Our FIRST time in DENALI National Park! (Savage Alpine, Mount Healy, sled dogs, & Horseshoe Lake)
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@AdventuresofAplusK2 жыл бұрын
Driving the Alaska Highway to Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/ This video was filmed in mid June 2022 and may not reflect current conditions. For those who think we are saying Denali wrong, we used the following videos (among other sources) from credible people for the pronunciation we used: www.nps.gov/dena/learn/historyculture/legend-of-denali.htm (from Chief Mitch Demientieff) & kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGt3mtl9o9GygJM.html (former Mayor of the Denali borough). Keep Alaska beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Follow our Adventures in Alaska: kzread.info/head/PLZKRTK1yCEM5XwFFPSYE6Ifj_KdXL5UwM Missed our drive to Alaska? See the journey here: kzread.info/head/PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/
@Landonmoto39
2 жыл бұрын
As an Alaskan, you are ABSOLUTELY saying Denali correctly. Us locals cringe when we hear people pronounce it “Den-awly”! 😂😂 I was actually relieved to hear an outsider pronounce it correctly like you guys did. Catching glimpses of this mountain even from Anchorage is an awesome sight to see! My sons middle name is McKinley, named after this mountain. I’m a new subscriber and your videos are so well done and represent the state I love so much in such a beautiful and adventurous way! Happy trails!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are glad to get a local's stamp of approval on the pronunciation. We try very, very hard to say things correctly and quite a few people (who we gather aren't even from Alaska) have tried to rip us for our pronunciation. Thank you for the kind words about the videos, we appreciate you watching! We LOVE your state, it is insanely gorgeous!
@jameswaldecker12362 жыл бұрын
Also in the 30% club! It seems like the morning is the right time; we had a clear view from the bus tour on July 8. I did go up to the top of Mount Healy, but couldn't see Denali from there. Instead I saw a rainstorm in the area as the mountains generate their own storm system! (I had a similar thing happen on Flattop Mountain.) But instead of getting rained on, there was a rainbow on the descent, which was awesome. By July 8, the bridge over the Savage River was fully assembled, and I was able to hike on the other side of the river. Otherwise I did the same thing you did: I combined Savage Alpine with Savage River and took the bus back. Thank you for helping me relive all of this! I even went to that Subway. :)
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya we felt so lucky to see it on our first day in the park! We noticed when we did the Mount Healy Overlook that those mountains in the distance always had rain clouds over them. There was a stretch of that road that runs next to the park that was under construction and that stretch was always under a rain cloud the several times we drove it! Wow they got that bridge done fast!
@jameswaldecker1236
2 жыл бұрын
That was fortunate! I felt freed up after I saw Denali my first morning during the bus tour. There were some clouds around it in the afternoon when I did Savage Alpine/River, but I still managed one decent photo. The bus driver had predicted the clouds. If you get a good bus driver at Denali, they can usually give you some good tips on seeing Denali for that day's weather. They weren't messing around with the bridge! I just looked at two photos I have of it, and it certainly looks like fresh construction. :)
@crishansen42482 жыл бұрын
Yeah you’ll know when you see it! Proudly in the 30% group as well… Denali is majestic 🏔
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Yes it is!
@ericpassiniemi31944 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share your travel stories in such a genuine way and care for the love of nature and the people you encounter.
@AdventuresofAplusK
4 ай бұрын
We’re thankful and grateful we can share! Thank you and thanks for watching!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers2 жыл бұрын
Kona’s like, “I smell that someone else has been with you!” Another excellent video guys! Wow you truly deserved those ice creams what a hike absolutely beautiful! ~Cara 😊
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
haha yes she did! Our first time in Denali was spectacular! Thanks!
@joycemoses24112 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Denali with us!!! CONGRATULATIONS in becoming a member of the 30% Club! What a wonderful club to belong! The dogs were so cute.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It feels good to be part of the club! The dogs were of course one of our favorite things about the park!
@michellerichardson42002 жыл бұрын
What a spectacularly amazing view and trip to Denali! I’m so excited and thankful that y’all became part of the 30% club. I can’t wait to go to Alaska & hope that we will get to see Denali in all it’s glory! I think the dogs were my favorite part though! We got to go dog sledding in Quebec City and spent time with those amazing dogs! They truly are the best! We even got to play with the puppies!! My heart was so full!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
The dogs were a huge highlight for us! Playing with the puppies would've been the major cherry on top! We hope to return in the winter one year to do a sled ride!
@vickicreasy90892 жыл бұрын
I moved from Dallas Texas to Anchorage AK in 2019. First week was Alaska Rail Road ride all week. Stopped at Denali and took a 8 hour ride to Denali. Simply Amazing. Hey don't forget to visit a glacier or two. I did the dog sled, river raft, salmon fishery, saw eagles and lots more. Have fun.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome trip! We would love to ride the railroad sometime! We'll be visiting probably around 10 glaciers. We're super excited!
@BopjoWebDesign2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guys! So rugged, wild and epic. How awesome to have been given such a clear day on your arrival to the park! The Universe was smiling upon you...and us because we got to see it too!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got so so lucky with the weather in the park! I flew the drone for the first time a couple hours ago…flies like a DREAM and looks so darn good! I am in love with it. And wow you’re right it is so much quieter!
@BopjoWebDesign
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Glad to hear it! Noise level is such a factor when flying a drone. The quieter it is, the more confidence and focus you have to line up your shot. The Air 2s feels like a Cadillac compared to the Air. It’s just so much more solid and powerful in the sky. The first time I launched mine I was like whoa 🤯
@Ostrom382 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! So glad you guys got to show us Denali with good weather out! I really liked the dog mushing demo and the Horseshoe lake hike. Looking forward to more!
@Ostrom38
2 жыл бұрын
Also, if you are ever back near Tok, there is a really cool hike on the North side of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park called Skookum Volcano Trail, it is a unique spot in Alaska.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know that we'll get back to the Tok area on this trip, but we will be that park later in our time here in Alaska! We got really lucky with the weather in Denali! We felt very fortunate!
@superdave19492 жыл бұрын
So happy you got to join the 30% club! Dad and I had a similar experience at Grand Tetons years ago when the sky dawned crystal clear on our last morning there.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! It's always awesome when you finally get to see the big mountain you've been looking for!
@ExpatNatt2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is truly stunning. Another national park added to my bucket list! 😍
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Oh ya Denali should be up there! Thanks!
@WhenAdventureKnox2 жыл бұрын
I have quite seriously looked into a trip to Alaska and realised early on how inaccessible many of the parks are unless you can afford the flights. When combining it with the need to rent a car and pay for accommodation, and the transatlantic flight, it's been put on our 'future trip' list up there with the likes of Japan, Namibia and Norway! I'd never heard of the 30% club in the opening sneak peek, I assumed it was something like only 30% of American's make it to Denali?! I was very wrong! 🤣 I love that the park has the free shuttle. The amount of times we've been to US NP's and at the visitor centre they've said if we're with someone else with a car... and with the exception of 1 sole day in Yellowstone when hiking wasn't on the cards, we never are! I loooooved the dog sled demo and how informative it was. Depending on how many people there were behind you though, I feel like the mic maybe wasn't needed! 🎤
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya I can imagine that would be a pricey trip coming from over there! I guess that's why a lot of people take the ferry up and get bussed around to all the places they want to see. That would make it more affordable than having your own car, but it is almost always more worth it to have your own vehicle! We love it when parks have shuttles! The dog sled demo was really informative and a ton of fun! The crowd was about 3 rows deep. They speaker probably could've gotten away without using the mic. It kept going in and out and we didn't have any trouble hearing her
@joeyindahl2593
2 жыл бұрын
If you can even find a rental car in the summer, you are going to be paying at least $200 per day
@WhenAdventureKnox
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK I think trying to get Andy to agree to a cruise and then a tour on a big bus at the other end would be a non-starter, though to be honest, the idea doesn't fill me with joy either! I'm happy to wait until we can afford to do it how we want to do it.
@WhenAdventureKnox
2 жыл бұрын
@@joeyindahl2593 I listened to a podcast Adam and Kathryn did ages ago where the host talked about how expensive car rental was in Alaska after COVID - was it always this high or is this still the 'after COVID' price? We've been stung this summer in Europe, after buying flights we were shocked to learn how much car rental is so are having to suck it up - but thankfully it's not Alaska prices!
@melodystals86832 жыл бұрын
Your excitement is so contagious! We are living your adventure with you and enjoying every minute! So blessed to be sharing this wonderful adventure together🙏🇺🇸 Safe travels
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We are lucky and thankful we get to do what we do! Thank you for watching!
@bradjohnson96722 жыл бұрын
Alaska makes you work for it, but the expanse is truly amazing and unique.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
@darlenestout75482 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOSH how beautiful is that area. Thx for sharing with me
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It was incredible! Thanks for watching!
@jegcopete2 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing so much beauty take care of yourselves enjoy and signs sharing more videos of your adventures
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're thankful and lucky we get to do what we do! Thanks, Jorge!
@jegcopete
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy every video you share with your craziness God Bless you and protect you always
@mayito91002 жыл бұрын
America! It can be inspiring and beautiful. It can also be dark and ugly. It’s soo many things, but it’s ours. It’s our America.
@sandrafinney99252 жыл бұрын
Amazing video and the mountains were so Beautiful. Love the dogs and cant wait for more😃
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bkf19472 жыл бұрын
We are also a member of the30% club!! Alaska is a beautiful place and thanks for sharing your journey. Anxiously awaiting the next video. Safe travels!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're loving it here! We're thankful we were able to join the club on our first visit
@swansodi2 жыл бұрын
Yes, what a beautiful day to see Denali. I have seen many videos of folks going to see it and most do not see it. That was the best view I have seen.... Congrats on your timing....
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We feel like we got really lucky seeing it on our first day in the park! Thanks!
@maryspiering12052 жыл бұрын
Oh you two, just when I didn’t think your videography skills, scenery, excitement, and adventures could get any better, then you post this one ! So fantastic you got to see Denali and that last hike was spectacular ! Best wishes from your Oregon Buddy.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
You’re too kind, Mary! We were so lucky and thankful to see Denali! Thanks for watching!
@davepalmerton24292 жыл бұрын
What a trip of a lifetime, and those mountain views...wow.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Heck ya!
@SilverVagabonds2 жыл бұрын
Wow! We know so many people that have been part of the 70% club! So glad you got to see Denali on such a beautiful day! The pictures of Denali were great….gotta love that lens!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got really lucky! Thank you!
@richardbeee2 жыл бұрын
So cool. Loved it all!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Richard!
@mountainmanwannabe94952 жыл бұрын
Adam, I loved your aptly named sandwich. :)
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was pretty fitting! 😊
@johnlenart5972 жыл бұрын
From start to finish your videos are the "Great Ones". 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks, John!
@MrRobertoa12 жыл бұрын
I love you'alls dance moves. Thank you for a wonderful video. I can't wait for your next one.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta busta move! We're excited to share more! Thanks!
@margaretr.44272 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! Such a beautiful park...love all the scenery and trails! The sled dog show was very interesting, how sweet were some of those dogs!! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see more🙂
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We could’ve spent all day with those doggos!
@RamblinRalph2 жыл бұрын
I too am a member of the 30% Club. Lucked out during my visit to Denali NP in late July, 2012. My 2 month visit to Alaska was one of my top ramblin' highlights! Keep up the great videos and safe travels.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! We’re glad we could join the club! Thanks and thanks for watching!
@chrism11642 жыл бұрын
Perfect weather! Awesome photography and scenery! OMIGOSH - the Denali pesto bagel sandwich!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That sandwich was delightful! Thanks!
@karenpaulin89162 жыл бұрын
The funniest part of the whole video is always at the end when you guys dance it’s hilarious I love it! 😂
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We love to dance!
@jeffl33422 жыл бұрын
"Mom, Dad, I'm in the 30% club." "Go to your room and no TV and video games for a month." 🤣🤣🤣 “Deenaalee” - the great one, indeed. Beautiful and majestic. Great video!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
😂 thanks for watching!
@larryfisher70562 жыл бұрын
I was there June 5 and also saw the mountain clearly. Welcome to the 30% club....
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Welcome to you as well!
@jasonburns94882 жыл бұрын
What an awesome Sunday for us, we got to spend the day in Fredericksburg, TX enjoying some good food and shopping…now ending our night with Episode 1 of A+K&K’s new adventures. Nice job kicking those trails butts! Those weren’t just 13 ordinary miles…snickers ice cream well deserved, indeed! Cheers y’all! 🏔🤙🏽🏁
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Fredericksburg is a really fun town. We love going out there! Woohoo! Those were some tough miles! Thanks!
@SchoandJo Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, I can't believe you guys are part of the 30% club! Awesome job planning to be flexible and going when the weather opened up. So smart. Also, the sled dogs were so stinking cute!
@suzanneaydelotte8012 жыл бұрын
We LOVED this video! Such stumning views…wow❣️ How absolutely exciting that you were able to see Denali…what a beut❣️The dog sled demonstration was great and those pups were so cuuute! I bet Konie smelled them on you when you got back! That breakfast sandwich looked amazing…restaurant quality! All the dance moves made me smile a lot! Keep these great videos coming…safe travels…😘❤️❤️❤️🐶🥰
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That mountain is gorgeous! We could’ve spent all day with those doggos!
@chrisgoldsby41032 жыл бұрын
What a spectacular way to start your Alaska Adventure!! We were fortunate, as well, to be in the 30% club many years ago when we took our children to Denali. Alaska is so special!! Thanks again for the wonderful video!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It feels good to be in the 30% club especially on the first visit! Thanks!
@lancegoodmon37882 жыл бұрын
Seeing the Great One is so special. We were backpacking there back in 2006 and the clouds cleared around 2 or 3 AM - quite impressive. Like seeing Mt Rainier for the first time on a clear morning from Seattle. Went on many work trips to Seattle before finally seeing it and it made me jump! Enjoy your Adventures in Alaska despite the rona challenges.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya we can see the similarities with Rainier too! Seeing it for the first time is breathtaking! After some rearranging of plans we thankfully didn't have to cut anything from our Alaska plans! Thanks, Lance!
@chrishoward45462 жыл бұрын
Very nice great work Thank you for the adventure
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris!
@rayeroze65742 жыл бұрын
Adam I am putting in my preorder for your future cookbook since everything you make looks delicious 🤤
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
You’ll get the first copy! 😂
@petermartin80532 жыл бұрын
Hey guys! Thanks so much for taking us along with you into the park! We were there early June and experienced many of the things you all did. Maybe next time we'll try some of the hikes. While we didn't see Denali from the park, we had perfect weather on the south side at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. There was hardly a moment you couldn't see it from so many different perspectives. Thanks again, and wishing you many more great adventures!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got so lucky with the weather while we were there. We are so thankful we got to see Denali in the park! That's amazing you got to see it so much from the Lodge! Thanks and thanks for watching!
@bettebuchheit57762 жыл бұрын
Never heard of the 30% club! However, we might be part of an even more exclusive club……Denali was “out” for the entire week we visited several years back! So exciting, isn’t it? Glad you got to see Denali on a clear day and thank you for taking us along.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s awesome! We’re thankful we got a great view at it! Thanks for watching!
@KarenLicci-sf7xb10 ай бұрын
I'm in the beginning stages of planning this trip for 2024 😊thanks for a great video.
@kendriss2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I did the savage river trail July 2nd and the bridge was repaired. Did the alpine trail the next day. Saw Denali all 3 days we were in the park. Great trip!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how fast they got that bridge up! Wow all 3 days! That's awesome!
@USARoadtrip3645 ай бұрын
nice video for trailing Savage Alpine! thanks for sharing this video.
@AdventuresofAplusK
5 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@josephwilson40742 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for a new video, been watching reruns! Thanks! Enjoy! Looking forward to the next!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We’re excited to share more soon! Thanks, Joseph!
@tonypainter67442 жыл бұрын
Lucky to SEE the Top of Mt Mckinley ! Was up in Alaska in the early 90's for four years and seen the Top of it ONCE !
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We felt very fortunate for the weather we had!
@HusbandnWifeDuo2 жыл бұрын
Love from Ontario, Canada! Watched this beautiful video on our TV, as usual. Good to see you in an Alaskan national park. Well made video. There was joy all over. We loved your interaction with with Alaskan (race dog mixes) huskies. We will continue our travels with you.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We were so lucky with the weather and so thankful we got to see the mountain! We could've hung out with the dogs all day if they'd let us!
@kaywilliams28172 жыл бұрын
You were blessed with good weather. I spent three days in the park and it was low overcast or raining. We did see the top of Denali many miles before the park. Took a raft trip on a rainy day with very little views and so cold even with a dry suit on. I want to visit again when I retire.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes we were very fortunate with the weather we had! A rafting trip sounds fun! We hope we can come back and do that some time
@gregprince25232 жыл бұрын
What outstanding memories!!!! Rare air up there!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It was amazing!
@jamiesworld46752 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country. Thanks for including us in your adventure. If you ever get tired of traveling you could do a food network show. You guys are awesome.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
😂 that would be fun! Thank you!
@kevinwilleford78762 жыл бұрын
You guys' videos alway make me smile! Such a great series! Can't wait for the next one!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin! We're excited to share more!
@connorsullivan2945 Жыл бұрын
I worked at the national park when you were here down at the Morino grill, im glad you enjoyed mount Healy
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Oh cool! We loved Denali!
@papajon622 жыл бұрын
Love those puppers!
@holdmybeard3160 Жыл бұрын
I see you guys also hiked to Landmark Gap! That's awesome! I used to camp right next to the Rock Creek bridge. Come back for a visit sometime!
@ChaseArkansas2 жыл бұрын
really cool to see the wild life and landscapes i remember from my trip when i was a kiddo. so cool!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It’s such an amazing place!
@charleshicks34922 жыл бұрын
Stunning is the word; been trying to get there for 45 years; something always came up; but I’m there with you😎😎😎😎😎👌👌👌👍👍
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're glad you could join us!
@Cmars_87392 жыл бұрын
Seeing Denali! What a joyful and wonderful event! I can’t wait to make my trek to Alaska 😍 🏔
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It is truly a wonderful place! We hope you can make it!
@sonny11722 жыл бұрын
Yay A+K+K!!! I am soooo happy you were able to see Denali! It looked amazing. I loved the sled dogs. They were so sweet and it was great to see that they got to be loved on. Some of the movies I have watched make it look like they have really hard lives, but these dogs looked like they loved it!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got so lucky with the weather! We could spend all day with those dogs! And yes they seemed really happy and treated well. They love to work hard
@LyndaVanWinkle2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on making the 30% club! My brother used to joke that the mountain didn’t really exist until his 3rd visit this past May. Can’t wait until the next post!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
haha we would have said the same thing! 😜
@mcnater2 жыл бұрын
An you got to see Denali!! Was hoping you would. So fun. Plus dogs and ice cream? Classic.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got really lucky! The dogs and ice cream were cherries on top!
@jazziered1422 жыл бұрын
The ice cream was my favorite part..... 😁 No seriously, the dogs were so cute.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve cream and dogs….an undefeated combo
@alishadion62872 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video! So happy to have found your channel. You both bring such positive & inspirational joy to our lives. Excellent info & editing. It takes a tremendous amount of work to be a creator & you both kill it! Love u guys! 💜
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We super appreciate the kind words and acknowledging the hard work we put into this! Thank you for watching and the support ❤️
@guadalupeknippen5282 жыл бұрын
This is another great video. The mountain views are magnificent! Very interesting. 🐝🌻🐕🇺🇸
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We had a great time in the park and got so lucky to see the mountain!
@mindiwilhelm43222 жыл бұрын
Just wow!
@timbryant55142 жыл бұрын
Great Video!! I lived in AK from 2001 - 2007, dying to go back and these videos are really making me want to plan a trip. Thank you for sharing.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It has been so amazing up here! We know we'll be making many more trips here! Thanks for watching!
@johnrandall99359 ай бұрын
This brings back memories of my six week adventure in Alaska back in 2016. The itarod dog adventure was also a highlight. I talked to a few guys who ran that race before. Another highlight I had in Denali was spending a weekend all the way up in Katishna. There was a bus that took you there and spotting for amazing sites and wildlife on the way was breathtaking. Love your videos. Hoping to get back to Alaska next summer.
@AdventuresofAplusK
9 ай бұрын
That's awesome! We can't wait to get back there also!
@stevedietrich89362 жыл бұрын
70 percenter here. Spent 3 days, went as far as Eielson visitor center but socked in with fog and low clouds. Glad you had better luck. We also went to the dogsled demo and it was a lot of fun. The dogs get so excited when they get to run.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Aw man! Hopefully you can come back and join the other club! We have to go back to get past the road closure. Those dogs were so stoked to run! And then the ones that got to would hoot and holler back to their kennel bragging to the other dogs that didn't get to run! 😂
@Charlie-sh2du2 жыл бұрын
You guys need to go to Bryce Canyon and other cool gems in Utah and Arizona like goblins valley!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Been to them! Made videos there! Go check em out
@cmichaelhaugh85172 жыл бұрын
What a great start to Alaska! Really looking forward to this series.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lindahoudek98552 жыл бұрын
Found you guys, been watching your older videos. Love the hikes you take, watching Kona do her thing, food not so much (makes me hungry). I'm so glad I found you. Thank You A and K!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta bring a snack when you sit down to our videos 😂 we’re glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching!
@biddierepellent2 жыл бұрын
The dancing always cracks me up. 😂
@betteandlinuskuboushek4092 жыл бұрын
Love that you got to see Denali! We saw it when we were on the train from Fairbanks to Denali! It's pretty breath taking. Bummer about the avalanche.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is breathtaking! We were so lucky with the weather we had! Yes the road closure is a bummer, but lucky there is still tons to do!
@judimoyer26712 жыл бұрын
So cool you are able to see Alaska! I love seeing all the beautiful scenery! Enjoy!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It's been amazing so far!
@rayyoung77802 жыл бұрын
We are 70% ers. We took a cruise to Alaska several years ago and stayed four extra days to visit with friends who were living in Anchorage. Denali was covered in clouds the whole time we were there.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya that is a bummer! We feel very fortunate for the weather we had there!
@davidmarshall7182 жыл бұрын
First comment, 5 minutes after video post. Mt Mckinley is unique in many ways, the land around it is so low, close to sea level, that it has a gigantic vertical from base to summit, one of the biggest in the world, matching some of the highest peaks in the Himalaya. There are many other mountains in Alaska, and the Kluane Park region of the Yukon, that are like this too, they are just not well known. Some of them are Mounts Logan, St Elias, Lucania, Bona, King, Foraker, Sanford, Blackburn, Steele, and Fairweather, all above 15,000 feet above sea level, and nearly as high above their bases. That is why these mountains are so huge. I think it would be good if more of these mountains were officially given their original Native People's names as Denali recently was done.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya that's pretty wild about the base to summit height! I think they should rename them to the First Nation and indigenous names as well!
@wendysuperfan10143 ай бұрын
thanks A+K
@lindsayslaughter82342 жыл бұрын
I also got to see Denali when I was there. I went on a plane ride up in the mountains when I was in Talkeetna.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! A flight seeing tour would be so cool to do!
@rudyhachey74402 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for sharing beautiful scenery and great hiking trails. Now its time to go salmon fishing. enjoy!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
I've done some fishing and caught a couple grayling and a rainbow! I don't think I'll be salmon fishing though. I don't have the correct gear for it I don't think. It's been a ton of fun fishing so far!
@dscarnes12 жыл бұрын
We are in the 70% club. BUT, we were there right at the start of autumn and the colors were phenomenal. We saw a lot of wildlife including many bears.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ooooo that’s a nice consolation prize!
@berkandrem2 жыл бұрын
Another great video!! We visited 5 years ago, and your amazing videos make me want to return. We went to see the sled dogs also, so glad you got the chance to visit them. Looking forward to your next video!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
The dogs were a huge highlight for us! Thank you so much!
@karenk21602 жыл бұрын
Great video - loved those dogs!!!💕 Thanks for sharing your fun adventures.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
The dogs were huge highlights!
@marcsattelmaier43912 жыл бұрын
i met you on the mount Healy overlook trail, the German one, perhaps you remember, so great to see your video with all the places I have been too. Alaska is great! love it. Now I`m back in Germany since one week, that's not so great. Alaska is calling... i have to go! have fun and save travels!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Yes we remember you! It was so nice to meet you! We hope you had a great rest of your trip!
@jaywhite20232 жыл бұрын
Great video guys, I can’t wait to see more of your videos in Alaska
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're excited to share! Thanks!
@lynnnorthrup89142 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the 30% club. Those peaks were pretty impressive. Keep on keeping on! 😀👍
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're lucky to be part of the club!
@steveblankenship54742 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I was up there in the 90’s on a clear day one can literally see that mountain 200 miles away. When I was up there before I also found a trail closed due to bear activity but here’s the thing when I got there I decided to go the other way than what was common only to find a sign saying the trail was closed upon my return complete with fresh bear claw marks on a nearby tree. Luckily the car was not far away and I had the bear spray out just in case until I got to the car.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing anytime you can see the mountain! That is a scary story! Luckily we've only seen some scat and no other evidence! Thanks for watching!
@bobculhane47462 жыл бұрын
Denali what a beautiful park! I was hoping you would not see a Grizzly on that trail so glad you didn't. Loved the horseshoe trail 👣 with that blue 💙 lake. I could watch those sled dogs all day 🥰
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We didn't see any bears during this visit and most of the people we talked to didn't see any either. The Horseshoe trail was really special and we could have hung out with the dogs all day too!
@louinzinna58902 жыл бұрын
Awesome! We visited Denali in 2019 as part of a cruse and land tour from Vancouver to Fairbanks. Some of the highlights were Denali NP, the Dog Sled demo, traveling into the park with NP bus and joining the 30% club seeing Denali in Full View from our hotel padio! It is an awesome area. So much to see. We are so glad you guys are able to enjoy it. You guys make it so much fun reliving it. However, we did not hike as much as you do! Looking forward to so much more of your adventure!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
The park and mountain are so incredible! We had a blast and were so thankful for the weather we had! We're glad you had a great time as well! Thanks for watching!
@annette34882 жыл бұрын
Great video! YAY! On getting to see Denali!! Woohoo 30% Club! Hoping to visit next year! Oh and the sled dogs were so cute! We visited one when we visited Skagway & Yukon and they had puppies and we got to hold them! One of the highlights of our trip! Can’t wait to see the rest!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got really lucky with the weather! So glad we could join the club! Puppies would have been so amazing!
@joybird30 Жыл бұрын
Dang! I need to get back to Denali. We visited in 2016 and it was great, but I didn't get to see the mountain or hike at all since we were on a tour. The sled dogs are soooo cute! Lots of wildlife there too!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Traveling at your own pace in your own vehicle is definitely the way to go if you can! Denali was spectacular!
@chuckrussell9542 жыл бұрын
Awesome. We were lucky to be a 30er in first visit. Would have loved to hike/backpack. Maybe another time. Thanks for sharing. Y’all are blessed.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It was amazing hiking and camping in the park! Thanks for watching, Chuck!
@DiGeraghty2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I joined the 30% club in July 2009 I took my twins and we drove to Fairbanks to pick up my parents after their cruise and we went on a road trip incl Denali and all the way down to the Kenai Peninsula. Also, last Sept I took one of my twins and his wife on an Alaskan cruise and we loved seeing Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. Can't wait to go back. Btw, we had fires in 2009 and just got to see Denali before the smoke got to bad.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It’s been amazing here so far! That’s awesome to hear you’ve had such great trips! We know we’ll be back many times! Thanks for watching!
@kalikath2 жыл бұрын
The sled dog demo is priceless. Also loved your breakfast bagel sandwich. We are back home from our road trip to Banff (final destination) from CA. Highly recommend you go that way back home. It was EPIC just driving on the highway! Major bonus is dog friendly trails in the park. Thanks again for all your excellent vids and travel tips. Respect!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We had planned on going that way, but we unfortunately had to change our plans and had to cut it. Thankfully we’ve been before and it is amazing! We are bummed we’re missing it this time Thanks and thanks for watching!
@doriethatgirl17092 жыл бұрын
WOW! 📸 That thumbnail pic of you 2 with Denali in the background is EPIC! Happy, happy that you 2 are members of the 30% Club!👊🏼Adam, I’m making your ‘Denali” sandwich sometime soon!😛 Honestly, your videos keep getting me closer to booking that flight to Alaska! 🛫 That Horseshoe Lake Trail seems perfect for me!😅So excited for your next vlog! Stay safe. Hugs to Kona!🥰
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
The Horseshoe Lake Trail was super amazing! We were so lucky with the weather we had and so happy we were able to see the mountain! The sandwich was pretty darn good too! Book that flight!
@lisacross54092 жыл бұрын
Awesome! We are addicted!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@peterwuelfing2 жыл бұрын
Another great episode! Thanks
@lauracarrano89572 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful as ever!!! Love this footage
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaels83422 жыл бұрын
This scenery looks so familiar..we were at Denali 3 yrs ago…on our sled dog tour we got to hold and pet the husky puppies..so fun! We’re also part of the 70% club…you are quite lucky….great work…The upcoming bus ride has awesome scenery!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Holding the puppies would’ve been awesome! We got super lucky with the weather! The bus ride was really spectacular!
Пікірлер: 397
Driving the Alaska Highway to Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/ This video was filmed in mid June 2022 and may not reflect current conditions. For those who think we are saying Denali wrong, we used the following videos (among other sources) from credible people for the pronunciation we used: www.nps.gov/dena/learn/historyculture/legend-of-denali.htm (from Chief Mitch Demientieff) & kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGt3mtl9o9GygJM.html (former Mayor of the Denali borough). Keep Alaska beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Follow our Adventures in Alaska: kzread.info/head/PLZKRTK1yCEM5XwFFPSYE6Ifj_KdXL5UwM Missed our drive to Alaska? See the journey here: kzread.info/head/PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/
@Landonmoto39
2 жыл бұрын
As an Alaskan, you are ABSOLUTELY saying Denali correctly. Us locals cringe when we hear people pronounce it “Den-awly”! 😂😂 I was actually relieved to hear an outsider pronounce it correctly like you guys did. Catching glimpses of this mountain even from Anchorage is an awesome sight to see! My sons middle name is McKinley, named after this mountain. I’m a new subscriber and your videos are so well done and represent the state I love so much in such a beautiful and adventurous way! Happy trails!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are glad to get a local's stamp of approval on the pronunciation. We try very, very hard to say things correctly and quite a few people (who we gather aren't even from Alaska) have tried to rip us for our pronunciation. Thank you for the kind words about the videos, we appreciate you watching! We LOVE your state, it is insanely gorgeous!
Also in the 30% club! It seems like the morning is the right time; we had a clear view from the bus tour on July 8. I did go up to the top of Mount Healy, but couldn't see Denali from there. Instead I saw a rainstorm in the area as the mountains generate their own storm system! (I had a similar thing happen on Flattop Mountain.) But instead of getting rained on, there was a rainbow on the descent, which was awesome. By July 8, the bridge over the Savage River was fully assembled, and I was able to hike on the other side of the river. Otherwise I did the same thing you did: I combined Savage Alpine with Savage River and took the bus back. Thank you for helping me relive all of this! I even went to that Subway. :)
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya we felt so lucky to see it on our first day in the park! We noticed when we did the Mount Healy Overlook that those mountains in the distance always had rain clouds over them. There was a stretch of that road that runs next to the park that was under construction and that stretch was always under a rain cloud the several times we drove it! Wow they got that bridge done fast!
@jameswaldecker1236
2 жыл бұрын
That was fortunate! I felt freed up after I saw Denali my first morning during the bus tour. There were some clouds around it in the afternoon when I did Savage Alpine/River, but I still managed one decent photo. The bus driver had predicted the clouds. If you get a good bus driver at Denali, they can usually give you some good tips on seeing Denali for that day's weather. They weren't messing around with the bridge! I just looked at two photos I have of it, and it certainly looks like fresh construction. :)
Yeah you’ll know when you see it! Proudly in the 30% group as well… Denali is majestic 🏔
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Yes it is!
Thank you for taking the time to share your travel stories in such a genuine way and care for the love of nature and the people you encounter.
@AdventuresofAplusK
4 ай бұрын
We’re thankful and grateful we can share! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Kona’s like, “I smell that someone else has been with you!” Another excellent video guys! Wow you truly deserved those ice creams what a hike absolutely beautiful! ~Cara 😊
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
haha yes she did! Our first time in Denali was spectacular! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing Denali with us!!! CONGRATULATIONS in becoming a member of the 30% Club! What a wonderful club to belong! The dogs were so cute.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It feels good to be part of the club! The dogs were of course one of our favorite things about the park!
What a spectacularly amazing view and trip to Denali! I’m so excited and thankful that y’all became part of the 30% club. I can’t wait to go to Alaska & hope that we will get to see Denali in all it’s glory! I think the dogs were my favorite part though! We got to go dog sledding in Quebec City and spent time with those amazing dogs! They truly are the best! We even got to play with the puppies!! My heart was so full!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
The dogs were a huge highlight for us! Playing with the puppies would've been the major cherry on top! We hope to return in the winter one year to do a sled ride!
I moved from Dallas Texas to Anchorage AK in 2019. First week was Alaska Rail Road ride all week. Stopped at Denali and took a 8 hour ride to Denali. Simply Amazing. Hey don't forget to visit a glacier or two. I did the dog sled, river raft, salmon fishery, saw eagles and lots more. Have fun.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome trip! We would love to ride the railroad sometime! We'll be visiting probably around 10 glaciers. We're super excited!
Beautiful guys! So rugged, wild and epic. How awesome to have been given such a clear day on your arrival to the park! The Universe was smiling upon you...and us because we got to see it too!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got so so lucky with the weather in the park! I flew the drone for the first time a couple hours ago…flies like a DREAM and looks so darn good! I am in love with it. And wow you’re right it is so much quieter!
@BopjoWebDesign
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Glad to hear it! Noise level is such a factor when flying a drone. The quieter it is, the more confidence and focus you have to line up your shot. The Air 2s feels like a Cadillac compared to the Air. It’s just so much more solid and powerful in the sky. The first time I launched mine I was like whoa 🤯
Awesome!!! So glad you guys got to show us Denali with good weather out! I really liked the dog mushing demo and the Horseshoe lake hike. Looking forward to more!
@Ostrom38
2 жыл бұрын
Also, if you are ever back near Tok, there is a really cool hike on the North side of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park called Skookum Volcano Trail, it is a unique spot in Alaska.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know that we'll get back to the Tok area on this trip, but we will be that park later in our time here in Alaska! We got really lucky with the weather in Denali! We felt very fortunate!
So happy you got to join the 30% club! Dad and I had a similar experience at Grand Tetons years ago when the sky dawned crystal clear on our last morning there.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! It's always awesome when you finally get to see the big mountain you've been looking for!
Wow this is truly stunning. Another national park added to my bucket list! 😍
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Oh ya Denali should be up there! Thanks!
I have quite seriously looked into a trip to Alaska and realised early on how inaccessible many of the parks are unless you can afford the flights. When combining it with the need to rent a car and pay for accommodation, and the transatlantic flight, it's been put on our 'future trip' list up there with the likes of Japan, Namibia and Norway! I'd never heard of the 30% club in the opening sneak peek, I assumed it was something like only 30% of American's make it to Denali?! I was very wrong! 🤣 I love that the park has the free shuttle. The amount of times we've been to US NP's and at the visitor centre they've said if we're with someone else with a car... and with the exception of 1 sole day in Yellowstone when hiking wasn't on the cards, we never are! I loooooved the dog sled demo and how informative it was. Depending on how many people there were behind you though, I feel like the mic maybe wasn't needed! 🎤
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya I can imagine that would be a pricey trip coming from over there! I guess that's why a lot of people take the ferry up and get bussed around to all the places they want to see. That would make it more affordable than having your own car, but it is almost always more worth it to have your own vehicle! We love it when parks have shuttles! The dog sled demo was really informative and a ton of fun! The crowd was about 3 rows deep. They speaker probably could've gotten away without using the mic. It kept going in and out and we didn't have any trouble hearing her
@joeyindahl2593
2 жыл бұрын
If you can even find a rental car in the summer, you are going to be paying at least $200 per day
@WhenAdventureKnox
2 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK I think trying to get Andy to agree to a cruise and then a tour on a big bus at the other end would be a non-starter, though to be honest, the idea doesn't fill me with joy either! I'm happy to wait until we can afford to do it how we want to do it.
@WhenAdventureKnox
2 жыл бұрын
@@joeyindahl2593 I listened to a podcast Adam and Kathryn did ages ago where the host talked about how expensive car rental was in Alaska after COVID - was it always this high or is this still the 'after COVID' price? We've been stung this summer in Europe, after buying flights we were shocked to learn how much car rental is so are having to suck it up - but thankfully it's not Alaska prices!
Your excitement is so contagious! We are living your adventure with you and enjoying every minute! So blessed to be sharing this wonderful adventure together🙏🇺🇸 Safe travels
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We are lucky and thankful we get to do what we do! Thank you for watching!
Alaska makes you work for it, but the expanse is truly amazing and unique.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
You got that right!
OH MY GOSH how beautiful is that area. Thx for sharing with me
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It was incredible! Thanks for watching!
thank you for sharing so much beauty take care of yourselves enjoy and signs sharing more videos of your adventures
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're thankful and lucky we get to do what we do! Thanks, Jorge!
@jegcopete
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy every video you share with your craziness God Bless you and protect you always
America! It can be inspiring and beautiful. It can also be dark and ugly. It’s soo many things, but it’s ours. It’s our America.
Amazing video and the mountains were so Beautiful. Love the dogs and cant wait for more😃
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
We are also a member of the30% club!! Alaska is a beautiful place and thanks for sharing your journey. Anxiously awaiting the next video. Safe travels!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're loving it here! We're thankful we were able to join the club on our first visit
Yes, what a beautiful day to see Denali. I have seen many videos of folks going to see it and most do not see it. That was the best view I have seen.... Congrats on your timing....
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We feel like we got really lucky seeing it on our first day in the park! Thanks!
Oh you two, just when I didn’t think your videography skills, scenery, excitement, and adventures could get any better, then you post this one ! So fantastic you got to see Denali and that last hike was spectacular ! Best wishes from your Oregon Buddy.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
You’re too kind, Mary! We were so lucky and thankful to see Denali! Thanks for watching!
What a trip of a lifetime, and those mountain views...wow.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Heck ya!
Wow! We know so many people that have been part of the 70% club! So glad you got to see Denali on such a beautiful day! The pictures of Denali were great….gotta love that lens!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got really lucky! Thank you!
So cool. Loved it all!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Richard!
Adam, I loved your aptly named sandwich. :)
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it was pretty fitting! 😊
From start to finish your videos are the "Great Ones". 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Thanks, John!
I love you'alls dance moves. Thank you for a wonderful video. I can't wait for your next one.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta busta move! We're excited to share more! Thanks!
Congratulations!!! Such a beautiful park...love all the scenery and trails! The sled dog show was very interesting, how sweet were some of those dogs!! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see more🙂
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We could’ve spent all day with those doggos!
I too am a member of the 30% Club. Lucked out during my visit to Denali NP in late July, 2012. My 2 month visit to Alaska was one of my top ramblin' highlights! Keep up the great videos and safe travels.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! We’re glad we could join the club! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Perfect weather! Awesome photography and scenery! OMIGOSH - the Denali pesto bagel sandwich!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That sandwich was delightful! Thanks!
The funniest part of the whole video is always at the end when you guys dance it’s hilarious I love it! 😂
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We love to dance!
"Mom, Dad, I'm in the 30% club." "Go to your room and no TV and video games for a month." 🤣🤣🤣 “Deenaalee” - the great one, indeed. Beautiful and majestic. Great video!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
😂 thanks for watching!
I was there June 5 and also saw the mountain clearly. Welcome to the 30% club....
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Welcome to you as well!
What an awesome Sunday for us, we got to spend the day in Fredericksburg, TX enjoying some good food and shopping…now ending our night with Episode 1 of A+K&K’s new adventures. Nice job kicking those trails butts! Those weren’t just 13 ordinary miles…snickers ice cream well deserved, indeed! Cheers y’all! 🏔🤙🏽🏁
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Fredericksburg is a really fun town. We love going out there! Woohoo! Those were some tough miles! Thanks!
Oh my gosh, I can't believe you guys are part of the 30% club! Awesome job planning to be flexible and going when the weather opened up. So smart. Also, the sled dogs were so stinking cute!
We LOVED this video! Such stumning views…wow❣️ How absolutely exciting that you were able to see Denali…what a beut❣️The dog sled demonstration was great and those pups were so cuuute! I bet Konie smelled them on you when you got back! That breakfast sandwich looked amazing…restaurant quality! All the dance moves made me smile a lot! Keep these great videos coming…safe travels…😘❤️❤️❤️🐶🥰
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That mountain is gorgeous! We could’ve spent all day with those doggos!
What a spectacular way to start your Alaska Adventure!! We were fortunate, as well, to be in the 30% club many years ago when we took our children to Denali. Alaska is so special!! Thanks again for the wonderful video!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It feels good to be in the 30% club especially on the first visit! Thanks!
Seeing the Great One is so special. We were backpacking there back in 2006 and the clouds cleared around 2 or 3 AM - quite impressive. Like seeing Mt Rainier for the first time on a clear morning from Seattle. Went on many work trips to Seattle before finally seeing it and it made me jump! Enjoy your Adventures in Alaska despite the rona challenges.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Ya we can see the similarities with Rainier too! Seeing it for the first time is breathtaking! After some rearranging of plans we thankfully didn't have to cut anything from our Alaska plans! Thanks, Lance!
Very nice great work Thank you for the adventure
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris!
Adam I am putting in my preorder for your future cookbook since everything you make looks delicious 🤤
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2 жыл бұрын
You’ll get the first copy! 😂
Hey guys! Thanks so much for taking us along with you into the park! We were there early June and experienced many of the things you all did. Maybe next time we'll try some of the hikes. While we didn't see Denali from the park, we had perfect weather on the south side at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. There was hardly a moment you couldn't see it from so many different perspectives. Thanks again, and wishing you many more great adventures!
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2 жыл бұрын
We got so lucky with the weather while we were there. We are so thankful we got to see Denali in the park! That's amazing you got to see it so much from the Lodge! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Never heard of the 30% club! However, we might be part of an even more exclusive club……Denali was “out” for the entire week we visited several years back! So exciting, isn’t it? Glad you got to see Denali on a clear day and thank you for taking us along.
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2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s awesome! We’re thankful we got a great view at it! Thanks for watching!
I'm in the beginning stages of planning this trip for 2024 😊thanks for a great video.
My wife and I did the savage river trail July 2nd and the bridge was repaired. Did the alpine trail the next day. Saw Denali all 3 days we were in the park. Great trip!
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2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how fast they got that bridge up! Wow all 3 days! That's awesome!
nice video for trailing Savage Alpine! thanks for sharing this video.
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5 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Been waiting for a new video, been watching reruns! Thanks! Enjoy! Looking forward to the next!
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2 жыл бұрын
We’re excited to share more soon! Thanks, Joseph!
Lucky to SEE the Top of Mt Mckinley ! Was up in Alaska in the early 90's for four years and seen the Top of it ONCE !
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We felt very fortunate for the weather we had!
Love from Ontario, Canada! Watched this beautiful video on our TV, as usual. Good to see you in an Alaskan national park. Well made video. There was joy all over. We loved your interaction with with Alaskan (race dog mixes) huskies. We will continue our travels with you.
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2 жыл бұрын
We were so lucky with the weather and so thankful we got to see the mountain! We could've hung out with the dogs all day if they'd let us!
You were blessed with good weather. I spent three days in the park and it was low overcast or raining. We did see the top of Denali many miles before the park. Took a raft trip on a rainy day with very little views and so cold even with a dry suit on. I want to visit again when I retire.
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2 жыл бұрын
Yes we were very fortunate with the weather we had! A rafting trip sounds fun! We hope we can come back and do that some time
What outstanding memories!!!! Rare air up there!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It was amazing!
Beautiful country. Thanks for including us in your adventure. If you ever get tired of traveling you could do a food network show. You guys are awesome.
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2 жыл бұрын
😂 that would be fun! Thank you!
You guys' videos alway make me smile! Such a great series! Can't wait for the next one!
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2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kevin! We're excited to share more!
I worked at the national park when you were here down at the Morino grill, im glad you enjoyed mount Healy
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Жыл бұрын
Oh cool! We loved Denali!
Love those puppers!
I see you guys also hiked to Landmark Gap! That's awesome! I used to camp right next to the Rock Creek bridge. Come back for a visit sometime!
really cool to see the wild life and landscapes i remember from my trip when i was a kiddo. so cool!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
It’s such an amazing place!
Stunning is the word; been trying to get there for 45 years; something always came up; but I’m there with you😎😎😎😎😎👌👌👌👍👍
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2 жыл бұрын
We're glad you could join us!
Seeing Denali! What a joyful and wonderful event! I can’t wait to make my trek to Alaska 😍 🏔
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2 жыл бұрын
It is truly a wonderful place! We hope you can make it!
Yay A+K+K!!! I am soooo happy you were able to see Denali! It looked amazing. I loved the sled dogs. They were so sweet and it was great to see that they got to be loved on. Some of the movies I have watched make it look like they have really hard lives, but these dogs looked like they loved it!
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2 жыл бұрын
We got so lucky with the weather! We could spend all day with those dogs! And yes they seemed really happy and treated well. They love to work hard
Congrats on making the 30% club! My brother used to joke that the mountain didn’t really exist until his 3rd visit this past May. Can’t wait until the next post!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
haha we would have said the same thing! 😜
An you got to see Denali!! Was hoping you would. So fun. Plus dogs and ice cream? Classic.
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2 жыл бұрын
We got really lucky! The dogs and ice cream were cherries on top!
The ice cream was my favorite part..... 😁 No seriously, the dogs were so cute.
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2 жыл бұрын
I’ve cream and dogs….an undefeated combo
Another fantastic video! So happy to have found your channel. You both bring such positive & inspirational joy to our lives. Excellent info & editing. It takes a tremendous amount of work to be a creator & you both kill it! Love u guys! 💜
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2 жыл бұрын
We super appreciate the kind words and acknowledging the hard work we put into this! Thank you for watching and the support ❤️
This is another great video. The mountain views are magnificent! Very interesting. 🐝🌻🐕🇺🇸
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We had a great time in the park and got so lucky to see the mountain!
Just wow!
Great Video!! I lived in AK from 2001 - 2007, dying to go back and these videos are really making me want to plan a trip. Thank you for sharing.
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2 жыл бұрын
It has been so amazing up here! We know we'll be making many more trips here! Thanks for watching!
This brings back memories of my six week adventure in Alaska back in 2016. The itarod dog adventure was also a highlight. I talked to a few guys who ran that race before. Another highlight I had in Denali was spending a weekend all the way up in Katishna. There was a bus that took you there and spotting for amazing sites and wildlife on the way was breathtaking. Love your videos. Hoping to get back to Alaska next summer.
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9 ай бұрын
That's awesome! We can't wait to get back there also!
70 percenter here. Spent 3 days, went as far as Eielson visitor center but socked in with fog and low clouds. Glad you had better luck. We also went to the dogsled demo and it was a lot of fun. The dogs get so excited when they get to run.
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2 жыл бұрын
Aw man! Hopefully you can come back and join the other club! We have to go back to get past the road closure. Those dogs were so stoked to run! And then the ones that got to would hoot and holler back to their kennel bragging to the other dogs that didn't get to run! 😂
You guys need to go to Bryce Canyon and other cool gems in Utah and Arizona like goblins valley!
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2 жыл бұрын
Been to them! Made videos there! Go check em out
What a great start to Alaska! Really looking forward to this series.
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2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Found you guys, been watching your older videos. Love the hikes you take, watching Kona do her thing, food not so much (makes me hungry). I'm so glad I found you. Thank You A and K!
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2 жыл бұрын
Gotta bring a snack when you sit down to our videos 😂 we’re glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching!
The dancing always cracks me up. 😂
Love that you got to see Denali! We saw it when we were on the train from Fairbanks to Denali! It's pretty breath taking. Bummer about the avalanche.
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2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is breathtaking! We were so lucky with the weather we had! Yes the road closure is a bummer, but lucky there is still tons to do!
So cool you are able to see Alaska! I love seeing all the beautiful scenery! Enjoy!
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2 жыл бұрын
It's been amazing so far!
We are 70% ers. We took a cruise to Alaska several years ago and stayed four extra days to visit with friends who were living in Anchorage. Denali was covered in clouds the whole time we were there.
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2 жыл бұрын
Ya that is a bummer! We feel very fortunate for the weather we had there!
First comment, 5 minutes after video post. Mt Mckinley is unique in many ways, the land around it is so low, close to sea level, that it has a gigantic vertical from base to summit, one of the biggest in the world, matching some of the highest peaks in the Himalaya. There are many other mountains in Alaska, and the Kluane Park region of the Yukon, that are like this too, they are just not well known. Some of them are Mounts Logan, St Elias, Lucania, Bona, King, Foraker, Sanford, Blackburn, Steele, and Fairweather, all above 15,000 feet above sea level, and nearly as high above their bases. That is why these mountains are so huge. I think it would be good if more of these mountains were officially given their original Native People's names as Denali recently was done.
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2 жыл бұрын
Ya that's pretty wild about the base to summit height! I think they should rename them to the First Nation and indigenous names as well!
thanks A+K
I also got to see Denali when I was there. I went on a plane ride up in the mountains when I was in Talkeetna.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! A flight seeing tour would be so cool to do!
Hi thank you for sharing beautiful scenery and great hiking trails. Now its time to go salmon fishing. enjoy!!
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2 жыл бұрын
I've done some fishing and caught a couple grayling and a rainbow! I don't think I'll be salmon fishing though. I don't have the correct gear for it I don't think. It's been a ton of fun fishing so far!
We are in the 70% club. BUT, we were there right at the start of autumn and the colors were phenomenal. We saw a lot of wildlife including many bears.
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2 жыл бұрын
Ooooo that’s a nice consolation prize!
Another great video!! We visited 5 years ago, and your amazing videos make me want to return. We went to see the sled dogs also, so glad you got the chance to visit them. Looking forward to your next video!
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2 жыл бұрын
The dogs were a huge highlight for us! Thank you so much!
Great video - loved those dogs!!!💕 Thanks for sharing your fun adventures.
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
The dogs were huge highlights!
i met you on the mount Healy overlook trail, the German one, perhaps you remember, so great to see your video with all the places I have been too. Alaska is great! love it. Now I`m back in Germany since one week, that's not so great. Alaska is calling... i have to go! have fun and save travels!
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2 жыл бұрын
Yes we remember you! It was so nice to meet you! We hope you had a great rest of your trip!
Great video guys, I can’t wait to see more of your videos in Alaska
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2 жыл бұрын
We're excited to share! Thanks!
Thanks for sharing the 30% club. Those peaks were pretty impressive. Keep on keeping on! 😀👍
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We're lucky to be part of the club!
Awesome! I was up there in the 90’s on a clear day one can literally see that mountain 200 miles away. When I was up there before I also found a trail closed due to bear activity but here’s the thing when I got there I decided to go the other way than what was common only to find a sign saying the trail was closed upon my return complete with fresh bear claw marks on a nearby tree. Luckily the car was not far away and I had the bear spray out just in case until I got to the car.
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2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing anytime you can see the mountain! That is a scary story! Luckily we've only seen some scat and no other evidence! Thanks for watching!
Denali what a beautiful park! I was hoping you would not see a Grizzly on that trail so glad you didn't. Loved the horseshoe trail 👣 with that blue 💙 lake. I could watch those sled dogs all day 🥰
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2 жыл бұрын
We didn't see any bears during this visit and most of the people we talked to didn't see any either. The Horseshoe trail was really special and we could have hung out with the dogs all day too!
Awesome! We visited Denali in 2019 as part of a cruse and land tour from Vancouver to Fairbanks. Some of the highlights were Denali NP, the Dog Sled demo, traveling into the park with NP bus and joining the 30% club seeing Denali in Full View from our hotel padio! It is an awesome area. So much to see. We are so glad you guys are able to enjoy it. You guys make it so much fun reliving it. However, we did not hike as much as you do! Looking forward to so much more of your adventure!
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2 жыл бұрын
The park and mountain are so incredible! We had a blast and were so thankful for the weather we had! We're glad you had a great time as well! Thanks for watching!
Great video! YAY! On getting to see Denali!! Woohoo 30% Club! Hoping to visit next year! Oh and the sled dogs were so cute! We visited one when we visited Skagway & Yukon and they had puppies and we got to hold them! One of the highlights of our trip! Can’t wait to see the rest!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
We got really lucky with the weather! So glad we could join the club! Puppies would have been so amazing!
Dang! I need to get back to Denali. We visited in 2016 and it was great, but I didn't get to see the mountain or hike at all since we were on a tour. The sled dogs are soooo cute! Lots of wildlife there too!
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Жыл бұрын
Traveling at your own pace in your own vehicle is definitely the way to go if you can! Denali was spectacular!
Awesome. We were lucky to be a 30er in first visit. Would have loved to hike/backpack. Maybe another time. Thanks for sharing. Y’all are blessed.
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2 жыл бұрын
It was amazing hiking and camping in the park! Thanks for watching, Chuck!
Awesome video. I joined the 30% club in July 2009 I took my twins and we drove to Fairbanks to pick up my parents after their cruise and we went on a road trip incl Denali and all the way down to the Kenai Peninsula. Also, last Sept I took one of my twins and his wife on an Alaskan cruise and we loved seeing Juneau, Skagway and Sitka. Can't wait to go back. Btw, we had fires in 2009 and just got to see Denali before the smoke got to bad.
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2 жыл бұрын
It’s been amazing here so far! That’s awesome to hear you’ve had such great trips! We know we’ll be back many times! Thanks for watching!
The sled dog demo is priceless. Also loved your breakfast bagel sandwich. We are back home from our road trip to Banff (final destination) from CA. Highly recommend you go that way back home. It was EPIC just driving on the highway! Major bonus is dog friendly trails in the park. Thanks again for all your excellent vids and travel tips. Respect!
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2 жыл бұрын
We had planned on going that way, but we unfortunately had to change our plans and had to cut it. Thankfully we’ve been before and it is amazing! We are bummed we’re missing it this time Thanks and thanks for watching!
WOW! 📸 That thumbnail pic of you 2 with Denali in the background is EPIC! Happy, happy that you 2 are members of the 30% Club!👊🏼Adam, I’m making your ‘Denali” sandwich sometime soon!😛 Honestly, your videos keep getting me closer to booking that flight to Alaska! 🛫 That Horseshoe Lake Trail seems perfect for me!😅So excited for your next vlog! Stay safe. Hugs to Kona!🥰
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2 жыл бұрын
The Horseshoe Lake Trail was super amazing! We were so lucky with the weather we had and so happy we were able to see the mountain! The sandwich was pretty darn good too! Book that flight!
Awesome! We are addicted!!!
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2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Another great episode! Thanks
Absolutely beautiful as ever!!! Love this footage
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2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This scenery looks so familiar..we were at Denali 3 yrs ago…on our sled dog tour we got to hold and pet the husky puppies..so fun! We’re also part of the 70% club…you are quite lucky….great work…The upcoming bus ride has awesome scenery!
@AdventuresofAplusK
2 жыл бұрын
Holding the puppies would’ve been awesome! We got super lucky with the weather! The bus ride was really spectacular!
Simply amazing.