The best part of going to Alaska is the drive through Canada. You miss that by just flying up to Alaska.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

That’s what we’ve heard - thanks!

A number of years ago, the wife and I went up to Anchorage and stayed with her nephew and his wife; we used it as a base for travels; did the Whittier glacier cruise, went up to Denali, drove down to Seward for lunch on the way to Homer. It's just unusual when someone takes you sightseeing at 10 pm. Homer is expensive, nothing gets there without a long ride. Had lunch in Talkeetna as well. Got the chance to ingest a number of new animals that I had not had the luxury of eating previously. It was a great vacation. We also spent a week in Ketchikan later on - my wife's sister and brother-in-law lived there for 28 years and were selling and moving south, they took us around to all the tourist sites - which was good for them, as they hadn't been to most of them in a long time, and it was also a a goodbye tour for them. Or, as the T-shirt says, "I spent a month in Ketchikan - last week."

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great time. Especially nice to have locals show you around.

I agree with Robert. Having been up to Alaska twice, I can say I've not encountered any issues traveling up to Alaska, once on motorcycle, once in a truck. Roads back here in the states are worse in many cases. Gas is usually available. Next time we go up, we will be in our new truck camper, which is diesel powered. Don't except much in the way of problems. This time, we are headed up to Tuk, so that will be a new experience for us. The Dalton can be challenging for some, but I didn't encounter any issues.

After doing the Icefield Parkway, you stop in Jasper. When you leave Jasper and head on north towards Grand Prairie, the world seems to change immediately. Suddenly, you find yourself all alone, very little to know other people around. You can go hours without seeing another vehicle.

Sounds like he had some great experiences!

Great podcast! This year is our 20th anniversary so we are taking Amtrak across the country and then taking an Alaskan cruise out of Seattle. We will be hitting the road in a truck camper after retirement in a few years with Alaska being our first stop. Big Truck Big Travels was up there all summer this year and did a video breaking down all of their costs in detail that you may be interested in. Hope you get to go yourselves soon. It sounds amazing. ❤ -western NY Troy & Aimee (currently snowed in having gotten over 5 feet already with more on the way🙄❄️)

Consider flying to Anchorage and renting a Class C for two weeks. Robert is spot on about Anchorage it just the suburbs any where but it is great place to provision. You can get a prospective about RVing in two weeks You will be fine with reservations except in National Parks Have fun

I would love to go to Alaska!!❤️

Loved hearing Robert's experiences traveling through Alaska. I travelled to the Arctic ocean via the Canadian route last summer in my Hymer. Agree that Starlink in-motion hardware is a game changer! Please film the journey if you guys go, would be amazing to see another Russo's travel series.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Will do! Thanks

Joe and Kait, you definitely need to do the icefield parkway, it is really beautiful, and like Robert says spend a week.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@jimandvalstravelchannel

4 ай бұрын

There is no doubt, you must do the Icefield Parkway. We love it up there.

Cover of Costco Connection, congrats!

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

If you plan on traveling to Alaska, you should consider purchasing these 2 books: The Milepost and Alaska Camping by Mike and Terri Church.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate the tip

We did it in '22. Roads were not bad at all, but we didn't drive the Dalton hwy. Nor did we drive up to the Arctic ocean. We went up on the Alcan, and back on the Cassier. The frost heaves were a non-issue. No tire problems, but we were prepared with good tires. (We did help a woman who drove the 60 miles to McCarthy (alone!) on poor tires. Used our compressor and repair kit to fix her flat, so we were glad we had the tools with us.) Do bring a windshield repair kit. It was the last half of summer so the mosquitoes weren't bad, except in Canada. Tons of free boondocking. Encountered a lot of rain and drizzle on the Kenai Pennisula, which we were told is common in August. Because of the long hours of daylight, if your windows are tinted, you often don't need window covers at night for privacy. Highlight: Salmon glacier out of Hyder, AK. 20 miles of rough road, but it was jaw-dropping! This was before Starlink was available that far north, but we had very good Verizon throughout most of AK, however Canada was a different story. We were in our 2WD Sprinter van. Great trip! Hoping to go back.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for all of that info - very helpful!

Testa River Lodge is where you will find the world's best cinnamon rolls. You will see lots of signs for it. It is located just west, about 35 miles or so past Fort Nelson, which is a good place to stop and fill up with fuel before you head further west.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Love Robert and the Russos!

You need to watch "Living the Van Life.the first time he went to the artic circle ,he did it in a vw camper.he just went again in a new van,fully loaded.he is an awesome camera man,think that's his job in major films ,like starwars,etc.its an awesome trip.he shows how he prepared for the trip.additives needed for the engines in those cold temps.etc

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up Connie!

THERE IS A FAMOUS PIZZA JOINT IN ANCHORAGE WHERE ALL GENRES OF MUSICIANS HAVE PERFORMED LIVE ON STAGE. WELL WORTH THE MONEY SPENT.

Do check out Alaska marine highway

It’s a bit pricey but our plan is to drive to Alaska but then come back to WA state via the Alaska Marine ferry and see all the inter costal sights. It was good to hear a bit more detail about Robert’s Alaskan adventure. Thanks for a get pod cast!!

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome!

Great show! Keep on podcasting 😇😉

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

After 37 trips to/from AK, don’t worry so much. Everything from motorcycles, truck camper, trailers, class C, 5th wheel, minivan, and a subcompact. It doesn’t matter. Plenty of fuel, plenty of places to stop. The only broken glass in 37 trips is one fog light. Only one flat tire (truck camper). The motorcycle is by far the easiest way to travel.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Good to know - thank you!

WITTIER TUNNEL IS NOT THAT BAD HONESTLY. WELL WORTH THE TRIP. 26 GLACIER CRUISE I GOT TO SEE MY FIRST CALVING OF AN ICEBERG.

Been up four times, including all the way to the Arctic. Never had a flat in Alaska or Canada.

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Good to know

We did 2022 North West Canada & Alaska trip with 36' Deisel Pusher towing an F150 from PA and back. Best 86 days on road to-date. Driving it is a totally different experience than a cruise or flying in. When you can drive for 2 hours straight and not see a turn off, mailbox, any sign of human life...and especially without using Starlink or similar...you get the real Alaska wildlife experience. We got to all 8 Alaska National Parks and so much more. We agreed with Robert's overall assessment and experiences. We did take an $800 unmounted spare RV tire and never needed it. We have full itinerary we can share, if you are interested in seeing it?

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Sure send it on over! joe@weretherussos.com

We’re going to Alaska. Probably the summer after I retire. I’m planning on 4 months up there. Mid may thru mid September. I know it’s going to cost a lot. I’ve seen the videos of food and gas but I’m glad to hear it’s easy to boondock so that will save me money. Lots of things I want to see but I ain’t paying that much for a plane ride 😂 or 90 bucks for pizza 🍕🤣. I just can’t 💰. I’m definitely getting Gluetread for the sidewall repairs. Saw it demonstrated at the overland expo. I got plugs too. I do carry a spare already but I do wish I could have two. Glad to hear the gas station situation is ok. I’ll fill up every chance I get I guess. Great video 👍🏼

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Enjoy the trip when you make it up there! Thanks

Well, hopefully there will be an Alaska Russos youtube trip video by November or sooner this year. or next year

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Definitely not this year with everything going on. Hopefully next!

@lrobie123

4 ай бұрын

@@Weretherussos Too many wars right now and Election year. good points. Election Years can unleash unforseen fabricated problems

The four most dangerous words - “Lets just go look.”

Hi guys what paperwork do you use to get everyone into agreement when you do podcasts with guests. Is it an informal agreement? Do you pay the person?

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

No paperwork and we don’t pay guests but the payment is that we help promote their content/website/etc to our listeners

@gladyswilson6479

4 ай бұрын

@@Weretherussos Oh ok thanks. I enjoyed the interview.

Carry cash,when power is out,cash is needed for fuel stations

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Good to know but if there’s no power are they running the pumps off generator power?

@conniewaite1371

4 ай бұрын

@@Weretherussos cards dont work to pay at register.probably not at pump either. He found enough loose cash to get fuel ,was at the last station I believe during a bad snow storm

@Weretherussos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks again for the tip

@lrobie123

4 ай бұрын

solution for the gas station would be to use the customer's Starlink internet service to receive payment for the gas from the customer if customer has no cash.

Robert did you go to north pole? Can i take a rental car to fàirbanks