Nice video! I especially enjoyed the beautiful scenery you showed. In the EU octane levels are reported differently, so the higher number you are used to is equal to a smaller number in the US and Canada. A 93 measure in Canada is equivalent to 98 in the EU, for example. The 98 you were buying is equivalent to well over 100 in Poland and the extra money you paid wouldn’t have made any difference to performance. In any case, I look forward to seeing the next instalment!
Thank you so so much for this info - I had no idea that EU uses different octane ratings than the US and Canada... I've been in the US for so many years and for some reason I never Googled it! More videos coming (really) soon :)
I found the drive, to about 1 hour north of Fort Nelson, to be sooooooo boring. So flat, treed, and I didn’t see many vehicles at all. So when I stopped at a pull out to make lunch and throw away my trash, all I could hear was the echoing crunch crunch of my shoes on the ground. 😂 Then there were mountains and it was a lot nicer. But I was definitely in the fall, and it snowed while I was in Yukon. Interesting how everyone said it wasn’t safe. I travelled by myself and didn’t have any comments.
I agree - the landscape becomes much more interesting after Fort Nelson. I traveled this route in late June/early July and there were many RVs on the road. Being honest - I also didn’t find this highway unsafe, however hearing all those warnings put me on the edge and made me much more cautious.
@@ashaslaw I do think that the industry camps are a reason to be cautious, especially if you're camping on side roads on crown land, but I stayed at provincial and territory parks most of the time, and found they were great. The hot springs are definitely a fun stop. :)
North American and Europe gas octane rating are different. US uses (Ron+Mon)/2=Octane, Euro uses Ron. Ron numbers are higher, Mon numbed are lower so the average of both is the North American number. When I rode to AK, once in the Yukon and at least an hour away from town, I just pulled over the side of the road where there is lots of space and pitched up my tent
Wow you made it!!!!!! So many bison and never heard of any electric fence but good idea for safety. I want to go to Alaska one day so your videos on this adventure are very helpful.
Thank you for your continuous support. You should definitely drive up to Alaska - life-changing experience! I will be soon posting more videos from the Alcan with all kinds of tips, so stay tuned.
Hi Asha. At one of your gas stops, was that Pink Mountain Motel across the road? If so, I stayed there twice. Up and back on my H/D Alaska road trip. Good BEER! HAHA
Yes, lots and lots of mosquitoes..I was up that way on a motorcycle and we never took off our helmets or raised the visor b/c of the flying critters... They are big, but stupid. You can just smack them and they don't fly away. Down south US they are small and quick!! Watch your temperature gauge. If the bugs clog the radiator it could be a problem.. A thought... Have a great ride!!!
I was actually wondering how you - people on motorcycles, were dealing with bugs as at some point I couldn't keep up with cleaning my windshield. But I bet experiencing Alaska Highway in general is even better on a motorcycle - endless freedom of an open road. Thanks for the tip!
I'm not sure how the AWD system is on the Subaru but..... you should always put on the same circumference sized spare tire should one blow out because of how all-wheel-drive works.
If you don't like leaving your credit card while pumping gas, most clerks will use your car keys as safty from customers leaving without paying. Nice, your about the only TH-camr traveler that pronounced Liard correctly. The fence is mainly for Bears.
Glad to read that my pronunciation was correct - I assumed that the name of the river comes from the old European coin. And the fence definitely helps to relax while camping over there!
Great to see you making progress ... are they happy to take Canadian Dollars in Alaska? In the UK standard petrol is 91 and premium is 97 or 99 ... Surprised (gas) has such a low octane rating in the US!
Thank you for your video, you are providing useful info. Could you please elaborate on this comment, "This highway is not safe" made by the gas station manager? What safety issues are of concern and how are you managing them. Also, if you don't find a campground, what is your solution for overnight stay. I will be travelling that route next year, can I count on campgrounds for overnight stays all the way to Alaska? I am taking notes as I will be following your footsteps hopefully next year :). Please keep posting new videos and good luck, you are in my prayers.
I'm really happy to read that you found my video interesting - I was trying to include as many useful tips as I could in my videos, so the viewers like you (planning to drive the Alaska Highway) would find them helpful :) My next 3-4 videos will answer all your questions, so just a quick summary - in peak season it's really difficult to get those first-come, first-serve campsites (provincial ones), so it's worth booking them ahead of time for the peace of mind. There are private RV parks/campgrounds on the way, but I only stayed in one, so not sure how busy they get. I spent many nights simply boondocking - there are many beautiful spots along the way. Also - worst case scenario you can park on the side of the road, saw many people doing so, mostly in RVs. To be honest - I didn't feel like the Alaska Highway is dangerous, but... I have a ton of experience car camping by myself in the US, and also take many precautions (I posted a video with solo road trip tips a year ago - you may find it helpful). Summing up - you will have an amazing time driving up to Alaska! I truly think that it's been a life changing and extremely empowering experience :)
@@ashaslaw Oh my lord, I can't believe you responded and so quickly. THANK YOU - THANK YOU. Great info, very helpful. Believe it or not, your video and you inspired me to drive to Dawson Creek end of December to get an idea of what that route looks like. Can you believe that, all of that happened after watching your video. Wow! Anyways, this will help me plan for actual trip next year. Your videos are getting costly - lol. Keep safe and happy travels! BTW, I do have a little RV so I will have some access to heat, water etc., but not sure how it will do in December/Jan. weather.
I am so incredibly happy (and flattered to be honest) that I inspired you to visit Dawson Creek, and to consider driving to Alaska next year! I was hoping my videos will show people that it's worth facing the fears and going on solo road trips but you are the first person who actually did it! Super happy for you! I think that my next few videos will give you more info on how to prepare for the Alcan. And - I wouldn't risk driving that highway in winter - Yukon in super remote and REALLY cold.
@@ashaslaw Thank you - as I was frantically searching last night to prep for the trip, much to my surprise, Dawson Creek had zero snow in January of 2023. Looks like my Drive in January 2024 to Dawson Creek ,should almost be snow free. Am I reading this wrong, doesn't quite make sense to me, but that is the data, it seems.
@@taurusview9 oh, for some reason I thought that you wanted to drive to Alaska in winter (that's why I mentioned Yukon). It is surprising that Dawson Creek doesn't have snow in January... but if data says so... Well, no matter what - enjoy your prep time and trip. Safe travels!
Some info for you regarding fuel octane ratings. The USA and Canada uses a different rating calculation than Poland. And your car absolutely doesn’t need premium fuel, you are just throwing away money.
I do what all of my American Subaru mechanics advised me to do. I also own two turbocharged Subarus in Europe and also pump premium gas as advised by my European Subaru mechanics.
The Subaru Forester Wilderness Edition uses regular 87 octane fuel, not premium fuel. The Forester Wilderness Edition has a turbocharged engine. A standard Subaru Forester does not require high octane gas and is designed to run on regular (87 octane) fuel; only the performance-oriented Subaru models like the WRX and BRZ need premium gasoline with a higher octane rating to function optimally. However, what to use is what it says in the owners manual.
@@azure378 wtf are you talking about? The vehicle she has is a 06-08 forester xt (turbo). It has a 2.5 L engine with a td04 turbo. It uses premium fuel to avoid detonation. You know nothing about her vehicle or Subarus.
I am SO VERY excited to see all the updates! I am planning to do this journey myself as a disabled person. Thank you for sharing.
So glad you find my videos helpful! More coming soon 💫 good luck with your adventure!
Nice video! I especially enjoyed the beautiful scenery you showed. In the EU octane levels are reported differently, so the higher number you are used to is equal to a smaller number in the US and Canada. A 93 measure in Canada is equivalent to 98 in the EU, for example. The 98 you were buying is equivalent to well over 100 in Poland and the extra money you paid wouldn’t have made any difference to performance. In any case, I look forward to seeing the next instalment!
Thank you so so much for this info - I had no idea that EU uses different octane ratings than the US and Canada... I've been in the US for so many years and for some reason I never Googled it!
More videos coming (really) soon :)
I found the drive, to about 1 hour north of Fort Nelson, to be sooooooo boring. So flat, treed, and I didn’t see many vehicles at all. So when I stopped at a pull out to make lunch and throw away my trash, all I could hear was the echoing crunch crunch of my shoes on the ground. 😂 Then there were mountains and it was a lot nicer. But I was definitely in the fall, and it snowed while I was in Yukon. Interesting how everyone said it wasn’t safe. I travelled by myself and didn’t have any comments.
I agree - the landscape becomes much more interesting after Fort Nelson. I traveled this route in late June/early July and there were many RVs on the road. Being honest - I also didn’t find this highway unsafe, however hearing all those warnings put me on the edge and made me much more cautious.
@@ashaslaw I do think that the industry camps are a reason to be cautious, especially if you're camping on side roads on crown land, but I stayed at provincial and territory parks most of the time, and found they were great. The hot springs are definitely a fun stop. :)
North American and Europe gas octane rating are different. US uses (Ron+Mon)/2=Octane, Euro uses Ron. Ron numbers are higher, Mon numbed are lower so the average of both is the North American number. When I rode to AK, once in the Yukon and at least an hour away from town, I just pulled over the side of the road where there is lots of space and pitched up my tent
Hot springs, yes! Electric fence, nice. Stay safe 😊
It was so nice to be surrounded by an electric fence - less anxiety. However the hot spring was outside it ;)
@ashaslaw oh!
I'm so happy for you. This will be an adventure of a lifetime.
Thank you so much!
What a wonderful journey you are on! Looking forward to more exciting movies from you. Be careful! Greetings from distant Europe 🤗
It truly has been an adventure of the lifetime! And yes, I will be posting more videos soon. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way to Europe :)
Stick shift, right on. Your european roots are showing.
Carry on,
Cheers from Yukon
Stick shift forever! :)
Stay warm in Yukon - beautiful place to live in.
Wow you made it!!!!!! So many bison and never heard of any electric fence but good idea for safety. I want to go to Alaska one day so your videos on this adventure are very helpful.
Thank you for your continuous support. You should definitely drive up to Alaska - life-changing experience! I will be soon posting more videos from the Alcan with all kinds of tips, so stay tuned.
Hi Asha. At one of your gas stops, was that Pink Mountain Motel across the road? If so, I stayed there twice. Up and back on my H/D Alaska road trip. Good BEER! HAHA
Yes, that was Pink Mountain Motel - good eye! I bet beer tastes amazing after a long day on a bike!
been wondering when you'd upload a video........such the trip your having!
I'm finally catching up with my videos - will post more really soon :)
The fence feels like being inside the Jurassic Park ! So cool :)
Haha, true! 😂
Well youtube randomly suggested this video for me to watch. I enjoyed it but also what is the music at 11:00, love that upbeat tune. 😁
Glad you enjoyed my video :) it's Whiskey Saved My Soul by Daniel Fridell.
Thank you for a nice video . I’m waiting for the next one 😊
More to come really soon!
Yes, lots and lots of mosquitoes..I was up that way on a motorcycle and we never took off our helmets or raised the visor b/c of the flying critters... They are big, but stupid. You can just smack them and they don't fly away. Down south US they are small and quick!!
Watch your temperature gauge. If the bugs clog the radiator it could be a problem..
A thought...
Have a great ride!!!
I was actually wondering how you - people on motorcycles, were dealing with bugs as at some point I couldn't keep up with cleaning my windshield. But I bet experiencing Alaska Highway in general is even better on a motorcycle - endless freedom of an open road.
Thanks for the tip!
I'm not sure how the AWD system is on the Subaru but..... you should always put on the same circumference sized spare tire should one blow out because of how all-wheel-drive works.
If you don't like leaving your credit card while pumping gas, most clerks will use your car keys as safty from customers leaving without paying. Nice, your about the only TH-camr traveler that pronounced Liard correctly. The fence is mainly for Bears.
Glad to read that my pronunciation was correct - I assumed that the name of the river comes from the old European coin. And the fence definitely helps to relax while camping over there!
Great to see you making progress ... are they happy to take Canadian Dollars in Alaska?
In the UK standard petrol is 91 and premium is 97 or 99 ... Surprised (gas) has such a low octane rating in the US!
They don't take CAD in Alaska... but they often take USD in Canada (however they covert the currency it 1:1, so it's not worth it).
The " It's taking forever " Alaska journey.
Unfortunately, the day has only 24 hours and editing videos takes forever... I'm catching up tho!
Thank you for your video, you are providing useful info.
Could you please elaborate on this comment, "This highway is not safe" made by the gas station manager? What safety issues are of concern and how are you managing them.
Also, if you don't find a campground, what is your solution for overnight stay. I will be travelling that route next year, can I count on campgrounds for overnight stays all the way to Alaska?
I am taking notes as I will be following your footsteps hopefully next year :). Please keep posting new videos and good luck, you are in my prayers.
I'm really happy to read that you found my video interesting - I was trying to include as many useful tips as I could in my videos, so the viewers like you (planning to drive the Alaska Highway) would find them helpful :)
My next 3-4 videos will answer all your questions, so just a quick summary - in peak season it's really difficult to get those first-come, first-serve campsites (provincial ones), so it's worth booking them ahead of time for the peace of mind. There are private RV parks/campgrounds on the way, but I only stayed in one, so not sure how busy they get. I spent many nights simply boondocking - there are many beautiful spots along the way. Also - worst case scenario you can park on the side of the road, saw many people doing so, mostly in RVs.
To be honest - I didn't feel like the Alaska Highway is dangerous, but... I have a ton of experience car camping by myself in the US, and also take many precautions (I posted a video with solo road trip tips a year ago - you may find it helpful).
Summing up - you will have an amazing time driving up to Alaska! I truly think that it's been a life changing and extremely empowering experience :)
@@ashaslaw Oh my lord, I can't believe you responded and so quickly. THANK YOU - THANK YOU. Great info, very helpful. Believe it or not, your video and you inspired me to drive to Dawson Creek end of December to get an idea of what that route looks like. Can you believe that, all of that happened after watching your video. Wow!
Anyways, this will help me plan for actual trip next year. Your videos are getting costly - lol. Keep safe and happy travels! BTW, I do have a little RV so I will have some access to heat, water etc., but not sure how it will do in December/Jan. weather.
I am so incredibly happy (and flattered to be honest) that I inspired you to visit Dawson Creek, and to consider driving to Alaska next year! I was hoping my videos will show people that it's worth facing the fears and going on solo road trips but you are the first person who actually did it! Super happy for you!
I think that my next few videos will give you more info on how to prepare for the Alcan. And - I wouldn't risk driving that highway in winter - Yukon in super remote and REALLY cold.
@@ashaslaw Thank you - as I was frantically searching last night to prep for the trip, much to my surprise, Dawson Creek had zero snow in January of 2023. Looks like my Drive in January 2024 to Dawson Creek ,should almost be snow free. Am I reading this wrong, doesn't quite make sense to me, but that is the data, it seems.
@@taurusview9 oh, for some reason I thought that you wanted to drive to Alaska in winter (that's why I mentioned Yukon). It is surprising that Dawson Creek doesn't have snow in January... but if data says so... Well, no matter what - enjoy your prep time and trip. Safe travels!
Hope you tried out the Liard Hot Springs. Before the electric fence was built the Rangers carried rifles to scare off the bears.
How was the hot spring???
Amazing! I will show it in my next video!
I was just thinking, did she bring a sticker? She did!
Of course I did! :)
@ It’s not the same without putting a sticker up!
Some info for you regarding fuel octane ratings. The USA and Canada uses a different rating calculation than Poland. And your car absolutely doesn’t need premium fuel, you are just throwing away money.
An American Subaru Forester can run on 87 gas.
I do what all of my American Subaru mechanics advised me to do. I also own two turbocharged Subarus in Europe and also pump premium gas as advised by my European Subaru mechanics.
Any car will run on 87. Hers is a turbo model and needs 91 to avoid detonation.
The Subaru Forester Wilderness Edition uses regular 87 octane fuel, not premium fuel. The Forester Wilderness Edition has a turbocharged engine. A standard Subaru Forester does not require high octane gas and is designed to run on regular (87 octane) fuel; only the performance-oriented Subaru models like the WRX and BRZ need premium gasoline with a higher octane rating to function optimally. However, what to use is what it says in the owners manual.
@@azure378 wtf are you talking about? The vehicle she has is a 06-08 forester xt (turbo). It has a 2.5 L engine with a td04 turbo. It uses premium fuel to avoid detonation. You know nothing about her vehicle or Subarus.
@@Mandingobull you might want to get your facts straight. That engine is designed to run on 87.
Y are you going to Alaska ? You know you can't drive to Russia
Why would I go to Russia?