Overlanding to The Arctic Ocean: The Dempster Highway
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2024
- I'm taking my full-size Ram 2500 AEV Prospector XL overland vehicle from southern British Columbia all the way north to the Arctic Ocean, on a 3 week adventure with my friend Brad from @TrailRecon. This week we tackle the remote Dempster Highway.
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The scary thing man is I'm watching you camp next to that water. And I am saying now don't do it. It's too fast, and the ice is melting for the ferry. Thus means water will rise if it rained you were screwed. 16:16 in I see I was right. My gut feeling it was not going to be good. So I grab my phone to comments, and here in the usa we just had a dam break as I am going to comment on this video super weird now. Never sleep next to the water man without looking at what's happening upstream. North. Is it raining? Is it going to rain. Maybe runoff or a really hot day and a really warm night with snow in the mountains. Scary sheet, man. I was thinking the search for 2 yiutubers is ongoing as they tried to camp next to water in a deep thaw or northern rainfall. And was washed away maybe while they slept. I seen this in my head. And was like I better comment for some dam reason. Maybe not this time. But another time it will help you. Never trust water my friend no matter how nice she looks or feels. She is dangerous and deadly when she is moving or even sitting still. None truck also I like this one. Have fun
please adjust the exposure on your camera its pretty dark and cororless on your trip. no its not just cloudy.
@@thrillhunter9897pretty sure that how he chose to edit it. To match the over the top vibes
Can’t wait for Bucket Trip #2!
You two should head to the tip of Patagonia... hit the southern tip of the Americas now! That would be most epic!
I am writing this comment in the middle of the night from a hospital bed, too sick to sleep, and your video has cheered the living you-know-what out of me. I appreciate you guys. Great vid, gorgeous footage. Inspiring.
Get well soon buddy!
The ferry music is awesome! haha love the video
I was thinking the same thing, “I’m on the ferry” 🤘
AI generated music
Don't wait to do a bucket adventure. I've learned the hard way that life and health can turn on a dime, causing previous plans to become impossible. If you are able to do it, do it now!
no amount of Nat Geo / Discovery documentaries could ever do justice to the raw, pristine and undisturbed natural beauty of the places you covered...everything was perfect from the drone feeds to the panoramic shots to the background music and the list goes on......this is stellar execution and I am very happy for you that you were able to make this happen, Shaun...cheers!!
"I didn't know they had reindeer in Alaska" They're, locally, known as Caribou.
My dad and I traveled to Tuk via motorcycle last fall. This is by far the best video / footage I have ever seen of this epic journey other than being in there in person. Thanks for sharing!!
BTDT... awesome trip. 1991 Back then it was referred to as, 'The Dumpster highway'.
Thanks for the memories.
Man this is something most people will never get to do and it’s so cool that you guys are doing it. Thank you Shaun (and Brad) for sharing this amazing adventure with us. Scenery is so cool. Stuff I never imagined was even up that far north. Keep up the good work!
Btw the music is this video was really good😂
Shawn and Brad, enjoyed every moment of your trip to the Artic Circle, thank you both very much, God bless, all the best to both of you, from Trinidad
Fantastic drive! In Finland, Sweden and Norway the artic circle is much closer to major cities and towns, because those countries are so far north. 24x7 sunlight above the arctic circle is a real experience this time of the year.
any of my old friends from UMEX watching ? long ago we spent two summers up there , with a heli ! The Land Has Spirit
Amazing my man. Im so stoked to do this next year. This is probably the best series on CZcams about this trip. Seeing your progression over the years, fantastic filming!!
Thank you so much!
My two favorite channels..thanks Shaun and Brad
Loving this as its on my bucket list
Julie
Anza, CA
Im afraid that trip would take me all summer because I would be stopping every few miles to pick up my jaw from the floor board. Trip of a lifetime!
Shawn, you brought back some great memories. when I worked in the IT industry, we landed at
Tuktoyaktuk James Gruben Airport and then flew on to Ellesmere Island NU, I never got to experience what you did as we were flying in but the scenery in that park of the world, is nothing short of spectacular.
When we did the Dempster for the first time I spent a lot of prep time in the Northwest Territories info building in Dawson. The lady running the show was the sister of the Northwest Territories tourism minister so she had loads of tales to tell. One of which was less than 2% of the rubber tire traffic into Dawson did the Dempster. Most were on to Top of the World and Tok. So you two have done something that very few others have. It changed me as a human, I hope you had a similar epiphany.
I met her! She was awesome. We talked for quite a while.
The one time I was out in the ocean, with no land in sight, I felt so small out in the huge ocean. I feel like this trip, with no civilization anywhere in sight, would have a similar feeling.
EPIC TRIP, CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!
“How much nothing there is in every direction.” Beautiful phrase.
I guided scenic tours in southern Yukon for nine summers and never was able to capture the empty beauty in such poetic terms.
And once again, I have to praise your musical sound track. No other you tuber I follow comes close to matching audio to video like you do. ( don’t tell Brad I said that😂)
Last week I was in Tuktoyuktuk with my son driving my Jeep LJ.
The trip has been on my bucket list for ten years since my trip with my dad.
Like you, I kept saying "oh wow" & took pictures. Now I'm looking at my pictures and realized I still didn't take enough.
I got hours of video and still didn't scratch the itch. I need to go back again, but next time will be on my KLR & son riding his own bike as well
According to your soundtrack i was waiting for a Hobbit to jump out and slay a dragon. Then i realized it was just 2 dudes in 4x4s in the arctic.
Caribou. They’re called Caribou in Canada. C’mon Shawn, you live in Canada. 😉
Contrary to popular believe, being Canadian does not give you a masters in caribouology.
If you thought diesel fuel was expensive at Eagle Crest, wait till you fuel up in TUK. That was a great video Shaun, thanks
Congratulations to you and Brad! On making it to the Arctic Ocean. It was an Enjoyable video to watch. Be safe Good luck, I'
On getting back home to your families. May God be with you both on the journey back home! Robert Lopez from Sacramento, California.
So proud of the both of you... For accomplishing your travel!!!!! Love the scenery!!!!! I thank you gentlemen for sharing!!!!
I drove the Dempster in August of 2022. And I had the same reaction: this place is beautiful.
Awesome video! Had to laugh at you two surprised to see a reindeer when you guy's are literally in Santa's backyard!!😅
Shaun I just wanna say Thank you for taking us along on all your amazing journeys. Since discovering your channel a little over a year ago it has completely changed my life for the better and made me realize that I need to get out and actually enjoy my life while I still have it.
Great to hear!
What an epic journey dude. As always you captured the scenery and emotion perfectly!excited to see what else you have in store
Another amazing video Shaun, love your channel, you should have 500k subscribers already. Keep up the great work.
All I can say is WOW! This is by far my favorite video. Thanks for taking me to the Artic Circle!!!!!
Incredible video, as always!
Now you guys need to come, just a little bit south, to see the Antarctic Ocean! 🤘
Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷
It is an epic overlanding. I did it alone in August 2022, all the way from Halton hills, ON. Will do it again next year
You got to Tuk the day that the ferries started running & it looked like the campground by the Arctic Ocean sign was full-yes? Crazy!
Hey I’m headed there right now too! Glad to see the ferry is running and the conditions are good for a road trip!
I love the song about "Waiting for the ferry to run" lol
Great video series, thank you.
If you want to see reindeer, you should go over to Scandinavia and up to Nordkapp.
Lapland is incredible, there is so many reindeer that you just are overseeing them and trying to not hit them on the roads.
I was lucky enough to be paid to be driving up there for three 3 1/2 week tours between Oslo and Nordkapp, return.
Look forward to seeing more of Canada in the future .
Shawn and Brad, enjoyed every moment of your trip to the Artic Circle, thank you both very much, God bless, and all the best to both of you, from Pakistan. UAE❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋💋💋
Nice video Shawn, very well done always love watching your stuff. 👍God Bless
The ferry run song…gold!
In 1999 I retired the last day of July, Friday. On Monday we left in our F250 and small cab over camper for Alaska. Took the northern route out of Dawson Creek crossing the Yukon River into Chicken, Alaska. We spent 2 months + driving to Deadhorse, then south to Homer and circling around Alaska finally ferrying from Haines to Skagway. Drove the Casiar Highway to Hyderabad, and finally back home to Colorado. AWESOME trip! I highly recommend it as a great adventure!
I’m enjoying following yours. At 77, it’s not likely I will have another like it. Thanks for sharing yours and allowing me to experience it vicariously through you!
Hyderabad... isn't that in Pakistan? Maybe you're thinking of Hyder, Alaska?
The ferry music, lol, had me in stitches! Great video, thanks for your efforts to share these amazing adventures!
That is so exciting guys. Job well done. I'd like to go but the wife says no...
This must be what the early explorers experienced and felt. You have travelled to the end of the earth, but now you have to come all the way back to tell the people at home what it was like. I doubt if they will understand but at least they can get a taste with your videos.
This looks like a great adventure! You guys did some epic stuff!! Like many people on here, this is a dream trip! I am building up a Ram 2500 gasser now and I cant wait to see what else you do with your Ram!
Truly lived up to the Epic name! It's like another planet up there.
Lol the why wont the ferries run song is hilarious!
Thank you for sharing your journey. As spectacular as the scenery is, realize it is even better when green or best yet, with the fall colors.
I almost cried when you touched the water of the Arctic Ocean with your feet.
Thank you for taking us along! You and Brad make a good team. I am glad you did dip your toes in the ocean. I couldn't imagine you not after traveling all that way. Your drone footage is awesome as normal! Thanks again!
Seldom are trips about the destination for me, but rather the journey to get there. That sir may be one of few exceptions to that, and may have changed my future travel plans. Thanks for that and all of your amazing videos.
You two thank CZcams gods every day. Cause ya got it made 😂😂😂👍🏻
I drove the road in 2019, epic trip. But Shawn your drone footage was…..wow! Well done
Epic trip. I hope to return to the "Land of Little Sticks" and sea ice some day, this series has been very inspirational for me, many thanks!
Awesome man, what a trip. Such a mysterious place the Arctic and amazing you were able to camp next to the Arctic ocean.
WHAT can top THIS ????? NOTHING... This has been WAAAAYYYYYY Beyond Amazing To Watch .. BEST BY FAR...
Ferry Music was dope.
Thank you so very much for sharing this epic adventure with all of us!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Epic, drone way points and follow mode exceptional, incredible, this scenery gorgeous...with a flair of danger at every turn...
What an incredible experience you and Brad had! You are both so good at your craft that it really feels like we are on the journey with you. I hope that you and Brad get to go on another bucket list trip together next year. What a great team. Thanks for sharing this!
I’m shocked you don’t have over a million subscribers. Great video and content. From a fellow Canadian to another…keep up the great work!
Awesome trip! I love the 2 perspectives on the journey.
It looks like you had a very good time, Congratulations!!!!!!!
Awesome trip! The soundtrack = whole new level
Lol real LOTR or Skyrim vibes with the music and mountains.
Shawn, probably my favorite video you have ever done, absolutely amazing
The ai ferry music 😂
The ferry songs are bangers 🔥
Brilliant trip, thanks for sharing as I will never be able to acheive this and it was like travelling with a friend.
Wow!! Thank you very much for taking us along with you on this epic adventure! That looks amazing!❤
Wow guys what an amazing trip!!! Well done for completing it and bringing us along for the ride, thats one for the story books and your grandchildren, looking forward to your next trip, thanks a lot.
Fantastic! Thank you for this emotion-waking up video.
I have watched a few videos of people driving to the Artic Ocean through Alaska. This drive looks much better and you can actually drive all the way to the Artic. Great video Thanks for the ride along
Most fitting songs I've ever heard 😆
I retired in Jan and my wife and i started our list too. We're in Alaska in our rv. My goal is my JKU up the Dempster in 2025!! Safe travels!!
Definitely a cool riverside campsite!
As often as you camp next to rivers and streams, I am surprised you have not had more issues with flash flooding or sudden water rise. You two should make a commercial for Patriot Campers and Four Wheel Campers, moving them fully deployed 😂
that was amazing so happy for you and brad.
Congratulations for this epic journey.
THIS WAS EPIC AS HELL MAN. ❤
some of the music is hilarious.
❤👍Thanks For The Ride !!!
Absolutely stunning Shawn. Love it!
Wow absolutely breathtaking….
Absolutely Amazing ❤
What an adventure! Great video with amazing photography. It's been great watching the all episodes. Can't wait for your next trip. 😲😁
Glad you enjoyed it!
This whole Journey is Amazing
Alaska is no joke. Most beautiful place on earth. Great Video!
A truly amazing video! ❤ Sean, thank you so much for your creative spirit.
Beautifully perfect video Shaun!
Dude… he better be holding off on posting his “polar plunge!!!” Been talking about that the whole damn trip. lol. Awesome video guys. Cinematography was epic as always. It’d be cool to see the stars and the Milky Way while you guys camp (obviously not on this trip) lol. But other locations.
Brilliant Shawn. Great series. Next time hit it in late August and it'll look totally different with the fall reds and yellows.
Great video! We are doing the Dempster next summer, can’t wait😃
Definitely epic music for a epic journey. Great job Shawn
These shots are epic, Shaun! This has been awesome to watch!
Thanks Brad!
Location added to bucket list. Great video!
This is the best overland series out love the adventures and the trucks high quality videos y'all are the best
Love watching your adventures.
Best AI ferry songs I've heard all day! Epic and hilarious!
Ferry song is priceless.