Alaska/Canadian Border to the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk Robert Van Den Hoven, June 11, 2026June 13, 2026 For countless overlanders chasing the dream of the Pan-American Highway, the epic journey from Ushuaia to Prudhoe Bay is often celebrated as reaching the Arctic Ocean. many Overlanders believe that conquering Alaska’s legendary Dalton Highway and arriving in Deadhorse marks the ultimate finish line. But the reality is a little… Continue Reading
The Final Chapter of our Alaskan Adventure Robert Van Den Hoven, June 5, 2026June 8, 2026 Our final Alaskan journey began in dramatic fashion as we departed Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay in the grip of a fierce Arctic blizzard. Snow swept across the Dalton Highway, reducing visibility to mere metres and reminding us that winter still ruled the far north. Yet the challenge only added to… Continue Reading
Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay Robert Van Den Hoven, May 29, 2026 The Dalton Highway began with a false sense of comfort. South of the Brooks Range, the gravel stretched endlessly under blue skies and bright sunshine. The tundra glowed green in the early summer light, and the pipeline marched beside us like a silent companion heading north. Dust clouds trailed behind… Continue Reading
Denali National park to Fairbanks Robert Van Den Hoven, May 22, 2026May 23, 2026 After a few days of rest, wildlife watching, and soaking in Alaska’s silence, we set out to explore Denali National Park and Preserve. Travelling in the off-season came with a huge advantage: almost no crowds. While a landslide closed the park road at Mile 32, we still reached far beyond… Continue Reading
Kenai Peninsula to Denali National Park Robert Van Den Hoven, May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 More snow and sleet signalled that it was time to leave for Denali National Park. As daylight stretched further into the evening, the Aurora Borealis became less and less apparent. Our first stop was the breathtaking Matanuska Glacier, where we booked a snowmachine tour with a guide to explore the… Continue Reading
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Robert Van Den Hoven, May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 A road trip from Anchorage to Seward along the legendary Seward Highway, leaving Anchorage we left the city and ended up in a fjord. the breathtaking Kenai Peninsula in Alaska is a land of towering mountains, and crystal-clear lakes, the Kenai Peninsula offers a true taste of Alaska’s wild beauty…. Continue Reading
Valdez To Anchorage Robert Van Den Hoven, May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 Our original plan had been to take the car ferry to Whittier, but in April it only runs once a week. So we retraced our route toward Glennallen—the same road we had battled through in a blizzard just a week earlier. But the locals told us, the road from Valdez… Continue Reading
Alaska Border to Valdez Robert Van Den Hoven, April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Crossing the Alcan border, the world snapped white. Fresh snow erased the road, and we followed tire tracks carved into a narrowing wilderness of mountains. By morning, the sky cracked open—partly cloudy, promising just enough hope. We left our bush camp buzzing with anticipation, bound for Valdez and the Mountain… Continue Reading
Whitehorse to Alaska Border via Skagway-Haines in Alaska. Robert Van Den Hoven, April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 A wild northern Canada and Alaska road trip weaving through mountains, coast, and borderlands—this route from Whitehorse to Beaver Creek takes you through the dramatic pass to Skagway, across the water to Haines, and back onto the open highway toward Alaska. Along the way, we encountered snowfalls, blizzards, and… Continue Reading
Vancouver Island to Whitehorse (Yukon) Robert Van Den Hoven, April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 The morning air in Cairns was already warm and heavy with tropical humidity as we made our way to the airport, the first step in a very long journey back to Canada. There is always excitement at the beginning of another adventure. We took off from Cairns and landed in… Continue Reading