Unveiling SECRETS inside Alaska's Massive Frozen Tunnel (What We Found!)

[@Livin_inRVA]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Extra kudos to Roy for the extra special tour. Very cool!! (Oops, sorry for stealing Joseph’s line. )😂

[@OpenRoading]

Roy is awesome!! -J

[@sabinahege1900]

It's cool to see Craig & Victoria's video and then see yours. Two couples, two videos on the same experiences 🙂

[@OpenRoading]

Right!? I like watching them other than the times when I'm like "Darn it! They did that better than we did!" 😂😂😂 All kidding aside - I can't speak for Craig and Victoria but caravan-ing with friends was genuinely the best part of the whole summer for me. -J

[@pauldee7901]

Same thing, been binge watching both even though I live in Alaska!

[@OpenRoading]

@@pauldee7901 Well - you're going to have to put up with less scenic lower 48 content soon. I promise to try to make it exciting though! 😁Ya'll spoiled us with the views (when it wasn't raining that is. 😂) -J

[@cynthiamyers4265]

I love all the footage, but I admit my favorite part was seeing Trinity have so much doggy fun.

[@OpenRoading]

Not shocked at all. 😀 Trinity is always going to bring a smile! -J

[@M.Campbell]

That permafrost facility was amazing! Thanks for sharing.

[@OpenRoading]

It was soooo neat! -J

[@sharlamccall]

I had serious anxiety watching. Claustrophobia😂

[@OpenRoading]

@@sharlamccall It wasn't too bad! It's very wide. That said...I don't suggest you watch our video in Carlsbad last fall..... -J

[@Junkman444]

unsolicited tip inbound: wash window, use razor blades to scrape windows (while wet), wash again, apply rainx. The razor blades take off the little tiny things; you can actually feel when its cleaner. love the adventures.

[@OpenRoading]

ooooo I like this tip! Thanks! -J

[@DarleenRobbins]

Your Alaska trip looked absolutely awesome! Thanks for taking us along.

[@OpenRoading]

It was a summer to remember! Thank you so much for tuning in each week! -J

[@pianogal853]

Thank you for this series - I've enjoyed your time in Alaska and look forward to more of your adventures!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks for watching!! Many more videos lined up! -J

[@RachelAmbler]

So sad your Alaska trip has come to an end. Thanks so much for bringing us along for the ride!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks for riding along! Now on to the next adventures! -J

[@johnsandell4501]

I thought it was a rerun then I realized your traveling pair showed us. It was very nice to see your version. Potholes safe👍👍👍

[@OpenRoading]

But did they take you to a permafrost tunnel?! I think not! lol 😂 Both channels have a lot of unique adventures lined up so stay tuned! -J

[@PamelaDavis-j7t]

Your trip has been memorable. The perma frost adventure was so interesting. I’ve loved being on this trip with you all.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for coming along with us every week! And yes, that permafrost tunnel was such a unique and unexpected adventure for us!! -J

[@walterrafolski5662]

Thanks! This Alaska trip has been fantastic! I’m so glad my two favorite channels spent the summer exploring Alaska and most of all took us along!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for you kind support and encouragement! More things to come for both channels - although not together for now. 😭 -J

[@johnspoentgen9489]

Im sure you guys are ready to get back to the lower 48, but its been great for us seeing that part of the country. Awesome job sharing it all!

[@OpenRoading]

We were only ready because of the weather and needing to get back to see family. Otherwise...we could have stayed and explored for far far longer! -J

[@lizcort5047]

Your Alaska videos, and Craig & Victoria’s videos have complemented each other well. We really enjoyed watching both of you. We’re wondering how long you two couples met? How long you’ve known each other.

[@lizcort5047]

*** that should ask, how you met

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much! That means a lot to hear. I know we were all worried that if we had too much crossover we might annoy anyone who subscribed both channels. We met in the winter of 2021-2022. We had followed each other on IG and ended up in the same boondocking area outside Phoenix. We share a lot in common and became fast friends. That summer we also met up a few times as we traveled up California. Lots of great memories from that trip as well - but no video to prove it really. 😂 -J

[@lizcort5047]

@@OpenRoading far from annoying ! We enjoyed every video from both of you. You both brought different spins to your adventures! We’ve been to Alaska 1x, did the cruise thing then rented a car and drove to Denali for a few days. We want to go again but fly into Fairbanks , rent a car and hit some of the places you guys highlighted. Thanks for the travel suggestions! We can’t wait to see what’s next !!

[@BPOMAN2009]

Way to go y'all looks like you are having a great time. And all free ice cream is good ice cream.

[@OpenRoading]

🍦 good for the wallet! Sometimes a little lacking on flavor. 👀 -J

[@aliceinoregonland3942]

I wonder what it was made of? Did you see any cows in Alaska?😂😂😂​@@OpenRoading

[@OpenRoading]

😂😂

[@debraisola9037]

Have truly enjoyed your trip to Alaska videos!! I was eating a bowl of ice cream while watching your ice hotel and tunnel adventure and now I'm freezing 😂 🧊 Can't wait to see where you end up next. God's peace.

[@OpenRoading]

Stay tuned! We've got a couple of short series lined up before a much bigger one this winter! -J

[@SunflowerandtheBussLady]

Oh lord I will never get ‘chiii-kinnn!’ outta my head! LOL. That was so much fun to experience with you! My first veg all day and watch none stop KZbin in FOREVER! Thankfully I got see this vlog from y’all.

[@OpenRoading]

chiKEENNNNNN!!! 🐓 -J

[@SunflowerandtheBussLady]

@@OpenRoading Cracking up, but holding my hands over my mouth because I have neighbors while I’m hold up in a UHual van (van camping in a borrowed vehicle! LOL), at a pumpkin patch I’m working this fall. I watched that part like 6 times in a row, cracking up a little louder each time! 🥰🙏🏽✌🏽🫶🏽🌻💛

[@raoulroberts2024]

You were very fortunate to have visited the Permafrost Research Tunnel.

[@OpenRoading]

I know!!! Roy was so generous to reach out and offer! -J

[@MyBackyardScience]

It's hard to believe the trip is over! We have eagerly looked forward to each video, and they have all been fantastic! You guys had so many amazing experiences, and we enjoyed every minute! Thanks so much! 😀

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for being here each and every week! It's crazy to us how fast the summer went. Up till Anchorage it felt like the summer wasn't speeding along and then boom....it was over! -J

[@joanjackson9374]

The permafrost story was fascinating but scary! Good show today (again). Liked the two couples providing a different perspective on these outings!

[@miscstuff7824]

It's been an absolute treat watching y'all every Friday from gate guarding in Texas all the way to Alaska (as well as your older videos). The algorithm drew me in with Trinity, but your awesome content got me hooked - I think you two made the right choice in treating the channel like a full time gig for this go-around. Not gonna lie, someone was cutting some onions as this episode wrapped up - on our last trip we hit up a lot of the same places and it was great particularly reminiscing with my wife as you made your way from Homer to Talkeetna / Denali. I'm really looking forward to your next adventures!

[@OpenRoading]

Aw! Thank you so much for your generosity and encouragement! Someone was cutting onions for me when Craig and Victoria left! I was telling Kalyn "And we have to film things today!?!??" For me them pulling out of the lot was the end of the summer. But then we met Roy and had a mini-Christmas adventure and it lifted my spirits a bit! -J

[@alex1850]

"You guys help me appreciate it." Love it!

[@mannyg53]

It’s been so much fun watching your adventures. And I received my postcards thank you.

[@OpenRoading]

So glad you got them both! -J

[@wolverinealaska6937]

Thanks! Great connections in getting into the permafrost tunnel. What a great experience. You must be far from Alaska by now. The temperature is getting into the 30s but not yet freezing. Fun to watch your adventures. Thanks

[@OpenRoading]

Alllll the way to North Dakota if you can believe it! Had a 90 degree day this week! 😂 First time in shorts all summer. LOL Thank you so so much for your generous support of our channel! We're looking into some options to add some perks for those who want to go the extra mile. Stay tuned! -J

[@tamzinmenadue4887]

Can't believe you've been there 3 months...love the trip with Rory, that was amazing to see

[@tech-test-break-fix]

the rain x windshield washer fluid is awesome

[@OpenRoading]

Got the orange stuff! -J

[@Suzette-hz7op]

Thank you for taking me to Alaska. I loved the trip.

[@OpenRoading]

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed the videos! -J

[@Kathacamping23]

Thank you for taking us along on your adventure! It's been really great to join you each week. Safe travels!!

[@jeremyj612]

Thank you so much for putting this together! I lived 15 minutes from The Santa Claus House for 4 years in the late 90s when I was stationed at Eielson AFB. Brought back a lot of memories. So glad you guys got to spend a little time around there. Thanks again!

[@ernstmoolman]

Finally got a chance to sit down and watch my favourite KZbinrs! For now living vicariously through your adventures. Hope to do something like this with my wife some day!

[@rickgriffith1]

Awesome video and series. Well done. Thank you.👍🏼😎

[@OpenRoading]

So glad you enjoyed it! -K

[@lily6034]

Wanted to let you know how much your Alaska trip videos mean to me and my husband. We are going to be basing our future trip off of your successes and mistakes. Thank you.

[@AlmightyG1969]

1. You missed the opportunity for a rim shot with the cold feet joke. 2. Another windshield tip: use an orbital buffer (you can borrow mine) to apply the rain-x. You'll use more product, but it really works it into the glass. 3. Side quest as you cross back across the us to the east coast: Santa Claus, Indiana. 4. Mentone, Indiana has a giant concrete chicken egg statue. 5. My postcard was from Chicken, Alaska...perfect. 6. Those are definitely sock shoes, and can be worn inside and out. ;)

[@garyskye5594]

Thanks for sharing your great adventure.

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for watching! -J

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

It's hard to believe how fast the trip went by. Very nice, thanks. Happy trails.

[@OpenRoading]

Absolutely crazy to me! It was like a whirlwind! -J

[@traci635]

Sad to see your Alaska trip coming to a close. Can't wait to see your next adventure. Safe travels 🙏

[@OpenRoading]

It's crazy that the summer is coming to a close - but do not worry! More open roading adventures are on their way! -J

[@stevekoelsch6988]

Love seeing your videos

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch every week! -J

[@KAW5]

Great video! Loved the post cards! Thank you!

[@OpenRoading]

Thanks so much for being an awesome part of the PCC! -J

[@badgerpa9]

I hope your drive back is going well. Stay safe and healthy. Trin will miss playing with the boys.

[@tracyreaume6451]

Great video! Can’t wait to see where you are headed next!

[@OpenRoading]

Away from the cold...kinda! -J

[@anthonymartinez749]

Happy Friday 🎉🎉🎉

[@OpenRoading]

Back in the game!! 🎉 🏆

[@amieweymouth992]

So sad I missed the post card video!! ❤❤❤❤ such a brilliant idea. 🙌

[@OpenRoading]

It was a fun way to say thank you to those who supported the channel! We may bring it back sometime - time will tell! -J

[@rozo3385]

Hi, Thankyou for taking us along on your trip to Alaska . Aussie fan 💜

[@TrailerTravelin]

Loved the Alaska videos. Thanks for the postcard! That was a great idea. Safe travels. 😁

[@SmokyOwl]

Wow that underground permafrost tour was amazing! I've done a few cave tours but that was really different I enjoyed watching that a lot. The rainX bit, I gave up trying to use it because it doesn't last like it did 20 years ago and I'd have to do it every few days. When it works it's amazing, but my hands can't be putting it on twice a week to keep it on there. Let us know how it goes for you in the next video.

[@OpenRoading]

Awesome! It was so crazy unique. -J

[@crystalcollins5802]

That was really cool to get a tour from your friend Roy. I'm not fond of those frost heaves going to Glennallen either. I've spent lots of time & summers in Fairbanks, for about 5 years in the early 2000's I worked on the Alaska Rail Road and spent most of my seasons in the summer being on board the train. I have yet to get to experience Chena Hot Springs. Every time I have tried to venture that way something has happened to prevent it. Last time in 2021 it was due to a serious wildfire out that way, which caused them to close Chena Hot Springs during my stay (I was there for another job that gave me the opportunity to help the store I worked at located there). Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I've really enjoyed watching you guys, as well as Craig & Victoria's videos. I'm excited to continue following for future adventures!

[@OpenRoading]

Awesome! Yeah, Roy was so kind to invite us! An experience to remember for sure. Just remember...don't stay in the hot springs after dark! (I have zero data to back this up...just...being safe. lol) -J

[@crystalcollins5802]

@@OpenRoading That is a very valuable safety tip!

[@sweetljk]

I have enjoyed watching your adventures in Alaska. Hello from hot as heck Texas!!

[@OpenRoading]

Hahaha! In real time we got to North Dakota just before the oven turned off! lol -J

[@mscarlarn]

Wow! Thanks for showing us the permafrost tunnel. Have heard of it. But not at all what I thought it would be. And the North Pole. How fun.

[@susanbitner1103]

They make a windshield washer fluid with rainx in it. It will change your life.

[@OpenRoading]

Orange!!! Love it! -J

[@romaurer]

I enjoy you guys so much! I use the rainx washer fluid. It's great.

[@OpenRoading]

Orange washer fluid for the win! -J

[@davidwinters1189]

I have enjoy your vacation in Alaska and Canada

[@OpenRoading]

Glad we brought a smile! It’s been a tremendous trip. Not sure I’d call it a vacation though… 😂 -J

[@MichelleDodier-cr4rh]

Great content ! Got my 2nd postcard last wk❤️ Thanks for sharing ur adventures

[@mattcrain7057]

RainX got more of Trinity segment than Trinity, she asked to continue being compensated in extra treats!

[@OpenRoading]

What can I say...you don't have to explain what dog playing is. 😂 -J

[@jimc5624]

So you can add rainx additive to the washer fluid and keep the windshield cleaned longer. Also waxing the windows will do the same

[@OpenRoading]

I've done the waxing but I always end up with a film. High probability I'm doing it wrong. But the rainx and orange washer fluid combo is helping a lot! -J

[@HollyL-t2y]

I dislike cold, but I think staying overnight in the ice museum would be cool. And I do want the polar bear room. 😅

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

Love Somers In Alaska channel. They live in North Pole. I think they stayed at that Hot Springs Resort before. Looks really familiar.

[@OpenRoading]

Very cool! There's a few awesome KZbin creators based in Alaska! -J

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

@OpenRoading Also watch Sean In Alaska. He posted it was 29f today. I'm wearing shorts in Texas, lol.

[@OpenRoading]

@@builtontherockhomestead9390 Yep! We left on time. LOL -J

[@alanradnai7702]

Really enjoy your videos, best wishes

[@OpenRoading]

Thank you so much! More coming!! They don't end with Alaska. 😁 -J

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

Wow! That tunnel is so cool (pun was not noticed until I was ready to send)!!! Maybe that is my favorite place you have taken us because permafrost is so interesting and I’m fascinated by bones. Just amazing. What a fantastic time I have had traveling with you guys. And you two are just perfect together. Guess what?! I received a postcard dated June 24! I wonder where it languished so long. So much fun to get a postcard and connect that way!n🙏💙

[@OpenRoading]

YAY!!! Bonus postcard!!! Probably got stuck in a sorting machine somewhere! -J

[@staciesstuff2]

I never knew that existed. I lived in Fairbanks for a number of years.. when did they dig this tunnel?

[@OpenRoading]

I believe in the 60’s! I will double check. -J

[@weeepsalotts723]

Should try the windshield washer solution with rain x in it. Works well and you don't need wipers during misty rains.

[@DannyFyffe]

You took the same route as we did in 2019. We stayed at the free camping in Chicken so you can see what we did if you like. I of course have a video of it. We also left via Top of the World, bought the sticker and we headed to the same ferry. We went up the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk, more friendly called Tuk. For us, Alaska was a one and done. I am glad we did the trip, but I would not want to redo it again. Glad you shared your experiences. But you missed the best part of Fairbanks and that is the car museum. I have a video on that too if you are curious. Take care in the Yukon and I will see you next Friday.

[@tankertim]

When they see all those postcards you left, the postal worker is gonna go ‘postal’!

[@gparsons320]

Another great video! I enjoyed seeing the permafrost facility. My husband and I visited Alaska last fall. We rented a car in Anchorage, drove to Fairbanks via 1/the Parks Highway, which was a nice drive. Then we drove back to Anchorage via 2/Richardson, and 1/Glenn Highway. There were miles-long construction zones on the Richardson, where a pilot car drove us through, and we navigated foot-deep mud in places. I thought our rented sedan was going to get stuck in the mud. Much more of an adventure than I wanted, lol! Were there any construction zones like that on the roads you drove on? I can't imagine trying to drive an RV through that (though there were of course people doing just that).

[@davidwinters1189]

I wish I joined your postcard, but I have really enjoyed all your videos. Thank you for what you did this summer?

[@OpenRoading]

I’m so glad you came along with us! 🙌🏻 -K

[@debbiewilson4443]

Great video! I was so interested in the permafrost tunnel that I forgot I had oatmeal cooking and I burned it. Worth the loss to see this video. Happy and safe travels

[@OpenRoading]

Oh no! 🫣 We found it fascinating too… and so unique to Alaska! -K

[@Jyooki_kikansha_Otoko]

Try the Rain-X windshield washer solution. If you use that all the time, you will never have to reapply the Rain-X spray solution on your windshield.

[@MrYoup11]

You had to head out soon, cause the Top of the World Highway closes early for the Winter. In real time, (not your delayed to edit time), the Highway according to what I saw on the internet was that it closed last Sunday. So you didn't get to do the Chicken tradition of shooting your underwear out of the small cannon.

[@OpenRoading]

Ummm....the tradition of what again?! 👀 -J

[@MrYoup11]

@@OpenRoading kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6LMdGqLjtaYjKcsi=0QtvEiV0BFqbExBr Itchy Boots in Chicken

[@gailtinker-stiemsma6851]

Not sure what Craig was drinking for lunch..but my sailor friends make a similar looking beverage and they called it swamp wster!!

[@jimandellenmeadows6244]

Rain X orange or rain X green, with bug Remover in your reservoir.

[@OpenRoading]

Rain X orange is indeed my washer fluid of choice! -J

[@jameswilson516]

Should have done a collab with @somersinalaska while at the north pole

[@OpenRoading]

I don't know them personally, so if I were to cold call someone I'd want the collab to not look one sided. They have 250+K subscribers and we have 35K...so it's hard for me to make a pitch that doesn't seem like I'm not just trying to piggy back off their success. 😁 -J

[@stephenmaher1029]

I had fun in Alaska with yall and maybe I missed it but where are we going next? Have fun wherever you may be🤗

[@lazy5692]

You never put out a bad episode. I was wondering if you feel taking the motorcycle was worth it. The extra weight? Time and effort setting up and taking down? etc. Maybe that will be addressed in the next episode?

[@OpenRoading]

We have discussed selling it - or getting a toy hauler, all things are always on the table. A couple things to note - It gets used more than you see. Videos encompass 1 day of the week (generally). We don't film 24/7. At the moment we don't have good action cameras so if I ride solo (which is 75% or more of how it get's used) - no filming. But the bigger thing for me personally is peace of mind. Last year at beet harvest I would have been up a creek without it (you can watch our videos on that). 2 years ago when our truck was in the shop for a month and we were stuck at a boondocking spot I used the bike to haul water jugs back and forth (no videos on that). A year or so back we broke down on the side of the road and I was able to use the bike to get to town to pick up tools to fix what needed to be fixed (also...no videos on that. lol) So to me - worth it. To someone else? Maybe not. Thanks so much for your kind words! Really appreciate you taking the time to give us a positive push! It helps more than you know! -J

[@kateberger613]

My daughter was at the hot springs after dark (it was February) . Yes. There was “fertility” going on. 😮

[@aaronhendrickson]

Another RV couple took the top highway and found out. There is no Internet at all. Starlink didn't work.

[@OpenRoading]

That's interesting. Was that recent? We had starlink service at that boondocking spot and that was right at the start of the highway. I don't think we went further north than that. The farther north we went the slower the service got - but we were never without it anywhere on this trip. Just our experience! -J

[@aaronhendrickson]

@@OpenRoading what will it take to get a few of you to drive through Canada? East to West or West to East. Option 2: circle the border.

[@rickkeller105]

😂😂grinch counter

[@OpenRoading]

😂 Kalyn thought I was in a mood that day so I decided to highlight it. 😂 -J

[@RVingRway]

Shorts in the ice Museum? and you are wearing flip flops like your buddy Craig lol

[@OpenRoading]

They are both crazy! 🤪 -K

[@dannoshankles2202]

😢😢😢😢😢 Know polor bear 🐻‍❄?

[@OpenRoading]

No polar bear sightings for us this time around (other than the zoo). -J

[@carolynhogan6816]

I’ve been watching you drive Missy and NEVER once did you look in your mirrors! You focused ahead. But. So no one was behind you. Not always the norm down here. If you drive on an Interstate in Texas you may even need to look up. Hard to say!

[@OpenRoading]

You based this off of short video clips?

[@jpontheroad]

It's me or Trinity's getting chubby? Better watch out, it's hard to lose the weight.

[@OpenRoading]

No body shaming allowed on this channel. 😂 Her diet is pretty consistent! -J

[@bertkelly7650]

Alrighty then! Thanks for the ride to Alaska! You took us on some awesome travels! Have a safe trip back! (don't know where you're going tho, you don't have a home)

[@OpenRoading]

Haha! We do have a home though! I'm responding to you right now from it! It's just that our home has wheels. 😉 -J

[@DragonflightAdventures1]

Cool tour! These Alaska videos have been so much fun. Thanks for sharing them. I’ve been traveling and got a mail drop from my mail service today. Had a couple of postcards in there. Woohoo. 19:41 They brought me smiles.

[@OpenRoading]

YAY! So glad you got them!! -J

[@davidgarcia6315]

Man I missed out on the Alaskan post card thing ! the ice museum looked awesome.

[@OpenRoading]

Ice museum was great! Just....don't wear flip flops. LOL -J

[@davidgarcia6315]

@@OpenRoading lol well that’s for the next time be safe on your travels to you all !

[@tracyreaume6451]

Thanks for all the amazing footage of Alaska this summer! 🏔️ 🐻 🧊 🫎 🌲

[@OpenRoading]

It was 100% our pleasure! Thank you for watching! And thank you for your kind generosity! It means so much! -J

[@puceater2311]

Thank you for sharing your Alaska experience with me . Some day I hope to restart my own Alaska adventure which was delayed when I was sticking with the stroke. You guys have motivated me thru this summer’s recovery. Have a safe journey to the lower 48.

[@OpenRoading]

@@puceater2311 Oh man! That is not a fun thing to have to recover from but I hope we've brought some smiles along the way. Here's to you gaining back everything that you possibly can one step at a time. You got this! 🤜🏻🤛🏻 (That's supposed to be a fist bump....I don't know if it looks like that or not...) -J