I worked on that railroad in the summers of '54, '55 and '56. Skagway was where I went to high school at the now defunct, Pius X Mission. Skagway gave me the happiest time of my life! The people there were just great! Memories of their All-American hospitality will keep me always grateful!
Love this city! My wife and I were here in 2014! I remember some of the graffitti on the rocks and a lot of those quaint shops! We went to a training camp for some of the dogs in the Iditarod Races and I flew by helicopter to tour one of the incredible glaciers! I'll tell you.. you have not ever tasted fresh water as pure and sweet as the water that trickles through the eroded channels of glacier ice! An experience that I'll remember the rest of my life! The big highlight of our Skagway journey was, of course, the magnificent White Pass train! But, we traveled the opposite direction, from its beginning in the Northern town of Fraser , traveling all the way South, to beautiful Skagway! A fantastic adventure through the Last Frontier! Don't miss it!!! The guy that posted this breathtaking video had a gorgeous, scenic day just as we did! Spectacular footage that brings back some great memories!
While living in Juneau back in 2004, I worked for a glass shop named Perseverance Glass....had the opportunity to work in Skagway, we installed all new glass and entrance doors in the Wells Fargo, ended up staying a week at a bed and breakfast....while there, I had the best pizza I've had since leaving Cleveland, Ohio in 02, in my entire 46yrs on this planet, it was incredible....just thought I'd throw that out there....✌🏻🇺🇸
My daugfhter is on that train right now in Alaska with her husband and two kids, I just texted her and told her how much I love taking this trip with her from my lazy boy chair. this is such a GREAT VIDEO . best travel video I have ever seen thank you for putting it on you tube I love it.
What a fantastic video! Even though I am from Australia, I have traveled to Alaska twice and have been fortunate enough to do this trip on both occasions, in 2005 and 2014. I hope to do it again someday. 👏🌟🤗
Like is like a mountain railroad, with an Engineer that's brave... we must make the run successful from the the cradle to the grave! Wow, what a great song for such a great video! Thanks guys. You've made my day.
So glad to hear 2 Alaska songs by John Denver. His music has inspired me to make my move to Alaska in a year . Cant wait. thanks for the great Video. Peace.
dodie sweeney • Please document your move on video, or photos, or even by journaling for the first year. I had some friends that actually did all 3 when they moved to Alaska in the early 1980s. Wish TH-cam had been available then. Anyway, their pet project turned out to be amazing, and hopefully for generations of their families to come.
Thank you so much for posting this, I went there back in 2014. Loved every moment of it, sadly in my case. Everything was completely covered in fog. And we did the opposite way (bus first, then train). But seriously, the place is absolutely gorgeous.
@@Titan52berg We considered doing the train to Carcross but that was an all day trip and we had other plans. We were happy for the half day to Fraser and back. I lived in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 50's and made that trip by car with my parents through the Yukon.
Well done. Liked the little train and bus images moving on the map. Just returned last week and they now have a loop turnaround just inside the Canadian border so that for the short trip there is no longer a need for a passport. You do not disembark. Whereas for your Fraser round trip you had to get off the train and transfer to the bus and a passport is required.
White Pass rail our first trip to Skagway....2nd time we did the jeep drive to Carcross Canada....jeep drive had a little better scenery opportunities, If youre only planning on going once, I would do the train
Amazing video! I've taken three rides on the WP & YR, but only between Skagway and White Pass; I've never seen the section of the route between the Pass and Fraser. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Can anyone tell me if the old wooden bridge at min 45 was being used in 1997. My memory says we travelled over it, am I correct or is my memory playing tricks. It was our first cruise and a great train journey.
Doing our Alaska cruise August 18, 2019. We were considering this tour, but your video is so good, I feel like I have already done the trip, I may need to find somthing else to do :)
Most ships allow plenty of time in Skagway. We did this train, a dog sled adventure and the Temsco Helicopter Glacier tour in one full day. This is at least as good, if not better than the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Train in Colorado. Foolish to pass this up.
We were there on 26 May 2019 and did the train to the summit. It is unbelievable and you must do at least the summit trip, and if time allows, the combined train/bus round trip. Forthe summit trip you no longer need a passport since they have just completed a spur just inside the Canadian border so that the train can easily head back down the hill. This was not present when the above video was made. If you are able to do the same trip as in the video you will need to carry your passport.
@@elli003 That was a very ambitious schedule. Our train did not leave for the summit turnaround until 10:30, and we spent the remainder of the time in town at the Natinal Park visitor center and a tour of Soapy Smith's saloon. Then a made dash to the Gold Rush cemetery for a photo of the final resting places of Reid and Smith. Thanks for your video, it helped me remember what I saw and the sequence of the mileposts.
@@H.pylori We took the White Pass Train just over the Canadian Border (Flagpoles) and returned to town. Met with our dog sled caravan, went through Dyea and Westward into the mtns. Dog sled was not on snow, but in a golf cart towed by a dog sled team for about 1 mile. Lots of fun, beautiful scenery ......... a little adventuresome for some folks........ a little rustic. LOL Just made it back to the ship in time to the Temsco (sp) Helo pad terminal. Outstanding adventure - my 4th helo tour flight of 30+ helo flights I've taken over the years. Flew to Reade (sp) Glacier, walked around w/ guides. Looked like a National Geographic scene. I'd do it again 100 times over. Skagway and Moab are my vacation domains !
I worked on that railroad in the summers of '54, '55 and '56. Skagway was where I went to high school at the now defunct, Pius X Mission. Skagway gave me the happiest time of my life! The people there were just great! Memories of their All-American hospitality will keep me always grateful!
Love this city! My wife and I were here in 2014! I remember some of the graffitti on the rocks and a lot of those quaint shops! We went to a training camp for some of the dogs in the Iditarod Races and I flew by helicopter to tour one of the incredible glaciers! I'll tell you.. you have not ever tasted fresh water as pure and sweet as the water that trickles through the eroded channels of glacier ice! An experience that I'll remember the rest of my life! The big highlight of our Skagway journey was, of course, the magnificent White Pass train! But, we traveled the opposite direction, from its beginning in the Northern town of Fraser , traveling all the way South, to beautiful Skagway! A fantastic adventure through the Last Frontier! Don't miss it!!!
The guy that posted this breathtaking video had a gorgeous, scenic day just as we did! Spectacular footage that brings back some great memories!
Great music! Marvelous video
Amazing video..thanks for sharing
Beautiful video!!! We leave from PA tomorrow!!! I’m sold on the railroad excursion!!! Ty
Thank you for putting this on
Jim Spohn
Perfect song! Going next week, love John Denver!
While living in Juneau back in 2004, I worked for a glass shop named Perseverance Glass....had the opportunity to work in Skagway, we installed all new glass and entrance doors in the Wells Fargo, ended up staying a week at a bed and breakfast....while there, I had the best pizza I've had since leaving Cleveland, Ohio in 02, in my entire 46yrs on this planet, it was incredible....just thought I'd throw that out there....✌🏻🇺🇸
Love the music with this.
My daugfhter is on that train right now in Alaska with her husband and two kids, I just texted her and told her how much I love taking this trip with her from my lazy boy chair. this is such a GREAT VIDEO . best travel video I have ever seen thank you for putting it on you tube I love it.
We did the White Pass and Yukon Route in 2011 - spectacular engineering well videoed. Happy memories!!!
What a fantastic video! Even though I am from Australia, I have traveled to Alaska twice and have been fortunate enough to do this trip on both occasions, in 2005 and 2014. I hope to do it again someday. 👏🌟🤗
Passeio maravilhoso ! Paisagem cinematográfica ! Gostei muito ! Muito obrigado por postar o vídeo ! 🙏🙏🙏
We did this trip in May 2018. Fantastic video. Thanks
Like is like a mountain railroad, with an Engineer that's brave... we must make the run successful from the the cradle to the grave! Wow, what a great song for such a great video! Thanks guys. You've made my day.
Nicely covered .Very scenic.
So glad to hear 2 Alaska songs by John Denver. His music has inspired me to make my move to Alaska in a year . Cant wait. thanks for the great Video. Peace.
dodie sweeney • Please document your move on video, or photos, or even by journaling for the first year. I had some friends that actually did all 3 when they moved to Alaska in the early 1980s. Wish TH-cam had been available then. Anyway, their pet project turned out to be amazing, and hopefully for generations of their families to come.
Oh definitely going to take lots of videos and pictures. thanks.
That was great . thank you .
Thank you for a beautiful job. I am sailing in May 2018 and planning my journey.
wonderful video, will be there in July, 2019
very excited
I miss Skagway, I miss Solstice! Nice video. :)
GREAT JOB
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Thank you so much for posting this, I went there back in 2014. Loved every moment of it, sadly in my case. Everything was completely covered in fog. And we did the opposite way (bus first, then train). But seriously, the place is absolutely gorgeous.
This is an awesome video! Thanks for sharing! We visited in July 2013 aboard Sapphire Princess, but didn't ride the White Pass RR. Next time!
You missed out on some of the most spectacular views of the scenery between Skagway, Alaska and Carcross in the Yukon!
@@Titan52berg We considered doing the train to Carcross but that was an all day trip and we had other plans. We were happy for the half day to Fraser and back. I lived in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 50's and made that trip by car with my parents through the Yukon.
Love it! Thank you for the Virtual Covid Vacation! And the music was perfect. God bless you :)
Great video. I am sure the people that live in Skagway just hate being a tourist trap...lol
Excelente Video.
Going September 2018 on the New Norwegian Bliss. Can’t wait!
Brenda Roden • Please share your videos when you do! :)
will be there sept 3rd royal Caribbean explorer of the seas
How was it? We're going September 2019 on Star Princess.
Well done. Liked the little train and bus images moving on the map. Just returned last week and they now have a loop turnaround just inside the Canadian border so that for the short trip there is no longer a need for a passport. You do not disembark. Whereas for your Fraser round trip you had to get off the train and transfer to the bus and a passport is required.
Going B2B on Jewel, July 29th 2019.
White Pass rail our first trip to Skagway....2nd time we did the jeep drive to Carcross Canada....jeep drive had a little better scenery opportunities, If youre only planning on going once, I would do the train
Awesome video! Loved the music too.
Will be there in September.
Beautiful
Hello
Amazing video! I've taken three rides on the WP & YR, but only between Skagway and White Pass; I've never seen the section of the route between the Pass and Fraser. Thank you so much for posting this video.
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Great Video, I am going to Alaska next month for a cruise, one of the stops is Skagway. 👌🏼
Can't wait to go on this in August going to Alaska on my Disney Wonder cruise
Going in May. Should we do the Yukon or summit train ride
Kaylie Ruiz - MAY 2012 was when I did it... definitely worth it..,
The White Pass Railroad trip is an unforgettable experience! Incredibly awesome on a bright, sunny day!
I'm curious how much the excursion is and how long is it overall. Not thrilled about the bus ride back but looks like there is still decent scenery.
They had different excursions and pricing. The one we did had a bus ride back to town. We booked our through the cruise ship.
Can anyone tell me if the old wooden bridge at min 45 was being used in 1997. My memory says we travelled over it, am I correct or is my memory playing tricks.
It was our first cruise and a great train journey.
I liked your music. Where did you get it?
Beautiful. What month was this?😎
I love trains
Loved the video, just wish you added some of your own commentary and some of the commentary of the driver on the bus.
We are going in Aug. 2022. Will we see bears on this trip?
John Denver😢😢
Doing our Alaska cruise August 18, 2019. We were considering this tour, but your video is so good, I feel like I have already done the trip, I may need to find somthing else to do :)
Most ships allow plenty of time in Skagway. We did this train, a dog sled adventure and the Temsco Helicopter Glacier tour in one full day. This is at least as good, if not better than the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Train in Colorado. Foolish to pass this up.
We were there on 26 May 2019 and did the train to the summit. It is unbelievable and you must do at least the summit trip, and if time allows, the combined train/bus round trip. Forthe summit trip you no longer need a passport since they have just completed a spur just inside the Canadian border so that the train can easily head back down the hill. This was not present when the above video was made. If you are able to do the same trip as in the video you will need to carry your passport.
@@elli003 That was a very ambitious schedule. Our train did not leave for the summit turnaround until 10:30, and we spent the remainder of the time in town at the Natinal Park visitor center and a tour of Soapy Smith's saloon. Then a made dash to the Gold Rush cemetery for a photo of the final resting places of Reid and Smith. Thanks for your video, it helped me remember what I saw and the sequence of the mileposts.
@@H.pylori We took the White Pass Train just over the Canadian Border (Flagpoles) and returned to town. Met with our dog sled caravan, went through Dyea and Westward into the mtns. Dog sled was not on snow, but in a golf cart towed by a dog sled team for about 1 mile. Lots of fun, beautiful scenery ......... a little adventuresome for some folks........ a little rustic. LOL Just made it back to the ship in time to the Temsco (sp) Helo pad terminal. Outstanding adventure - my 4th helo tour flight of 30+ helo flights I've taken over the years. Flew to Reade (sp) Glacier, walked around w/ guides. Looked like a National Geographic scene. I'd do it again 100 times over. Skagway and Moab are my vacation domains !
A Great video. We were there in August 2018. I love the animated maps. Did you do those or are they available somewhere?
I did them using key framing in the editing.
How long is the tour
AMAZING
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I'm going in a month on the disney wonder
Leave the graffiti at home!
It's what I see has the character of the location. Check out my recent excursion in Cartagena ( Getsemani )
Linda Rachwalski Agreed.
What camera did you use?