I have been following you for a few months now and here are the reasons I choose to: 1. no over the top music lead in with sponsorship plugs 2. Good clean footage with on topic (to overlanding) content 3. HONESTY. This should be number 1. I love the fact you are honest about your living on the road and with all the adventures and misadventures you experience. So many channels are about the click bait and sponsors and after awhile they lose the actual reason to be out on the road...living the life you have chosen is a gift in which I think YOU seem to understand and appreciate. THANK YOU for providing us with a weekly window into a life we dream about but for one reason or another both good or bad can't make the leap ourselves. Be safe and enjoy your world!
Could not agree more. Especially the music. Everyone has different taste but so many just use stuff that makes no sense. My favorite stupid music score was one guy's video With AC/DC's if you want blood over scenes of idling through creeks and forest two tracks with trucks driving 3MPH. It's idiotic. The honesty is great too. There are times in my travels where I am just not feeling a place and it's refreshing to hear that from others.
William, you nailed it! Absolutely! This Chris Guy gets it better than anyone. I can't wait for Fridays or Saturdays, whenever the nexy Venture 4Wd Vid comes out. I think we all live our dream adventures through Chris's Adventures. Amen Chris !
William, you are so right-on with your comments. Venture4wd, I just started watching and enjoy it immensely and for the reasons William just stated. I'm looking forward to viewing more adventures.
Beautiful Chris. The amount of work you put in to setting up shots of gorgeous terrain, especially the sections where the Jeep rounds a bend or passes by the camera are striking. I'm grateful to see this beautiful land through your eyes. Please stay safe. Not that you should ever mention it, but I hope you carry for protection while you're out there alone.
Wow Chris! I´ve been binging your videos for a couple of months now and yours is now my favourite channel. Don´t ever change the format and don´t ever believe that you need to do so to get more viewers. You are true and honest and i love the simplicity! I believe others do to. If i could wish for something though it would be to know a little more about your long and short term plans. This would make me feel even more involved. Keep doing what you want to do!
Gathered some of the kids around to watch this episode. They all want to go to Alaska now! Thanks for taking the time to painstakingly film your adventures Chris. I know how difficult it is to see something amazing, stop, get out, set up a camera, and then go back and re-create the moment. It’s a lot of work and when put together with great editing, truly makes for some fantastic entertainment. Thanks for always being willing to drive places three times or more to get that shot!
It’s nice when you transmit your feelings that this trip give you. That’s the special character that every traveler can give to his blog and make us follow you! Thanks and enjoy!!
Thank you for another great adventure video. I am quitting my job too, to take a break from my routine, monotonous, and unfulfilling life. We are leaving California to start a new life in Nevada, in the desert where we belong, my girlfriend and I. I truly enjoy your videos and your narration as well as your easy going manner. I totally get what you were saying about the empty and hollow feeling at the end of each day and that is why we are hanging it up, at least for a while, to live the life of freedom. Thank you, again.
Thank you for thanking us,BUT we should be thanking you!! You inspire the explorer in us and inspire US to get out and see the real world(not the little safe place we stay within) We bought a jeep this year and have already put 1000's of km this summer exploring further than we have ever before. We also have now decided to take the leap if faith next summer and head east and explore for a few weeks THANK YOU!!!
I've really enjoyed watching your progression with the fine art of telling your story. The videos this week appear to have a greater clarity as well. I look forward to next Friday and the next leg of your journey.
I was stationed on a ship with the Coast Guard for 4 years in Ketchikan and it’s been great seeing all these places you have been going to again. I hope you enjoyed SE Alaska as much as I did.
Awesome work. Loved it! I was on Prince of Wales four years ago, I paddled around many parts of it and found it absolutely pristine. The people I crossed paths with were just unbelievable, friendly straight out of the gate and open arms. I really enjoyed Naukati Bay, Hydaburg, and Klawock. I went there in hopes of paddling with the humpback whale migration, but alas they were still a bit to the west at sea. Can't wait to get back. Your work is splendid, honest and humble. Keep up the great work, and if you're in Michigan I'll show you around! ~Jamie
Chris, that was pretty spectacular!! Your travels has not only added to my bucket list, but motivated me and my wife to explore nature. One of your best yet Chris!! Thanks for sharing!!
l just started watching your videos! If you need to take a deep breath and escape, Alaska is the place! I will be going soon for pretty much the same reason. The beauty and serenity are a natural cure for pretty much anything. Look forward to future videos.
Awesome. Your videos make me forget about everyday life and make me feel at least for the length of the video that im rt there with you in this journey. For this I thank you. Your sincerity is a breath of fresh air. That squeak is probably some debris caught between your pad and rotor at least sounds brake related. Maybe a warped rotor. Anyway hope the noise is nothing major. Take care and thanks for sharing these wonderful adventures.
Great vlog again Chris, the cenery is amazing, the reason i follow you is the way you live your life.... to do that you must have a great spirit. gretings from The Netherlands Europe
another classy video by a classy human being!! thank you for letting us into your world and share the experiences along with you!! happy trails and safe travels my youtube friend!!
After next and next video of yours, I have feeling more conection with your adventure and now I know, your weekly material will be part of my week for sure. Thank you for your good and amazing work :) Greetingz
Awesome, as usual. Get a kick out of "Interpretative" - "Trails,." What? - I Interpret, heard, saw, Alaskan Nature, again, at the World's finest in natural beauty - "The Mountains are calling and, I must go back." - John Muir. What else can you say? Good stuff, right there.
Each Time i watch to one of your videos i’m about to do the same (i mean take my chance to change my lifestyle.) May be i’m not ready yet. Thanks for the inspiration and please keep going...
I thought the same thing, but he seems to be managing his gas fine. Even if you add 5 gallons, it still has to be managed. I do see the point of an emergency reserve though, and it would have allowed 75 miles of further exploration.
My point being when you don't know the area you are in and you cutting it close as just enough gas to get back. You are pushing the envelope a little much. What happens if you come across a wash out or a tree that is too big to remove. Never cut it that close.
I know by the time you read this its probably fixed. Squeaky brakes usually happen when on brakes or goes away when on brakes. Sounds to me like you have a hub bearing. You will eventually feel that in steering wheel as the hub fails. No that is not safe. I hope this may help you. Really enjoy the videos. Keep it up.
timely, Im headed to the IP next week for a cruise. I was thinking about taking a Jeep tour or renting in one of the towns. I have overland and wilderness experience and was hoping to get a little off the beaten path as far as sights go. Any recommendations in Skagway, Ketchikan or Juneau?
hi, really like your vids, watched nearly all of them, thanks. Your shots and photography are really good. Can I ask, what colour is your north face jacket and what camera do you use to film?
Like the previous mention, your vids are clean and quiet, like a Bob Ross show. I don't know it you noticed that you are in Bigfoot country and you caught a yell on video when you first got to the island . I will find it for you
If you found that car graveyard in West Virginia, you’d hear banjos playing!😳. The deer grazing by the totem poles reminds me of UPS Mechanicsburg, the have deer grazing in the facility.
I’ve lived in Alaska 45 years. First took the Malispina in 1970. The new governor has cut funding for the ferry system which is terrible for the folks that depend on it
Hi Chris: Your squeaky front wheel might just be worn brake pads. The pads have audible wear indicators, which make an audible squeak when the pads are very worn. If the squeak goes away when you apply the brakes, and comes back when your foot is off the brake pedal, this is probably your problem. Love your videos!
Yeah I can tell some stories about failed wheel bearings. You should check that out without delay. Probably just brakes but better to know for sure. Its an easy test.
I have been following you for a few months now and here are the reasons I choose to:
1. no over the top music lead in with sponsorship plugs
2. Good clean footage with on topic (to overlanding) content
3. HONESTY. This should be number 1. I love the fact you are honest about your living on the road and with all the adventures and misadventures you experience. So many channels are about the click bait and sponsors and after awhile they lose the actual reason to be out on the road...living the life you have chosen is a gift in which I think YOU seem to understand and appreciate.
THANK YOU for providing us with a weekly window into a life we dream about but for one reason or another both good or bad can't make the leap ourselves. Be safe and enjoy your world!
Could not agree more. Especially the music. Everyone has different taste but so many just use stuff that makes no sense. My favorite stupid music score was one guy's video With AC/DC's if you want blood over scenes of idling through creeks and forest two tracks with trucks driving 3MPH. It's idiotic. The honesty is great too. There are times in my travels where I am just not feeling a place and it's refreshing to hear that from others.
Totally agree with your well worded comment and the 3 points you focused on.
Amen, William.
William, you nailed it! Absolutely! This Chris Guy gets it better than anyone. I can't wait for Fridays or Saturdays, whenever the nexy Venture 4Wd Vid comes out. I think we all live our dream adventures through Chris's Adventures. Amen Chris !
William, you are so right-on with your comments. Venture4wd, I just started watching and enjoy it immensely and for the reasons William just stated. I'm looking forward to viewing more adventures.
Love the shot of the salmons jumping up the falls.
a “ forgotten “ episode for me . Living vicariously through you weekly Chris - al . November 12 2020. You have showed me sooo much . Happy travels !
No - thank you for enhancing our lives so much with you gorgeous and exhilarating journeys !!
The fish jumping upstream were pretty cool!
Beautiful Chris. The amount of work you put in to setting up shots of gorgeous terrain, especially the sections where the Jeep rounds a bend or passes by the camera are striking. I'm grateful to see this beautiful land through your eyes. Please stay safe. Not that you should ever mention it, but I hope you carry for protection while you're out there alone.
Wow Chris! I´ve been binging your videos for a couple of months now and yours is now my favourite channel. Don´t ever change the format and don´t ever believe that you need to do so to get more viewers. You are true and honest and i love the simplicity! I believe others do to. If i could wish for something though it would be to know a little more about your long and short term plans. This would make me feel even more involved. Keep doing what you want to do!
Gathered some of the kids around to watch this episode. They all want to go to Alaska now! Thanks for taking the time to painstakingly film your adventures Chris. I know how difficult it is to see something amazing, stop, get out, set up a camera, and then go back and re-create the moment. It’s a lot of work and when put together with great editing, truly makes for some fantastic entertainment. Thanks for always being willing to drive places three times or more to get that shot!
It’s nice when you transmit your feelings that this trip give you. That’s the special character that every traveler can give to his blog and make us follow you!
Thanks and enjoy!!
Thank you for another great adventure video. I am quitting my job too, to take a break from my routine, monotonous, and unfulfilling life. We are leaving California to start a new life in Nevada, in the desert where we belong, my girlfriend and I. I truly enjoy your videos and your narration as well as your easy going manner. I totally get what you were saying about the empty and hollow feeling at the end of each day and that is why we are hanging it up, at least for a while, to live the life of freedom. Thank you, again.
Amazing.
Also all that infrastructure of wooden paths, with hardly anybody visiting.
Alaska!
Great video Chris!
Thank you for thanking us,BUT we should be thanking you!! You inspire the explorer in us and inspire US to get out and see the real world(not the little safe place we stay within) We bought a jeep this year and have already put 1000's of km this summer exploring further than we have ever before. We also have now decided to take the leap if faith next summer and head east and explore for a few weeks THANK YOU!!!
Sunday afternoon, ok it’s heading towards evening and I’m a couch potato, but I’m binge watching Chris explore Alaska.
BREATHTAKING VIEWS & BEAUTY ! BE SAFE!
WOW !!! I’ve been watching some of your older content. This one is a gem among many. Great, incredible viewing and going there with you.
I've really enjoyed watching your progression with the fine art of telling your story. The videos this week appear to have a greater clarity as well. I look forward to next Friday and the next leg of your journey.
I was stationed on a ship with the Coast Guard for 4 years in Ketchikan and it’s been great seeing all these places you have been going to again. I hope you enjoyed SE Alaska as much as I did.
Awesome work. Loved it! I was on Prince of Wales four years ago, I paddled around many parts of it and found it absolutely pristine. The people I crossed paths with were just unbelievable, friendly straight out of the gate and open arms. I really enjoyed Naukati Bay, Hydaburg, and Klawock. I went there in hopes of paddling with the humpback whale migration, but alas they were still a bit to the west at sea. Can't wait to get back. Your work is splendid, honest and humble. Keep up the great work, and if you're in Michigan I'll show you around! ~Jamie
i love your vids .mostly that your telling a true story free of bs . thank you
Chris, that was pretty spectacular!! Your travels has not only added to my bucket list, but motivated me and my wife to explore nature. One of your best yet Chris!! Thanks for sharing!!
This series was cool, would love to see you go back to Alaska!
Just amazing videos. I love the style, the quality, the grit, the authenticity of your videos. Love going along this journey with you.
The view at 00:55 is breath taking!
Those views! Wow! I really enjoyed this video. That area looks amazing!
Great content as always, Chris and your use of B-roll continues to inspire and impress me. Great stuff!
Love your videos brother, look forward to it every week. Chris, New Zealand.
That was an epic week! Wow! Beautiful!
"Nothing to lose.." Always the best starting point for a successful endeavor! #AllRiskAllReward
It's amazing!
Thanks Chris. Nice video. The ferry, the scenery, the jumping fish. Wow... Stunning
Perfect way to end my night 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you. Greetings from Finland!
I look forward to every Friday night for the next episode. My only disappointment is that this one is so short!
Never gets old! Love it. Looking forward to next week.
I look forward to your videos every week.
l just started watching your videos! If you need to take a deep breath and escape, Alaska is the place! I will be going soon for pretty much the same reason. The beauty and serenity are a natural cure for pretty much anything. Look forward to future videos.
Awesome. Your videos make me forget about everyday life and make me feel at least for the length of the video that im rt there with you in this journey. For this I thank you. Your sincerity is a breath of fresh air. That squeak is probably some debris caught between your pad and rotor at least sounds brake related. Maybe a warped rotor. Anyway hope the noise is nothing major. Take care and thanks for sharing these wonderful adventures.
Great vlog again Chris, the cenery is amazing, the reason i follow you is the way you live your life.... to do that you must have a great spirit. gretings from The Netherlands Europe
Thank you for doing what you do and inspiring others!!!!
another classy video by a classy human being!! thank you for letting us into your world and share the experiences along with you!! happy trails and safe travels my youtube friend!!
After next and next video of yours, I have feeling more conection with your adventure and now I know, your weekly material will be part of my week for sure. Thank you for your good and amazing work :) Greetingz
Great content this week Chris! Carry on.
Thank you for another inspiring video over morning coffee. Have a great week.
Thanks for sharing your journey, Chris! The fish spawning was so cool!
Excellent vid, beautiful scenery, que the fish!
Thank you Chris, your films are inspirational! Keep it up, please.
The view at .53 minutes. Nice start to a gorgeous video.
What amazing trip, thanks for sharing.
I always look forward to your videos. This one was excellent.
What a stunning locale! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thanks for sharing your travels!.
I’m feeling the same way too. You’re making a compelling argument for me to do the same. Your truly inspirational. Thank you
Great job with this video! Thanks for sharing and keep up the adventure!
Awesome, as usual. Get a kick out of "Interpretative" - "Trails,." What? - I Interpret, heard, saw, Alaskan Nature, again, at the World's finest in natural beauty - "The Mountains are calling and, I must go back." - John Muir. What else can you say? Good stuff, right there.
Another Great Video!
Amazing vistas as always...
Beautiful.
I’m loving tagging along on your journey, it’s inspiring to see you explore the world. Keep up the good work!
Hola amigo tus videos espectaculares Felicitaciones buenos paisajes saludos desde Venezuela
Awesome video! Thank you!
19:10. Great shot!!!
This is so neat! Veryy inspiring!
Great video as usual Chris, keep it up.
Awesome Chris👍🏼👍🏼
Awesome vid! Love your content Chris!
Great video as always!
Thank you!
Great video, thank you!
Each Time i watch to one of your videos i’m about to do the same (i mean take my chance to change my lifestyle.) May be i’m not ready yet. Thanks for the inspiration and please keep going...
Thank you!!
Damn good video Chris!!
You should go to Georgian Bay Ontaroi to shoot some videos! So beautiful out there
Great vid as always 👍
As always great job. When are you going to get some gas cans? Thanks for taking us along. I hope you read our comments.
I love your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the great videos. Why dont you carry some jerry cans so theres no worry about running out of fuel?
That’s a cool Jeep chair.
Should'a went to Sitka. It's a gem.
Love your videos. Who makes the wide brimmed hat you were wearing at 5:16? Oilcloth? Waxed canvas?
very nice :)
Saying hi from Kodiak Alaska
Chris I'm thinking you need a winch and some extra fuel cans... Just want you to be able to get to your next adventure.
Do you not think it is time to buy a couple gas cans and holders?
IKR? We all know that he knows what rotopax are, why the hell hasn't he bought a couple of cans?
Yah, when one is exploring the back roads like he does, it would be prudent to carry at least one 5 gallon gas can as backup.
I thought the same thing, but he seems to be managing his gas fine. Even if you add 5 gallons, it still has to be managed. I do see the point of an emergency reserve though, and it would have allowed 75 miles of further exploration.
My point being when you don't know the area you are in and you cutting it close as just enough gas to get back. You are pushing the envelope a little much. What happens if you come across a wash out or a tree that is too big to remove. Never cut it that close.
I carry 7.5 gallons on my bumper. Most trips I don’t use it. But it sure is a nice feeing to have it back there.
I grew up in Ketchikan and agree with you when you said ''Lack of options". Thats why I moved away.
I know by the time you read this its probably fixed. Squeaky brakes usually happen when on brakes or goes away when on brakes. Sounds to me like you have a hub bearing. You will eventually feel that in steering wheel as the hub fails. No that is not safe. I hope this may help you. Really enjoy the videos. Keep it up.
*Damn, idk if you just aren't including it in the video but it looks like you pretty much have that island all to yourself!*
I've been marathon watching your channel, I'm curious why you don't bring extra fuel for your jeep?! Thank you for the inspiration!
timely, Im headed to the IP next week for a cruise. I was thinking about taking a Jeep tour or renting in one of the towns. I have overland and wilderness experience and was hoping to get a little off the beaten path as far as sights go. Any recommendations in Skagway, Ketchikan or Juneau?
hi, really like your vids, watched nearly all of them, thanks. Your shots and photography are really good. Can I ask, what colour is your north face jacket and what camera do you use to film?
Like the previous mention, your vids are clean and quiet, like a Bob Ross show. I don't know it you noticed that you are in Bigfoot country and you caught a yell on video when you first got to the island . I will find it for you
If you found that car graveyard in West Virginia, you’d hear banjos playing!😳. The deer grazing by the totem poles reminds me of UPS Mechanicsburg, the have deer grazing in the facility.
Nicely done. I found your channel today and subbed. If I may ask, what is your main camera of choice? Safe travels.
4:58 “road work ahead, uh yeah I sure hope it does”
I’ve lived in Alaska 45 years. First took the Malispina in 1970. The new governor has cut funding for the ferry system which is terrible for the folks that depend on it
Hi Chris: Your squeaky front wheel might just be worn brake pads. The pads have audible wear indicators, which make an audible squeak when the pads are very worn. If the squeak goes away when you apply the brakes, and comes back when your foot is off the brake pedal, this is probably your problem. Love your videos!
Hi are you still in the ketchikan area? Im a local with a jeep and I would like to take you out and show you around if you would like.
Alaska always seems so drab, grey and dreary. Even the greens seem desaturated and dark.
adamaj Adjust your monitor. LOL
DID YOU HAVE TO CLEAN YOUR JEEP BEFORE YOU COULD GET ON THE FERRY ?
thumbs up
Yeah I can tell some stories about failed wheel bearings. You should check that out without delay. Probably just brakes but better to know for sure. Its an easy test.