The Ultimate Alaska Bear Experience in Katmai National Park - Brooks Falls | RV To Alaska

Join us for the ULTIMATE Alaska Bear Experience. Have you ever shared a trail with wild bears? Fly to Katmai National Park on a float plane and get up close with the bears of Brooks Falls. We haven't seen so many bears and spawning salmon in one place. It was such an incredible experience.
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00:00 Where to view bears in Alaska?
02:40 How to get to Katmai national park?
02:40 Flying on a float plane in Alaska?
07:09 Bear Encounter What To Do?
10:50 Bears Fishing in Alaska
13:20 Bears Catching Salmon In Alaska Brooks Falls
18:10 Bears Fighting in Alaska 2022
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[@flipsub]

I literally laughed out loud at those romantic bears ruining everyone’s photos 😂

[@RVwithTito]

Hey Flip! Yeah that male was persistent. The female actually caught a salmon once while he was doing his business. Too funny 😂

[@larryv4249]

@@RVwithTito "best day fishing ever!" says Mr Bear

[@brucemontgomery8136]

@@RVwithTito missed the eating while being penetrated - funny

[@goththicus]

That one bear sitting in the middle of the river eating his salmon. 😂

[@RVwithTito]

Nom, nom, nom. They tear the skin, tail and and other fatty parts off first, then eat the meat.

[@michaelcain1870]

It's like a pager that you get when you go out for dinner, only this time you are on the menu! 😁

[@RVwithTito]

Only when they run out of fish :) Yeah. That was strange when they handed us the pager.

[@carlwellman3623]

The bear necessities, looks like a great time!

[@RVwithTito]

It was!

[@bighoss8518]

It's absolutely insane how easily they walk around in the water as powerful as it is. Thanks for the video...

[@RVwithTito]

That's right. Pretty amazing.

[@Tom-In-Ga]

I just got back from a week at Cataloochee in the North Carolina Smokies. Saw a bunch of elk, a mama black bear, and her two cubs. I thought it was glorious. Then I come home and watch your video. Thanks for ruining my trip. Now you know I'm just kidding. Thanks for taking me along to someplace I probably will never get to see. It was truly glorious!

[@RVwithTito]

😁 Funny - This is definitely something you'll never see in the lower 48.

[@goththicus]

Wow, a wonderful life experience to be that up close to the bears. Thanks for sharing.

[@RVwithTito]

Our pleasure! I enjoy watching it too :)

[@cliftonwilliams766]

"Cat", here, Guys! Have spent many, many summer seasons in Alaska on the Kenai River near Soldotna with trips all over but never got to do this one! Thanks Guys! What a trip! Keep up the good work! Appreciate you both! Be safe out there!

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! We didn't know if we'd ever get another opportunity to do this...had to book it. No regrets.

[@camperbum]

We watched a live video of that last week, really awesome to watch, I'm sure much better to be there...

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah the live bear cams are great, but it can be addicting 😀We saw the cameras mounted there under the platforms.

[@kathrynhaynes7068]

That looked amazing! I would not want to encounter a bear on that trail! Thank you for sharing!

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome. We saw several on the beach, lucky none on the trail. We were ready though 🥴.

[@stewartmhyre1528]

What a great time. We drove to AK the summer of 2019 and stayed in Homer. My brother in law owns the KOA camp so we stayed there. We took a plan to Lake Clark NP to see the bears. Was super cool to be down on the beach with the bears.

[@RVwithTito]

That's great. Yeah. There are several amazing ways to experience the bears of Katmai. We had a friend who did a similar excursion and really really loved it.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

If not friend? Why friend shaped 😂. Very cool video but I’ll be doing that by myself because my wife ain’t getting in that plane and she’s not trying to get eaten, her words 😂. I think it’s cool to see all the bears doing Bear stuff 👍🏼

[@dalemajesticwandarer]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing your experience 👍

[@RVwithTito]

My pleasure 😊

[@JHA6100]

Spectacular Brian. Glad you are having an exceptional journey & experience.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! Yes. The trip has been fullnif surprises and unforgettable experiences.

[@miscellaneousHandle]

while I love your RV improvement videos this one was off the charts! Great job! agreed it's a bucket list item

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you liked it! After all, this is why we do those mods. Right? We've been comfortably off-grid in Canada/Alaska for the last 3 months :)

[@retiredvagabond]

Thanks for taking us along. What a great experience.

[@RVwithTito]

It sure was. Happy to share it with you!

[@allankawakami]

Definitely on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing, Brian 🤙

[@gordschultz1980]

What an amazing experience. Thanks so much for sharing! Added this to the bucket list trip up North

[@RVwithTito]

Definitely do it if you can swing it.

[@garryhammond3117]

That was amazing! - Thanks so much for taking us along! - Cheers!

[@RVwithTito]

You're welcome. Glad you could come :)

[@wanderingrocky1858]

That was wonderful. It was great to see that trip from beginning to end. I’ve always wanted to go there and now I know exactly what to expect. Thanks!

[@RVwithTito]

Glad I could share it with you.

[@elaineg4921]

Wow just amazing! Alaska is definitely one of my bucket list to do's. Thanks for sharing it. Blessings always

[@RVwithTito]

You should do it. I never expected it would be such an epic trip. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@timf6916]

WOW, Looks like a Gorgeous trip.

[@RVwithTito]

It sure was one for the books 👍👍

[@Maidendg]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Watching the bears was so cool, I caught myself clapping and cheering for the first one that I saw catching a salmon! I loved watching them very much.

[@RVwithTito]

I know you feel like you're in the fight with them. By the way, one of the rules while on the platform is no cheering 😀

[@larrymiller8210]

Really enjoyed! Thanks for sharing.

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

Excellent. Really good stuff. What a day!

[@RVwithTito]

Simply amazing. 👍😀

[@marciatesch3951]

Just amazing. Can’t wait until we go. Great job as always Brian.

[@RVwithTito]

Can't wait for you to experience it in person.

[@barrybracegirdle2931]

That was awesome. Thank you for sharing. Have a great weekend. 👍

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! You too.

[@mccarthy7566]

Thanks for sharing!! Incredible footage.

[@RVwithTito]

You bet! Glad you enjoyed it

[@lorijo5536]

I’m so jealous! Have watched those bears the last few years. Someday I hope….in the meantime, it’s watching your wonderful video. Love the look on your faces!

[@RVwithTito]

It's still exciting watching it all over again 😁

[@kerryloper6142]

My goodness what an experience. Definitely a bucket list!! The scenery in Alaska alone is stunning, the bears were a great bonus not to mention the excursion you were able to get on last minute. FABULOUS!!! Thank you for sharing and safe travels.

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! Definitely an unforgetable experience. So glad we were able to claim the last seats 👍

[@billcottle1317]

Absolutely amazing experience! Beautiful photography and videography. Great production value in your video❣️ Thank you for allowing us to live vicariously through your travels.

[@RVwithTito]

Wow. Thanks. I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad we were able to capture it.

[@Toro-Tor]

Hey Bryan, I never miss your tech-videos, but this was very exiting. AMAZING ! thanks for sharing. Love the editing-style

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! I appreciate that. This was too cool not to share 🙂👍

[@ansupal440]

Thank you for sharing, I never knew . Have to add to my bucket list.

[@RVwithTito]

It was an incredible experience!

[@brucemontgomery8136]

so amazing to see ( on my tv). beautiful video

[@RVwithTito]

Yeah. Those industrial walker/lifter things in Alien were pretty cool.

[@johnbuschman8815]

Very good video, thanks for the invite. I worked in Alaska in 1976 and bears are the most powerful and dangerous animals up there. I was surprised to see the rangers letting people walk thier trails. No escape. Glad you you guys are safe. Thanks again.

[@RVwithTito]

Never run they say. Luckily we didn't encounter any on the trail, but we were ready.

[@ronkimbriel2619]

Awesome video Tito thank you 👍🏻

[@RVwithTito]

My pleasure!

[@lindanadaud9698]

Great video. Thank you.

[@RVwithTito]

You are welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@SpykersB]

Wow what an awesome vid! Really enjoyed this. 🍻

[@RVwithTito]

Glad to hear it. It was fun putting this together.

[@sylvainbrassard60]

Your video are amazing, thank you

[@RVwithTito]

So nice of you. Thanks!

[@jstaff1152]

Thanks for sharing this video. We really enjoyed it. Hope you have many more amazing excursions on your Alaska trip.

[@RVwithTito]

You bet! Yes. There have been more, but it's hard to top Brooks Falls.

[@mopt4011]

Enjoyed watching the video! Great job👍 I’m looking forward to the next one… UB 😎🇵🇷🤙🏽

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@lynneanderson8549]

If you’re still in the Homer area - we’re in Kenai for the summer on our property (5th wheel) - stop by on your way North!

[@RVwithTito]

That's so nice of you but we've already lect Homer after a few weeks exoring Kenai.

[@michaelemberley2767]

I discovered the Brooks Falls live stream about a month ago. Great to see the facilities there look like.

[@RVwithTito]

We just heard about the bear cams when we booked the flight. They are addicting 🙂

[@SylvainsShipyard]

This was a great video! More like this please!

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@PhotoAlbert]

Such amazing footage! It looks like you are having an amazing adventure. I noticed that all of you were wearing coats and I was wondering how the weather is there. It must be much cooler than the upper 90's we're having here in Missouri!

[@RVwithTito]

Summer is over up here. It is now cloudy and rainy most of the time here near the coast. There are occaisional sunny and warm days and partial days that are in the upper 60s. I think fall/winter starts to hit here next month.

[@yc3613]

Spectacular

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks!

[@rebekahwells3737]

Loved the video. So awesome!

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rebekahwells3737]

@@RVwithTito going to Alaska is on our bucket list.

[@donspoor8367]

Thanks for sharing part of trip.

[@RVwithTito]

Our pleasure!

[@WalstenWendell]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I truly appreciate it. Looks like a cool trip for my wife and I.

[@RVwithTito]

If you get the opportunity to go. Do it.

[@annettemills3840]

You got some amazing videos. I lived in Alaska most of my life. My family moved there when I was 4 and I married and raised my children there. Job to us to the Continental USA I miss seeing all the wild life. We lived around a lot of wild life. We had 20 acres with our own game trail. I’m really ready to go home. Thank you 😊 for sharing your experiences with us.

[@RVwithTito]

Glad to be able to bring some of it back to you. It's been an amazing journey for us. Alaska is so beautiful...as was the trip up through Canada.

[@ScotWalt858]

Awesome trip!

[@RVwithTito]

This was definitely a highlight of our summer.

[@jopos5082]

Awesome video thank you so much you both are so lucky life memory i hope one day i will get to see Otis

[@RVwithTito]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have you seen the live bear cam on KZbin?

[@MisterBsAdventurousLife]

amazing!

[@RVwithTito]

Can't argue with that. I hope we didn't say "amazing" too much :)

[@onedad3698]

Awesome,

[@RVwithTito]

It really was. Thanks for watching!

[@kevingray7917]

I love your how to videos but this was especially nice to see you and the Mrs enjoy the work that made it worthwhile. A very rewarding video. Another KZbinr, Adventurevanman, whose name also happens to be Brian was working his seasonal job in Naknek, not far from where you were. He works a salmon tender there this time every year. He said it was unually wetter than normal this year but was clearing up just as the salmon slowed down. Stay safe and God bless

[@RVwithTito]

Someone else I met mentioned him as well. Yes. We got lucky on weather. The next day...not as good.

[@legaleagleandpaws8198]

At least the water still looks clean!!!

[@RVwithTito]

Seemed to be. Lots of glaciers around.

[@timmysrvlife]

Wow, absolutely gorgeous. Wish I can go to Alaska one day.

[@RVwithTito]

You should one day. We've had so many amazing experiences that we never anticipated before making the trip.

[@coreymerritt7742]

Very cool 😎 Brian

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks 👍

[@davidpatrick1813]

This is really spry ... thanks ... I don't know about the other data systems.

[@kevintouhill6670]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing. Noticed that you had coats on what month did you take the video? Have a safe journey.

[@RVwithTito]

This was just a couple weeks ago. So July. Temperatures were probably in the mid 50s and the plane ride was chilly.

[@lindajohnson4204]

That is awesome, pardon the inadequate cliche.

[@RVwithTito]

😀

[@williamcunningham1586]

Dude. We are at heritage Rv right now! Bad part is we have had yucky weather though since Monday

[@RVwithTito]

Hope you can make it. We got so lucky having a nice day.

[@cotton13806]

Great video love the 🐻. Wanted to ask how are the air bags are working. We have newmar Baystar. Thinking of doing that also. Thank you

[@RVwithTito]

Thanks! The air bags are working great 👍

[@WorkTravelLive]

love this video. thank you for sharing. question, what date was the actual filming at brook falls?

[@RVwithTito]

Mid July I believe in 2022

[@garyag45]

🐻👍💐🦅😎🇺🇸. Dream trip.

[@RVwithTito]

It really has been 🙂👍👍

[@raybbj]

Such an awesome experience Brian!! Thanks for sharing. Do they offer a paid package where you can swim with the bears in river??

[@RVwithTito]

You can do anything you want after you sign the waiver :)

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

What time of year were you there? I have July 12-15 booked for the camp this coming summer. So excited.

[@RVwithTito]

I think it was late July.

[@boatnutt4340]

Tito, We loved Alaska, and I certainly enjoy your videos. I do have a question for you. Do you run your refer on propane and only provide enough electrical power for the refer computer to function, I am having problems setting my rig up that way.

[@RVwithTito]

With upgrades I made, I now have an abundance of power (810Ah of lithium batteries and 1740W of solar). So I do run the fridge on LP on rainy or dark cloudy days. But when the weather is nicer I run the fridge 24/7 on electric (inverter).

[@boatnutt4340]

@@RVwithTito I have added 2 more 250 watt panels and now have 1,500 watts on the roof and 4 100 ah liFePo4 for a total of 400 ah of battery, am wondering how to turn off the 110 volt side of the power and just use the 12 volt control with a twisted wire to attach the control side.

[@RVwithTito]

@@boatnutt4340 Not quite following you. I leave our Multiplus II on 24/7. The AC input does go into a breaker on the AC panel though. I could flip that breaker and essentially remove AC power from the distribution panel yet still have DC 12V. That's just how mine is setup

[@OldManandtheSuperC]

What did the float plane ticket cost?

[@RVwithTito]

All direct flights into Brooks Falls at the time ran about $1K plus or minus hundred depending on the charter company, type of plane, time at the falls, availabity, etc.

[@TheBaldEagle]

@@RVwithTitowhat was the name of the company you used there?

[@RVwithTito]

@@TheBaldEagle Emerald Air

[@Johnnycbtx]

What month was this?

[@RVwithTito]

July 22nd

[@Johnnycbtx]

@@RVwithTito Thank you. As a nature and landscape photographer that spot has been on my list for a long time.

[@candeffect]

Did they thank God for His creation?

[@isellcatlitter]

Masked in Alaska??? lol...nobody died of the cuff here...

[@RVwithTito]

Just recommended fir that platform only. It is a National Park and we've noticed all of the NPs like Denali are currentlyrequiring masks indoors. Nowhere else in Alaska is this the case though.

[@phillip5545]

Enjoyed your video. Just a suggestion, most folks call 'Public Lands' BLM land. Technically, BLM land is incorrect. They are 640,000,000 wonderful glorious acres mostly in the West that are owned by all Americans; you and me. They are indeed 'Public Lands'. BLM only manages this land for us. Enjoy them while you can because there is an ongoing attempt to privatize all of our 'Public Lands'. To learn more, Google 'the privatization of Public Lands'. Please consider voting AGAINST these folks who want to take them away from us. It's no joke!

[@Neverland-Official]

thanks Brian ! very beautiful ! a friend influencer vanlifer of france ,let me a com if you want on one of my vidéos :)