Expedition Alaska: The Final Episode | Van Life Alaska

[@sherriweber7105]

Thank you Jim and Cynthia on taking me on this journey with you and your meetup/ friends to this Meadery. Never heard of one. But this is so awesome to see.

[@catherineharper3865]

Gives new meaning to circling the wagons,

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

100%

[@tpseeker3367]

Departures suck & even the German Shephard thought so to. At least the time spent together will be Memories kept for a lifetime. Thank You for sharing the Adventure with us.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Goodbyes are always hard even if they are not forever. Have a wonderful week!

[@DavidSmith3750]

WOW. my bucket list just grew. Fairbanks. We’re. COMING

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

You won’t be disappointed David!

[@PermafrostBeards]

Excellent video! So glad it worked out for all of you to get up to the Beard Brothers Meadery! See you guys soon.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

That was such an incredible experience. Thank you for steering us in the right direction!

[@PermafrostBeards]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska of course! We love hanging with them.

[@larrymiller2370]

Thanks for letting us ride along on the journey great work on filing it all. And everyone made a safe trip

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Larry. Have a wonderful week!

[@kennethoros4043]

I think the way you shared the journey was just as beautiful of the scenery you shared good job on the video.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you!

[@MLMEnLaWeb]

Without a doubt, this trip through Alaska is an indelible memory in the memory of each of the participants.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Paulo. Have a wonderful week!

[@nickward8887]

Looking forward to the next adventures... The meetup looks like, fun was had by all...

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Nick. Have a wonderful week!

[@sherriweber7105]

Cynthia I love your words you say at the end of each video you always know the right words to say. I love it! I’m so glad your friends are willing to meet up again. They are great people as well as you and Jim are. Glad to have met them all. Love you and Jim and Ember. I hope you all have a great week and Happy Birthday and Happy Thanksgiving. 🍽 🦃🍁 Hopefully see you before Christmas if not have. a very Merry Christmas! Love you! ❤️🤗😘

[@geroldknoebel7230]

Sehr schönes Video, eine tolle Serie und ich hoffe, für euch eine immer bleibende Erinnerung. Bleibt gesund, passt gut auf euch auf, herzliche Grüße aus Frankfurt.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Vielen Dank. Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen die Serie gefallen hat. Wir freuen uns, dass Sie mit uns reisen. Hab eine schöne Woche!

[@johngregory662]

Awesome awesome. Can hardly wait to see what the next videos will bring..being as there is a lot os time passed. :). Hope you’re all still well ❤️. Live confidently and peacefully

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you John. We like keeping the channel up to date time wise so we will be quickly getting things current. We did not want to have 20 videos backlogged so we are going to get it all current in 1 video. Have a great week!

[@ftkinsella]

Hey Jim what's up man? Looked like the trip was a hit. So many happy people. Happy Birthday John and brother. Hi Ember!!! Cheers 😙🥂 😘

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Hello hello hello! Have a wonderful week!

[@fokaspetrogiannis]

Excellent episode 👌

[@michaelbecnel63]

Great job....thanks for sharing. Happy Trails 🐕

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Michael. Have a wonderful week!

[@bradkemp7822]

Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Have a great week.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Brad. Have a wonderful week!

[@stevenalexander5815]

Thanks!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!🎄🎁

[@36PawsPNWC]

Beautiful!!! I enjoyed this Alaskan Adventure with you! Adding local entrepreneurs is a really awesome bonus for all involved!!! Thank you and looking forward to to the next one! In the meantime, I resonate with you … stay happy, healthy, and safe!!! 👏👏👏🙏🏽

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Mirna. We are glad you enjoyed the series. We couldn't have imagined that it would turn out as good as it did. Have a wonderful week!

[@rayeccles9922]

Outstanding job guys! Do it again soon!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Ray. Have a wonderful week!

[@briangreen9677]

Now we understand what the first shot of the last video was all about! It was about powering up someone with AGM batteries. And the one cord that I thought was missing was really there, it was just the only one that was yellow so I missed it. I’ve taken my lithiums down to 10 volts and they weren’t at all pleased about that, but when the sun came up the panels topped off the batteries before noon, even in late October. You know it’s going to be a great video when Jim uses the term, “Shin-dig”. I loved all of the drone shots in this video. There’s just something fantastical about seeing things from an angel’s perspective. Isn’t it funny how insects get absolutely no love, yet people will stop on the road if they see a moose? Curious isn’t it? Just hearing you add the Christmas music as you’re driving reminds me of the last time you filmed North Pole. You both were less than thrilled as you’ve likely done it tons of times. It’d be like asking me to take someone to go see Pike Place in Seattle. Sure I can, but I’ve been there a thousand times. I’m over it. In this case, those in your tour group had not been there a thousand times, so you had to force a grin and excitement. With me, I just pretend that I’m seeing my first Fire Truck all over again. Notice that it’s Jim holding the camera for the group video with Santa. I chuckled a little bit at that. Also, much respect for showing that all-meat pizza! The carnivore in me wholeheartedly approves! Seeing the sticker being put on the Revel and the clean spot being created for it, I’m always thinking back to our conversation about paint colors for the Revel. They ought to just use the mud color and be done with it. No need to wash it, it’ll still look that color. I’m glad you shot video showing the sign “Meadery”, because I was thinking you were saying, “Meatery”. I was getting all ready to see a bunch of different kinds of meat and all, but alas it was about beer…not that I have any problem with beer, though I prefer it without all the chemicals, and at room temperature. Europe spoiled me with good beer. I know that Mead is not Beer, so I can understand the difference. I do think it’s amazing that they grow all of their fruits there. I even smiled hearing the UH-1 fly over. It may have been a UH-60, but the “thump” certainly felt more like a UH-1. By the way, I loved the stand-off shots in this video. While it requires one of you to distance yourself from the rest of the group, it really does make your videos more immersive because we’re seeing it from the outside looking in and that allows us to take in more of the environment you’re shooting. Singing the “Happy Birthday” song twice in one video is almost a bit of sarcasm, which I applaud. Turn 50 and you’ll be pummeled with it! I’m only two years from it myself. I love Jim’s motto, “They’ll figure it out.” There’s something splendidly appropriate for making people see what’s before them and tackle the obstacles they face in order to emerge victorious. It’s also an exercise I’ve seen new couples use to figure out how to communicate effectively and work together as a team. How I light a fire is not EPA-approved. I use a couple cups of used motor oil or diesel and the fire goes from zero to 100 in rapid fashion. Then I throw in a few packets of the Magic Flames that I sent you and it’s a technicolor fire that even kids like. I loved the closing clips. It’s not lost on me why you chose to film the 767 flying overhead. The different flower shots were well done, especially choosing the depth of field that you did. Whatever happened with that property where you two were having to take snow off the roof?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Lithium batteries definitely give a peace of mind from that stand point. The AGM's couldn't go below 50% without damaging them. We made them last for a couple years but we were so very happy when we swapped them out. We still can't believe that is the only moose we really saw up close. We normally see them everywhere but not this time! We have been to Santa's house so many times. Just one of those things when you grow up in this area. Years and years of saying hello to Santa :). I am glad you enjoyed the filming in this one. We were trying to grab different perspectives throughout the evening to help immerse everyone. Unfortunately, we got outbid on that wonderful property. There is still a piece of it we would love to have to build a little campground of sorts on if we can scrounge up enough funds at some point. Everything happens for a reason and sometimes things just aren't meant to be at that moment.

[@georgegandara6054]

Hi there! The xmas spirit glows👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Happy Holidays!

[@justthetip96]

Such a blessing to make friends and extending your family 😊

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Todd. Have a wonderful week!

[@miguelpereyra7385]

gracias por vivir el viaje junto a ustedes , abrazos desde uruguay

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Muchas gracias. Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado los videos. ¡Ten una maravillosa semana!

[@billkaminsky6255]

Good evening, I dislike that this is the end of the road for the get together. What did I learn, that no matter where you are, friendships are bound to happen. I'm happy that y'all developed lifetime friendships. I'm going to send out virtual hugs for everyone. Be happy, healthy and safe. Today started Revival at our church. TTYL.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Mr. Bill. We hope church went well! Thank you for the kind words and support. Have a wonderful week!

[@billkaminsky6255]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska ❤️

[@jasminewevers4589]

Yes, thank you for taking us along for the ride! I enjoyed the entire trip, the pace of our travel, and all of the special spots you showed us along the way. I'm sorry I had to leave the group early and miss out on the fun meadery day, especially since I love mead! There's always next year.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We had such a blast Jasmine. Look forward to seeing you again soon!

[@1dutchmeteor]

Thank you for these videos. Makes us want to sell our Leisure Travel Van, buy a Revel, and join you next year!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Just drive your leisure van up :)

[@1dutchmeteor]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska hmm we do have the gas AWD. Think it would make it?

[@MrJimpk1]

Hi Guys, I have to say it was fantastic to follow you and the group during you 15 day adventure throughout Alaska. Jim and Cynthia are a great inspiration for visiting Alaska. Hopefully we'll be able to meet up when I come back to Alaska next Aug... Until than I'll continue to enjoy your adventures...keep your wonderful video's coming. Your Friend James from Perth Australia

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

We sure look forward to meeting up with you! Have a wonderful week James.

[@angelabarabas7917]

Another great adventure enjoyed every moment

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Angela. Have a wonderful week!

[@robertecaissie4008]

Looks like it’s still summer.

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Yes. We have a catch-up video coming soon :)

[@sherriweber7105]

Oh how nice! You all went to the North Pole and saw Santa Claus. It was also Jon’s birthday. Happy Birthday Jon or is it spelled John? I see you went to the North Pole Ale House. We had an Ale House here too! But it closed up during Covid. It was a great place to go eat too and drink.

[@johnplyler7054]

So Nice you could ALL hang together for that length of trip. Enjoyed every video! Once you settle down please plan one for the future1

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you John. We are glad you enjoyed the series. Have a wonderful week!

[@alisakeecowsocks5398]

Woooow, soooo coool you!!!! Here is Alisa from Keecowsocks ( We producing sport socks for skiing/hiking/running/working). Want to support you some good socks for your fantastic sharing!!!!

[@PermafrostBeards]

Hey, I’m up too early!!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Good morning. Gotta love turning back the clocks!

[@giuseppantoniodacci5875]

CIAO FROM ITALY

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Ciao!

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

Will most of you be selling your vans once you are done with this adventure or will be doing other trips, like South Africa Safari and the Silk Road?

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Pretty much everyone has added new upgrades since we finished this adventure :). Nobody sold their vans.

[@johndiaz8711]

Thank you for the great videos!! I'm planning a trip up the Dalton next summer. Do you think a Toyota Rav4 will be ok to drive the Dalton??

[@fritz1990]

Final episode??? I sure hope not!

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

For the series. We will take a week or two off after all that editing (editing burns us out) but we will toss some new content soon!

[@fritz1990]

@@WingsandWheelsAlaska that's good to hear. Please don't burn yourselves out just for us. More interested in you guys doing well.

[@yayasdt2738]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@WingsandWheelsAlaska]

Thank you Yaya!

[@stevenalexander5815]

Thanks!