UNBOXING ALASKA: What It's Like Living in ALASKA

Does everyone in Alaska live in a cabin?
Does everyone in Alaska carry bear spray?
And is everyone in Alaska kinda like you and me?

We’ll go over all of this, plus so much more everyone. So, grab a smoked salmon bloody mary unplug your car and let’s get ready to skidaddle. We’re gonna unbox the state of Alaska.

Look at that fishing boat. He’s gonna get a big ole’ haul here boy. Cod, Halibut, crab, and of course all the different types of Salmon you can think of. There are six species of Salmon caught in Alaskan waters, and fishing is a $12.8 billion dollar industry in this state. 5 billion pounds of fish are caught in Alaska every year, and Alaska accounts for 60% of all commercial fishery production in the USA.

Of course fishing is a big deal here. I mean this state has more shoreline than all other 49 states combined. And fish have been a big part of the Alaska culture, since, well Alaska wasn’t even Alaska. Like when it was just all indigenous people. Living off the land has always been a fabric of the life here in our 49th state.

But more on the importance of fish later. I mean Alaska is a lot more than just fish, snow, trees, guns, crude oil and weed. It’s full of natural wonders, natural resources, and, there’s actual cities here, too. And it’s not ALL a frozen wasteland peopled by rednecks with moose kill in their pickups and ice in their beards. And not EVERYONE lives in a cabin. In fact, hardly anyone here lives out in no man’s land.

To get a real understanding of this state, we should kinda of check out all the different areas and places to live here to see what it’s really like in The Last Frontier.

This is Alaska. Now at first glance, you’ll see that just about everyone and everything of note is down in the lower part of the state. That’s because it’s much warmer down there for one, and it’s closer to the water. There are LARGE parts of this state where a human hasn’t even stepped foot.

Let’s start up here in the FAAAR North.

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[TTundragrizzly]

Been in interior Alaska for 23 years. Grew up in Arizona. Alaska is tough. But worth it. Am I tired of the 9 month long winters of snow and ice and darkness? Uhhh sure. Am I ready to live on some tropical oasis?? Uhhh of course. Am I proud to be an Alaskan? Definitely. Have I lived in a cabin with no heat all winter long at -65 indoors and out? Yes, I have. Have I encountered Grizzlies? Yes, of course. Did I have dogs sleep with me and save me from vears and break through ice trying to get to me and eat out of my mouth so carefully not to bite my lips? Yes to all those. Have I got frostbit? Yeah. Have I ran a dog sled? Yes. Have I been in car accidents because of the icy roads? Yes. Have I burned firewood countless years as only heat source? I raised a son through it all? Yesss!

Would I trade it in for 23 years of simple living somewhere else? Not a chance.

[garrettcochran]

I was born in anchorage and lived here my whole life. I’m 28 years old. You absolutely killed it, cannot believe how well you described the state 😂

[jonathanherndon]

I see what you did there Nick. 'Homer is a drinking village and has a fishing problem.'

[pacificrules]

I lived in Juneau, AK for 4 years (2000-2004). I rented an apartment on Douglas Island and then crossed the bridge to work in downtown Juneau. Its just such a gorgeous place, especially the Aurora Borealis which was part of the many natural beauties of Alaska. Then I came back to visit via the 12 days cruise to Alaska/Canada on the Grand Princess Cruise ship in August 2018. Reconnected with friends and toured with nostalgia.

[GregSr]

My wife and I are recently retired living in southern California. We took an Alaska cruise last year. I realize we didn't even scratch the surface when it comes to seeing Alaska. If we didn't have such deep roots here in SoCal, we'd be very tempted to move to a place like Juneau. We saw more "eye candy" in that one Alaska cruise than we saw in the previous 3 cruises to the Caribbean. The glaciers, the whales, and the eagles were just beauty to behold.

[TheVideomaker]

Originally, I didn’t think Alaska was big. Until Alaska was put on a continental map, then I realized how huge it was. Insane.

[allen]

Greetings from Kodiak, Alaska. We do have Amazon Prime here, no next day delivery. Usually 3 days or so with free shipping. Even when I worked up in Prudhoe Bay it was pretty good there as well.

[cordellfrisbie]

If you want to move to Alaska, like nick says, you need to have a plan. In other words, you need to be hired by a company up here before coming here to Alaska. You may also want to have a portable translator with you that can help you communicate with the locals. Yes I am currently working here in Alaska in the seafood industry out in the aleutian islands. Housing and food is provided by the company. So its easy to save up your money here. There are lots of eastern europeans here I work along side with, like Serbians, Macedonians, Ukrainians, etc. And yes 80% of Alaska is only accessible by plane or boat. Most of the islands out here has no alcohol available. Or there is, but you would have to buy the stuff underground in the black market, which means having to know someone, and it can cost hundreds of dollars for even a small pint of whiskey, so there is really no point. But overall I have found Alaska, to be very gorgeous and peaceful.

[wandahall]

I lived in Anchorage for a year & Juneau for a year when I was in Kindergarten & 1st grade during the 70's...Came back to Texas in '73...I remember it was really beautiful💗💗💗

[snorg]

As a lifelong Alaskan, I feel well represented with this video - well done, Nick - nice researching!

[fmcevoy]

Be it ever so humble, there's no place like Nome.
Nome is where the heart is.

[mbdxflf]

Actually, Russia sold Alaska to the US because both countries were allied against Britain. And, by selling Alaska to the US, Russia tried to prevent its occupation by Britain as well as help the US to grow its presence in the Northwest.

[slammdmedia]

Born and raised here, 20 years old. Currently living outside of anchorage (Wasilla). I can vouche for this man, he is spot on with just about everything. In fact it’s so spot on, it’s almost hard to believe HE HASNT LIVED HERE😂 Great research man. You’re showing the real Alaska, not the sweetened version!

[LeveyHere]

Wow, this'll be cool. Alaska seems to be more obscure and lesser known to the majority.

Also, at 11:16 that's Timothy Birmingham! A nice guy here on YouTube.

[tomas]

rented a cabin on a lake in Talkeetna last July, was perfect. No neighbors, no noise. Everyone in Talkeetna was very friendly and laid back. Would love to retire there

[ShellymanStudios]

Thanks for responding to my request, Nick! You're the real one!

[korbinj]

I grew up in Alaska and can confirm that the mattress ranch guy was in fact, very well known.

[mrs.morris]

"It's a quaint drinking village with a fishing
😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That one had me doubled over....

[ShawntreezyBreezy]

Thanks Nick for showcasing my state, grew up in Fairbanks and worked in Prudhoe bay while working on the Dalton HWY, I live in the lame lower 48 and miss Alaska all the time

[Atomprofessor]

I cannot understand how in a state like this can live anything else than friendly and kind people! Because it´s a very beautyful state!