Rough Road Ahead: My Yukon Challenge

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After 14 days of self-isolation during the 2020 pandemic, I headed north from Whitehorse Yukon to explore the only Canadian "highway" to the Arctic Circle. It was definitely high, but the "way" part was a little rougher than I thought!
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@diggerdog6649 3 года назад

Guts going up there by yourself this late in the year Slim.

@epiphoneguy8392 3 года назад

13:00 a Bob Ross painting come to life. Beautiful.

@genx1144 3 года назад

"I finally reached the entrance of Tombstone park without needing a tombstone myself." 🤣🤣

@judyabernathy80 3 года назад

Slim!!!! You keep out doing yourself! That was spectacular!!! One must feel so humbled by such beauty and vastness. Thank you so much for showing me something that I will never see!! ♥️♥️♥️

@jmpattillo 3 года назад

The ending was so fitting. Stopped at the edge of a forbidden, foggy void

@skybluepink998 3 года назад

"a river of fog" --- love that. And that shot at the end with those colors on that hillside --- stunning!

@leelawrence3379 3 года назад

Those colours were amazing, so vibrant.

@cmi7439 3 года назад

But didn't he say bears??? Guess they were enjoying the view too! 😳

@thizizliz 3 года назад

Yes indeed! Fantastic. Leave itvto SP to find beauty wherever he takes us!

@bodybait 3 года назад

When a Canadian says its cold I trust them.

@caroljordan7205 3 года назад

Hahaha... lol. Yup if we know about anything it would be deep freeze❤️🇨🇦Alberta

@paulholley5052 3 года назад

Yes I'm inclined to agree with you there.

@richardmurry9866 3 года назад

And the Norwegian says no such thing as bad weather just bad clothes. Ha ha

@caroljordan7205 3 года назад

Richard Murry I love it😂🤣😂🤣, a great deal of truth BUT definitely such a thing as bad weather when your driving🤪

@kasslove111 3 года назад

yes lol so true

@pugluvr6435 3 года назад

Now THAT is some road construction! I shouldn't ever complain again, but I probably will.

@helenoillemyatt6583 3 года назад

PugLuvr 64 fabulous

@cherbear1996 3 года назад

Same..lol

@carycoombe3380 3 года назад

Even Manitoba roads aren't that bad.

@henri1511 3 года назад

@@carycoombe3380 Except when they were redoing parts of the 280 in Manitoba a couple years ago. 1st gear was way too fast.

@alarmactionukalarmactionuk893 Год назад

Ha! Yeah likewise lol!

@binder098 3 года назад

Slim, God bless ya, you're pushing the envelope, the other RVing RU-vidrs can't match this content!

@thomasmayes471 3 года назад

The motorhome experiment made it further up

@retro8696 3 года назад

Plus he is the only one that don't have Patreon bs wanting us to support him.

@jayesh5131 3 года назад

@@retro8696 He gets support from Patreon. He usually post their names in the end of the videos. Don't know what happened in this video!

@jmpattillo 3 года назад

@@jayesh5131 I don’t think he has a patreon account. People just donate directly via his website

@jayesh5131 3 года назад

@@jmpattillo OK maybe, but somewhat the same with patreon👍

@sharonnorris4258 3 года назад

Thanks for taking us along to the Yukon, Slim. I’m Canadian but had never seen any Yukon footage. Just beautiful.

@johnswof 3 года назад

Slim's ability to make it feel like you are right there with him is especially nice in these troubling times. Thank you Mr. Potatohead for another delightful adventure. I was kind of disappointed you didn't play some more slide guitar for us in this one.

@johnswof 3 года назад

Slim's latest video has been up just over four hours and there's already 21 jerks who dropped by to give it a thumbs down. I'd bet most of them never bothered to even watch SP's fine work.

@Tuckerclan 3 года назад

Thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through your travels. You never fail to deliver something interesting and beautiful. Take care, stay safe.

@agentstarling9998 3 года назад

Unbelievable Slim, this video is one of you best for narration and scenic views. I love your voice too. The rainbow shots were beautiful 🌈🌈🌈 Good job!!!

@conarc-d1037 3 года назад

Hello Clarice. (Again, haha!)

@davidsradioroom9678 3 года назад

What an adventure! Most of us will never have the opportunity to do what you have done. Thanks for taking us along!!!

@dncook1955 3 года назад

Great job Slim, I am amazed by the people that could survive long enough to learn how to live season after season without assistance. Beautiful true wilderness.

@eyelidman09 3 года назад

Wow, Slim - now that was a road trip. Stunning scenery and an utter mud bath. I hope you and your trailer are ok. Thank you so much for posting this glimpse of the great Yukon and The North West. Stay safe and well and warm, sir.🌞🙏🇬🇧🌞

@sonora108 3 года назад

Man, it was a little tough getting there but it was worth it. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for another great video.

@threedogsandacamper503 3 года назад

Wow fantastic! I took the “Top of the World” highway to AK from Dawson City in 2006 pulling an 18’ fiberglass trailer with a Honda Ridgeline (started and returned to Dallas, TX). It was rough in spots but not too awful. That said, it was right around the solstice, so it was warm and dry. I’m loving your journey and hoping to one day go back to the far north. Safe travels!

@annettehambler-pruden6682 3 года назад

REALLY ENJOYED THIS. MY LATE HUSBAND AND I DROVE TO INUVIK ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO AND IT IS NICE TO ENJOY THE SCENERY FROM MY CHAIR. WE WENT IN SUMMER AND THE ROADS WERE NOT MUCH BETTER BUT THE SCENERY IS SPECTACULAR. WE MADE THE WHOLE TRIP WITH ONE FLAT TIRE CAUSED BY THEM GRADING THE ROADS AND TURNING UP ARROW SHAPED ROCKS.

@brendaswann7292 3 года назад

You done good Slim. Furthest north I made it was Stewart. Bless you. With a 4x4, I would have stayed to a true northern path. Well done sir, well done. 👏🏽🇨🇦👏🏽

@singhthe_king9558 3 года назад

"oh my god" bears. You couldn't even enjoy the beautiful flowers.

@singhthe_king9558 3 года назад

@GLM Who knows? Maybe, After viewing beautiful scenery he suddenly thought of having a beer 😎.

@FreedomToRoamBySusanHare 3 года назад

You are the best photographer and videographer on RU-vid.

@therixon 3 года назад

Oh chap, what a great video!! The trailer looked cool and rugged with the mud..... another fantastic upload, so thanks!!!

@Woodthrush 3 года назад

LOL...pretty sure you said "OMG Bears" and not "OMG BEERS!" But hope you had some of the latter on hand to calm your nerves. ;)

@Flightstar 3 года назад

I thought he may have seen a Molsen truck rolling down the road.

@M.Campbell 3 года назад

Yes. He looked a little more worried than the sight of a beer would merit.

@RicG. 3 года назад

Wish you would've focused for a bit on that painting of a woman in the corner of the abandoned cabin. It looked really interesting and had a story to tell. Loved the video -stay safe out there Slim.

@trafficsnitch3505 3 года назад

Wow Slim, that view when you first pulled over. Absolutely stunning.

@kevinhavers2188 3 года назад

I think this is one of your best videos ever! Thank you for taking us to places we will never get to go.

@janicesolie9482 3 года назад

This adventure is one of the best I have ever watched..thank you.

@marilynrenaud1892 3 года назад

Another masterpiece by SP! Simply OUTSTANDING! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😁👏

@montyforster3370 3 года назад

Vh Qqqqqq yy

@montyforster3370 3 года назад

Vh Qqqqqq yy

@paulenright 3 года назад

...vanishing road, river of fog, mud and a weasel along with stunning vistas. You had myself and my daughter on the edge of our seats going up those muddy mountain roads...beautifully film,📽🔝 safe travel south Slim.

@dalepointer9312 3 года назад

Way up North/ The adventure begins/ Batten down the hatches/ Say farewell to your friends/ Wild scenery will abound/ Mountains, trails and sky/ Animals and mosquitoes/ Come along for the ride/ 15 days, 15 days/ Bouncing up and down/ Mr. Slim Potatohead/ Brother, he gets around/ Fly your flags high/ Your sails ready and full/ Can't wait to watch/ It's going to be SUPER COOL/

@ekrajb 3 года назад

"oh my god, bears!" . . .

@DesertDog8989 3 года назад

I thought he'd just remembered his cooler...heard it as, "OMG. Beers".

@Isemaidn 3 года назад

He left us hanging!

@rlsingle00 3 года назад

All I can say is that is amazingly beautiful scenery and very colorful. Thank you so much for documenting and sharing your journey.

@cheryllapham6279 3 года назад

That’s what I remember about traveling the AlCan, road construction, being behind RVs, beautiful scenery, and incredible wildlife. Gorgeous!

@CTBLAS 3 года назад

Back in the '70's that was normal conditions for every road in the Yukon, including the whole Alaska Hwy and even the capital Whitehorse. Winter was always the best time to drive with no dust and roads graded and frozen smooth. Brakes tended to freeze and steering got pretty stiff past 40 below though.

@G.Photogirl 3 года назад

At 13:02 , would've made an absolutely perfect landscape photograph. Frameworthy. ❤

@joshj1989jj 3 года назад

I wish so badly that this was my life. To see nature and experience the mountains and scenery. I hope some day to be able to do what you do slim. Thanks for the video. It helps my depression.

@JA-ed1tj 3 года назад

Thank you Slim for taking us along for the ride! Beautiful scenery and adventure!

@donnykuryliw2497 3 года назад

When I was in the US Air Force I was stationed at MacDill AFB Florida in 1974. I had orders to go to Eielsen AFB near Fairbanks Alaska. I drove which was around 5000 miles. Back then the Alcan Hwy was 1200 miles of unpaved dirt muck. On the way up was in November. I drove a 2 wheel drive International Pickup Truck towing a 26 ft. Airstream Trailer. The roads were frozen and muck and ice. Driving straight up high mountains sometimes having to be towed the rest of the way up. The way back I drove a 1969 Ford 4x4 and also towing the Airstream. I came back in April during “Breakup”, meaning melted snow, ice and muck. The whole Alcan Hwy, all 1200 miles were like the road you were on and even much worse. It was the Best memories of my whole life driving that road. Of course I have some amazing stories, too much to tell here. Happy adventures!

@wandaberry998 3 года назад

Really enjoyed you going into the old cabin. So many of us love seeing the past like that. Makes you wonder about the people that survived the harshness back then. Havent seen you explore old places like that before and totally enjoyed it. Your my favorite. You really explain repairs and building simple for even a woman to understand. Plus your adventures snd scenery are spectacular.

@dreamingkld112 3 года назад

Wow just wow what an amazing adventure. The roads look like something i have seen on ice road truckers.

@larrystacy6603 3 года назад

Slim so amazing to see the Yukon. I am really enjoying this being an Sgt Preston of the Yukon Fan. I so much appreciate your eye for God’s Creation. Can’t wait see more

@papajoe6254 3 года назад

Slim you have outdone yourself on this one, I don't know where to start so I'll just say FANTASTIC. I'll bet that 14 day quarantine seems like it was well worth the wait now.

@carstars 3 года назад

Arctic Circle is impressive. The far North is a magical place. As the tree line opens up and the colors of late summer paint the landscape.

@mikel5582 3 года назад

Had to look up Dempster Highway on Google Maps. Wow, that's quite the adventure you're on.

@lorismithokon9028 3 года назад

Im glad you mentioned this. I, too, had to look up the highway, the location, e.t.c. it was a great way to learn. Slim, your videos are perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing. But, if you thought it might work, it might be nice to show us a map and a plan of where you are at and where we are going when we travel with you. Just for fun.

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

I wanted to show a map, but copyright issues and no cell signal prevented it. Maybe in the next part. Thanks! SP

@southpadreq7317 3 года назад

Oh look a cabin in the woods! Anyone else - Run! Slim- Lets explore.

@richardnead4840 3 года назад

Absolutely ridiculous road construction, but the pay off was amazingly beautiful. Thank you Slim.

@daniellowman6705 3 года назад

Another amazing video from the one and only! Beautiful scenery and your poetic flare to accentuate everything from the expansive to the most diminutive is awesome. Thanks for allowing us to live vicariously through your adventures, Slim! Love it and thanks for another glorious journey!!! Be safe friend, from Colorado...

@canyonoverland5003 3 года назад

Another one of my favorite RU-vidrs is in the Yukon too. If you bump into him he's got an Australian accent and drives around a Jeep with a Africa decal on the door. You guys should get together around the campfire and share stories :)

@3littlebirds729 3 года назад

Canyon Overlanding what is his name please?

@lauriekarkos1076 3 года назад

@@3littlebirds729 The Road Chose Me (Dan Grec)

@pmmurf101 3 года назад

Slim, like someone has already stated, I am Canadian too and don’t know that I’ll ever get up that far north. So living vicariously through your travels and amazing photography and video graphic dialogue to your audience is a real privilege. Stay safe!

@Chequr_Prostate 3 года назад

It’s strange that even with today’s stunning cameras, you still can’t capture the magnificence of nature when seeing it though your own eyes. Great videos, and at least we get a taste and entertainment, not such a bad deal.

@virginiatolles1664 3 года назад

What a journey! Methinketh it might be time to head south. Be careful, Slim.

@aglaaluk2325 3 года назад

Gorgeous, talk about a dream road trip! Thanks slim!

@lizcaporicci8483 3 года назад

Oh Slim! That was a pretty lonesome trip, along with a muddy, constructed road to travel. The end shot of a burst of colour from the mountain ridge was glorious. Happy you made it safe and sound.

@anandsalodkar 3 года назад

How does he not have a million subs and views is beyond me. I don’t like to use this word lightly, but this is a masterpiece.

@kapegede 3 года назад

Awesome trip! I for myself made it to the Arctic cirle, too. I rode by bicycle up from Germany to northern Sweden. The landscape there was not that ruff than your's but it was just as cold and rainy and a great experience. Btw. My profile picture was made on that trip. I'm looking forward to your next video! Greetings from Bavaria

@CC58 3 года назад

Thanks for taking us along, Slim.

@wendyeesue 3 года назад

You could say those views are "STUNNING' is what it is..At 13 minutes and 20 seconds in the video I had to take a pic of that view it was just STUNNING.. for my screensaver...Who else loves it when he gives "US" a view with is camera? He even goes slow with his camera so i can capture them.keep them coming..

@pagewhite8177 3 года назад

Wow, those colors! That yellow we kept seeing is almost electric looking, like it’s lit from within. Then the reds at the end, oh my! Thank you so much for showing this to us Slim.

@Jonny2myren 3 года назад

Amazing views, Slim. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

@nanbuzard7155 3 года назад

OMG that was amazing! Thanks for taking us along.

@linda3977 3 года назад

Wow!!! That was beautiful, but scary. I would have had to pry my fingers off the steering wheel. I was hoping maybe you would get a quick hard rain to wash your Jeep and trailer off as long as it didn’t freeze. Thanks for taking everyone along for the ride. Really enjoyed it.

@rouxchat6033 3 года назад

Mmmm, on my bucket list for sure. Thanks for taking us along. 🌲❤🐶😽😻❤🌲

@kennyc388 3 года назад

Amazing country enjoyed on an amazing journey. Thank you Slim !

@paula...sister1of12 3 года назад

Beautiful!!!!!And that cabin was amazing!!!!

@jennyleef1775 3 года назад

So many beautiful scenes. They are worthy of being framed and put on a wall.

@susanevans1294 3 года назад

Whew! Congratulations getting through that muddy, rutted road. You know your equipment very well. But the magnificent views you showed us were worth the white knuckle ride along with you. Keep the videos coming, they give me the armchair inspiration I need leading up to my own road trips and campouts in the post pandemic world next year! ❤️👍🍁

@pamelag2223 3 года назад

I was worried that you were going to end up in a snow storm! Beautiful scenery, thank you!

@cjstein2000 3 года назад

Some beautiful scenery on this trip.

@shannonroy5179 3 года назад

The first two minutes was like watching a thriller. I loved it!

@laurielamonday3134 3 года назад

Absolutely stunning!

@gahshew 3 года назад

Another amazing video Slim, thank you! And very proud of your Jeep for getting you through all of that! The wet gravel, mud, gas mileage and steep climbs...wow!

@judyrsf 3 года назад

I had to put this one in my favorites!! I will be going back to see all the beauty of the country! God really outdid himself in that country! Even with the horrible roads, I believe you thought it worthwhile! Thanks for all the awesome videos you share with us!!

@lindasue8719 3 года назад

You know you’re a Stan Rogers fan when you hear somebody say “the Beaufort Sea” and you immediately here in your mind’s ear: “...To find the hand of Franklin reaching for the Beaufort Sea...” 🇨🇦

@SlimPotatohead 3 года назад

Definately a Stan Rogers fan. Saw him live once. As for Franklin, hope I don't have to eat my shoes! SP

@tlb2753 3 года назад

I love this video! Thank you for taking us on your adventures.

@richardcheatham9490 3 года назад

Just a flat out fantastic video, Slim. Perhaps a return trip is in the cards and the Beaufort Sea await. A close friend of mine, a soil scientist with University of Texas, had a research expedition up there on all things soil a while back. It was great to see all his video presentations back to the students in Austin. THIS wonderful video will be referred onto him. Travel safely, have fun, be in touch and "On, my Gawd, bears!" (Unsaid--"What are THEY doing here?")

@kylecormier9930 3 года назад

The pool noodle idea for the shower was great. Beautiful scenery at the end of the video. Keep exploring!

@lorismithokon9028 3 года назад

I know, right? Brilliant. I love seeing all the great ideas. Just to kick it up a notch. Since you are an engineer, Slim, any chance you could figure out a strategy for putting in heated floors and/or on the shower floor?

@ruthvancise4895 3 года назад

OMG ! I live in my camper van .... envoy your adventurous energy 🙂 Take care and all the best!

@salty_sw3de93 3 года назад

Thank you for the great video slim!

@chuckmixon2175 3 года назад

Beautiful shots nice driving. Had to look on map to see where you went.

@jstonelondon 3 года назад

Another great video . Thank you Slim

@maynmom6975 3 года назад

So glad you didn't get stuck. I think I was actually holding my breath there for a second. Oh, and thanks for the tip on the low wattage hair dryer.

@Tom-In-Ga 3 года назад

wow, Wow, WoW, WOW!

@lorismithokon9028 3 года назад

Well said.

@shilohandme3697 3 года назад

WOW! Wonderful video. That’s a trip I would love to make. I’ve been on the Alaska Highway five times but never on the Dempster to Tuktoyaktuk. Our Lance trailer would not do as well as your little egg.

@ffog461 3 года назад

This is an amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm so happy for you!

@stefansoder6903 3 года назад

Yes, I enjoyed this video very much! Thank you.

@doingitwithnothing 3 года назад

Those roads reminds me of here... back in the 50ies when they were building them up to today’s standards... two years project... my mom drive them to work daily in an old Pontiac with two mud grip tires ... never missed a day

@steveratliff40 3 года назад

Great video my friend

@imxploring 3 года назад

Great video as always! Thanks for taking us along on the adventure!

@larryjohnstone6260 3 года назад

Great video Slim! Beauty everywhere,and an adventure on some of those roads!

@christiaanmorkel8108 3 года назад

As you said Wow!!!

@anthonymarino4260 3 года назад

scenery. a gift from GOD

@stevepit3942 3 года назад

Can't wait to see the next part of your trip

@mhend235 3 года назад

Outstanding! Can’t wait for Part 2!

@cherriemckinstry131 3 года назад

Now that was an adventure. You always know how to top off your next video. Nothing like this on other channels.

@chestercopperpot9294 3 года назад

I am amazed they left that muddy road open.

@gailweeks4334 3 года назад

It is the only roadway into the North and is the lifeline for goods and people to travel back and forth to the Northern communities. There would have to be a really good reason to close this road.

@geraldhenrickson7472 3 года назад

All the roads used to be like that...not too long ago.

@carlosgaspar8447 3 года назад

looks like a standard road for anyone working in the alberta oilfields, which is why it's best traveled in winter. cue "iohan gueorguiev, see the world" videos when he started his biking trip some 5 years ago.

@kerrykerry5778 3 года назад

Anytime the upper layer of the road is frost and snow free, it's road repair season in the far north. I have frequently take a massive, rear wheel drive, class A motorhome, through conditions as bad, and even worse than this. There are times when the road is so bad they end up building a temporary dirt bypass, off to the side, as they dig a really bad area out, or replace a failed culvert. As to why it's allowed to remain open, there is no choice. In many areas it is the only land route available to get to a village, mine, or other destination. If you see a land accessible village, or larger town on a map of YT, AK, or most of the northern half of Canada in general, chances are that it's only got one road in, and out. Governments try real hard to avoid absolute closures, and plan far ahead if there is no choice. A closed road can cause a lot of stress and expense to a village that gets cut off. Everything from food and fuel to medical care can be a big problem once you have to fly everything in and out.

@paulmaynard408 3 года назад

Beautiful colours. Thank you for sharing.

@stendecstretcher4983 3 года назад

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Slim.

@Metoo1111 3 года назад

Used to drive Motor coaches of men to site on back roads to the oil site in Northern Alberta....lots of roads like that. Lol. If they didn’t think you could pass, they wouldn’t let you drive thru it. It’s packed well. You have machines all around you to pull you out too. They are repairing and rebuilding the road...You don’t speed up on greasy roads like that, you slow down and yes they do the whole roads for construction depending on where they are working.

@silverbreezeRn 3 года назад

Beautiful place, love the fog and peaceful atmosphere.

@sharonanspach2734 3 года назад

Wow, I would have been stressing the whole way up..How do you do it?? And your last comment had me worried, lol, OMG, bears

@NatureAndOther 3 года назад

Maybe it was beers lol

@cmi7439 3 года назад

My thoughts... but Slim would have to be okay. Otherwise, couldn't post video. Stay safe Slim!

@barbaraurban9824 3 года назад

This was your greatest video! It will be hard to beat. I wonder if the unused cabin would be used by people stuck on the road in winter conditions conditions.