Videos like this that explain the cons of a highly romanticized thing are important to give people a realistic outlook on achieving their dreams.

200k for a house is a reason to live there buddy

$250k for a home is actually pretty inexpensive compared to most places to live in lower 48.

Moving to Alaska and not liking the out doors is like moving to Hawaii and hating water.

“Anchorage is 20 minutes from Alaska” I think is the best quote I’ve heard to explain the advantages of living in that city.

These usually list BUGS as a major downside. The nice weather that you get is short and loaded with insects.

Ok dude, just go back to MI UP . We both know that’s a frozen waste land, but closer to family. Alaska looks cool, but Michigan is the bomb!!!

All I do is dream of moving there. I live in south east Texas and it’s like hell on earth. Hot as hell , mosquitoes every where, hurricanes, high humidity , chem plants , tons of people and bad roads and a deteriorating infrastructure. I think Alaska would be fantastic. I’d rather try and warm rest of my life than try and stay in a air conditioner. As soon as u walk outside here u start sweating.

This video just made me realize that the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is truly the Alaska of the contingent states. Long snowy winters, constant overcast during them, beautiful (mostly) untouched nature, poor services for mental health or shopping, and 100+ mile drives on some of the shittiest roads to get to even what most people would consider a minor city (If you're on the western half)

You should become a radio host with that voice. Try, you'll never know.

It's so hard in so many ways, but there is just a majesty and awe I experience here, a feeling like I'm in this undiscovered wilderness on the edge of the world and I'm the only one that knows how beautiful it is. The feeling you get when it's the middle of the night and it's bright enough you can see the mountains and everything is quiet except the robins calling to one another. The feeling of a warm fire on a cold night. The feeling of finally catching the northern lights or that mountain that's been covered by clouds for weeks. Sometimes cruel, but always magic. Always bigger than you.

Wise, honest words…I will continue to live in beautiful Kentucky, and adventure vicariously through you and your parents. 😊

That was a very honest viewpoint. You are young and clearly embracing all that your homeland has to offer. Thank you for sharing your journey with us . I look forward to your videos .

Lived right there in Delta...had to move to care for a family member in the lower 48. Never made it back, but loved every minute i was there.

Ditto to all you said Mick. I have lived on the Kenai for the last 20 years. Moved up from Kansas City. I had my own computer business in Kenai and there is no way I could have done that in KC. Too much competition. We homeschooled our kids and raised them here as well. Great community of people that have been very good to us and my kids had a growing up experience that didn't involve mindless video games inside. It was fishing and hunting in season and getting out testing your metal and learning to use your mind and abilities. Today they are hard working responsible adults and well grounded. Winters do get long if you don't like Winter. But Alaskans love to party and socialize during the Winter so that really helps pass the time. Alaska is not everyone's cup of tea, It had to grow on me for sure but I can say in spite of the fact that for the first 5 years here I was ready to go back to KC, Alaska has been very good to my family and I have grown to love it here. Oh and yes, "Adventure is her but to get to it is expensive. You have to have the right toys. I have never seen so many big trucks, pulling trailers with two or more sleds or wheelers in season and also pulling huge mega expensive RVs to boot. People spend big bucks up here for that stuff and if you really want to do some serious hunting or fishing, be prepared to shell out mega bucks for fly ins and guide services. All that being said, I work in the oil and gas industry now and plan to retire in the next three years and we plan to head back to the lower 48 for all the reasons you mentioned, especially to make the dollar stretch farther. We are looking at Idaho because after 20 years here, we couldn't do the Kansas City Metro area. So, in the mean time we plan to do some Alaska vacationing and get to some of the stuff we couldn't afford to do early on before we move on. We may just see ya when we drive back down from Valdez. If we see ya out and about we will be sure to say hi. You are doing great son, you got what it takes to make a go of it here and you will be all the better for it where ever you end up. YOU will always have Alaska in your heart. Even if you move back to Michigan one day, hang on to your place up there. you just never know. God Bless. John V.

Hey Mick very informative video, but we are so glad that you enjoy living there, otherwise there would be no Channel of you and your wonderful homestead, take care.X🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💕

When I think of Alaska, I think of a very sparse population and I love it.

Fairly comparable to here in Washington state. Except for food. That's nuts. Almost double.

This was a much appreciated video Mick, thank-you! You mentioned things that can be overlooked. Much love to you & to all who are enjoying your journey. ❤️🇨🇦

I live in California and if you think Alaska is expensive come to California. Everything is absolutely insanely expensive here. I grew up in the mountains of Colorado and I loved the solitude there. Sometimes I think we take things for granted in life. All that matters is that you're happy, nothing else.