much younger ♥️💇🏻‍♀️

[@donnamorrow1274]

I have been watching for a while now and I am amazed at how mature Audrey has become.

[@alaskapinanay]

We're in Anchorage and I still can't imagine living in North Pole area. Must have for me is studded tires and auto-start. Ohhhh I can smell winter again..

[@sherrihodges849]

I have a summer job in Ketchikan and found this site while trying to prepare. LOVE this family!! Thank you for these videos and sharing your lovely family with us!

[@SammysMom]

We lived on base, Eielson, when it got down to -65 and that was interesting having come from Oklahoma. We learned really quick battery blanket was very important swell as an oil pan heater. Plugging your car in every night.

[@stanpersful4723]

Thanks for your great info. Moving in late September from Utah. Can't wait!

[@belindakaye75]

I love your family and how positive you are!!! You all have such a beautiful spirit!!!!

[@Cathyhall2010]

1. Your moms hair looks great!! Years younger looking. 2. Always do what's good for your children when considering school. 3. I was going to ask today what was the warmest and the coldest parts of Alaska. BOOM! There is my answer. 4. Love the Somers Family!!!

[@CO_Yeti]

I recently applied to a sports reporting position in Fairbanks, so this video has definitely been a little eye-opening. Thanks!

[@alexandersrisupa8743]

My brother just got restationed to Fort Wainwright. We are from rural Florida, where the weather is hot, sunny, extraordinary humid, or rainy, to the point where you can't see the lines on the road and cars in front of you. He likes Alaska, but he definitely misses the sun. I can't wait to get out there to see your beautiful state.

[@Dbusdriver71]

Your advise is good for those who are comming to Alaska for the first time. Getting thru the first winter was the hardest but afterwards I really began to enjoy it all. I learned to cut my hair long ago so for the obvious reasons. 'Nana' look amazing!

[@junehotpink]

Thanks for the info,I am watching a bunch of your videos. It is helping me prepare for my family's move this coming summer2022. My husband got a job at the pogo mine and he has been traveling back and forth since June. We live in Utah

[@chranglee0830]

First how sweet and caring of you all to bring information to others coming to your area it truly shows your character and love for others. Second momma's hair looks great! A little sassy and very cute. And I love that Audrey enjoys personal finance I pray that continues for her, it is so every important that our kiddos understand and appreciate that knowledge and what it can do not just for themselves but how it can help others.

[@angelaburnett-gunderson7761]

Mom is rocking the short hair! Love when you guys give information on Alaska

[@tamaramink1587]

i love your mom's haircut! I think it frames her face really well, and she looks younger! Love watching you all and so glad you share things in a fun,humorous, and honest way.

[@yog2u2]

SomersInAlaska Always going back to watch old vlogs (daily) and this reminded me that you guys (down the list of things to do for the family), should put a sauna in the back of your garage on the inside. We had one growing up and it was the best and kept us healthy during the flu months. They have kits etc., all price points and a lot of it can be built for super cheap. Just a thought. Hope you all had a great week! Stay blessed! ❤️✝️🙏🏼😊

[@frankmancini]

Love how open minded and wise Bert is about school options, very cool :)

[@texasoutlook60]

Your mom's haircut makes her look 10 yrs younger, love it! I would never make it up there because I don't do well with cold weather and 24 hr sunshine. Thanks for the informative video! Blessings ~Sidney

[@MichelleSmith-lm8hf]

Great info. When we lived there, one of the things that drove me bonkers was how many companies in the Lower 48 won't even ship to AK. And when you do find someone that will ship, sometimes it takes months for it to get there. Other than that, we loved living there and would move back in a heartbeat! 💕

[@marknesselhaus4376]

Wow, 40 degrees and and here this winter my lows are about that here in NC :-)

[@sistersmisadventures3521]

Moms new haircut is great! Helpful hints on moving to your beautiful state..thanks

[@chetgoodenough8749]

Talking about the engine coolant. There is a differance in antifreeze mixtures that run threw your engine. Most peoples cars and trucks run on a 50/50 mix of antifreeze to water witch is fine for about -30° to -35° at max, but not for days at a time. It is very bad for the engine to let water/engine coolent to freeze in the engine because water expands when frozen. When the anti freeze or water in the engine freezes it expands and has no where to go so it breaks your engine. So it'll be either a few thousand dollars to replace your engine or you just buy a new car or truck

[@carlosmory8014]

That hair cut on your mom WOW she looks amazing much more vibrant as a person happy

[@carlosmory8014]

One more thing thanks for alor of very helpful info I'm going up with a few clothes and my work tools and trust in God for a wonderful life to live for the rest of my. Life thank you again I hope you get my replys😁

[@wyndwalkerranger7421]

You can bring a most long gun (not black guns) through Canada but need to fill out the appropriate paperwork prior and present it at the border crossing, generally no handguns. There is a fee $25 a couple of years ago and a two month time limit on the length of time you can have the firearm in Canada. Check out the Canadian government website prior to leaving and to download the paperwork and current laws.

[@abifrazier9737]

I moved to Anchorage in January and then to Homer in April. Love it here, can't wait to visit the rest of the state!

[@SomersInAlaska]

Homer is awesome!

[@abifrazier9737]

@@SomersInAlaska it really is, been hard getting here but happy I am!

[@michellereyes3484]

I was stationed at Eielson from 06-09 Some of the best years of my life!

[@Lani-Grace]

Her hair is absolutely fabulous

[@marlolarsen8027]

Thank you guys for all the info. We or I would love to be in Alaska.

[@_thekidsnextdoor]

Your momma looks cute!!! Thank you for this awesome info, totally helped !

[@shiobhankelly5007]

That haircut is adorable. She’s got such pretty hair, and a beautiful face, and it looks “young and fun”

[@silvershadow013]

"and I don't have to put it up anymore!" that's exactly why I cut mine short! as long as it's off my collar I'm good. I kept getting headaches from having it up! looks cute! and it's a lot easier to take care of.

[@jennmable]

The haircut is super cute! And if your mom decides it is for her, she can always grow it back!

[@monamorgan8614]

Your mom looks so darn cute with the updated hair cut. and 10 years younger 🥰👍🏻😊 Have a great week. Hugs, Mona

[@butterflyinflight85]

Alaska has their priorities right! Coffee! Woohoo!

[@renee2994]

I was reading homeless is a big problem like Fairbanks...I'm like how they will die it's too cold.

[@shellymcdonough6876]

Oh my goodness your mom's hair is so cute it makes her look so much younger it's just beautiful

[@mominhawaii]

Aww your mom’s haircut is sooo cute! She looks AMAZING!

[@cindycaricos3379]

That new haircut looks great on your mom, makes her look younger! Beautiful! Lots of love from Belgium ♥

[@LadyKate691]

Kahn Academy has lots of great free online resources - wherever your kids go to school (also great if you're a parent and its been a while since you studied certain topics!)

[@skbell520]

ParisianPrincess I second this!

[@denanebergall5514]

Y'all make me miss North Pole so much. I keep dreaming about moving there.

[@nenef4188]

And FYI people: If you have a way and can buy your Heating Fuel, or Propane or what ever you have the ability to get an excess of It maybe A Lot cheaper if you can buy it in the off season!! I don't live in Alaska, I am in Ohio but it can get up to -25 here too... and you DON'T WANT TO RUN LOW!! Love You Bert and Jess!!

[@Futs101]

Great video and very accurate. Spent 3 years on Ft Wainwright in the mid 90s. My absolutely best and favorite time, albeit most extreme while in the military.

[@jamesfarmer1523]

Fairbanks cold is dryer 20 below is not the same as 20 below in anchorage . I work for the alaska railroad for 11 years and humidity has alot to do with how cold it feels and how much ice build up on your equipment and personal vehicals.

[@janeschuffert7083]

Love your mom's hair. It makes her look younger. Love your family.

[@scoliosisjourneywithrose5190]

Nana, you look awesome! I mean it- you look 20 years younger!!!! Bert, thank you for talking about the perfection with school choices. We have done home, Christian and public. It is all about a season and a child’s needs at the time. Each home has specific needs and they can change with each child. I have learned to let go and trust more with allowing others to teach my kids. God will send the right teachers and help if we allow him.

[@mommininalaska4911]

We're in fairbanks and my husband was SO excited to see what the archery range looked like and then you went into the salon 😂

[@latinamarie80]

We decided to have our middle schools kid's try online school this year- so far as the parent I see lots of benifits, the main thing my kids say is they miss is- seeing their friends everyday, my favorite part is its individual based& free. Thanks for the information about ur area as well as Alasks in general.

[@vickiwaddell8832]

Your moms hair is adorable. I think your sweet daughter is so positive and she makes me smile. Personal finance huh. Wish I had that class at school.

[@stephie640]

Just subscribed ...we used to live in Juneau. Loved AK! Your moms hair..wow what a transformation. Looks awesome!

[@kimielliott166]

Her hair is so adorable!!!! I love it!!! Makes her look younger!

[@xxbabayagaxx1425]

lol here I am sat in Anchorage (I was born in Fairbanks right near the North Pole!) watching this and honestly, it's still fun to watch!

[@charlottewaldeck763]

I loved your mom's haircut. Thank you for sharing the information. My dream is to go to Alaska for a visit. Not sure about living there, I seen a lot of pictures. Just from seeing them I know Alaska is beautiful!!!

[@dougmartin7369]

We need to see more of Auntie Theryl and your mom. Sweet ladies!

[@lovetoliveandlaugh]

her hair DID turn out fantastic!!

[@bethgramkow7865]

Amen. I home schooled 2 of my 5 kids. One for medical reasons and the other he was on a big rig with myself and my husband driving teams. It worked best for us. They are all grown. My grand kids are in public school and getting a great education. Thats what its all about.

[@reneehoule2539]

I needed some encouragement. Today has been a trying day to say the least. Then your notification came up!

[@SomersInAlaska]

Thank you so much Renee!

[@lillierussell8558]

I hope you are doing better

[@stephenfleming7918]

Great informative video folks. It gets cold here in upstate New York but nothing like what you guys deal with.

[@philipbowers3671]

I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos and information. I used a lot of your videos to make the decision to move to Alaska for a job.

[@mischymomma8682]

Thank you!! My sister home schools and has been given so much grief for. My little sister did religious school then public and our family has done chartered schools!! All and all it’s what works for your family.

[@joseelocken5268]

I just visited Alaska this summer, and it felt like home for me since I am from Minnesota so everything felt similar to my home state. Since visiting I have been thinking about moving up to Alaska :)

[@sarahwood1985]

Loved the new hair cut!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with us!

[@paulalemley1418]

Appreciate your comments on homeschooling. I have homeschooled my 4 children (16,16,14, and 11) for the last 10 years. Recently discovered some amazing math and science teachers at a local private christian school so I decided to let my 3 older children try that out and they have really excelled. They have also enjoyed getting to meet and spend time with other kids their age on a daily basis.

[@tammy4him42]

Nana looks SOOO stinkin cute!!!

[@tammygarmon5511]

Mom's hair is so cute!!! Love it💙💜

[@michaelferguson7792]

Thank you, good life advice.

[@ashleyzych5366]

I definitely considered moving to Alaska. I really struggled with traveling home to see my family and how expensive it would be. Also I love traveling and I feel like it is rather isolated which would be hard.

[@joannegiordano9409]

Love your moms haircut! Looks great and easy to care for. Audrey is an adult in a child’s body. Love her!

[@deborahrobertson2340]

COFFEE is a must. NOT unleaded. I'm in a college town. Forest Grove, Oregon about an hour and some change from the beach! I have been wanting to travel. Alaska is on my bucket list. Living there? Hummm....I have a thing called fibromyalgia. So even here, 9 months of the year is dark, gray, rainy and cold. I have what I consider seasonal funk. Summer is my fav. That vitiman D is an antidepressant. I wanna say I like y'all's channel. I found ya recently and have been watching a lot of these older uploads. Stay safe, locked and loaded up there! The kids are precious! Just sayin'! Great job mom n dad!

[@hannahsn97117]

I moved to Kotzebue in August from NM. Its so crazy realzing how different the lower 48 is especially now that I live in a village. I go to like Wal Mart in Anchorage and I’m completely overwhelmed because we only have one grocery store here in Kotz. I agree that like in Alaska definitely slow down.

[@flowersbychallais]

Excellent video!! I would love to see a video on how you chose to decorate your home!! So beautiful ☺️

[@tifftheninja3894]

Thank you so much for the information 😊 I plan on opening a ATA Taekwondo school somewhere in Alaska possibly wasilla

[@Sarah-zg5qs]

such a classic hair cut and it suits your mom so well. Alaska sounds a lot like where I live in Canada. GOD Bless and keep you safe.

[@britp362]

Love this video!! Looking to move my family to Alaska in the somewhat near future and considering Fairbanks/North Pole area 😊❤️ Can’t wait to watch more of your videos!

[@cherylfitzhugh6470]

I absolutely love your family! You have such wonderful children. Your doing something right

[@MrsZen1]

Nice hair cut. I remember Burt saying you have to be careful not to have your house break when it cold. This is one of the videos you did moving into your new house

[@kimberlygathings2936]

Let me see 1 thru 8 always have warm clothes, boots and snow tires lol . Love watching you guys. Love the new hair cut and style. Thanks for sharing the beautiful views of Alaska when you guys are out and about . See yal on your next video.

[@minikin5569]

I Love Alaska, worked up in Wasilla in 2009 for a month. On my weekends off I would get a group of my co--workers together and do some exploring around Alaska. We drove up to Fairbanks and even to North Pole. In every town we visited the people were so nice. I hope to return some day so my husband can see all the wonder places that I got to experience. Thank You for your great videos, you have such a adorable family

[@leslieringer8001]

I really really love your moms new hair cut. It makes her look younger.

[@iceeak1]

Keep in mind you can take firearms through Canada but there are guidelines. No pistols but you can carry rifles as long as they are a certain length, if I remember correctly. We brought 2 rifles with us when we left North Pole in 2012 and there was a fee involved so make sure you know the regulations. **make sure your dogs and kitties are up-to-date on shots and have a health certificate or you will not be allowed through Canada. ***You can also travel with a pass card. It's a scaled down version of a passport which is a bit cheaper than getting a passport if you have a large family or on a budget. I hope this helps. 😊

[@alaskafootprints]

I was scrolling to see who else was going to mention this. You are correct. I will say its much easier to fly them through TSA then to cross Canada with them though. We've done both ways. It takes a bit longer at the border when you do declarations, but surprisingly not to bad. Just need to read all the regulations before going, and make sure your paperwork is complete and ready to hand to the agent. They made us go in the office to declare. Also, your dog does not need a "health certificate", this is only for flying. Canada only requires that you pet has been rabies vaccinated as of this year, so you need a copy of that. Personally , I highly recommend anyone driving, pick up a copy of the "Milepost" Magazine. Kudos to Jessica and Bert... Great tips overall! Not only about the coolant, but in most of the interior, I'd get a heater block put in as well.

[@Dbusdriver71]

I feel the need to mention that what is the game changer for people that live in Fairbanks or North Pole is the Internet. Back in the day both Fairbanks and North Pole can feel very isolated. Too many of the people I was with were barracks rats; all they wanted to do is sit in their room and watch TV. The internet gives you a outlet to the outside world and to keep in touch with people. Apple Iphones where you can see literally the person and the room they are in. Your channel is the perfect example on Good and constructive use of the web. On how to stay informed and in touch; to prevent 'cabin fever' or a major case of becoming stir crazy! Now, mind you everything I knew of was individually owned back then like restraunts; there were no carl's jr or burger king or subway then. Fairbanks and North Pole has really evolved and have become somewhat modern. I loved it then; I would really love it now although i'm not 21 anymore. I would still love it.

[@alyssa_faith_baker]

I went to visit Alaska last summer, we went to Fairbanks, then Denali, and then to Anchorage. It was fun, I’d love to move there.