Here is the story of our times log rafting on the Yukon River, with our friends Neil and Lauro Eklund. An adventure 14 years in the making . Hope you enjoy it. Dave Whipple
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Barb Steward2 yıl önce
Dave, I’m a 76 year old lady sitting here thinking “I want to do this”. God has blessed you greatly.
Linda Ballard18 gün önce
Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes story of a wonder filled dream come true with an amazing group of people! Delightful adventures!!! May God continue to bless the Captian Neal, his family, friends and home.
B-rad from Malibu6 aylar önce
@Centauri sounds like a nice trip honestly, I live right here in Louisiana and we vacat to golf shores once each summer. I’m still planning my goal aswell, thinking about building me a cabin like him and his wife do on this channel to change the scenery and weather because Louisiana is garbage. Hunting, fishing or working off the land is nothing new to me so I think I’d fit right in lmao
Centauri6 aylar önce
@B-rad from Malibu it's good for people to live their dreams no matter what age. I have a dream of taking an old boat I have that needs alot of work down to the Gulf Of Mexico. It's 490 miles down river from me, takes about 4 or 5 days one way. Would be an adventure. Great thing about my boat is that it's aluminum and light at 24 feet it's only about 900 pounds and trailerable. So My Uncle said he would drag my trailer down to Mobile or Gulf Shores and pick up me and the boat if I would like. But 10 days on the water doesn't sound so bad. Another good thing I have a four stroke outboard for it so good fuel mileage. Unlike the 2 stroke on it now.
B-rad from Malibu6 aylar önce
@Centauri same here. Hope they have as well.
Sandi Matthews2 yıl önce
You have a gift for storytelling! Love your videos and your lovely girl in the woods videos! You are my favorite you tubers! ❤️ So very sorry to hear of Brookes brother passing. Prayers for you all. 🙏🏻 I am a fellow Michigander. Looking forward to your trip back to the UP property. There’s healing in the Forest. May God bless you and comfort you all.
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thanks Sandi. We both appreciate that
Atsushi IkedaYıl önce
First of all I have to say big thanks to you. I found this video about two weeks ago. Incredibly, I found myself 20 years ago in this video. I am the Japanese with black hair in the past two minutes. I was there exactly!! It’s my first solo adventure that kayaking Yukon. I could clearly remember my precious memories in this video. I appreciate you made this video. And thank you so much for Neil and your family. I had good sleep on raft cabin at that time. One more appreciate to you guys from Japan.
FJB5 gün önce
The best to you and yours from America.
Stephen BergeronYıl önce
What an amazing story, what a great life
Donald JohnsonYıl önce
This was really good, Dave. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks for taking us on your trip!
Michael Condon2 yıl önce
Wonderful story; the river, the raft, the sunsets, the friendships, and most of all, the wonderfulness it is to live out your dream.
DanoLXF4 yıl önce
You guys lead a truly blessed life! Thanks once again for sharing Dave.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks Dano!
ObaMAGAte2 yıl önce
I remember this being on tv. Watched the whole trip y’all had. Great adventures!! I wouldn’t mind seeing y’all do it again.
Christine ManningYıl önce
What an amazing story!! You all looked like you had a wonderful time. It put a smile on my face, and hopes for a better tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. Chris from Massachusetts.
MCMC4 yıl önce
Thank you Dave for letting us be a part of the dream!
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks
Klawock Kidd4 yıl önce
That tugs at my heartstrings. I can feel the Call of the Wild. Thank you for sharing your story.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks KK.
Ben Munday8 aylar önce
This story has staying power Dave. Thanks so much for producing and publishing.
Frank BennettYıl önce
I absolutely loved the story. Didn't want it to end. Thank you
Linda CoxAylar önce
This was phenomenal Dave! This is time 2 for me to watch this!!! Thanks for sharing your personal story and all you shared about that time span!
Glenda Sprague2 yıl önce
You are a great story teller. Love this adventure.
Alan NickelsonYıl önce
A tale long in making, big smiles, pies and dogs. One river, some logs and a dream long on hold. All in all, damn well told.
Nat Uralist4 yıl önce
Could almost imagine being there with ya'll. Thanks for sharing such an amazing adventure!
Evgeniy Abramov4 yıl önce
Othen krasivo prosto chik wi molodci udaci vam
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks Nat.
Dom N2 yıl önce
What an absolutely amazing adventure!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us all!!!
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thanks
jacquelyn hillYıl önce
What an adventure! Good job. Thank you for a memorable, one-of-a-kind lifestyle adventure I hadn’t even imaged. You and Brooke are a great team, so much fun to watch. Neil (sp?) has to be a true pioneer: digging out Mammoth tusks in the Boneyard? Epic!!!!!
BJBDF2 yıl önce
What an amazing adventure with an incredible group of people.
CutTheKnot3 yıl önce
What an amazing story. It is so refreshing to see great people doing great things, all the while making great memories. I can speak for all of us here in TRpost land when I say - we wish we were there with you all. Thank you, Dave. You are an exemplary narrator/story teller.
Bushradical3 yıl önce
Thanks CTK!
Joe doeYıl önce
Man I just love this, I have watched it several times and it never ever gets old! From one off grider to another Thanks Dave! Preacher Dean.
BushradicalYıl önce
Thanks
Cindy E4 yıl önce
Wow. This was amazing! The narration, photos & organization made for one of the best video format stories I've seen in a long time. You put out some fantastic instructional and opinion videos, but - in my humble opinion - storytelling is where you really shine. I'm overjoyed that you and your wife share so much of your incredible lives on TRpost! Thank you.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Wow, thanks Cindy. I appreciate the compliment.
Sarge Outdoors4 yıl önce
Guys this was an awesome video. I really enjoy and appreciate these story vids that you put up. Some of my favorite content you guys put up. It is my goal and dream to move to Alaska and live. You truly motivate and inspire me to get it done and each time I see one of your Alaska vids it only confirms my goals. Thanks as always.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks Sarge.
jbennett kernanYıl önce
What an amazing trip down the river. Thank you for sharing.
S CarpenterYıl önce
Amazing time, amazing dream, amazing people. Thank you for sharing it.
Spring ThymeYıl önce
This was amazing. I'm in tears. I learn SO MUCH from you and Brooke.
Larry Sanxter7 aylar önce
Dear Dave and Brooke, I have watched this raft trip several times and each experience is so entertaining and enriching. I was 77 on 12/27/21 and am still very spiritually vibrant. However, severe orthroartritis handicaps me such that my former normal adventures are mostly verboten. Thus, I very much vicariously enjoy every video you both produce. Just 10 years ago I was able to engage in all the exhiIariating activities I witness you doing. I ask not for any pity but joy that I so enjoy your wonderful visual productions. Thank and bless you and your wonderful son and daughter so much for the gifts you have given me. Blessings, Larry ductions. I cariously
Sophie Wallace2 yıl önce
What an amazing opportunity to have your dream come true! An amazing video and so beautifully told. Thank you so much.
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thanks
Bob Lefroy4 yıl önce
Wow, that's an amazing adventure with friends and family, beautiful scenery, and fantastic weather. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks for watching Bob. I glad you liked it.
Gabi13424 yıl önce
Another amazing story you tell. Thanks Dave. Great pictures, great scenery. I enjoyed watching (and listening!).
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks Gabi.
Jimmie DoreYıl önce
Great story teller. What a life you live. Love "Girl in the woods"
Scott Ed4 yıl önce
You are a very good story teller.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks Scott.
Evan LaCross4 yıl önce
Thank you for sharing these incredible memories. It shows how truly blessed we are as Americans do be so independent in a frontier landscape like this. Just out on the water with friends, enjoying the scenery and each other’s company
Bushradical4 yıl önce
well said.
Karen Zaller2 yıl önce
I really enjoyed this trip Dave. How nice you and Brooke and kids could make lifelong friendships and memories together! Wonderful Wonderful!
Triumph Screen Printing4 yıl önce
I remember watching the show when it originally aired, thinking to myself, What a group of characters. Very much enjoyed your story of the Yukon River Run Days... TFS
Bushradical4 yıl önce
like Paul Harvey used to say....................and now you know...........the rest of the story.
Robert Alexander2 yıl önce
I remember watching that show. I would have loved to have done that. Sometimes I think I missed my time in history. What a wonderful adventure.
zorlonvbd BentleyJ2 yıl önce
Truly, a memorable adventure. What a joy to see your slides from that time. Thanks.
Stephen Pearson2 yıl önce
Awesome video, great story, great story teller, been binge watching your videos the last few days. A great way to end my day! Thank you for posting
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thanks
Pablo Cruise2 yıl önce
I need another half an hour of this ..thanks Dave!!!
Unsilenced Man2 yıl önce
This looks so fun, wish I could do something like this.
GoldenDreams 4:212 yıl önce
That was well done. Thank you for the best 31 minutes of screen time I’ve had in a long time. I think I need to go up there.
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thanks
Frontier Woodsman4 yıl önce
Another great video, well narrated. Looks like a great time on the mighty Yukon!
Barr B3 yıl önce
Thanks David for sharing your adventures. An adventure I had in Alaska was back in 1959 when the town of Fairbanks only had 3 roads and all were dirt. Ahh the memories. Your memories will serve you and your family for many years. I had returned to Alaska in 2014 and that same hotel you folks finished in we also finished that excursion. I recognized the bar and the background. By chance did you folks ever raft the Yukon up to Circle. In 59 that was the furtherest point in North America one could drive. Great little village. Again David Thank YOU!! really enjoyed ....
Bushradical3 yıl önce
Thanks Barr B. Ive been up to Circle dozens of times. Back in 1998 when I first cam to AK, I was working on Eielson Air Force Base finishing Concrete and I would drive up to Circle for the weekends and hang out on the river. No, we never did raft up that way...we always started farther down river. The river by Circle would be tough, as its very braided and always changing.
Angela Nichols2 yıl önce
What an amazing story by a great author and story teller. Thanks for sharing this wonderful memory with the rest of the world. You are a great man.
Jolene jolene4 yıl önce
I can only dream of doing the things you and Brooke have done... another amazing adventure! Thank you so much for sharing! :-)
Bushradical4 yıl önce
We're glad you enjoyed it Jolene.
Donald Gough3 yıl önce
Absolutely awesome!!! Cant thank you enough for sharing. Great story telling. Appreciate ya!
Bushradical3 yıl önce
Thanks Donald.
Melanie M4 yıl önce
Your story telling is captivating. The memories shared are so much appreciated. Wish I were 21 and could start over, as this would be my dream. Thank you again for a glimpse of an extraordinary time.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks Melanie.
M A7 aylar önce
Beautiful video, even though it’s been years since you’ve posted it was so wonderful to go back and look. I just wish you were making new videos I like to see what you were and Brooke are doing now. Meg from upstate New York near the Adirondacks
andy Anderson4 yıl önce
Thanks for taking us along, this must have been a wonderful trip with family and good friends.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
It was the best.
Larry Frost6 aylar önce
Man I love these stories u tell. Almost makes it like I'm actually there. Love watching ur videos. Keep it radical my friend.
Angela KM3 yıl önce
Brilliant - what an experience for your children :)
Randall Frank2 yıl önce
A very good story. Looks like a lot of work but also a lot of fun. I spent two winters as a heavy equipment operator helping to build that Yukon River Bridge. I liked that area and it is a great place to access the river for a trip.
Ingrid’s Kitchen GardenYıl önce
What a great experience I’m so glad you shared it. I could listen to your stories all day. Your a great story teller.
Judy ScheppGün önce
Agree 100 percent!!!!
Rosie Beardshaw2 yıl önce
What beautiful storytelling I was absolutely enthralled by your telling of it. Thanks so much.
Archer’s Outdoor Adventures2 yıl önce
Thanks Dave! Great Video!! I actually had the pleasure of meeting Neil and Lauro this past summer when out on a boating/hunting excursion. Went out with some friends and their boat broke down just before the bridge and I ended up stranded I dont know how many miles down the Yukon. I know we were close to the villiage just down the river. They came and recovered all our gear and myself. Neil asked me, "hey did you happen to see the brown bear that came in and checked on y'alls camp"? Unfortunately I did not see him, I did however get some great video of a Lynx that wanted to check out the camp after a few messed up moose calls. Lauro was impressed with the camp I had dug out of the sandbar. Susan and I are hoping to get up with them here soon to go on an adventure in the Yukon!
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thats awesome. They are great guys and real hardcore adventurers.
Paul D4 yıl önce
A fantastic journey,well told. I've watched a few videos of smaller rafts journeying down rivers in northern Europe. Personally I used to go canoe camping on rivers in the UK, the kids loved it and the dogs never stopped smiling. The kids all promised that they'd take their kids one day. Running down a river with no noisy engines nature comes to visit such a tranquil journey. Many thanks for sharing made my day.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thank you Paul. Your canoe trips sound awesome.
Judy ScheppGün önce
Dave, it's me again😁 And I have to agree with most everyone else: you are one wonderful story teller. Great story🥰 Great video❤️😉THANK YOU!!!
My Username2 aylar önce
Thank you for putting this video together. What a great unique Alaskan adventure!
Larry Perna4 yıl önce
Great story, and great storytelling! Never saw a raft like that before, and I just loved it. What a great adventure!
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks Larry.
Under The Carolina Sky4 yıl önce
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this! I feel like I've had no adventures in my life worth talking about lol. But maybe some day! What an awesome experience! And great story telling Dave. Just an awesome job!
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks UTCS!
Pete McPherson4 yıl önce
That was EPIC! What an awesome adventure! That's the kind of thing most people only dream about but you and your family got to experience it for real Good bless all of ya!
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thank you Pete. It was amazing.
Back DoorYıl önce
Dave, thank you for sharing this adventure. You and Brook are choosing to live incredible lives, thanks for letting us peek in see some of it. It's inspiring! God Bless! SemperFi!
BushradicalYıl önce
Our pleasure!
jam84 **Yıl önce
Just finished the show, nice to know I watched with someone else..
Roger Pilkey4 yıl önce
Thanks for sharing such a great experience Dave. Hope you and Brooke have many more together.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
thank you.
Aubrey Maxam4 yıl önce
Dave you and Brooke put a smile on my face Everytime with your videos. Love them so!!
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thank you Aubrey.
B SlingsYıl önce
Sept 26 2020.... Just had this in my recommended videos. Love the adventure and the story. This is what is missing in our society today. Adventure and real connection to our natural world and each other. Great story. God Bless
BushradicalYıl önce
Glad you enjoyed it!
NUGGET SHOOTER JOURNALS4 yıl önce
What an absolutely GREAT video! Thank you for sharing this grand adventure!
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks Nugget Shooter!!
Troy Stutsman2 yıl önce
I remember watching this journey on TV and I loved every minute of it...! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us...! Have a great day and be blessed.
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thanks
Chad Mitchem4 yıl önce
Dave, what a fantastic story! You do a great job of narrating your videos with the all the wonderful pics by Brooke. I've never seen anything quite like the experience you all had on the water. What a great thing to do with your family and friends. Thanks for putting that together and sharing with us all. -Chad
Bushradical4 yıl önce
The whole log rafting thing is just a few of us. Its a very narrow, very rare, and very sweet slice of life.
Phil BrownYıl önce
thank you so much for sharing that AMAZING story. I cant wait to get back to Alaska.
Bharat BhushanYıl önce
Absolutely awesome video. Splendid text and rendition. Excellent photographs. I was almost there, sitting in front of the fire.
Boyd Stone3 yıl önce
Thanks for sharing that story Dave. Wish I could have been there with you. That would have been a story of a lifetime.
Bushradical3 yıl önce
It was a great trip
RICHARD DREW8 aylar önce
What a great adventure. Life long memories.
Lo On The Go2 yıl önce
Wow you guys! Thank you for sharing your journey. So amazing. I read a couple of books about a woman who moved to Alaska in the 70's with her German Shepard. Built cabin from scratch. Her name escapes me, but she doesn't.
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Sounds like a good book. Thanks
Joshua Smith4 yıl önce
I really loved the tv series from NG, and always wished for a season 2 to come out. This video was an awesome behind the scenes recap. Thanks Dave, what a trip. You are a great story teller. Cheers!
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thanks JSH!
Primitive X2 yıl önce
Dave Thank You for sharing this amazing adventure that you had with family and freinds . You sir have an amazing life 👍🇺🇸
Bushradical2 yıl önce
Thanks
Diane Bianchi4 yıl önce
Amazing! I loved every moment of your adventure.
Bushradical4 yıl önce
Thank you.
Robert McCoy3 yıl önce
Wow, What an amazing trip of a lifetime! I can hear Alaska calling my name! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
Bushradical3 yıl önce
Thanks
J.M. W.Yıl önce
What an amazing story! You tell it so great,I could listen to this over and over
BushradicalYıl önce
Glad you enjoyed it!
Alain SarriesYıl önce
Great adventure and superb story telling Dave and great pictures too.