The Arctic Ocean In Tuktoyaktuk N.W.T - I Made It - Overlanding Canada
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Looks like a good spot to open a car wash.
3,129 miles from Houston tx
Wow man thanks for the ride
Much respect for wounded xj
angelschdz the xj just adds to th fun
angelschdz It has been a lot of fun. I think almost 25k miles so far. I have a long way to go before I get back to NC!
excellent video, thank you so much.
So pure man. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome you made it to Tuk and finally got some clear sky's
Congrats! You need to show us you putting that sticker on your jeep! The both of you earned it!
Major Weakness True...I might need to film that!
Awesome stuff, what a awesome adventure, great looking Jeep
Congratulations on your successful adventure!
That has got to be one of the most unique spots to camp and have a view from bed. It's good to know somebody hauled Gushers to the Arctic Ocean. Well done on making it!
Thanks! It was an amazing spot and view. I lucked out with my location and the weather. It worked out great!
My apologies if the music volume is loud. A company called HEXACORP LTD must have bought the copyright to a free song I was using through the video editor app. They in turn are now trying to steal all monetization from any video that had the song in it. I was forced to dub over another song through CZcams, and am not able to control the volume.
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We visited Yuk in June 2019. Fabulous trip. Glad you were able to get there.
This is so awesome!! May God bless ya brother. Thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🏼
Congrats!! (ssstttttttttttttttttt....gulp). Me toasting your accomplishment. Good job!!
dhu1042476 Thanks for that... and Cheers!
almost everyone, local or from away, who lives and works in Canada's far north gets a northern living allowance on top of a pretty healthy wage. So rather than government subsidize the freight costs on the goods and supplies they are shelved at a "true" cost. However that living allowance makes up the difference (mostly). While cost of living is an issue its not as bad as a superficial look at the shelf prices would have you think.
Plus the current system keeps lots of cash moving within the community.
My wife and I did this very trip this past June...in a 14 year old Nissan X Trail pulling a teardrop trailer...you could do it in a Toyota Corolla if you were prepared to throw the Toyota away after...so go, you don't need a ton of vehicle and gear.
Metaxa Anabeer Thanks for the info. I wasn’t aware of much of that.
Cool that you were able to experience it as well. And you are right about not needing much gear to do that drive. A spare tire will probably get you there and back depending on how one drives. I saw a lot of locals just in cars, and even helped some when they had 2 flats at once and only one spare.
@@simpleoverlander Oh yes, a spare (or two), tubeless tire repair kit, some Slime and a good 12V compressor are mandatory. Helps to have a star wrench and a good bottle jack as well...the vehicle supplied stuff does the job but proper equipment is so much better. Plus do not ever drive past a fuel stop no matter how little you need.
Those prices look cheaper than downtown Vancouver.
@@metaxaanabeer Also, due to the exorbitant cost of groceries up there, people in those communities try to get as much food from the land as they can. The natives and Inuvialuit are able to hunt and fish as much as they want year-round, which is fair, but I believe even the non-Indigenous residents are allowed to catch a few fish per day. I would definitely do so if I lived there, and I would only buy condiments and side dish ingredients (veggies, etc.) to go along with the fish.
Awesome trip. I hope to take the same trip to Tuk next year. South west US to the Canadian Arctic.
Good video, keep them coming 👍
I went up to Tuk in 2018 and again in 2019. In 2018 there was a bad soft spot about 10 miles out of Inuvik. This past summer there was a soft spot near Tuk, but it was not nearly as bad as the 2018 soft outside of Inuvik. The soft spot outside of Inuvik was solid this summer.
Gone Retired When I went the sides of the road were all soft so driving down the middle was the best option. Getting over for oncoming traffic or passing traffic was a bit of a challenge. The worst part of the road for me was between the MacKenzie River and Inuvik
Really cool 👍🏻😎 congrats!!
I still think you should have gone swimming 😂
SuperWheelie Overland Not a chance!
Thanks for that. That trip is in my future. By videoing the drive it gives a true sense of the road conditions. Given your experience would you change vehicles or stay with jeep. I'm Currently looking for a overland vehicle. People like you who actually live this lifestyle are the best salesmen. Thanks and stay safe.
Good show. When did you visit? We were there in June. Spent the night at the rest stop by the big Pingo information sign. Looking forward to watching the rest of your shows. Cheers! 😎
Irmgard Doris Koren It was mid August when I was there. I saw that spot where you were and thought that would be a good place.
Thanks for the comments!
Congrats !!!! So did ya dip ya toe or not????
Two take-aways from your trip to the "edge" things cost allot up yonder and mud rules the place! Good to know you made it there in one piece...Jeep on brother!!!
Dean S No toe dipping, just my hand. That was enough for me. The prices were crazy for visitors. I’m sure the locals make do, but needless to say, I didn’t make any purchases. Every vehicle was just caked in mud. There is no point to ever clean them I don’t think. Never saw anything like it.
Even when I was hundreds of miles away from the Dempster, people would see me and say “You were on the Dempster, weren’t you?’”
In 2018 I was able to camp to the side of the Arctic Ocean sign.
Gone Retired One of the lucky ones. I heard that they may even move the camp spots off the point altogether. They will be enforcing the “no vehicles” driving to the Arctic Ocean sign soon as well. I am glad I went when I did.
Nice trip, i wonder if they allow you to bring your own ATV's or UTV's there and ride them?
Omg those prices at the grocery store are outrageous. I live in Ontario 🇨🇦 and I wouldn't be able to afford anything there.
I wish to do this but ship my toyota landcruiser ober from Australia once the kids grow up & drive from LA to were you are now see this beuitfull country of ours
Take the fam :)
The sooner the better I think. That trip and road is relatively new now. My fear is that it will change drastically in the next few years. Either way, the landscape will still be amazing. It is a great goal to have no matter when you go.
What a journey! Good for you. Is there a build sheet somewhere of your xj? Just wondering what you went with mechanically. 4.0/aw4/c8.25/? Gears? Lockers?
justin daugherty Thanks for watching.
I do have an external walkaround video where I talk through a lot of that, but no build sheet.
Basically I have: 6cyl, 4WD, 4.5” lift, 33” tires, Dana 30 up front & Dana 35 in the rear.
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Everyone's like those prices and I'm like wow I could eat like a king in tuk, stuff is so cheap
Yeah I guess location would make all the difference. Compared to NC it is eye opening!
What's the odds of driving up there in late October to view the polar bears? I know the two ferries close around that time. Wonder how long you would have to wait for the river freeze to drive back? Thanks
Terrific and informative video. What an adventure. You did this in 2019? How much additional fuel did you bring in jerry cans?
Thanks. Yes that was in 2019. In that area I had 10 gallons of fuel (5 on tbe roof and 5 on the rear bumper) I did use a couple of gallons on the way there (due to some various conditions) Normally I always have 5 gallons on the back.
@@simpleoverlander Thanks for the quick reply. The Arctic Circle is on my destination list and bringing extra fuel seems mandatory. Looks like a portable power-spray would also be helpful for the mud accumulation. Thanks again.
I always wonder with these long trips, do you do oil changes when on trips?
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@@TSemasFl regaa culi tomah
cool - no swiming allowed !
Unfortunately people still do. There is a designated area that tourists can get in the water, but some just go wherever they want without asking.
@@simpleoverlander very true - a global phenomenon...
How much did the campsite cost in Tuk? I know they have been changing the price a lot recently.
Alex Mroz For the ocean view sites it is $60 CAN a night. You pay at the small visitor’s center. There is a cheaper place in town but can’t remember what they charged.
@@simpleoverlander can you go somewhere else on the water for free?
To bad they don't have a place to wash off the mud
What is the best time to go? I’m going to be coming from Washington DC.
The most typical suggestion is June to late August to avoid wet and nasty weather on the Dempster. I did this in the 3rd week of August and it was really nasty for 3-4 days with a lot of rain, sleet, and snow. I have videos showing those 5 days I took to get there, trying to wait it out for nice days in Tuk. My patience paid off and got 2 cold but beautiful days there. It was supposed to rain again the day I left.
Anything before or after that period will most likely be cold and possibly wet, which makes for some really dirty driving with a very bumpy road.
Go as soon as you can. With this new road to Tuk, the traffic is increasing greatly every year, and it will take away from the solitude you can feel being out there.
Paid parking really....