Conquering Alaska's Most DANGEROUS Road: The DALTON HIGHWAY Adventure - Part 1 of 3
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Part 1 of this journey takes us from the Dalton Highway sign in Alaska to the BLM Arctic Circle Campground. This is a drive through one of the most remote and striking landscapes in North America. The Dalton Highway, also known as Alaska Route 11, stretches over 400 miles from Livengood to Deadhorse near Prudhoe Bay, and is a vital supply route for the oilfields of the North Slope. This rugged road offers intrepid travelers an unforgettable adventure through Alaska's untamed wilderness.
Starting at the iconic Dalton Highway sign, you embark on a route that quickly transitions from the relative civilization of central Alaska to the vast, pristine expanses of the Arctic. The highway is largely gravel, with rough patches and steep grades that test both driver and vehicle. As you drive, you are surrounded by sweeping vistas of boreal forests, rolling tundra, and majestic mountain ranges. The road climbs and descends, winding through the formidable Brooks Range, where wildlife sightings are common. Caribou, moose, and even grizzly bears can be spotted along the route, adding an element of excitement and awe to the journey.
Approximately 115 miles north of Fairbanks, you reach the BLM Arctic Circle Campground. This modest yet significant site marks the point where the highway crosses the Arctic Circle at latitude 66°33′ north. The campground is a perfect spot to rest, reflect, and take in the surreal beauty of the Arctic landscape. Here, you can stand at the edge of the world, where the summer sun never sets and the winter night never ends. The Arctic Circle sign is a popular photo stop, and the campground itself offers basic amenities such as picnic tables and fire rings, making it a comfortable base for those exploring the extreme north. This leg of the journey encapsulates the spirit of adventure and the raw, untamed allure of Alaska.
Let us know what your favorite spot is in the comments below. 🙏 Thank you for your support!
00:16 Dalton Highway Sign
24:04 BIG Potholes
01:42:53 E. L. Patton Yukon River Bridge
01:44:40 Alyeska Pipeline / Viewing Point
01:45:28 Yukon River Camp - 1st Fuel Stop
02:45:09 Finger Mountain - Dalton Highway Alaska
03:14:34 BLM - Arctic Circle Campground
03:15:18 BLM - Arctic Circle Campground Viewpoint
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Filmed May 26, 2023
Relax, sit back and enjoy the sweeping, panoramic views of the Dalton Highway from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy today’s CHILLIN DRIVE!
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Thanks!
Joe, thank you so much for the super thanks! We really appreciate it.
Imagine seeing this in 50 years. This is historic footage.
I agree, interesting to see how it evolves. Thanks for watching.
I drove the Dalton Hwy last year and was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I drove it in a Rav4 too. The peace and serenity can't be described in words. Thanks for the upload!!
Wow, that’s great!! Totally agree 👍
Those potholes were crazy! I loved the beautiful blue skies and miles and miles of nothing but landscape.
Thanks!
We do it in June with our class c freedom elite 29ft,4 days Fairbank. Prudoe Fairbank, including the bus tour,no problem at all as we waited for good dry weather,wet or rainy is probably an other story and memories to tell Later
That’s great, did you see any critters?
Really impressed how they built the highway under these conditions 👏🏻
Thanks a lot for sharing this adventure 👍🏻
Yes, a lot of work to create and maintain it. The road seems pretty solid! Thanks for watching.
I smiled for the entire video remembering the drive. Thanks so much for capturing the moment when we thought the road repair guys where going to dump a huge bucket of dirt on our van! From my view out the passenger window it looked like it was much closer.
Susan, it was lovely to meet you both on this epic journey! Thank you for the temporary glass repair kit and assistance. I don’t think the glass would have held up all the way to deadhorse without it! 🙏🤗
Those are some pretty huge potholes 😮hope you didn’t fall into any!!!
No, thank god, but we did get a stone chip which spread across the glass! Thanks for watching!
Great video!
What was your average speed?
Any idea what the gated road @ 11:00 was for? Pipeline access?
Average speed was 34mph. I am not sure 🤔
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Thanks for watching.
whats that camera and why is it self tilting and shifting? thats kind cool and kinda weird at the same time. very smooth thou
Greetings, it is just a GoPro … it is kinda weird?? Do you like it or hate it?
@@ChillinDrives I like it but I was wondering why it looks like it's turning and leaning with the curves. but maybe it's because of the wide angle and the image stabilization 🤭 again this is absolute relaxation. I was just siting in my comfy chair and doing nothing else than watching this for 2h yesterday. Just listening to the wind noises and the gravel and looking at the road and trees and sky
Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed it !
Will you be able to put Part 3 back up.
It hasn’t been posted yet! Stay tuned though, it’s very soon!!