true journey begins now | Solo to Alaska

Traveling (while Subaru car camping) alone to Alaska (from the East Coast) in my converted into a camper 2008 Subaru Forester XT Sports with manual transmission. During this solo roadtrip I will cross the US and head north through Canada on Alaska Highway all the way to Fairbanks/ Anchorage. In this video I prepare my car for the adventure and boondock near Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

[@rosieb4746]

Legglife sent me here and I'm glad they did!

[@mchotsie4723]

Me too 🎉🎉🎉

[@ashaslaw]

Thank you and welcome! It was so nice of them to mention me in their video ❤️

[@neilrasche4510]

Did it 15 years ago on my Harley. Age 70. Michigan to Homer Alaska. Pink Mtn had 2 camp grounds at that time. Beware when you see orange stakes straddling the road. Frost Boil. High test gasoline sometimes was not avaiilable. Took almost 3 weeks, Alcan Hwy was beautiful, Only regret,did not make it to Prudhoe Bay.

[@ashaslaw]

Must been a beautiful journey! I bet Alcan was way less developed and busy 15 years ago.

[@neilrasche4510]

Thinking of maybe doing it again in my 2020 Subaru Ascent,towing a small camping trailer. Prudhoe Bay would be the goal. Also the Stuart Cassier highway in B,C., Canada, But you must visit Chicken Alaska LOL If you do, you will know why the laughter.

[@rrrevered]

@@neilrasche4510 They say these engines are "okay" at mid grade gasoline but only in a "pinch" maybe purchase some octane boost just in case? Fun cycle ride, Neil. I am 61 and just had a 3 night camp out with my Subaru (car camping with flushing toilets and running water). 20 minute drive from home. You are an inspiration to me!!

[@LeggLife]

SO fun! We're loving these videos and can't wait to follow along on your entire journey to our home state of Alaska! Safe travels and we hope you make the most amazing memories!

[@ashaslaw]

Thank you so so much! 🩷 I have a few more videos cookin’ - it’s just a bit difficult to edit them while driving and experiencing… 😅 but they should be out soon!

[@romuloaugusto3003]

Acompanhando tua jornada. Rômulo, do extremo sul do Brasil.

[@KikiB90]

Hi again, I'm following you from Florida and I'm so happy Legglife found and recommended you. Can't wait to hear and watch your first impressions when arriving in Alaska. I've visited once (last year during a Land/Sea Cruise) and I can't wait until I return next year March, to see the Northern Lights in Fairbanks. Alaska is breath-taking beautiful. Safe travel.

[@jsdhornby]

Looks great! I also enjoy car camping in beautiful places so I can relate. Cars are so much more versatile than large campers. Rough roads are more accessible and an occasional city layover is less obvious to everyone. Best of luck. You'll be spending time in my home province of British Columbia. Looking forward to seeing more places with you!

[@lindasummers8271]

LeggLife told me about you! I’ll be traveling along with you! Be safe and have fun! I’m Linda from Wisconsin.

[@slol144]

I keep a bucket of DampRid in my car. Helps with the condensation. Hope you got to see Rushmore, Sitting Bull and Deadwood before the Sturgis crowds arrive.

[@Johnjones45689]

Brilliant video Asha! Really enjoyed everything about it :) If possible in the future, could you do a video revving up your car? So we can hear how it sounds!! 🎉

[@MamaCeleste]

Here from Legg Life. Excited to take this journey with you! I am watching from Wisconsin. Take care.

[@BaltistaniBoys]

Absolutely amazing nice sound. Guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak Gilgit-Baltistan Barah Valley.add this sound in your bucket list .

[@selfhackathon1605]

Nice cliffhanger ! Am curious to see if you got to see the sunrise & the fog cleared ☺️

[@ashaslaw]

Thank you 🩷

[@taravanmeter326]

You will be just fine Missy :-) A day at a time, a mile at a time You've got this! Go find out what you are going to find out! To say it will be life changing is to say the very least. Every road trip you have taken has been life changing xo

[@ashaslaw]

Yes! Thank you!

[@rrrevered]

@@ashaslaw It was a cliff hanger at the end!! I want to see the morning :) LoL

[@suewalters9822]

Subscribed, sent over from Legg Life. It is nice getting to know you. Safe travels. ❤

[@ashaslaw]

Welcome!!

[@raksengmarak7652]

Very nice

[@ashaslaw]

Thanks

[@nadiasureda883]

So excited for you! I can't wait to see all your adventures!

[@ashaslaw]

Thank you!

[@EYEMISSSEINFELD]

Driving in your comfort zone (a Subaru) but sleeping on the edge! I hope you don’t wake up like the start of the movie, San Andreas!

[@sunline24]

There is a saying about South Dakota. There's only one day a year that the wind doesn't blow and that ain't all on the same day.

[@ashaslaw]

Haha, sounds right!

[@atheenas5443]

They have containers of beads that absorb moisture, we use them in our campers in canada (usually they are found at dollaramas lol). You can also get more of those meals at stores like cabelas or local outdoors stores depending on which way you go through canada is dependent on what store you will get. Safe travels!

[@ashaslaw]

Good to know! Thank you!

[@atheenas5443]

@@ashaslaw your welcome 😊

[@rrrevered]

I am super proud of you! You are not alone. We are here with you. And, if you believe in God (Love) then you are surrounded all the time. I eagerly watched this first video. Perfect for my moment in time (starting a Mind Mapping class - changing core beliefs). By the way, when you show the badlands (is that what you called the beautiful place) please pan the camera slower because it gives the camera a chance to focus better and allow us to see it. Very pretty. Thank you for who you are! Love to hear your boxer [engine]. It's a lovely sound to me (2004 Subaru Forester 2.5XT now 2.0XT donor). Much love to you.

[@harshitsingh7815]

❤❤❤❤ so nice cars Camping vlogs channel good

[@HelenaWalker-w3c]

Hello, dzien dobry! I’m happy to see that you are on your way to Alaska. I (Helena) live in southern Ontario and have friends that are also travelling to Alaska. They have just started on the Alaskan Highway in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. I am practicing my Polish reading the “cc” commentary. My Polish is a little rusty since my parents passed away so I’ll have to go back and listen to your English version as well….lol. I wish I had discovered car camping earlier but I’m learning as much as I can and hope to do some exploring soon. In the meantime I look forward to “sharing” your travels. Stay happy, stay safe. Szczesliwego podroz….sorry, don’t have a Polish keyboard!

[@ashaslaw]

Thank you for such a nice comment Helena! You defnitely should try car camping - it’s fun and feel incredibly empowering. And it’s really impressive that you want to practice your Polish through c captions on YT! Dziękuję i powodzenia w nauce!

[@stephennowicki7158]

Nice! Enjoy and be careful. Powodzenia!

[@ashaslaw]

Thank you! 🙏

[@derekdestep40]

Nomadic introvert did it

[@jonesm8177]

I’m super exited to see your trip! I’m going up to the Yukon and Alaska later this summer, but I’m on the west coast to it’s a bit less of a drive.

[@ashaslaw]

Thank you! You will definitely pass through beautiful places on the way there from the West Coast. Safe travels!

[@HowieBaldman]

I have the same car :) same collor and same key-lable 😅

[@ashaslaw]

High five!

[@Deetroiter]

Michigan has a lot of Polish food markets and authentic Polish restaurants! Come back again sometime!

[@ashaslaw]

I’ll definitely try some Polish food next time I’m in Michigan!

[@lizhang9807]

i want to try using a dehumidifier in my set up .....i feel like it can make water and get rid of moisture...

[@lindomarchagas1877]

Olá menina do sorriso lindo,este lugar deverá nos levar para uma imagem linda do lugar onde você está.parabens e obrigado por nos levar com você nessa viagem.um abraço para você direito do Brasil.🙋🇧🇷🌹🚐

[@ciszaspokoj]

Pozdrowienia z Polski :)

[@ashaslaw]

Pozdrawiam wzajemnie!

[@DonVedder-y6i]

You.can.do.it....ol.baer.😊

[@CanHike]

How’s the adventure going???

[@lindasummers8271]

I’m sorry, but I have to ask this. When you’re way out in the middle of nowhere, where do you go to the bathroom? Or worse yet, when you’re near people, but there are no bathrooms?

[@johnzee691]

as you travel pick up a doublewalled cup or pot to put that water heater in for a cool down. something tall and stable. what kind of tires did you go with? something like bfgoodrich all terrain? your going to have fun!

[@ashaslaw]

I got Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus - had them before and found them really good!

[@davidwelty9763]

Do you really have to put expensive 93 octane in your car? If your car does not require it, there is zero benefit to your car’s health or performance.