Trouble with Wildlife, Canol Road, Top of the World Highway & Crossing into Alaska! | Go North Ep 9
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- Trouble with Wildlife, Canol Road, Driving on Top of the World Highway, Crossing into Alaska! |Go North Ep 9
This episode takes us down the remote Canol road or Yukon highway 6. Halfway through we had a close encounter with some wildlife that was intent on stopping our travels.
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Later the Canol put is in a pickle when rain turned things to mud and made for a slippery drive. Out the other side the Campbell highway took us up to the Klondike hwy that lead to Dawson City. We stop in Faro and Dawson for a bit before heading up the Top of the world and enter into Alaska via the Poker Creek border crossing. From there we drove the Taylor highway to Tok where we re-provisioned and headed south to the Richardson highway that takes us to Paxson, the start of the Denali Highway.
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Thanks for joining us on this journey! This was shot during the last week of may 2019.
I could tell by your clothes. We’ve been there is May . It was chilly and wet here in MT as well. Watched a small heard of mule deer at sunrise this morning cross our property.
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We are hoping to RV to Montana permanently in a couple of years. Our hearts are there already. We want to move somewhere around the Flathead area, perhaps north of there, around Colombia Falls, or the likes of it.
Sir Timothy's Piano Time ... the Flathead is beautiful . So is the Bitterroot . All our family lives in West Coast. RVing is our only avenue to spend time with them. We could never live there . Be prepared for long winters . Weather can be harsh at times and growing season short. But we love the season changes.
Now that you're here (we live in AK), we would love to meet you!! We live in Palmer, where the State Fair is and goes from 22 Aug - 2 Sept. Let us know when you're "in the neighborhood (or coming to the fair)" so we can get together. Safe travels!!
Tom I'm so glad you were able to repair the wires that were chewed on by the Porcupines & I'm glad they didn't shoot their quills at you when you were chasing them .
Morton's on the Move bring professional cinematography and storyline to UA-cam like no other channel we know. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and positivity. We look forward to each new episode! How about the MM Movie! Be safe and enjoy each day!
Steve Isaacson couldn’t have said it better! Amazing videos 👏👍😎
Thanks Guys! :)
I COMPLETELY agree with you. I just made a similarly, albeit long-winded, comment to that effect above. I'm thoroughly impressed with their video compositions. Professional quality.
I am watching discovery channel.
Great editing
Got it. Critter fence perimeter is a must when I head up north!
A low cost battery powered electric fence will keep animals from underneath your truck. Run it around the perimeter of the truck. Use plastic pegs to hang the wire on. Connect one lead to the wire, and the other to a metal stake pushed into the ground.
Note to self-if I get to take this journey make sure I bring along an Electrical Engineer. :-) They certainly come in handy.
Yeah I probably would've been stranded out there.
This made me cry. I so wish I would have done something like this when I was younger. Such beautiful country. Good for you guys in doing this! And... thanks for sharing your journey. Can't wait for the next episode!
It about made me cry, too. Our heart (my wife and I) is in Montana. A far cry from where we are, down in Florida. We are hoping in the next few years to be able to RV over there and make a permanent stay. Time will tell.
Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful travels with us.
That’s nuts!! We saw tons of porcupines while driving through the Yukon but never had this crazy of n encounter! Glad it all ended well!! We’ll keep an eye out for these guys on the way home!
Wow ! Great drone footage. Nice truck repair Mac Gyver.
Marrmat will chew under your vehicle too. I've heard the chicken wire idea, but when we battled marrmats we used the tarp method. Get one of those huge multi ply tarp big enough to drive on to then pull all sides up, over the wheel wells and tail gate, in your case the stairs and secure it.
Oh man! That is wild! Geez. I've had a number of porcupine encounters in Utah, though nothing like this. Amazing shot crossing that rickety, though pretty, bridge.
I absolutely loved this video. Three times i have rode my trusty Vstrom 1050 xt from Halifax Nova Scotia to the Arctic Circle, Dawson city, Valdez, and the top of the world is my favorite road. Truly love Alaska, too.
I love how down to earth you guys are that's what i love along with great scenery and wild life snaps.
Better than any series on Netflix.
Note to self.....Add potential problems while on the road to my list: Porcupines! Never would have thought this would have been an issue. Glad you got it fixed! Great job!
The TOW (Top of the World) route, your absolutely right about once you drive up the first paved 5 miles to the ridge and you feel your on top of the world.
Very well done. Although not nearly as adventurous, our trips covered some of the same routes. Photography, especially elevated sections remind us of the shear beauty of the north.
What a great video! The porcupines would have drove me crazy LOL. You two handled it very well.
Another award winning production. It appears we captured everything including The porcupines munching on the finger licking good Ford. I know the peck rats and mice Love The wiring on the new Ford trucks in Arizona but that’s definitely a first for porcupines that I’ve heard of👊👍😎
I recommend that you buy a roll of chicken wire to completely encircle your camper when you're camped in a remote area where porcupines may be an issue. I learned about that trick from some experienced hikers/campers who would often leave their vehicles unattended for a few days while on their backcountry adventure. No one wants to find out the hard way that their brake and electrical lines have been chewed by the prickly varmints.
That a good idea about the chicken wire, it could have kept a pack rat out of my camper, it was hell to get rid if it!
I always carry a roll in my truck when I’m out and about hiking in our Canadian wilderness. I set it up as soon as I get to the hiking trail/camp known to have porcupine roaming the area.
Yeah because that is feasible....
I wonder how high was the chicken wire fence? It should probably be at least 4 ft. high to keep the critters from crawling over and into the wheel wells.
BTW, mice can be an issue too if a vehicle sits at one spot for a while. Honda had issued a TSB for mice chewing wiring in the engine bays. They even sell a special, mice proof electrical tape with hot pepper extract added to it. Maybe some bear spray can be used to spray under a vehicle to keep the critters away? Bear spray contains hot pepper extract as the main ingredient.
Or pieces of plywood at the bottom of the RV would work
You can get some inexpensive code readers that do not need internet to look up the codes and have diagnostic steps for the codes it reads. A must have for traveling fulltime
Very impressed that you were able to make those repairs after the visit from the porcupines. Don’t know what was more surprising...that you actually had a soldering iron, or that you actually used it. 😉
Lol, I wasn't sure I would need it but being an electrical guy u feel handicapped without one , lol
Use solar led rope lights or other light source under your camper and engine hood to keep out the critters. Yellow light does not attracted bugs but keeps the critters away. Good luck kids.
We gotta try that.
It was interesting that you showed a gravel driveway where you camped, that is on the Dempster. We stayed in that same area in 2018 during 2 days of rain that turned the neighboring small river into a torrent that closed the highway just after we left on the third morning. Glad we decided against traveling the Canol in our 19 year old Lance, but did the entire Campbell. LOVE your videos. They bring a flood of wonderful memories from our 4 months crossing western Canada that summer and a strong longing to go back to the northern wilderness.
Thanks Steve, I think we will find ourselves wanting to go back again too! Its so amazing up there :)
Just found this channel. Really great quality. Welcome to Alaska. Hello from Fairbanks
I am from India and I have watched a lot of Documentaries about Alaska.... Alaska is just Amazingly beautiful and untouched....All the best for your adventures to come❤️🔥
Thank you!
Magnificent! Thank you for taking us along. Safe travels.
We drove to Alaska in 2016, and plan on doing it again in 2021. We drove a 4WD F-250 pulling a '27 foot travel trailer. I usually stick to paved roads, although with all the construction we still saw plenty of mud. That was quite an adventure with the porcupines. That sometimes happens here in California with marmots too. I'm glad things worked out on the Canol Road. I really enjoyed your video, but please, please, pay attention to warnings when travelling in the bush. Wet weather means wet weather, period. No one is going to come rescue you. I can't wait to see more videos.
Excellent Production Quality.
Great video, porcupine stew after that
I have never seen a porcupine before and had no idea just how big they were!!!! Scary
I like your blog well explanation.I like this location.Alaska is coldest region.Its. a natural beauty.paradise of the world.Save the natural gift Don't use plastic bags .Stop the pollution..and global warming. The best gift how can give to coming generations....happy journey.
I pulled my 23 ft trailer down the canol highway in the pouring rain 😊 it was intense!!! I now own a camper
Rewatching the go north series while the snow swirls around outside. Everyone needs to to visit this amazing landscape at least once in their life. I’m glad we finally made the long trek from Ontario in 2018. Your videos bring back a flood of memories & the drone shots give another perspective. Thanks again. & FYI the GO NORTH series is still not available on Amazon Canada.
Thank you for watching! We're so glad we visited Alaska. It's a trip we'll never forget. Also, we're sorry Go North is not available on Amazon Prime in Canada, but it will continue to be available here on UA-cam for Canadian viewers to watch for free.
Caitlin you did a terrific job narrating this vlog .
How long do you intend on staying on the road before YA's come back home to the lower 48 at the end of your trip ? The scenery you showed is spectacular .
Thank you!
We will be on the road in the North till it gets cold :)
That was very enjoyable to watch, and the photography , editing was excellent. I always wondered what that area looked like. Bring us more please. Thank you.
Excellent video, enjoyed your adventures.
lol When animals attack . . . . . pickup! I'll be installing a 12VDC siren under my future Class C RV, I tested it, it's a loud puppy. I'll use it to scare away someone trying to break into RV while I boondock, and now, use it to scare away wild animal under the RV. My theory being, that drunk/thief will not like the attention the siren will make and it'll be more effective than horn. My primary defense weapons will be a mace(not for Canada trip), hiking stick with carbon steel tip and chef's knife. That's beautiful country there, having 4X4 rig is a big plus. Safe travels.
Great heads up on the porcupine issues, and great advice in the comments 👍
Thank you All 🙏
Spray some waste engine oil under the whole truck once or twice a month when in the back country. also great for combating rust and corrosion.
Amazing scenery, definitely wanting to go there one day! Great Video.
Always carry mothballs and put a box under your vehicle at remote trailheads or AK/Yukon campgrounds. They love the salts that form on your hoses and belts. But they hate mothballs.
Good to know!
Try letting a bit of air out of the tires you will get better grip on the tracks and get your self a cheap pan spray for cooking and spray under your mudguards this helps in stopping the mud to stick, some times I spray the tires and this helps getting the mud out of the tires tread.
WOW! Great views and video. Can't wait to make it up there ourselves!
Porcupines?! Well, you were traveling in a remote area with expected wildlife, but maybe not this type. So glad you were (1) able to get rid of the pesky pests but (2) also record all the event pretty clearly. Good job, y'all !! May God continue to bless and keep you through your journey!
Thanks Tim!
I'm a first time viewer. Amazing video! I can't wait to follow your travels.
Amazing footage. Great recovery after the porcupines. Enjoyed your video.
wow.. I really enjoyed , I hope one day I will go there too
Beautiful. I enjoyed it very much. You are a very nice couple with luckily the same interests.
What an amazing adventure! Thank you for sharing
Another great video - I look forward to them! I am hoping that at some point you will do a video on how you like living in the Lance versus the 5th wheel...
I second this thought! Will be a good comparison.
We just put this idea on our list!
Thank you so much for sharing your exciting travels! Such beautiful scenery and your positive attitudes that make the adventure even more wonderful! You are brave souls and sharing this just gave me such joy! I have subscribed and will share links to your videos!
Awesome, great video :)
Another excellent video, guys. Keep up the great work!
Adventures abound for you guys. You guys pack more into a day than I think I could do in a week of vacation. Amazing. I will remember to wait til July to venture to the Yukon and beyond to let the frost heaves to subside. Never heard of porcupines doing that it's usually squirrels in an urban environment modus Operandi. I was going to mention in a previous video that the best prevention of bear encounters are bear bells or being noisy on the trail which is what the tiny bells do. Bears generally don't like humans ( not enough meat on the bone apparently) Last year a bunch of Mountain bikers somewhere near Banff were swiftly, quietly moving through the forest trail as bikers can often do when they encounter a bear just out of hibernation hungry as can be. Unfortunately, the encounter was fatal. It is good to be prepared with bear spray but a once of prevention..... So I wonder if they sell chicken wire in Chicken lol.
When you wondered about the road with the rain I was worried, glad you made it. I have seen this forestry trunk road turn into a fine slurry which is really scary when you have a 60 lumber truck taking up the centre of the road heading towards you.
Fun
This video is A+++ Thank you. Thank you. Have Fun and be SAFE. Stay locked and loaded.
...Lol at the critter, try a spray bottle of water next time, good you were prepared. Beautiful scenery.
Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing.
I learned a lot from this appreciating your experience. Thanks
My main dream road trip.
Beautiful, as always.
Looks like i am watching discovery channel. Super editing
Much 💚 from Alaska~
My wife and I have the same set up as you 2017 1172 2014 f350 dully , we think your videos are the best we have ever seen . You have beautiful mountain shots and wonderful music and very good information on each of your stops . I just want to let you know that there is one more mod you might be interested in that might help your ride with the camper . We installed cab over struts , as soon as I put them on my wife who is not mechanical, notice a difference on our fist trip with them . You can install them your self , it takes a couple of hours to complete. We just subscribed and look forward to seeing your wonderful videos. We are in are early 70’s and still get up on bed ok , you have a lot to look forward too. Hope to see you on the trail someday .
that was the best episode yet thanks
As is normal: fantastic scenery and camera/drone work, Tom and Cait. Really sorry to hear of your "prickly" issue. Another commentor (below) suggested encircling the RV with chicken wire. I would suggest a hydraulic system that would raise the ENTIRE rig, a minimum, of 4' above ground level. Now let those pesky porcupines do their nibbling! Am glad y'all escaped WITHOUT having to pull those quills out. Be super careful and Y'all Be Safe!
Lol! I love that idea :)
First time watched your channel and loved it,liked it and subscribed it
very nice video, I would have used water sprayer or better the fire extinguisher on that porcupine
Great video! I like your style ,narration and story telling. I try to do the same in my videos. We went to Alaska five years ago in 2017. We are planning a return trip next year. We did a lot the last visit, but have lots more to see that we missed including the Canol Road, Dempster Highway, Denali Highway , Valdez , McCarthy are just a few of the destinations planned.
Interesting video, much enjoyed... Thumbs up...
Great video and commentary!!
A little dusting with a dry fire extinguisher would help, but (realize it may loose the rest of it's air charge through the powder stuck in the valve, making it essentially a large paper weight).& of course you carry a fire extinguisher!.. For future there's a product on the market called 'critter ridder" (a spray scent that may help discharge hungry ,small omnivores).....Or you could just cook up a hot dog & put it under the tire & start the ....oh well never mind.
Excellent. Well done. And yes, I'll put a prickly buggar up against any beaver when it comes to muching. :-)) :-))
Why didn't you go visit Dredge #4 when in Dawson City and post that here as well? It is a great lesson in the history of the area and pretty darn impressive too.
🦔 who would have thought...however from your misfortune we can learn... safe travels
Ya know I watch alot of you guys . Drivin . Daydream, hell so many others. You guys know how to put it together. I will be heading out next June. Keep it up! I know its smaller but ya can get into places .lol well your finding out. Lol Spencer from Toronto
Its all well and good having 4WD but i can be completely useless in those sorts of situations with thick mud if you are still using street/suv tires, get some with a more knobbly tread pattern.
Just came upon your channel. We have a very similar setup to you, although different brand of truck and camper. Really want to take my wife up to this neck of the woods in the next year or two. Awesome info and I will be subscribing to your channel. What time of year is this?
You are quite the skilled young man. I suspect that the warmth of your truck underbelly attracted the animals to climb up into the truck.
Stumbled upon your video. Great video.I want to do this some day. I want to follow your journey. Subscribed!
Strobe lights are supposed to be able to scare off mice and prevent infestation. I wonder if this or sonic noise would scare off porcupines and other critters?
didn't you have bear spray with you? I sprayed him with it 😂
Remarkable effort by the both of you. You are very tenacious. I have to ask, "Is it worth it?" Seriously, I am asking.
Great video, and well narrated by Cait, the scenery was captivating, and had to laugh at those troublesome porky pine ninjas
The downfall of owning a Ford... my son bought a brand new ford car in 2016, 3 days later his car wouldn’t start. Come to find out, Ford buys their wiring from a company that makes the rubber covering out of peanut oil. He lives out in the desert where rabbits abound. They continued to reek havoc until he finally sold it this past week. I heard that Honda & another manufacturer also use same company. YUMMY!!! 🤣🐇.
Great videos... thanks for sharing.
Lol, well maybe that explained it! ;/
just subbed, really well done, thanks for sharing, thumbs up
Upgrade to mud tires would be a good choice!
Agreed!
I think I'll stay away from that type of road being alone.
You folks have some cojones. what an adventure...
How many litters of gas from Johnson crossing to Ross River
Please update your story, you drove South Canola Road only, not the Canola Road. The North Canola Road is starting at Ross River, and is heading to Northwest Territories, it is much more interesting!
The north was closed past Ross river.
Always bring good tire chains on trips like this.
Not just good for snow and ice, but mud too. Or rachet wood to your tires for insta paddles. 😅
Very true!
Bear spray !!!!
How did you make the animated map
After effects animation.
He is likely going after your wiring. You need a can of bear spray !
How is the fuel mileage with the camper?
We averaged around 11.5 MPG pretty steady .
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Hard hard work. :)
Do you own any of this equipment? Truck, camper, etc.
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