The TRUTH about the Dalton Highway...What they don't want you to know! [S2 E4]

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  • čas přidán 16. 11. 2022
  • This episode needs to be watched on a big screen to fully appreciate the scenery and vast beauty of northern Alaska!
    This is the day that we have been waiting for, the day we start our journey up the infamous Dalton Highway! America's Loneliest Highway, one of the World's Most Dangerous roads, but how will it be for us?
    Join us on our travels. Leave a comment and let us know where you are watching from!
    Regards,
    J&D
    19k views, thank you so much!!!
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Komentáře • 145

  • @shakey2634
    @shakey2634 Před rokem +11

    Itchy Boots sure made it look easy on her CRF300. Of all the Dalton Hwy videos I’ve watched, this is the first one to mention sinkholes. An obvious real threat!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, @shakey2634. we thought the same....
      In our video, we wanted to include every aspect of the Dalton Highway that we have experienced first hand, including the threat presented by the sinkholes that, as you say, is a very important thing to keep in mind for bikers heading north to the Arctic Ocean!!
      We are glad you enjoyed the video!!
      Best regards,
      J and D 👍

  • @billroberts9182
    @billroberts9182 Před rokem +14

    Most people don't realize it is THEIR forward speed that causes lights/windshields to break from flying gravel. If you pull over and stop your forward motion and let the big trucks pass, you will never get a broken windshield or broken headlight.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Absolutely true Bill!!
      As we say in the video, truckers on the Dalton were super nice to us and we understood immediately that that road is THEIR road, we are only temporary guests, and we made sure to create no inconvenience to them whatsoever.
      Best regards
      J and D.

    • @stube49
      @stube49 Před rokem +2

      NOT TRUE in some cases! I was parked alongside the Dempster Highway, stopped to fix a flat when an oncoming truck sped towards my direction. I heard this LOUD POP! When I stood up to examine my car, I saw the windshield had a circular smashed area the size of a baseball. So, in my case, I was parked when the truck threw the rock and broke my windshield.

    • @icewormproductions7826
      @icewormproductions7826 Před 11 měsíci +3

      When the truck driver see you slowing down they will also do the same. When trucks pass each other we slow down to 35mph. Believe it or not there are unwritten rules we follow.

    • @Zongshenfurshur
      @Zongshenfurshur Před 7 měsíci +1

      you will also not make any miles. put guards on the headlight it would help.

    • @Chris_at_Home
      @Chris_at_Home Před 6 měsíci +1

      I worked along this road driving pickups and big SUVs for 15 years driving hundreds of thousands of miles supporting the communications for the pipeline. Most drivers will slow for each other, but some don’t. We had CB radios in our vehicles and talked to the truckers giving them a clear road on hills by pulling over near the top or bottom. I loved driving it in the winter in the middle of the night we had big lights on our vehicles and the truckers do to so we can see each other miles away in most cases. I drove from Prudhoe to Fairbanks once in a little over 8 hours leaving Prudhoe at about 2 am and about -40 degrees. I knew every corner from Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks by heart.I started work in Prudhoe in 1980. Left for the last time 10 years ago.

  • @franklammers4100
    @franklammers4100 Před rokem +8

    What a great episode! Almost feels like I’m there myself! 😎 great to relive it again through this vid! 🥰

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hi Frank! Thrilled you like the video! It's a special one for us too! 🥰🥰 Tell all your new friends that it's out! 😉😉 Regards J&D

  • @conley950
    @conley950 Před rokem +1

    Loved it!! Its a good day when I get to see more of your journey!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for your kind comment!
      We really appreciate it 🙏
      More on the way!
      Please tell everyone you know that might be interested in following us!!
      Be safe!
      All the best 👍
      J and D.

  • @juancorajoria5696
    @juancorajoria5696 Před rokem +1

    Hi J&D, beautiful video, Love it, make me live that route again, thank you. Hope you are well and enjoying your trip to the south!!❤

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Thank you, Juan! Great to hear from you 👍
      All good so far!! 👌
      Next video out soon......

  • @twobikesandadrone
    @twobikesandadrone Před rokem +1

    Guess I'll have to add the Dalton Highway to the old bucket list now too!! Great series and glad you made it safely through it all!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Definitely add both, the Alaska Highway and the Dalton Highway to your bucket list if you can. Absolutely a fantastic experience on both!!
      We are so glad that we were able to inspire you to go further North!
      Glad that you are enjoying our videos too!!
      Please spread the word to anyone you think will enjoy our content 😊
      Best regards
      J and D 👍

  • @rickylail8526
    @rickylail8526 Před rokem +1

    Great Video, Thanks for sharing your adventures, so looking forward to completing our trip to Purdhoe Bay next year!!!! Stay safe and Ride On! Look forward to following your up coming adventures. Rick

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Thanks very much Rick!!
      Really appreciate your comment!!
      Hope our videos give you some tips for your trip next year!!!
      It has been an amazing ride!! 😎👍💪
      All the best!!
      J and D 🙂

  • @ursularickard9387
    @ursularickard9387 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely the Best Video and I'd say your best adventure. Omg that was some journey 😳 those dirt track's yikes sink hole's. You are both amazing 👏 and loving your dreams!!!! Stay safe 😘😘👏👏

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Hi Ursula!! 👋🏻😀 It was such an amazing experience!! Want to do it all over again! 😅😅 Thrilled that you love the video - it's my favourite one! Thanks so much for your comments! Means alot to us! 🥰🥰 Warm regards J

  • @jonnymac66
    @jonnymac66 Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic ❤loved watching and looking forward to experiencing later this year all going well 👍

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 4 měsíci

      You will love it Jonny! Have a great time! Thanks for watching! All the best J&D 😀

  • @knewton58
    @knewton58 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Hey J&D, I rode the Dalton Highway to Deadhorse in 2013 with a friend and it has proven to be one of the most memorable rides in my 60K plus miles of riding around North America and Mexico. Great job with the video, it is one of the best I have seen on riding the Dalton. Good job!!!!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hi Kevin! 😀 Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm absolutely delighted!! 😀😀 Sounds like you are due another road trip! All the best J&D

  • @alejandrocastillo8920
    @alejandrocastillo8920 Před 6 měsíci

    Love this video! Thank you for sharing the tips 😊

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks so much for the comment Alejandro! Delighted you enjoyed the video! All the best J&D

  • @TheGapDecaders
    @TheGapDecaders Před rokem +5

    Best video yet, another level. An epic journey & I can imagine riding in wet conditions would be a challenge for any rider. Stay safe guys👌😊

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +2

      Hi Phil, Hi Izzy!! 👋🏻😀 Thrilled you like the video! It was the most amazing experience and we are so excited to finally share it with everyone! Hope you are enjoying being back home for a bit! 🥰🥰 Regards J&D

    • @TheGapDecaders
      @TheGapDecaders Před rokem +1

      We're good, only been home 4 days & almost ready to hit the road again 😄

  • @anneflanagan7533
    @anneflanagan7533 Před rokem +1

    Loved watching this. So interesting but scary for you guys. So brave.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Hi Anne!! 😀 Delighted you liked the video! 😀 We had prepared so much as all the reports tell you how dangerous the road is. Luckily all our preparation paid off as it was one of the best experiences of our lives! Hope you enjoy the other videos too! Regards J&D

  • @joannlayng992
    @joannlayng992 Před rokem +3

    Very interesting and very well presented and narrated.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Hi Joann, Delighted you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! Regards J&D

  • @samjett3157
    @samjett3157 Před rokem +1

    awesome video!! Thanks for sharing.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Hi Sam! Delighted you enjoyed it! All the best, J&D

  • @damienconlisk8725
    @damienconlisk8725 Před rokem +2

    Great been waiting for this,, and once again worth it,, perfect guys stay safe youtwo

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hi Damien! Delighted you like the video!! 😀😀 It's one of our favourites and excited that it's finally released! Keep watching, more great videos to come! 🙌🏻😀 Regards J&D

    • @damienconlisk8725
      @damienconlisk8725 Před rokem

      Certainly will,,,, I'm here in Germany have the ktm parked for winter so love seeing yer adventures, originally from Galway but here 12 years,, and yes it's getting cold now,,,,,,lol,,,, so ta ta for now

    • @creedm3040
      @creedm3040 Před rokem

      Great video! Beautiful scenery. I knew the road was constantly being maintained but I hadn’t heard about the sinkholes 😮! Good to know. Best!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      @@creedm3040 Hi Creed M, Thanks so much for watching! Delighted you like the video! Yes those sinkholes were dangerous, kept us on our toes! 😅 Regards J&D

  • @jwdavison1
    @jwdavison1 Před rokem +5

    I thought my acting skills really shone.
    Seriously, it was so great to relive this adventure through your lens. It was such a fun time, and I have such wonderful memories of days spent with you both. Coincidentally, I am just this week finishing up an article for Motorcycle Mojo magazine about riding the Dalton. Needless to say, The Intrepid Five (aka The Dalton Dinner Club) get a starring role.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +2

      Hi Jeff,
      The Dalton Dinner Club at it's best!!!! 🤣🤣
      And you will be featuring in the next episode too!!!!
      No better timing to tell all your fans to watch our channel so they can see you riding Suzy Blue on the Dalton!! 👍👍
      More cool videos in the pipeline (😅😅) shortly!!
      Stay tuned 😉

    • @jwdavison1
      @jwdavison1 Před rokem +1

      @@JDOnTheRoad I see what you did there. 🙂

  • @tigercoward
    @tigercoward Před rokem +1

    Congratulations!
    A great video of a great trip and a great achievement!
    Well done!
    Dave Tiger Coward

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Dave,
      Thanks again for your great comments!!
      Stay safe and keep the rubber down!!
      All the best 👍
      J and D 🙂

  • @LyonelKaufmann
    @LyonelKaufmann Před měsícem

    It was a pleasure to discover your Channel with this video. Thank you !

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Regards J&D

  • @shellymoore9318
    @shellymoore9318 Před rokem +1

    Wow! - LOVE the video (& the music!) and am in awe of the bike skills needed to negotiate that highway- well done! 👏👏

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Shelly!
      Thanks so much for your great comments, and we are very happy that you loved the video!! 🙏
      Jackie (as being the editor of the videos😊) is always so delighted when someone appreciates the final work, in particular the music!!
      Hope you watched the other videos, too!
      We are learning so much, and we think that the quality of our videos is improving every time 👍
      More on the way!
      Stay tuned,
      Best regards,
      J and D 🙂

    • @shakey2634
      @shakey2634 Před rokem +1

      Some of the best weather I’ve seen on the Dalton.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      @@shakey2634 Yes, we planned to reach the Dalton Highway in early July to have the best chance of good weather, and we were very lucky too!! 😎

  • @captainmac9929
    @captainmac9929 Před 5 měsíci

    It sure takes me back to my own trip up the Dalton and back in August of 2019 while on a five month road trip. It was in my Jeep instead of on my bike, but oh well, still stupendous!

  • @LivingLifewithJudith
    @LivingLifewithJudith Před rokem +1

    Wow, what a scenery!
    Those pot holes are huge! Good chance your wheel didn't get caught in one! And hope that motorcyclist is ok.
    Must been a great feeling to achieve your goal! Congrats!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! 😊
      It's great to hear that you liked this video, too!
      Unfortunately, we never found out about the rider that had to leave the bike there!
      Hopefully he/she is ok, and maybe someone who watches our video will be able to shed some light on the matter 🤞
      Till the next video, be safe!
      All the best!
      J and D 🙂

  • @yycabj
    @yycabj Před 6 měsíci

    great episode , I went to Tuk on July 2022 , will do it again this year and also include alaska , Cheers

  • @tazrider1
    @tazrider1 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome video thank you for sharing

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 6 měsíci

      Aw, thanks so much Eddie! Delighted that you enjoyed our video! 😀 Happy New Year! J&D 🥰

  • @weberoff-roadtours2622
    @weberoff-roadtours2622 Před rokem +1

    Hi Jackie, wonderful Video. Greetings from Thomas

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hi Thomas! Great to hear from you! 🙌🏻😀 Delighted you enjoyed the video! Bet you never thought you'd see the day! Thanks for much for your help! 🥰 I hope all is well with you! Regards J

  • @dougiverson4297
    @dougiverson4297 Před 9 měsíci

    Loved the video and the story. We met in Whitehorse at the Hi Country RV Park. I was just returning from the Dempster with a group of riders (one was med EVACed). I was on my 2020 CB500X with the Rally Raid upgrades.
    On a tactical note, these remote rides are very mentally demanding and require an effective strategy. So, it looks to me like you cached that spare rear tire you had with you at Coldfoot to reduce your load but to still have it somewhere nearby. That is the strategy we typically use on the Dempster.
    I had not planned on doing the Dalton but I still have the Canol North Road and Telegraph Creek to complete; so when in the neighbourhood, I may as well.
    Safe travels.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi Doug! Yes I remember, so nice to hear from you! 🥰 Well spotted, yes we left our tent pitched and spare tire in Coldfoot and picked it back up on the way back down! 😀 We'd love to do the Dempster! I don't know the other two roads you mention? Have you ridden Top Of The World Highway? It's short but epic! 😀 All the best J&D

  • @williambanzhof9739
    @williambanzhof9739 Před 4 měsíci

    EXCELLENT!

  • @69DeeGee
    @69DeeGee Před rokem +1

    Great video! It’s on the bucket list, hopefully for 2025. 🤞🏼

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Thanks for the comment, Gav and Jackie, and thanks very much for subscribing to the channel.
      We hope you will enjoy all the videos!
      Alaska is still in our hearts!
      Highly recommended for sure!
      If you have any questions that might help you plan your trip, just get in touch!
      Happy Christmas 🎄
      Jackie and Davide 😊 aka J and D 👍

  • @ioanniskaratakis6402
    @ioanniskaratakis6402 Před rokem +1

    Greetings from Greece!!! Ride save!!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hi Ioannis! Thanks for watching! 😀We loved Greece! Hope you watched that one too! 😀👍 Regards J&D

  • @vsbiker
    @vsbiker Před rokem +2

    Great video , more sink holes than on the Dempster highway to Tuktoyaktuk when I rode in 2018. Weather looked good, loved the biker saying " their out of Coffee " LOL . Always nice to meet fellow bikers on a trip. I may have to ride the Dalton next year to see the Arctic ocean from the Alaska side. Thanks for posting !!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Thanks Ed, delighted that you enjoyed this video too!!
      Yes, we were very lucky with the weather!!
      We will have to go to the top of Canada too in the future!!🙏
      Great to hear from you, hope it's not too cold in Dawson Creek 🤞
      Stay safe!!
      J and D 🙂

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Meeting other bikers on the road is the biggest gift of this trip!!!! 😎

    • @vsbiker
      @vsbiker Před rokem

      @@JDOnTheRoad It's only going to -22C tonight. Let me know if your going to Tuk in the future its also an amazing trip.

    • @vsbiker
      @vsbiker Před rokem

      @@JDOnTheRoad That's very true, I traveled solo on a few long trips you are never alone other bikers are always there to give advice ,tips on roads and help if needed. Except Honda riders 😂😂. Joke I have 2 hondas but I have an addiction I like all motorcycles.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Only -22 ?? 😱😱🤣🤣

  • @waynebernard1224
    @waynebernard1224 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Well done

  • @tigercoward
    @tigercoward Před rokem +1

    Holy smokes, I was just watching Notier's Frontiers, and as they took their photo in front of the Dead Horse sign, your sticker was front and centre in their video! Nice job.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hi Dave,
      It is so cool that you noticed our sticker!! 👍👍
      You must be a keen observer!!
      We need to check out their video!!
      Hope all is well and not too cold in Canada!!
      Best regards!
      J and D 🙂

    • @tigercoward
      @tigercoward Před rokem

      @@JDOnTheRoad LOL. I am probably just a nerd!
      I saw your sticker on their opening and again in the main part of the video. Heehee!
      Unlike you, they ride 2 UP but they love meeting other riders and they will be coming to Europe next year. Perhaps you can meet up and do a crossover episode.
      Total nerd stuff from me but on these cold winter nights there is not much else to do than watch CZcams and see cool people ride !
      Stay Awesome.
      Dave "Tiger" Coward

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Meeting with Notier's Frontier could be something interesting.......
      Let's see what can develops......
      In the meantime, please tell all your friends worldwide to LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE to our channel and help us to grow!
      Stay safe and indoor!!
      Best regards
      J and D 🙂

  • @JagLite
    @JagLite Před rokem +2

    Excellent video! You were there at the best time for good weather and you were prepared with mosquito head hat nets. I think if a rider brought along a few extra nets he/she could sell them to anyone who hadn't brought one... for $50 each! I'm sure people would be begging "Take my money! Please!"
    I bought a V-Strom at an insurance auction that was totaled out on the Dalton. The front wheel was shattered and the forks were bent back, I wondered how it happened but now I think it was probably one of the sink holes. If the wheel dropped in one it would be a sudden stop and first the forks would bend, then the wheel would explode as the mass of the bike kept going.
    I don't think there is a rider fatality every summer but they do happen too often. There are medivac helicopter trips for several riders every year it seems. The abandoned bike left lying there was most likely a medivac. The owner may, or may not retrieve the bike. It is very expensive to bring a bike out. Can you imagine what the towing charge would be for a large RV that breaks down up there?!
    I love your videos!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Hey! 🙌🏻😀 Thanks so much for watching! Delighted you like the video! 😀
      We missed a business opportunity there! 🤣🤣 Next time! 😁
      You just have to be so careful, one fall into a sinkhole could ruin your whole trip! We were careful as we want our bikes to carry us a long way. Keep watching to find out where! 😉😉 Regards J&D

  • @johnmacdonald1878
    @johnmacdonald1878 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful. The got very lucky with the weather. I was up in Fairbanks, Denali andAlaska last June, Unfortunately I didn’t have time to do both the Dempster and the Dalton and Chose the Dempster, I made it to Tuktoyaktuk the Arctic Ocean. Very similar ride and scenery.
    I will just have to go back again.
    It’s was the most challenging and spectacular ride I have ever done.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 5 měsíci

      Hi John! We'd love to do the Dempster next time. We had actually never heard of it until we got to Alaska and we just hadn't factored it into our trip. Next time! 😀 All the best, J&D

  • @timlubbers2884
    @timlubbers2884 Před rokem +1

    The lack of dark can be a problem… my/our third trip up and back we made a “no stop, iron butt” run out of it and got up and back in 18 hours … in that case, we loved the lack of darkness …

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hi Tim,
      Thanks for your comment!
      Let's say we prefer shorter rides!
      That must have been a long day!!!! 😳
      Glad you made it without incidents!
      Keep the rubber down!
      Best regards
      J and D 🙂

  • @zacklou
    @zacklou Před 9 měsíci

    What would you say was your average speed on the Dalton? I caught your interview on Adventure Rider Radio. Good stuff!

  • @robb8773
    @robb8773 Před 9 dny

    Great video! I plan on leaving NY on June 2026!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 9 dny

      @@robb8773 You will have a fantastic time! Thanks for watching! All the best J&D

  • @chema1546
    @chema1546 Před rokem +2

    Ok 👌👍

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hello Chema1546,
      Thanks for your subscription and thumbs up!! 👍
      Appreciate your support!
      Share with your friends please 🙏
      New video out tomorrow .
      Best regards
      J and D 🙂

  • @SoniaeMatteoontheroad
    @SoniaeMatteoontheroad Před rokem +1

    Che spettacolo di strada ❤ per noi ci vorrà ancora un po’ di tempo 😌
    Per l’assicurazione delle moto(assicurazione stradale)va fatta prima della partenza o è possibile farla in loco?
    Fino ad oggi l’abbiamo sempre fatta all’ingresso dei vari paesi,ma sappiamo essere un po’ particolari gli USA….Grazie 🙏

  • @_zzpza
    @_zzpza Před rokem

    This is amazing, and a bucket list ride for me too. Can I ask which freight company you used for your bikes?

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Do it! 😀😀 We used Motofreight from London to New York. All the best J&D

    • @_zzpza
      @_zzpza Před rokem

      @@JDOnTheRoad Cool, will check them out. Thanks for the tip! :)

  • @BrewCityRider
    @BrewCityRider Před 6 měsíci

    Hell of a ride! Question though...you went that far, so why didn't you ride to Prudhoe Bay?

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 6 měsíci

      Hi BrewCityRider! Delighted you enjoyed the video! 😀😀 We did! Deadhorse is the town in Prudhoe Bay. You can't ride the whole way to the Ocean as it's restricted and you have to get clearance and go in a bus the last few miles to the waters edge, but other than that we rode as far as we could north. 👍 All the best J&D

    • @BrewCityRider
      @BrewCityRider Před 6 měsíci

      @@JDOnTheRoad Ahh, good to know. Thanks!

  • @barry8844
    @barry8844 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I went with a group of riders with Motoquest from Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay and back in May 2023. Your pic of the wall in Coldfoot, where you have the vertical bumper stickers are not in my pics for May 2023. When did you take this ride? Oh, by the way, awesome video! Memories rock!

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi Barry! Thanks so much for watching! Delighted you enjoyed it! 😀 As you say the video is to keep our memories of an epic trip! Aw, our stickers must have been taken down as we were there in July '22. What was the weather like when you were there? All the best J&D 🥰

    • @barry8844
      @barry8844 Před 7 měsíci

      I was there at the end of May/beginning of June 2023. Weather sucked! Second day going to Denali Highway, had a wet snow at the end of the day. Next day, it snowed with snow on the ground. By the time we got to Fairbanks, it was around 60 and raining (snowed/rained all day). Going to Coldfoot and Prudhoe Bay was okay, but kinda cold going to Prudhoe Bay. Atigun Pass was 19 degrees when we went north. Going back, we ended up having to go back to Deadhorse when we were almost at Atigun Pass going south. Someone had a minor wreck, but he was injured enough to need a ride back in the chase truck. Next day, we got to Coldfoot. I chose to stay in the chase truck for that ride because of bad weather forecasted. When we got to Colfoot, it had been raining all day, and it rained all night into the next day with temps around 45. Dalton Highway was muddddd!!!! Almost went down. Rode from Coldfoot to Chena Hot Springs. Encountered three grizzlies together on the side of Dalton Highway. Luckily, they just wanted to say hi to me.

    • @barry8844
      @barry8844 Před 7 měsíci

      Oh, and the potholes!!! Wow! Quite often, we would cross 100+ potholes in less than 500 feet easily. The ones we were not to go ride over we called "bottomless."

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 7 měsíci

      @@barry8844 Omg that sounds wild!! 😱😱 Our trip was a holiday in the Caribbean in comparison! 🤣🤣 Glad you made it safe! Such a short window for good weather though, your experience has really reminded me of that! All the best J&D 🥰

  • @alibibi5417
    @alibibi5417 Před rokem +1

    Hi both, chanced upon this whilst doing some research on the Dalton Highway and thoroughly enjoyed it, off to watch some more on your channel. Just one thing, what was the last song played, it's stuck in my head but can't seem to find it, even with the power of Google. Cheers from NZ.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Hi Ali! 😀 That's super that you found our channel and we are delighted that you enjoyed our video! Are you planning a trip to the Dalton Highway? Shipping your bikes or buying there?
      The Dalton Highway was one of the best experiences of our trip and although we had done all the research into the dangers, and tires needed and time of year etc, no-one mentioned all the incredible extras you get from the trip, great camaraderie between the people you meet and unforgettable experiences! 😀😀 I love that you liked the music as I tried to pick tunes that captured the atmosphere of the moment! The last tune is called League by Risian, which I got off bensound.com website. Strangely I went to look for it again on the site and can't find it so had to check my laptop to be sure that was it! 🤔🤔
      Keep in touch if you have any questions that we can help you with! And if you have any other traveller friends in NZ feel free to share our channel as it would be amazing to get it better know down south! 😎 Regards J&D

    • @alibibi5417
      @alibibi5417 Před rokem +1

      @@JDOnTheRoad Hi guys, yes we are planning a trip which seems to be getting longer by the day. Started off with just wanting to do an extended trip, grew to Alaska down to the States from Anchorage, then added the Dalton, and now.....early stages of planning but the maps are on the wall! Cheers

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      @@alibibi5417 Hey Ali! 😀That sounds fantastic! The states are huge, there are so many places to see, you will have an amazing trip! Leave yourself a little unplanned time too as you will be amazed how many people stop to chat and often have great suggestions on places to go that you have never heard of! That's how we ended up going to Chicken, Alaska and riding the Top of the World highway - another of my favourite roads! Have a great time and send us a photo when you are on the road! 😀🥰 Regards J&D

  • @bnblazer
    @bnblazer Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video of your trip! However, I'm left scratching my head as to the "TRUTH" is and further what "they don't want you to know" is. Care to elaborate?

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Hi Brian! 😀 Delighted that you enjoyed our video! 😀 I guess the title originates from the last line of the video "America's loneliest highway, one of the worlds world's most dangerous roads, and the best time of our lives". All the reports that we had studied prior venturing up the Dalton mentioned the challenges faced by bikers, all which we talk about on the way up but we don't try to make it more difficult than it was, we just tell it as we found it. However what no1 talks about is the comradery and bond you form with other bikers and the overwhelming sense of being alive after completing it. We are still friends with the people we met and we have a connection with each other that you only get when you have shared something really special.
      I hope that explains it better and I really hope you got all that from the video, as that was my intention. 😀 All the best J&D

  • @martincazares1034
    @martincazares1034 Před 8 měsíci

    I would like to ask a question and I know you mentioned that you left in the middle of the summer, but when was that was a mid June mid July at the beginning of June can you were specified on that please? Thank you.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 8 měsíci

      Hi Martin, We left New York on 8th June and reached Prudhoe Bay on 11th July. Hope that helps! All the best J&D

  • @stevemarler7039
    @stevemarler7039 Před 14 dny

    Who's they😮

  • @john-wq8kf
    @john-wq8kf Před měsícem

    C90 made it easy and he said it was all hype, the dangers that is

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před měsícem

      Ed Marsh is very cool! We love him! 😀😀

  • @toddturner7618
    @toddturner7618 Před rokem +1

    What is your average speed on the longest gravel Dalton highway? Great video 👍

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +2

      Hello Tod, and thanks very much for watching our videos!
      Hope you liked them all!
      To answer your question:
      We took 4 days to get from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay and back, stopping in Coldfoot twice, so we knew that we had time to stop, take pictures, video footage, drone shots and especially enjoy every second of this magnificent experience so our average speed was very slow!!
      Some people we met did it much faster just to take a picture in Dead Horse and drive back down on the same day, but that is not the way we like to travel.
      Are you planning to drive the Dalton next year?
      Best regards and Happy Christmas 🎄
      J and D 👍

    • @toddturner7618
      @toddturner7618 Před rokem +1

      Yeah my goal rides up to Alaska from Nova Scotia, east coast of Canada next summer. Which month is better go up to Alaska on June or July or August? Thank you for your time.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +2

      @@toddturner7618 we arrived in Prudhoe Bay on the 9th of July, and as you could see from the video, the weather was excellent.
      We planned it that way because statistically, the first two weeks of July were more likely to be good, but we were lucky too🍀
      July, in our opinion, is the month with the highest chance of decent weather 👌

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +2

      Happy Christmas 🎄!!

  • @davechavis4275
    @davechavis4275 Před 2 měsíci

    What helmets are you using please?

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 2 měsíci

      Hi Dave, we both have the Schuberth E1 helmets. Thanks for watching. Regards J&D

  • @chirankandel604
    @chirankandel604 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi

  • @Cruising_the_Dash
    @Cruising_the_Dash Před 7 měsíci

    So what are the things you reckon 'they' dont want us to know?

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hi Steve! It's the punchline at the end. 😀 Everyone talks about how dangerous the road is 'the loneliest road', 'one of the most dangerous roads', but all the risk, the stress, the planning was totally worth it as it turned out to be the most amazing, soul cleansing, life changing and exhilarating trips of our lives where we made firm friends through bonding during our experience. We watched every Dalton Highway video we could before we left and not one of them spoke about this or prepared for such a monumental experience. I guess the spiritual message doesn't sell as well as the danger one. All the best J&D

  • @747driver3
    @747driver3 Před 8 dny

    I must have missed the “truth” about the Dalton Highway or the big secret they don’t want you to know.

  • @trucker-d4161
    @trucker-d4161 Před rokem +1

    What was the month and date you were in Deadhorse?

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Hi Trucker-D,
      We arrived in Deadhorse on the 9th of July.
      Do you drive up there?
      Bedt regards
      J and D 🙂

    • @trucker-d4161
      @trucker-d4161 Před rokem

      @@JDOnTheRoad I’m doing it in 2023, just trying to avoid the worst time for mosquitoes. But don’t want to be in snow either.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem

      Unfortunately, the best and safer time for bikers to drive so far north is also the time that mosquitoes are most active.......🙄

    • @trucker-d4161
      @trucker-d4161 Před rokem

      @@JDOnTheRoad Yes I was afraid of that, you think June is too early?

  • @joec4871
    @joec4871 Před 4 měsíci

    So what is it they don't want you to know?

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi! Aw, it's kinda in the punchline but not everyone seems to get it. 😔 Everyone focuses on the Dalton being so challenging and dangerous, 'The Lonliest Highway in America, one of the worlds most dangerous roads, however for us it was the best time of our lives. No-one mentions the exhilaration you feel when you finish, the strong bond you form with the people you meet, the kind and considerate truck drivers and the laughs that you share etc That's it really! Hope you enjoyed the video anyway! All the best J&D

  • @edwardfinn4141
    @edwardfinn4141 Před rokem

    You spelled ‘arctic’ incorrectly in the introduction.😊

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před rokem +1

      Oops! 🙈 Actually had no idea, you are the first to say that! 🤣🤣 Hope you enjoyed the video despite that! 😀 All the best J&D

    • @edwardfinn4141
      @edwardfinn4141 Před rokem

      No problem…

  • @Thewarhorse47
    @Thewarhorse47 Před 7 měsíci

    So? What do they not want me to know? Clickbait title.

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hi Thewarhorse47. Thanks for watching our video! The punchline is at the end. Everyone talks about the dangers and challenges of the Dalton but no-one discusses the life changing, joyous event that it is where you find your inner strengths (song at the end) and form true friendships. That was our 'truth'. All the best J&D

    • @vagabondroller
      @vagabondroller Před 28 dny +1

      Haaaaahaahaaa! And who exactly doesn’t want you to know that? Congrats on your trip and vid but maybe just admit that the title was just a bit click baity.

  • @mikeokeeffe6163
    @mikeokeeffe6163 Před měsícem +1

    "What they don't want you to know..." is a garbage title.
    " ... one of the most dangerous roads in the world..." is total bullshit.
    Y'all aren't "adventurers". Thousands, and I MEAN thousands of barely capable riders make the trip every year.
    There are lots of folks who do this trip on a bicycle, for god's sake.
    Get over yourselves.

  • @Dying2survivegaming
    @Dying2survivegaming Před 9 měsíci

    Click bait. What was it they didn’t want me to know. CLICK BAIT

    • @JDOnTheRoad
      @JDOnTheRoad  Před 9 měsíci

      Everyone talks about how dangerous the road is but no1 says that it will be a life changing event, of finding inner strengths and firm friends. In the end it's just a road, but the spiritual journey you go on is indescribable. Sorry if you didn't get that from it.

    • @Dying2survivegaming
      @Dying2survivegaming Před 9 měsíci

      @@JDOnTheRoad the things they don’t want you to know. CLICKBAIT

    • @Dying2survivegaming
      @Dying2survivegaming Před 9 měsíci

      @@JDOnTheRoad and just why do you think your the only one to tell the TRUTH and why do you think “they don’t want you to know” it’s life changing. You said that as “clickbait” if it was so life changing you can at very least admit that TRUTH!

    • @shortattentionspangarage1312
      @shortattentionspangarage1312 Před 7 měsíci

      get a hobby...

    • @Dying2survivegaming
      @Dying2survivegaming Před 7 měsíci

      @@shortattentionspangarage1312 your mom is my hobby