Exploring the Yukon in our Landrover Defender - EP 006

We are Andrea and Christian. We left our life in Switzerland behind to explore the world with our dog Nacho and our Land Rover Defender Willy. Our first goal, conquer the Pan American Highway, spanning 30 000 kilometers from Alaska to Argentina. Join us as we battle through 14 countries, extreme climates, uncharted deserts, dense rainforests and towering mountains. After soaking in the epic glaciers, we hit the road again, heading north to the beautiful Yukon, Whitehorse to be precise. And guess what? Our friends, slow roamers, are right alongside us. We got an amazing campsite right by the lake, where the wind initially thought it was auditioning for a role as a turbocharged wind tunnel. Thankfully, it got tired of showing off and decided to chill out just in time for us to get a good night's sleep. Our next stop was Boya Lake, famously known as the Caribbean of the North due to its crystal clear turquoise water. We took a picturesque walk through the trees which was lovely, except for the rain that made us look like drowned rats by the end of it. But no worries, the weather cleared up and we took a plunge into the cold blue water. Of course, there was a photobomber in the background. Sorry Alex, at least he didn't scream this time. Our next campsite was before Watson Lake by a riverbed, which meant it was time for a nightly camp setup ritual. We set up the window blinds, got the ladder in place, because, I mean, climbing should be more like a smooth dance rather than a circus act. Set up the window table, hopped the roof, arranged everything as if we were playing a high-stakes game of Tetris. Remove Natras net, the bed moves up and the driving table falls down. Et voila, home sweet home for the night. Of course, we made up something delicious for dinner and enjoyed a stunning sunset. The next day, we said goodbye to our friends and drove to the Yukon border and couldn't resist to drive up to the sign to take a picture. We stumbled upon an amazing campsite at the end of an abandoned landing strip, where we decided to spend two nights. It was the perfect chance to give Natras some extra love and start some video editing, a task that's hard to find time for when you're constantly on the move. The bright side? With the midnight sun, our day stretched on and it never really gets dark, so we get an extra dose of vitamin D as well. This abandoned landing strip was both amazing and suspenseful. It felt like a plane could come landing at any moment. As the adventure continued, it was time to head to Whitehorse. This city isn't just the capital of Yukon, it's also home of the world's largest weather vane, a Douglas DC-3 airplane perched on a pedestal in front of the Yukon Transportation Museum. The nose is always pointing into the wind as if in a perpetual never-ending flight. It only takes a five-knot wind to turn it. After weeks on the road, we've encountered a few unexpected challenges we didn't see coming. One of these challenges is our stove, but more to this topic in one of the following videos. We had to order a new stove from Germany. With an APA of about a week, we couldn't just hang around, so we decided to hit the road to Skagway and follow the gold rush. After all, who wants to wait when there are so many things to explore? We made a pit stop at Emerald Lake. True to its name, it was a dazzling shade of green, like someone spilled emerald dye all over it. Just before car cross, we discovered the world's smallest desert. I had a blast driving with Leonid, and then it was Nacho's turn. He loves sand and digging, so this place was his personal playground. After our sandy fun, we headed into Carcross, a historic town that once thrived during the Klondike gold rush. It's now known for its charming wooden buildings and rich history. We took the chance to freshen up with the shower at the local swimming house and topped off our water tanks. Driving to Yukon was nothing short of spectacular, with stunning lakes and majestic mountains surrounding us. We found an amazing campsite next to a river that flows into a lake, ideal for saving our water supply. As we drove towards Skagway, it felt like we were leaving behind quiet, isolated stretches and entering a bustling scene. Until then, we'd seen a few lone travelers, but as we approached Skagway, the road was suddenly filled with tourists, buses, crowds and enough people to make it seem like we'd driven straight into a festival. And that's a wrap for today, but the adventure is far from over. Next, we're diving into Dya's gold secrets. Thank you so much for tuning in. If you're enjoying the journey and want to stick around for more, hit that subscribe button and join us for the next chapter of our wild ride.