Drive to Alaska SOLO- Tips & Advice
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- In this video you'll see me drive solo from Michigan to Alaska pulling a trailer. Learn about all the things you should think about before driving to Alaska and get some insight on the road trip. Ride along with me! See bears, buffalo, moose, dall sheep, and a beautiful griz!
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1) For border questions go to www.Canada.ca
2) Maysie/Daysie is in retirement- she' just fine! My daughter is taking care of her for the summer.
3) Want to see our Alaska cabin? See links in description for videos.
4) Gas prices ran from $1.89- $2.41 a liter on this trip
5) Total cost of my gas was a little over $1,300 US
6) Airline tickets were running $1,200+
Thanks for watching!
It’s been a tough haul thru Covid here in Canada, still being effected by different strains. The gas prices are making us stick close to home this summer. Enjoy your summer stay safe with loved ones. We are enjoying our farm property here in Ontario 🇨🇦My gardens are looking wonderful and plants are flourishing. ❤️
Thanks for posting! 🤗
Thank you for the update on Maisie. My husband and I have been worried about her
You know I've been with you forever and I do love the new pup 💙 but in my eyes miss maysie daysie will allways be the star of the show .
if you stop near Edmonton I would love to meet you ! drive safe I live 10 mins from your exit on highway 43 you last Alberta highway before the Alaska I believe 😅 drive safe my friend the weather should be awesome
I stumbled upon your channel a while ago. I've "binged watch" all of them! What a road trip to home that was! What else, I admire about you Brooke, prayers! You don't find many who give thanks and thats what I love about your channel! ♥♥♥
thank you!
You know what I love best about your videos, besides the fact that they're so much fun and about beautiful places? I love that you always teach us something. Thank you, Brooke!
thanks much!
Hello welcome to you
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Welcome to you
@@therealgirlinthewoods please take me with you.thank you very much
That was a wonderful documentary of your trip and I loved all the in between tips. Great tip about checking the trailer hitch and tires at every stop. I saved myself from a flat tire that would have been out in the middle of the Mojave Desert if I hadn't caught it in time at a previous stop. I too use the Surviveware first aid kits. I've got the big one.
awesome!
Oh my goodness what a fabulous video!! I didn’t want it to end! I admire you so much! I would be terrified to drive that far by myself. Thank you for taking us along on your journey! Loved seeing all the wildlife. Keep up the great job, hope to see some great Alaskan adventures. Bless you!😘
I was going to post a comment, but you said exactly what I was going to say! DITTO!!! To everything! :D Great video! That was so fun!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just love your confidence, integrity and strength of character, Brooke. Your trip and tips was so good to watch and listen to and of course Moose is such an adorable little dog and looks to be the best companion not discounting Maisy da wolf🥰 I hope she is doing ok. I admire your fearlessness so much. Enjoy being at home with your family until we see you in your next adventure🌻
thanks much!
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Hey, Brooke. My husband and I have driven to Alaska twice from North Carolina. Everything you said about what to bring along, how the roads were, and the scenery, was exactly as you said. We loved our travels through Canada, especially Yukon, and Alaska. We're ready to go back, but as you said, fuel prices are outrageous! So glad you and Moose had a safe journey. Blessings to you.
I'm in western NC. About how long does it take from NC to AK?
@@cedarrockcabin3633 It depends on how you drive' It is about 5000 miles from Henderson N C where i live We drove it in 9 days but we took our time and only drove during day light hours
@@garywoodlief1976 fair enough. I knew it was a loaded question but was wondering. Thank you!
sweet thanks!
Yeah, I'm in Nova Scotia and gas was already high for a while (over $1 a litre) but now it's hovering around $2.15 per litre. There are 3.89 litres in a US Gallon so we're dealing with gas prices just above $8 per US Gallon. On the plus side, you should find light traffic wherever you go! 🤔
I'm so glad you arrived there safely and everything went smoothly for you. It's hard driving several days in a row like that. God bless and keep you sis 😊🙏💕
Thank you for taking us along. It doesn't always have to be a build. Traveling vicariously is a wonderful thing.
I love that you were able to take moose. What a cute dog! I love corgis and her mix is beautiful. I'm glad you're able to take a buddy with you. ❤️❤️❤️
Maybe you can post some pictures on your communities thing of Alaska that would be really cool to see!
Thanks Brooke for taking us along from Michigan to Alaska, I live in lower Michigan North of Detroit, and what a journey that would be, Alaska is on my bucket list for sure! Beautiful scenery and animals
Maysie is and has been a good companion I’m sure, but Moose seems to me to be just the right size for traveling and with him you get walk breaks too. Enjoyed this and again thanks for sharing.
This was so much fun! And your traveling companion is such a darling. Moose added so much to your adventure. Loved seeing the wildlife. Thank you for taking us along.Thanks, Moose!
What a beautiful drive!! I’m glad you made it safe. Can’t wait to see more videos.
That was an much less stressful trip than Dave took, running into the deer. Thanks for brining us along. You've shown me things I will neve get to see.
HI Brooke...Patricia from Northern California. Wow, what a fabulous video!
This vicarious experience was so great...I didn't want it to end. Loved the wildlife that you shared with us. Little Moose was so wide eyed looking at the bears and the buffalos. He must have thought they were some funny looking dogs! I heard him growl. LOL
Thank you for all the effort you put into filming the scenery along the way. I learned so much about preparation for a road trip like this.
It was a thrill to see this new video. I enjoy the videos that you and Dave put up. You two are the best! Enjoy your summer. ❤️
thanks much!
I’ve never gone through Michigan but the AlCan is definitely my favorite road trip! Sure has changed a ton through the years. Do you remember when it was mostly gravel and you had to plan your gas stops for business hours? It’s definitely more peaceful now but sometimes I miss the adventure…
What a wonderful trip! Thanks Brook for sharing. Your little moose is such a great travel companion...Hugs for maysie🤗 Love the wildlife along the way too!
Thanks so much!
What a wonderful video. I’m a travel alone senior (72) and I would love to do this, but sadly financially I can’t. I’m going to travel vicariously through you.❤️
Hi Brooke. ❤ the video , it was so nice seeing all the wild life 😍 and the beautiful views. You give such good advice for long Travling. Moose looked like he was a great Travling buddy. Glad yall made it there safe and I hope you got some much needed rest.
Thank you so much!
That trip has to be a beautiful drive for sure- Moose is just the cutest
thanks much!
Great video, great safety info. After nearly 30 years driving a big rig. And a two million mile safety award, please let me add just two things . First it was great that you do a pre-trip on your truck and trailer every morning before you start out but you need to do safety checks a few times during the day . Maybe every 2-3 hrs when you stop for a break. Try this , every time you get out for coffee walk the long way around the back of your rig and do a quick visual inspection . Then do the same thing when you come back. Second , if you are really fighting the afternoon fatigue and your eyes are heavy ,safely pull over wherever you can and just lay back in your seat and close your eyes. Your body clock will wake you up in about 20 mins. Combine that with a safety break and you’ll be good to go. Don’t push it always err on the side of caution. Btw great dog.
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Thank you so much for this video! I'm taking a month and a half next summer to drive the Alcan. Yours and Dave's videos are really informational and useful in my own preparation. I simply cannot wait for the scenery that I"ve seen from you both! And Moose is SO SWEET! You are lucky and blessed to have such a wonderful travel companion! Best wishes to you and your family.
Hello how are you doing?
Im glad to hear that Maisie is still around - I was afraid maybe she had gone to the Rainbow Bridge not having seen her in any recent videos - Moose is a treasure!
Aww I miss Maisie. Hope she doesn't feel left behind
Excellent all around information! Tires right now are super hard to find, and delaminating is a big issue for the trailers on big rigs making for a lot more caution room with the big rigs. Listerine (old fashioned) in a misting bottle, great way to keep mosquitos off you or a sitting area. Thank you for sharing the journey with us! Hope all is well.
Great trip Brooke and all the advice and what to pack, I used to service my car and could change the wheel of any of the cars I’ve had but I don’t drive anymore, so seeing you on your trip is lovely with Moose and love when he runs from the water and tries to catch it it’s cute xxx
Hello how are you doing?
Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip on the road home, Brooke. It's soooo very beautiful there in Alaska! 😍 I'm sure glad that you made it there safely. 😊 God bless you, and your family. 🙏 Sending y'all lots of love ❤ from Kentucky!
What a great trip...long, but so scenic. All the wildlife..wow!! Glad u had a safe trip through our Canadian wilderness...and enjoyed Tim's! Moose loved his breakfast sandwich! Moosey growling at the bear and the Buffalo...adorbs!! Great advice for a safe journey. Cheers to you, Mois and Maisey!!
I stand in awe, Brooke. 7 months ago I drove my car and everything I owned, with my cat, from our beautiful state of Michigan to California to live. I spent one night in a hotel mid trip, the rest in my car. I love traveling but was glad it was over, too. Can't wait to see the new Alaska adventures now. Have fun, Moose!
wow!
Wow I can't believe you would leave Michigan for California! Good luck with that!
This brought back so many memories for me! I had the opportunity to be on the Alaska highway 4 times when I was younger. Lived in Fairbanks 4 years. Alaska has always been a favorite of mine! I sure do miss it! I enjoyed this video so much! Have a blessed and safe time in Alaska! God Bless!
awesome!
Hello Brooke I am glad that you safely made it to your destination, thanks for sharing it with us. You always make it seem so easy, but of course we know its not. With a vechile traveling that far you sure need to know what you are doing ahead of time as you mentioned. The video was very informative, besides the beautiful views. Keep up the good work.
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Oh the exuberance of a puppy ! Love the water 💦 Loving the trip with you Brooke and Moose 🥰
thanks!
I love this and absolutely love the idea of making a similar trip one day. I've made the solo trip from Memphis to LA (2100 miles in three days on I-40) when I was in the Marines. I pulled a trailer along the way. But it was not anything like the beautiful trip you just took. Keep up sharing all these magnificent trips and ideas with us all.
I absolutely loved this video!! All the beautiful wildlife and landscape was such a treat! Glad you and Da Moose made it safely home.
Wow, what an experience! The scenery and wildlife in Canada was fun to see.
Thank you Brooke. I’m always happy to hear about and see your adventures. Also, your pre travel tips are so helpful.👋😊
Thanks for sharing your long drive, preparedness, safety tips& scenery! Those were some good-sized bears. I’m at Rocky Mountain House, Alberta & we have bears & cougars near town. Thankfully they don’t venture into town often! Many blessings to your family! 🤗❤️🇨🇦
Hello Brooke,
I was so happy to see the notification for your video.
Thank you so much for sharing all these important tips.
You had such wonderful sight seeing during your trip. It made me remember when I had my trip around Canada.
Stay safe and well.
awesome thanks!
How wonderful! Thanks for bringing us all along and showing what all's needed and what to expect. Great trip!
Brooke.....u forgot to give us the 1st bite of ur Tim Hortons breakfast sandwich. LOL.
Such a great video! I’ve done long road trips pulling a trailer where the temps vary by wild numbers in a 24 hour period. Learned the hard way to have multiple ways to inflate my tires. I bought a slime 12v on my last trip because I didn’t charge my ryobi battery and didn’t bring my jackery. Luckily I was close to help. Loved this video!!!! Can’t wait to see your Alaska adventures!!! ❤️🙏
Hello how are you doing?
Brooke, always stay safe on your trips and camping, sounds like your prepared on gears , thanks for sharing your videos
Great video!! My friend & her husband currently live in Ohio & they are moving to Alaska. I sent this video to them for some tips & advice. They are also traveling with 2 doggies. That’s a long trip. Glad you all made it safe.
awesome!
What an amazing and fun journey! Thanks for taking us along:)
Wow, I loved that! Thanks for taking us along, and all the great tips! I’m 3,800 miles from Alaska. It would be a monumental trip!
That was great! I’m 78 now and won’t be able to make this trip, but thanks for taking me along.
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I would be so scared that Moosey would jump out the truck window and grab a piece of that buffalo!!!!
You're amazing girl....heck of a trip.
Oh, the smile and love exhibited by your husband, Dave, when you drove up. The love between the two of you is palpable. Best wishes!
First advice.... do you really want to use an EV in the wilderness - solo? Towing a trailer diesel vs EV the EV guy couldn't make it 88 miles away from the start. You are aiming for 800 miles / day driving by yourself. Lots to think about. see The Fast Lane Truck - cant get the video link to copy over here.
How Far Can a Gas Truck & an Electric Ford Lightning Go Towing the Same Camper On ONE Fill-up? - UA-cam
So enjoy this trip with you feel like I really experienced the whole thing. Thank you so much girlie!
A friend and I (women) drove from western MA to Moose Pass, AK (1987) - the adventure of a. lifetime! A lot of the Alaska Highway was unpaved at the time. Yup, windshield got cracked by a rock on the first day. Preparation was the key to enjoying the trip.
Enjoyed the ride along, thanks Brooke for taking us along. Love Alaska!!
Good Job, Brooke. Loved your travel up-to Alaska, you are a good succinct guide. Not a lot of dialog, but great photos of the wildlife, road, and vistas.
I have lived on Kodiak Island, former husband was a Pilot for KWAA. I am also a pilot; I was thinking of driving my Forester to Alaska from Central Florida. My girlfriend from high school lives in Anchorage. This gives me something to ponder, and refer to. Love the Animals, tips, and the safe arrival to your destination!
Glad you & Moose had a safe trip. Thanks for bringing us along! Lots of great tips!
Your place in Alaska is near Fairbanks?! That’s cool! I’ve been watching @somersinalaska for a few years. They’re in North Pole, AK. Right beside Fairbanks, AK! It’s a gorgeous area!
You’re brave, Brooke! You inspire me. Thanks so much for taking us along!
I’ve bought land in northern Ontario and plan to make a channel like yours (building a writing cabin). Doing the drive solo for the first time… 16 hours total. I’m so excited.
Hi again BROOKE
Soo enjoy that drive from Michigan even though it's a long one. Most beautiful scenery with critters too and very relaxing I thought.
Great preparation and info as always and so very helpful especially for those less travelled.
Little Moose is so darn cute and a great travel buddy. Good experience for him too and relieved for you he doesn't get car sick!
Great fun to meet up with your hubby at your own place! Worth the drive for sure!!
Know you've had a wonderful getaway and many thx as always for sharing.
Stay safe and enjoy every moment.
God bless...
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Courtney and Brooke hopefully will meet up for a crazy friend video please consider it ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘
That was a great trip! Nicely interspersed with tips and pointers….loved it! You mentioned being tired at one point. Whenever I get that way on a road trip, a 10 minute power nap in a rest area always works for me! Thanks for sharing! Love your truck camper!
yes power naps!
Where is the Collie? I know that they a part of your life, But is the collie with you significant other?We used to have 5 smooth collies. Sadly 4 of them were approaching 14 years of age, actually one was 14 + 2 months. As you know collies average life span is usually 9 to 11 years, so having them until they were approaching or past14 years , they all had a great life. But putting 4 of our fur kids down within a month was the most difficult thing I had to do. I wish you well.
I found your channel a few months, and have learned so much, little bits and pieces of Info. I have started a notebook for just tricks and tips for building and ideas. As much as I have liked all of those, I am really appreciative of how you are thankful, and how open you are with your prayers, without being overly religious. People need to see that there is so much more to Faith, than fancy clothes sitting in church , so thank you!!!
awesome thanks!
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Love your trip and your motivation to drive that far alone. I am so glad you done your documentary about all the saftey predaution to have along the way from Michigan to Alaska Thank you for your time and Pray you was safe driving that far on your own and am glad you made it safe and sound,
@The mysterious Miss X But still what would happen if you had a accident or something worse! I am sure glad you know how to manage alone traveling that far by yourself. Just so glad that you made it safe and sound to your destination.
After 45 years of driving truck for a living, and traveling thru all but 4 of the lower 48 states and Ontario and Quebec, I can really relate to this video, especially as a woman out there traveling. I love watching your videos on being out in the wild because I've been there and done that. At 68 years old, I've slowed a bit. But, that being said, there was nothing like standing on the roof of my house , 12 years ago at 11:30 at night shoveling 3' of lake effect snow and listening to the coyotes run up the creek bed behind my home out in the woods. And as far as a bucket? I've always carried a coffee can with kitty litter!
Wow that was an epic journey for you I thought we did well driving from England through to France to Spain 3,000 miles round trip with my family staying in 6 hotels and stopping at so many service stations I lost count but boy we had fun glad you arrived safe 😊
Sounds great!
Loved the whole trip Beautiful … 🇺🇸👍🏻🇺🇸
Oh shoot wanted to see the house!!!
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
You are extremely fortunate! The scenery along your trip is Absolutely Beautiful!
What a trip. God Bless y’all. Can’t wait to see more videos from you and Dave
Thank you for this. It’s my dream to RV to Alaska…. God bless you sister!
Congrats GITW on showing us the Alaska trip with u and ur Dog. lv the views and videos.
Hello from NM, wow beautiful scenery girl, aww thanks for taking us along 😊
....miss the visits to the lake prop and fishing in canoe. Does the current new prop with the "summer A-frame" have fish in the river/creek?
I would drive to Ontario (St. Mary's) and had to stop every couple of hours. It would generally take me 5 hours to get there. I love Canada! Since I am not Mennonite anymore I don't go there anymore. I don't drive either so I'd have to take the train into London.
Thank you for this beautiful video. I loved the scenery and the wildlife!
hello Brooke and Moose!!! love from Ontario! happy trails to Alaska!
Good video, transitions, narration. Very relaxing and interesting. Thanks!
did you notice during editing you have a strange reflection in the back window of your cab that makes it look like you have a parakeet bobbing up and down during the journey ?
that Corgi is marking his trail for the return trip back home; he saw the stinky moldy rock house way up north in Alaska, going north the race is on!
I use sawdust toilets whenever the power goes out ( which is often). They are so clean and handy - the ultimate composting toilet. Seal it for a year and then put it around a tree in the woods!
I've THOUGHT to myself I'd like to drive from OKLAHOMA to Alaska....BUT now....I'm tired just watching YOU!!! THANK U FOR SHARING!!! I LOVE UR VIDEOS!!
Great video! I have always wanted to see that highway. Thank you for sharing it.
I absolutely love love love your videos! You empower women:) - also I would just like to say thank you thank you thank you for not getting Moose’s tail docked :)
You probably already know this but on July 1st, a washout occurred on the Al-Can about half-way between Watson Lake and Coal River ( 59°58'42.18"N 127°34'36.45"W). Its going to take a while to repair. There is a gravel road detour right at the location with single lane traffic going through.
Alternative route is the #37 (Stewart-Cassiar) Highway starting about 15 miles west of Watson Lake which redirects drivers hundreds of miles off the route. Hope you plan on staying in Alaska for a while because your route choices are slim back to Michigan.
Thank you for that info. People should always expect the unexpected when taking a drive like this.
Enjoyed, enjoyed, enjoyed!!!
I admire you honey child, if I were your age, I’m a senior, I would venture to do as you do. I have been to Alaska in a rented mobile home but I wasn’t alone. Loved every moment of it.
We flew from Spain to Chicago and from Chicago to Alaska in 2019!
I thank God for this experience. Thank you for your video. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
My only gripe is that you did not offer us the first bite of the egg muffin..... Glad you had a safe trip home 🙂
I know you will probably think it's old school, but I'd never made a trip like that without a 2-way radio in my vehicle (CB, GMRS, or Ham Radio) and a Weather Alert Radio as well. When all else fails there's RADIO!
Can you make a video of Maisie puppy to da wolf video for us? I love collies. 🥰
Good thing you didn't have to use your debit card in Canada right now they shut it all down sister yeah you need to bring cash
I hope you carry a handgun out there. People are crazy these days be careful.
Great video; many thanks! Welcome home.
I travel alone all the time, I’m a female. It’s awesome. Have no fear ladies 😉🌹
Enjoyed your awesome journey to Alaska !! 👍
Thank you for the amazing person that you are and sharing your experiences. Always brings a smile.
Thank you for bringing us along Brooke!!! I totally enjoyed watching this. Love those buffalo(bison?). I always learn so much from you. Blessings always dear one ❤️
Excellent video!
Great, thorough video! Moose has grown so much, is Maisy at home? Miss seeing her, give her hugs from us. Very beautiful drive, exhausting I'm sure but we were happy to see your hubby waiting for you as you drove up! Thank goodness and thank you for the video!
Yes, she said her daughter is at home with Maisey.
My aunt and her family lives in Fairbanks and Anchorage before that. My uncle use to always send us this huge box and be iced full of king crabs legs, fish and really good seafood.
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Wow, what a great video, loved the ride along, thanks 😊
What a trip! Lil Moosey is a great traveling companion❤ I've always wanted to travel across Canada...now I've done it vicariously with you🥰🙌 Looking forward to seeing your summer activities in Alaska💚🤞🌈 Stay safe. be well and see ya next time👋👋👋