3 Horrible Days Truck Camping in Alaska 

That’s exactly what I realized to, right away

Carbon monoxide danger too

exactly

I always closed the damper to the fireplace so bats or birds wouldn’t fly in, during non use of the fireplace. Open it when starting a fire.

100%. Her lack of knowledge could get her killed especially in Alaska. I was also worried for her small doggie walks in those freezing temps. There are points when the dog even looks concerned, especially when they were in the back with the cold air from the diesel heater.

Plus eating food in car with the door gerry rigged with a bungee cord while eating is inviting grizzly or rape. Bears do not hibernate as people think. Bears find a place to bed down and slow their metabolism down but they do awaken when hungry, or they hear something. I'm from AK and so many bear stories. They do not fear people, dogs, cars, or yurts. They can break into your car with or without you inside. Then people leaving notes on car so far out is strange (generous but do you trust strangers nowadays)? and someone waking you at 2 am to get you to move? Hopefully you didn't get out your car to move to front driver seat with them watching you! You're posting your whereabouts and people stalk Internet to find easy targets. You should've had wood hauled on your back pack for a 2 day or on a sled. You also didn't open the damper to let smoke out or get started with oxygen, it's why it wouldn't start. Also you can get sudden lung problems like bronchitis from smoke inhalation which requires an inhaler and humidifier to heal lungs. You turned lungs into jerky which makes them vulnerable to other viruses. Walking in woods in the evening to reach a destiny is never good practice, as sun can drop sooner than you think or with a storm brewing makes it darker sooner, and you would've been lost or snow storm that covered that trail. Your dog is a distraction from you being alert and the dog is too playful and jumping instead of being alert for your safety. You're stopping to film snow instead of focused on safety. You jeopardize your own health and safety to entertain others. The lack of venting when cooking causes humility build up which can fry your wiring too. Good luck and success in all you do! I'm not your momma but my nerves are so stressed and on edge now from watching this and it's my first time watching you. Take care.

Hardcore people don’t fear bears. But i just hope she’s not on her monthly cycle lol.

​@@paulwoodford1984I'm sure she's unaware of this fact, it's just makes the situation worse.

@@paulwoodford1984you mean morons

@@cookiekirkland8689 It’s only believed to be true for polar bears but also let’s be real, the studies are not super strong.

It’s partly RU-vids fault for promoting this concept with young women. It makes young girls aspire to this kind of life (which is foolish) thinking they can get rich and go viral on RU-vid especially if they act ditsy enough or show enough cleavage and or booty cheeks. Total false sense of accomplishment. Nothing to gain in the long run. It is no way to live your young life. Then 5 years of your young life gone and wasted. C’mon girls!!! Wake tf up!!! Helloooo

You are 100% correct! Her poor dog, so irresponsible. All this for RU-vid fame and fortune. Shame on all involved.

they are right next to a neighborhood and near Walmart. she also has a cell phone. haha. so dramatic.

@@Sonjaorleans the deadly alaskan non hibernating winter bears. OK.

@Bigfootrules Well, I would pound sand, but I'm scared of waking up the Alaskan snow snakes.

Did the dog survive?

She is an accident waiting to happen, has been for a while and the dog will pay the price by either getting injured, killed or left alone if something happens to her.

I loved your video. I am considering this lifestyle while homeschooling my teenager. I do hope you reported the damp wood so they do not let that happen again. You were in a dangerous situation. Freeze to death ,or possibly get attacked by wild animals. The note could have waited because many psychos use that tactic to lure you out. I will say your positive energy is amazing. I am glad you have a dog with you. Amazing protectors and companions. Stay safe out there!

@@nunya2954 no. Falling through lake ice... annoying. Falling through iced over river... death sentence.

So sad

yeah i was worried about that too. I wouldn't spend any more time outside in the dark than i needed to. or what if they somehow messed with her car so that she'd have to go to them for help.. maybe i watch too many horror movies

Nope, car notes immediately raises suspicion for me! Same with random flat tires in a parking lot. Somebody might be watching.

Yes, if nasties puncture your tyres a.female is in real danger...A dog is unlikely to be enough to protect you. ( they can be lured with poisoned meat)..Honestly, young lone women ahould not be out in the wilderness no matter how clever and enthusiastic they are.

Especially in the Alaska. Not alot of women to go around.

EXCELLENT advice.Glad you told that. Always be prepared, even where you do park, so you can make a fast exit and not get blocked in. I had an encounter lately with a truck stopped in my lane in the country with a drop off on one side, a hill and bushes on the other and where there was a rise in the road I couldn't see over. I saw he had a walkie talkie, sort of hiding it. He motioned me by but I expected him to check if anybody was coming, but he looked angry. Then, he let me see he had an AR-15 held pointed down, in his left hand. That was showing it to me. He was either illegally hunting in the road, or threatening me. I bolted past him dealing with the blind rise in the road and got out of there. For all I know, if I had been in a different type vehicle I might have found out what his intentions were.........

bears are sleeping, numbnutts.

,,,,,,my thoughts exactly

Definitely looks closed in the vid and position of it doesn’t change. And hence all the smoke inside… woweee, seemingly self-inflicted torment, like most of her vids.

This was my thought as well. Damp wood wouldn't cause so much smoke inside and it would also explain why the fire didn't start.

Yes I encountered this very situation recently and thought the same

Yeah, and a shark didn't attack her either.

@@bobjacksob the night was 100% gator free.

Hee hee hee 😂

Not knowing how to use a tent heater is stupidity, not a fail.

@jonarse luckily they didn't wake up hungry and have to make the short walk to the SUPER WALMART down the road. JEEEEZUS. People act like she was in Siberia, naked, fighting a mountain lion.

Snow and bears??? Absolutely not...

🤣🤣🤣 I agree! 😂😂😂

Carrying all your gear. In the snow. In the dark. Bears. For two miles. Every time I watch Ria's videos, the father in me is concerned for her safety. Plus knowing myself, I would inevitably forget something in the truck and have to go back and get it. Maybe more than once.

Need a small sled to pull her gear and dog could help ! Rental should have provided it.

No Way - plus it's a Dry Cabin. That's a double No Way!!

Yes that was concerning to just watch. Moose didn't occur to me but bears definitely especially with a dog at night.

@@ladellg267 people don’t realize how quick a missed can kill you, and they’re complete jerks- always having a giant chip on their shoulders. Black bears will *typically* leave you alone, unless they’re starving or have cubs, but that is grizzly territory as well and they will stalk you, and kill you. My father in law once had a grizzly stalk him from the other side of a railing pile he was gold panning in. He slowly moved toward his vehicle where he’d left his rifle. The bear countered his moves and they went in sort of a circle with the bear closing the gap really quickly. Thank God dad was able to reach the jeep before the bear reached him. But he was really, really scared. He said that bear was intent upon attacking. We’ve many stories from living in Alaska for over 20 years. 8 in southeastern, and 12 in the interior. I love Alaska, but I learned to fear and respect it as always ready to end you.

She enjoys being ditzy ..it helps her channel 😅

Her Dog’s loose lead needs sorting out . Very dangerous..

Ditzy yes. Alaska is not the place to be unprepared and reckless.

​@BECKisBUSY Nice shade attempt!

@@timewilltell5476I don’t think that was an attempt. Do you know what an attempt is versus a completed act? If not, stay off any jury in my courtroom

No bears not after -40 and colder weather

Spray AND a candy bar.... so you can toss it far away and maybe buy yourself a few steps headstart ! 🙃😉😇

Name one time a winter bear attack occurred at the eagle river nature center, you numbnuts.

@@bearbear8039Luckily the Eagle River area doesn’t see -40 temps like the interior. It’s also been quite warm at 25-35 above during the daytime this week.

@laurenrogers2333 and nobody has ever been attacked there in February by an awake bear, asshats. You have a better chance of being shot by an armed moose. Get off here Alaskan Karens.

Hi I admire you I wish I was you with my dogs but I'm wondering did you even fill up your gas tank or your diesel tank did you check all of your items and heaters and whatever you might have to keep you warm and safe before you thought of venturing out I always make sure I have a full tank of gas even while driving I do not let my tank go below half because you never know if you're going to get into a traffic jam and be stuck and then run out of gas and on top of that I don't know if I would want to venture out into the snow even though I did do it in my Jeep on freshly powdered snow and drove around for a while out in the wilderness by myself no one around if I broke down I would have been screwed I was very lucky but man do I wish I could be you right now in the wilderness I just love being out there free to do whatever I want free to see the beauty of the world and just free to go wherever I please but anyways good luck thanks smartly and be safe and have fun and live your life and thank you for sharing and by the way you and your dog are absolutely beautiful❤

They're in hibernation!

The bears are probably hibernating. They do occasionally come out of their dens but the spring months are the most dangerous for bear attacks

bears hibernate, violent wierd men don't so she shouldn't be going around Alaska alone

Food in her bag too! Its a party!

So do I. I literally hold my breath and drink heavily.🤪😩

Make sure you still carry a co2 detector, those do not shut off with low oxygen like they claim it does. Seen them fail many times. Like those ice fishermen for example who nearly died because of one of those heaters that didn't shut off when it should've. Good thing one of them noticed they was getting sleepy and shouldn't be tired.

you think she's prepared? wow.

I was even scared for you. I'll keep you and Blue in prayer. . Have a blessed, safe day.

She is within 10 miles of a Walmart Super Center. @@liamjohnson2474

Choice of footwear in those cold temperatures seems dangerous to say the least

It almost seems like couple bf thing

It's so great to see the genuine, deep love that you have for Blue, always putting his needs first...and oh boy, he's always so happy..!!!

@@bethanmiles5126 HE is a happy little fella, just like my dog. Reminds me so much of her. She nearly broke through my screen door when I was outside and the dog that charges at us as we walk by it's chain link yard, was on leash walking with it's owner. She thought it would come after me as usual, and had to save me. I had to get up and lean on the door to keep her from literally breaking the door frame to get out to me. We do have to carry protection just on walks because of dogs. A neighbor's dogs had me cornered against my chicken coop in the back yard,j lately, so I placed items all over so I could get to them fast. My dog is inside the house. They didn't bother me at all when she's with me. Then, they act well behaved and even friendly! She's, apparantl, and Alpha because ONE bark through the window would send the aggressive dog running home! So her dog would fight and she needs to be prepared to defend him, also. IT's dangerous out there.

Feed Blue farmers dog brand dog food, it will allow him his best chance. My thoughts and healing intentions are with hum.

@@freedomspirit9521. Do u know if they make food for kitty cats?? Thank you!!

Hopefully you would have been smart enough to open the damper on the wood stove before lighting it tho. 😂😂😂

​@aerynstormcrow I think you mean "educated" enough. She obviously wasn't aware and had not had that experience previously. Be kind instead of trying to make someone look bad just to be cruel or feel that you are "smart".

But she won’t

@@KaliKali-hv9bt She's got guts walking in the wilderness in the dark for 2 miles I'll give her that !

@@MrManflyI’d call it stupidity! From an Alaskan woman.

Paranoia is NOT an instinct- it's mental illness!!!

i was thinking the same

A sled makes it easier. Thanks for showing where it is. Plan to kidnap my hubby for trip out there. Blue would have let you know if a bear was around. Look forward to the next adventure

​@@kipholder8577 Me too. Pulling a sled or paulk would have been better.

I was thinking of those tire trax people have to get unstuck .they are like sleds

Do you have to use the word "totally" like a dumbass?

I really like that comment ^^ May peace be with you

She didn't even attempt to look at the stove. She just kept lighting the wood.

Could be lots of creosote in the chimney pipe, which causes smoke and terrible burning and can actually catch on fire. In the cold, with a long pipe, creosote buildup is more likely in the pipe.

Don't know why campgrounds and campsites always only Supply Greenwood which don't burn that's why I always bring my own

What's a spark arrestor?

A spark arrestor normally is a wire mesh or a cap at the top of the stovepipe that catches the largest sparks. Small sparks normally pass through.

Yes but she had NO HEAT!

I get it. She had no choice.

Honey I'm 69 do it every day only place I live is my rv traveling and hiking broke my back neck both shoulders and elbows my right leg and left knee not all at once but had broke skull back and shoulder at once plus other injury, soft tissue but I still do it some days not so good but with God all things possible

Most important part of your gear is the sleep system

And more than a bungee to keep the door cracked and not easy access for evildoers. God forbid. I’m glad you have a dog with you for first alert system!

Yep

Loose lead is big NO NO..

“Pawsitive” energy

@maketodaypretty1505 stupid. you make people barf.

me too -Fairbanks 40 yrs and moved to Washington and I threw up leaving as my heart did not wish to go and I got sick over it literally!

Many areas in Washington mimic Alaska my guess is that you miss your friends

definitely not. nothing here compares to alaska. @@jamesmcdonough2726

same, i moved to washington a few years back and got HOME SICK and moved back to alaska. but for very personal reasons i had to move back to washington so life would be easier for my family. still always wishing to go back to alaska, but life is easier here, just feels incomplete. hope you get to visit alaska again!@@user-gz4zv5bv9r

If you really miss it, go back home🏡🗻. I moved to a new place, lasted 6 months, but I missed the beach and ocean every day. Haven't regretted coming back! Although the other place was Beautiful, I just didn't belong there.

thats nice of you ole timer I JUST KEPT WAITING FOR A BEAR TO JUMP OUT ON THE SILLY COW

@@biffa1234100😂😂😂😂

That is so nice!

Carry a freakin weapon!!!! Shotgun minimum. Do you have any idea about how big and dangerous animals are in Alaska.....

@@user-bd5md5cm2j a .45 can stop a moose or bear if you place your shot right, or just unload your whole mag. Shotgun isn’t necessary.

I'm a Christian. God doesn't intervene all the time even if you pray. You have to be aware, take every precaution!

Keep yourself safe! No one else will.

I was a trucker for 13 years, solo female, prayed just about every day. Made it safely through every difficulty. Of course praying doesn't mean you don't take personal responsibility. I was always as prepared as I knew how to be. Stay safe driver!

That's what I was wondering. I wouldn't want a diesel anything in an Alaskan winter.

Yep, endangering the lives of those sent out to do the rescuing too. Very irresponsible!

For real though!!!😅

If you’re properly prepared and think ahead and think things all the way through, it’s not an issue (coming from an SUV lifer of over a year). She doesn’t always educate herself the way she should; I mean heck she says herself she can’t even cook at her age. She should have done FAR more research before heading to Alaska (as an Alaskan born and raised) like wildlife precautions, a block heater for her engine, how to start a fire in emergency situations (like with a ferro rod) and how to use/troubleshoot a wood stove. It’s incredible how far a small amount of knowledge will get you, and how far it can put you in the ground if you don’t have it.

😂😂😂

The people who owned the hurt gave her wet wood.

the thing is they stock wet woods the owners responsibility for the renter

It was probably a green tree that came down in the snow, and someone that didn't know better put it there. Let me presume. Your "Fire craft training" consist of watching outdoor boys on You Tube............ Nailed it didn't I?

​@richardp6461 She couldn't keep the fire going. Is she mean enough to survive freezing cold without it? Let me guess, you're an RV park camper... Nailed it didn't I ? 😅😅

@@pattihart8751 Nailed nothing. 😅😅

Hopefully you have a carbon monoxide detector in your truck whenever you use the Buddy Heater?

You need to open a window or crack the door to get a fire started? You are a baffoon.

Was the damper open? Closed?

It probably hitched a ride in their vehicle..🐈

I was thinking she didn’t open the damper cause there was smoke in the cabin your right

I think she didn't check the damper on the flue, not the stove. Even with the woodstove doors open, the smoke was going back into the yurt rather than being sucked up into the chimney. Intake damper doesn't do much when the door is open, and an open door is more than enough to provide a strong draft. In a few shots (i.e. 6:44) you can see the flue damper handle, she only had to twist it.

Fire damper. Open it.

Her choice not to bring a 10mm pistol is lack of common sense in this realm. She had no clue as to the potential danger she could have faced. When in bear county, make sure you have at least a 10mm pistol.

@@rockaboatus588Agreed! She reckless as F

I love Australian Shepherds, but they are not 2nd in intelligence to the border collie.

Have you ever read the story of "Bobbie the Wonder dog" of Silverton Oregon. Walked over 3,000 miles back home in 1923. This story will stay with you.