u/theloneoverlanders

Nineteen days ago I left Las Vegas with my Jeep, my dog Maggie, and a rough plan to make it all the way to the Arctic Ocean mostly camping along the way.

So far I’ve crossed deserts, forests, mountain passes, ferries, endless logging roads, and more beautiful campsites than I can count. Vancouver Island alone slowed me down badly in the best possible way. Every time I think I’m making progress north, I end up finding another lake, another forest road, or another hidden spot worth staying an extra night for.

I’m traveling in an AEV Gladiator with an AluCab camper setup, mostly relying on dispersed camping, cooking outdoors, and trying to avoid highways whenever possible. Some days are freezing and wet, some are perfect, and some roads simply end at locked gates after hours of driving. That’s part of the fun.

The goal is still the Arctic Sea, probably via Tuktoyaktuk if weather and roads cooperate, but honestly the journey itself is becoming the real reward.

One thing I’ve learned so far: if you try to rush a trip like this, you completely miss the point of overlanding.

Since buying DJI drones in America has become a bit of a headache lately, I decided to grab a new DJI in Vancouver. Then I uploaded my very first drone video yesterday… and apparently became an overnight target for professional film critics. 😂
Hey, everybody has an opinion and my editing skills still need therapy, so it is what it is.

Anyways, I also picked up a tiny charcoal grill and tonight was its first real field test with some camp steaks. Full disclosure, we’re in Tofino and the only camping I could find around here was an official campground, so no remote hidden forest spot tonight. Just shop time, ocean air and what I personally consider a solid piece of meat. 🥩🔥

Now you guys be the judge.

Practicing some new drone moves today. 🚁
On our way to Tofino we took the long route and disappeared into some remote backroads. 🌲🚙

The rivers were beautiful, but the bugs were basically waiting for us like unpaid campground staff. 😂 So tonight we’re camping away from the water.

Tomorrow? No promises. If the views are good enough, we might sacrifice ourselves to the mosquitoes again.

First night in Canada 🇨🇦 and besides realizing real quick how cold it gets up here at night 🥶 all I can think about is how fast time flies when you’re actually enjoying life.

Tomorrow is already Day 14 with #DestinoAlaska and somehow it feels like I just left Las Vegas yesterday.

One ferry down ⛴️, thousands of miles behind me, endless memories ahead.

This is one of my favorite forests to explore because of its endless network of trails, beautiful lakes, and crystal clear streams perfect for fishing. Unfortunately, some of the best areas have fallen victim to forest fires over the years, but I’m happy to report that the forest is recovering slowly but surely. Nature is resilient, and seeing it come back to life little by little is honestly inspiring. 🌲🎣
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This is the part of Oregon most people only see from far away or from the window of an airplane.

I am currently on an overlanding trip from Las Vegas to Alaska. I saw this trail pop up on my map and couldn’t resist the urge to explore it.

I started early in the morning, and once I reached the peak it became so cloudy that I had to stop and wait for about 45 minutes because visibility dropped to zero. Eventually the clouds gave way to the sun and the trail finally cleared up.

What blew me away about this area is the endless network of trails and offshoots. There are hundreds of miles to explore, and every single trail looks just as well maintained as this one.