That last one made me laugh, My girl friend from Ketchikan said something that many people said was true about Alaska. What's the dating like in Alaska? She said..." The odds are good but the goods are odd."

@kimdawcatgirl

3 ай бұрын

Now that made me chuckle! 😂

@charlenemariecoraninmemory5130

3 ай бұрын

cold red snapper no thanks

@Getyupngo2

3 ай бұрын

😂😂funny

@witteney3334

3 ай бұрын

Good one! 😂😅

@justintempus7406

3 ай бұрын

You may think that's funny, but I heard it my first weekend in Alaska in 2012, and I hear it regularly to this day. The joke has run its course.

I'm too old to live up there, but thanks for letting us live vicariously through you!

I was born in Fairbanks. Raised in Tanana, a remote Native village on the Yukon River. Our family spent summers in Denali Park developing our homestead property there. We are a 3-generation family business in Denali. Denali Grizzly Bear Resort is starting our 57th year in business in Denali. Tim, if you ever want to camp with us, I again extend a welcome to you, buddy. Free of charge. I love your videos. You are a great ambassador for our awesome State.

@beckyumphrey2626

3 ай бұрын

That is awesome and your resort is beautiful.

@polarroller

3 ай бұрын

Gosh..thanks Becky. 😊@@beckyumphrey2626

Man, that opening shot with those massive mountains covered in snow was awesome to see!

@NanaSuze77

3 ай бұрын

That’s worth a visit right there!

@richardS730

3 ай бұрын

Brian, you should do a road trip once you get the new pup trained. I'll watch it

@robertosantos-vx6pn

3 ай бұрын

Not a reason to “stay away”. 😂😂😂

@johnappleton9349

3 ай бұрын

yeah he has no idea what he if filming. telling us 10 good reasons and saying they are bad. he an youtuber idiot.

@Casteeyo...

2 ай бұрын

The scenery 😍

Let's guess: 1. Cold. 2. Dark. 3. Bears. 4. Alaskans. 5. Wolves. 6. Snow. 7. Far away. 8. Expensive. 9. Sarah Palin. 10. No women.

I remember one year when we were in Juneau, I got bored after dinner and started mowing the lawn. In Juneau it rains somewhere around 200 days per year. And that summer was particularly wet so I hadn't mowed the lawn in months. It was dry so I went out and mowed the lawn. Then I noticed my neighbor walking toward me. I thought he might want me to do his lawn too. Instead, he yelled at me. It was 11:30PM and they were trying to sleep. Lucky for me it was already the weekend.

@marianfrances4959

3 ай бұрын

LOL!!

@glennmuir5617

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, don't be _that guy_

@ceelman1

3 ай бұрын

This is gold

@lamar1423

3 ай бұрын

lol been there done that ... cutting up firewood with a chainsaw. Neighbors loved mehhhhh!

Tim is just doing his part in trying to keep folks from moving there. We see you Timmy!! 😊

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

3 ай бұрын

Yeah if you think so, go on up and see for yourself lol. These are true and legit reasons why there ain't even a million people in a place, larger than many countries of the world but if you think he's just being coy, go ahead and pack your bags hahaha

@Friscorockhead

3 ай бұрын

I don't think so. I don't think you can compare this to other parts of the country where people are flocking to certain places, and the locals try to prevent new people from moving there. The stuff he said is real, and he probably understated a lot of it. Alaska gets romanticized in countless videos on youtube, and while it's an amazing place, the truth is that it has an abnormally high suicide rate because of how hard it is to live there. It's perfect for some people, but it's definitely not for most people.

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

3 ай бұрын

@@Friscorockhead Yeah, it's due to the lack of sun. It's not healthy. People get VERY depressed up there.

@johninalaska9563

3 ай бұрын

@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism Not everybody

@Friscorockhead

3 ай бұрын

@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism absolutely. I live in northern Michigan. We typically get really harsh winters but nothing like Alaska. Still, I hear people say how bad they struggle with winter here. We just went over a month without seeing the sun once. It's been dark and cloudy everyday, but at least it gets light during the day. The lack of sunshine has never bothered me, but being in total darkness for an extended period of time would drive me crazy. I definitely understand how it makes people depressed.

Thanks for sharing Tim. Another great video. I arrived in Alaska back in 1982, migrated south in 2013. Spent 28 of those years in Fairbanks. Worked hard. Played hard, cuz you can as a young man summer or winter. I had most of the toys. Snow machine, Jet ski and 4 wheeler. Didn’t get a boat because my good friend had one of which I helped maintain. It was a homemade wooden boat. 28’ flat bottom with a 115 fir propulsion. I did find a soul mate. Got married. 2 kids and so on. Heating oil went from .99 up to 5.00 a gallon during my 28 years in Fairbanks. The wife was born in Fairbanks. Her and the kids wanted out. It was getting to expensive and everybody was tired of the cold. I was getting tired of hauling water 3 to 4 times a week. There’s a lot of work involved to live in harsh environments. I worked in subzero conditions every year. One year it was so cold, -60, that the jets didn’t fly but our good ole dc6’s did. No warm cab on the forklifts either. Lots of fun times and great memories. In Idaho now. Take care and stay safe. The change up of your content is great.

@verlinswarey507

3 ай бұрын

Interesting

@beckyumphrey2626

3 ай бұрын

Idaho is a beautiful state.

@karmathephoenix2474

3 ай бұрын

But Idaho is not Alaska.@@beckyumphrey2626

@karmathephoenix2474

3 ай бұрын

I'm sorry Alaska wasn't looking so good for you and your family towards the end.

@deansaylor9164

3 ай бұрын

Great story sounds like you lived a fulfilling life ,I can relate.For me anyway living such a life makes getting older more enjoyable I guess because not many regrets.Thanks for the post

You had me at number one. Cold. I live in Queensland Australia. We don't do cold. Winter or Summer. I can get the peace and tranquillity. And be warm at the same time. But our nature try's to kill you too. Both are quite extreme places.

Timmy your exploration of Alaska and insight into its rich culture is truly captivating. Your videos not only showcase the breathtaking landscapes but also offer a window into the heart and soul of North America's wilderness. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey and for sharing the beauty and depth of Alaska with the world. Keep adventuring, inspiring, and reminding us of the wonders that exist beyond our everyday lives, love your content❤❤

@sheilakaropchinsky6598

3 ай бұрын

Yes !! That is why, those of us that tough it out, is for the beauty, Everywhere you look . For the young, an endless year round outdoor playground as Tim shows us ! Truly the Last Frontier. Man hasn't been able to destroy it yet , due to it's harshness ( daily earthquakes, avalanches, wild animals, ice jam or terrencial rains that cause flooding ( reason for braided rivers). Serious minus temps along withTim's reasons. Love how he takes us all over Alaska. Makes my bucket list longer of of places to visit in this amazingly awesome state , so fortunate to call home. 😊

@antoniodefarias118

3 ай бұрын

What's the 10 good reasons to live in Alaska? Please. Aloha!

I love seeing life in Alaska. I like all your videos no matter what you're doing in them.

I've moved to Alaska 13 years ago and it was hard to deal with day lights and darkness and the cold, took me about 4 years to get use to it and I'm loving it and the danger around me. ❤. From fairbanks Ak 😊

Regardless of the downsides, you live in a beautiful spot! The vastness and giant snowy mountains reminds me a lot of Norway. All the best from Denmark

One trip there, one time and that’s enough for any lover of sunshine! Juneau on August 1st, snow and sleet! Boarded the Alaska Marine Highway ferry, did the inside passage and swore I would never leave Florida for Alaska ever again!

clicked for the title but stayed for the landscape

Good job of putting the viewer on the edge of their chairs as we get an idea of what it's like being on top of clear ice with a deep lake below. I grew up in Ancorage starting in 1953. Landed at Elmendorf since the Anchorage airport wasn't yet ready for commercial carriers. Alaska has the highest per capita consumption of alcohol, or did back in the Fifties and Sixties. I've been depressed my whole life and the cold and dreariness of life there probably played it's part. Skiing was great. Educaton was excellent. High quality teachers. Most professionals there are a cut above, generally. Great place to learn to fly since conditions are challenging.

Having lived in both Alsska and Hawaii, I agree 100%! Visit before ever moving to either, and you'd better have a fat bank account! Love the videos brother!

💫Awesome💫 video, Timmy. I lived next door, in the Yukon, for 2 years. Also, grew up in a winter-real part of central Canada. So i know what you are talking about. The other side of all that is the intense beauty, sense of vastness and clean, cold air....👍😎🇨🇦❄🤍🔥

I've been to alaska on a cruise ship. The scenery is breath taking. You bring many valid points about living there.Cold,rain,dark,mosquitos - tapping out on those reasons.

Tim here from Eagle River, I would agree Tim, I been back 30 years, lived here as a kid and it is a great beautiful place, but everything you talked about is so true. For me now, it’s a love hate relationship with AK, can’t find a place like it, want to leave, but want to stay, it is crazy. Keep the videos coming.

@patroberts5449

3 ай бұрын

Or do you mean Chicken Creek?😜 that’s what my sister called Eagle River when she moved up there in the 70’s. Seemed like everything has a nick name, pretty funny, I guess you need a good sense of humor to live there!

I am very happy to see Alaska on my screen..I am a warm weather person so would not enjoy the frigid temps but I do enjoy the beauty of the scenery from the comfort of my home 😊

That frozen lake & the blue of the mou tains & sky 💙 is gorgeous.

Never realized Alaska got so much rain. I still want to visit, June sounds good to me.

Down to earth, honest facts. This is why we love your videos Timmy!!😊

Kind of like living in Hawaii, but the "polar" opposite... (holds for applause)

@s4nder86

3 ай бұрын

(Standing ovation)

We get the skeeters here in the Yukon, but I was surprised you didn't mention those pesky teeny black flies that take a bite out of you and leave a painful welt. Maybe they don't exist coastal? I find those pretty annoying. All the other points match here except we don't get the rain like you do. Amazingly beautiful footage in this vid, thanks for that experience, I revel in the northern beauty and wildness.

You put out by far the most creative, diversified and beautiful videos on You tube! We found you about a month ago and have watched almost all you videos. Congratulations to you on your hard work. Thanks so much. Good Wishes.

The Fourth Kind? (movie) Lot of people disappear in Alaska...

@mitchellholroyd2837

3 ай бұрын

That was a freaky movie.

@skyresq1

3 ай бұрын

Lots of people disappear everywhere.

@Invertmini1212

3 ай бұрын

That movie gave me nightmares for months on end as a teen... 😅

@mitchellholroyd2837

3 ай бұрын

@Invertmini1212 Oh yeah man. Definitely not watching it again!

@tomlorenzen4062

3 ай бұрын

Great movie! Freaky

I was there on a steelhead fishing trip on the Kenai 20 years ago. It's was great but I could never live there. Waking up to the mountains was unreal. But every reason you said is the truth. I hate the cold now. Love your videos though tim. I give you a lot of credit because all ibwanna do is move to some where warm all year round now. I live in western NY and it gets brutal here off the lakes with lake effect snow. We had 5 feet 2 weeks ago. But keep up the vids...there great

Too cold for me... but I enjoy watching your show. So I will live vicariously through you! I have sailor friends that I also enjoy. The world just has so much to offer. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for taking us along on your beautiful bike ride!

Enjoyed that one. Thanks for sharing that. I have grown to really admire the place I've spent my whole life although in but it's not as remote as the one you share with us. At my age I won't get to see the incredible scenes you show us. I so thank you for that. Life is great even living in a van down by the river!

People see the Romance, Not the Danger. Alaska is a Unique Place on this Earth and takes a Hardy Soul to be able to Survive the Coid ,Dark, Isolation , Snow, Ect... Mostly Off Grid. I myself couldn't do it, but I live Vicariously through people like Tim and a couple others ( Alaskan Cabin Adventures and Simple Living Alaska.) Love All You Guys. BUT IT SURE IS BEAUTIFUL . ❤😊

I really like being able to tag along on these adventures you have.

I spent a few months in Anchorage one summer. Very cool experience but I would say you are pretty spot-on. Surprised you didn't mention the size of the mosquitoes. Those things could carry you off!

I am really looking forward to visiting Alaska someday. I could watch the snow videos all day. Thank you for another great video!

@ridgerunner9072

3 ай бұрын

The roadtrip up and back makes it 10 more fun and don't bring expensive rvs cuz they' get destroyed

The length of darkness and lack of bright sunlight is what I’d struggle with the most. I get seasonal depression and worry it’d be bad up there.

I’m coming baby!!! To visit that is. Some day!

Nice one timmy! Glad to see you getting lots of views these past few months, you deserve it!

My mom works in Anchorage and I got to visit her this last year in July and got 2 out of 3 days in the low 70's/high60's and super sunny. I lucked out and went down to Whittier and did a glacier cruise that was breathtaking. I can't wait to go back. It was my first time and I fell in love.

It might not be the best place to live however you certainly make it look awesome 😊

Thank you for letting us go with you on the frozen lake. That's awesome and also for letting us know the reason to not live in Alaska. It's nice to know things in advance for anyone thinking about going there Love from Ohio 💜

Great information and always awesome content my friend! Keep up the great work and stay safe out there! God Bless.🙏🏻👍

If I were in my 20’s and I had a redo in life…I’d go. The worst part to me are the mosquitoes in September. Brutal. Had to wear a head net the entire trip.

I lived in Alaska in 1972-73.....at Ft Wainwright.....Did a lot of skydiving there Love it ...... PS: Did some jumps at Manley Hot Springs ,We had to flyin there in a C-180 airplane....Stay in a log cabin....(weekend in 1972) lot of fun.....

@beckyumphrey2626

3 ай бұрын

You do mean C-130 right? :)

@jameskerrigan2997

3 ай бұрын

HHC 2-1 scouts lead the way

I can recall being on the opposite side of an 8" tree from a black bear. You just don't get those kinds of experiences, enjoy the freedom, fresh air and beauty of nature or find out what you are capable of hunkered down in suburbia. Your regular videos are a testament to the pluses of bush living for the more adventurous viewers....keep 'em coming.

Awesome video Tim, you raised some great points. Thank you.

That was fun to watch! I'm in the UK but Alaska just looks stunning.

My father was there during the war ( WWII ) and fell in love with it , it took him 50 years to visit again. He always talked about Alaska … I’ve never been

Alaska is on my bucket list I retire in two years at 62 and I’m heading up

Great clip. Points out reasons why we stay lowly populated and not overcrowded. Traveling through parts of the Lower 48 recently makes one realize how much traffic there is 'down there', a real pain in the . . . ah well, you know.

Definitely liked this vid. Info given in a Subdued and mellow format. I liked it!!!

Riding your bike on the ice reminded me that when I was in elementary school in (in the 1960s) I tried to ride my 3-speed bike on the frozen creek behind my house. Didn’t go well but I sure had a lot of fun trying😃! Thanks for the video!! Stay safe.

@skylermummert24

3 ай бұрын

In the late 90s we would stud our bike tires and ride on the frozen creeks running thru town

@1157Kate

3 ай бұрын

@@skylermummert24 That’s very cool, you must have had a blast!!

I had no idea Alaska has mosquitos. Figured it wasn't a climate they would prosper in. Disappointing to hear. Informative video. Thank you!

@susanhildreth1531

3 ай бұрын

They are huge and annoying. I was born and raised there. I left when I was 46. I live in Colorado and the people here complain about the mosquitos. They are tiny here and I haven't been bitten yet. My neighbor claims to get eaten alive. #skeeters #alaskastatebird #notreally #Ptarmigan #extracreditinBethel

@stevefink6000

3 ай бұрын

If you live along the coastline, many of us do, the bugs are not a problem at all. If you go into the interior, then, well, just dont go into the interior.

@davidsuch8942

3 ай бұрын

It's wet as fuck from the snow melt.

@discombobulatedfishbowl7548

3 ай бұрын

@@davidsuch8942 Right. It's more the temperature I was referring to. I live in the midwest and mosquitoes aren't really a problem until summer. I thought Alaska wouldn't be warm long enough for them, but apparently they don't discriminate. Learned something new!

I just love how the snow covers all the mountains around. It's beautiful. ❤

Liked your video specially the view of the mountains you gaved us when you were cycling on the frozen lake. Thanks!

Next episode: The Bright Side of Alaska | 10 reasons to move in

You make all these points sound like they're bad....to me they are ALL I want in life! Remote, away from people, away from internet and phone connections....ok, mosquitos are a beggar, but could be worse....Scotland has aggressive wee Midges!!! I'll take Alaskan mosquitos lol Love your channel! Liked, subscribed and shared. Please keep the amazing content coming. Someday I will visit Alaska. Its on my bucket list x

Stunning images in this video. Well done sir.

Thanks for sharing that scenic lake with us. Travel safe. Cheers. 🍺

Similar to Maine but a little more extreme. Takes hearty folks to live in places like we do

@deborahcurry1014

3 ай бұрын

Hey fellow Mainah

@ltesch513

3 ай бұрын

Patten here

@deborahcurry1014

3 ай бұрын

Oh you are way up there. I agree. It is similar to Alaska in many ways. I'm in Southern Maine, Portland area... so a bit different than where you live, as you know.

@atninfef

3 ай бұрын

I’m in central Maine. Still many luxuries that Alaska doesn’t have.

@deborahcurry1014

3 ай бұрын

​​@atninfef there's a few of us Mainers here on Tim's channel. I didn't think there was, but I'm glad to see it. 😊

Will be looking forward to hear about the dark side😮❤

Awesome .nice bit of information. THANK YOU.

Thanks for sharing Tim !!!

Good morning from south Louisiana, gonna be 73f today

@doeboy4206

3 ай бұрын

I'm from south louisiana too

@lisaweddle7363

3 ай бұрын

Wouldn't want to be there in Louisiana this summer

@benjaminhale1454

3 ай бұрын

Nothing better than sunny warm weather. Idk why anyone would want to live in.a cold climate. We only live once.

@brandonteq601

3 ай бұрын

​@@lisaweddle7363 death valley is far more pleasant, seriously.

@mtadams2009

3 ай бұрын

@@benjaminhale1454For me it’s skiing. I can’t imagine living in a place with no mountains and no skiing. It’s a way of life and what keeps me pushing to stay super fit as a get old. Thats the reason, take care

You seem to be doing fine Tim... but thank-you for being honest about pros/cons. The idea of solitude seems great to me sometimes, but I don't know if I could actually live it for extended periods of time.

Loved this video!! It reminds me of when I lived on a lake in Michigan - so much fun getting out on the frozen lake!

Yeah, that was really cool Tim thanks for sharing

Don't forget about the Hairy Man 😅

@byrd5163

3 ай бұрын

Have u had any encounters with the hairy man. I listen to Fred's channel about hairy man. Very interesting subject.

@scottperry67

3 ай бұрын

I've had no encounters myself. Upstate New York here. I really enjoy Fred as well 😊

I wonder if he is gonna mention all the serial killers that Alaska has had LOL

@johninalaska9563

3 ай бұрын

douknow57...How many would that be?

@coldpopcarl

3 ай бұрын

ALASKA , Is where long ago PEOPLE moved to DISSAPEAR for what ever reasons.

@douknow57

3 ай бұрын

@@coldpopcarl Yeah it's a vast land and easy to disappear for sure.

@douknow57

3 ай бұрын

@@johninalaska9563 Well I tried to post a couple of links to sites showing more info on it. I guess KZread flagged it or Timmy deleted it. Either way a simple Google search will lead you to some info on it. I just remember it cause I watched a documentary on it a long time ago.

Been to Alaska a couple times. Spent three months out on Amchitka summer of '01. Sure was nice to get back into Anchorage. Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful scenery! Great video!

“The truth ? The truth ? You can’t handle the truth.” @Al Pachino.👏

@TruckHouseLife

3 ай бұрын

lol

@connieparker8896

3 ай бұрын

Jack Nicholson!!!

@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that's not Al Pacino lol.

@returningtoearthtv8836

3 ай бұрын

Pacino.

@mac2708

3 ай бұрын

Definitely not Pacino

Stunning videography, Tim.

Its wild you made this. I find these videos fascinating and it does look kinda awesome, but i hate the cold! Ive experienced -28f before and thought that was colder than possible. Ill watch from here, thanks!

Thanks for using the HD camera, so even the background is sharp. These cold empty lands always attracted me but I wouln't go living there. I just appreciate the beauty.

Enjoyed your realistic assessment of the place you evidently enjoy!

Howdy Big T! Love the guitar and the background! I can handle all on those issues except the Mosquitoes! Hate mosquitos! great show anyway! Saddle up!

Interesting, thanks for sharing your knowledge. :)

Awesome video as always Timmy.

Always good seeing ya Timmy, always wish for longer clips to tuck into but these types are cool too. The last few being a hour each I was spoiled ! Such a good channel to watch tucked into bed w a snack Keep up the good work brother 🎩

Great video, beautiful scenery.

What a neat way to present your list. So beautiful.

Thanks for all the good local knowledge, Timmy!

I've never seen anything more spectacular and amazing. Thank you for showing me the world.❤

Great list. And hopefully people will listen to you. I still want to come check out Alaska one of these days, maybe even visit your town! I have some connections in the Yukon and sort of want to do gold mining, but it's always a time issue... Really enjoy watching you do your time, most down to earth KZreadr, don't ever change man, hope the old 7.3 gets fixed up good for ya!

Cool footage man! 👊🏻😎👍🏻

Is there anything that Tim can't do ? I love watching your videos,no matter what they're about! I don't enjoy cold weather but I really love looking at the beauty of it all through all your adventures! Thank you for sharing it with us!!! Sending love from Ohio ❤️

I worked on some military bases in the winter in Alaska. Spent most of the time in Denali area. Frickin love Alaska but it was wild when propane was not dispensable from the cold. It’s crazy how quickly things become unmanageable

Good video really informative. Thanks.

Great information and awesome video.

Hi Timmy wow the scenery is absolutely breathtaking, the snow covered mountains ,you riding a bike on the lake thanks for the information good to know, awesome video thanks for sharing stay safe and warm

Thank you for another great video.

Great video an advice man , thanks for always being honest as hell an true to the core man , you a good man , take care be supa safe an see you out there our friend Timmy

@TruckHouseLife

3 ай бұрын

Thanks man:)

Thank you again for another wonderful video @Timmy ! Very informative and cool bike ride over the frozen lake and beautiful scenery. I for one definitely appreciate the time you take to make a video, much less edit them and add so much creativity. Thank you! Man, i love Alaska just from your videos, my career trade actually makes more starting pay there and i found a job near Girdwood..lol. they say most rich people live in Juneau. But anyway, i dont know if id take the plunge, but i would definitely love to test it out, perhaps live there for 6 months to see what i can learn about it and myself during that time.

Thanks for the info. I still want to visit!

Appreciate your insight! Great points about the bugs and lack of sun! We are in the panhandle of Idaho and plan to visit AK this July / August (want to see Denali and maybe see family in Fairbanks). I’ve been told by Alaskans that this area of North Idaho / MT is quite similar to AK. Excited to see your state and thanks again for sharing!

GREETINGS...thankyou for another Great video ! Cheers From The Yukon Territory...😊❤😊

Damn, this is great. so much awesome information. Thanks.

👍👏, good video, Timmy. Beautiful place you shot it in. My husband and i thought about moving to Alaska in the 70's, glad we didn't. I was like, "who ever would've thought, studded tires for a bike?"...not me.