I'm hiking from Ushuaia, Argentina to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. I started on December, 17th, 2016
Here is a link to an article from an interview I just had with Explorerweb.
Tomorrow I’m starting a cross- country drive to Los Angeles to work on a possible book deal. Wow! Things are happening fast. Am I ready for this? Fingers crossed!
https://explorersweb.com/2018/07/15/holly-harrisons-530-day-walk/
A year and a half and 22,530 kilometres after setting off from Ushuaia, in Patagonia, Holly &
One last reminder for anyone interested. Watch the Today Show with Willie Geist this Sunday morning. I’m excited to see it myself!
So, this young lady is my daughter. I’m completely blown away with her. She is just a beautiful person with a warm and adventurous heart. Already I could go on and on about her. I’m so grateful that I have finally had the opportunity to start to know her. She was very accepting and it was a pleasing and comfortable encounter. We have a beginning. That’s what I had hoped for.
As it turns out, my walk took me to a place that I never expected to go. Physically, I arrived at Prudhoe Bay, but emotionally, over the course of 17 1/2 months, I reached a place deeper within myself than I had ever ventured before. A place I had always been afraid to pursue before. But, confronting my fears was one of the incentives for embarking on this walk in the first place.
Hey everyone, NBC has just let me know that the story has been bumped due to a father’s day story and will now air on the 24th.
So, how did I celebrate the completion of my walk? That’s right.... I got a tattoo!!
AND.... a haircut the day after.
This is Kenzi, a tattoo artist from Wasilla, Alaska. She saw my story online, contacted me and offered me a commemorative tattoo if I made it down that way. I couldn’t hardly turn that down. And, she was a sweet wonderful person to boot. Thank you Kenzi.
I’ll keep ya posted if there are any changes to that.
I’ve been informed by NBC that the filming of my finish in Prudhoe Bay will most likely be aired on Sunday, June 17 on the “Today Show “
In the first pic are the Morley’s, a beautiful family that I met in Delta Junction, Alaska as I was walking to Prudhoe Bay. They invited me into their home on my way up and again on my return south. I spent 3 days with them as they arranged a community party for me, a bbq each night and showed me around the area.
The second is a picture of Jozef and his family. I also met Jozef on my way up to Prudhoe Bay as he works for one of the camps up there. Jozef helped me multiple times with food, lodging and cold weather attire as I was approaching the end of my walk. I am now on my way to visit him and his family in Anchorage.
The lady in the third pic gave me a ride 600 miles from Prudhoe to Delta Junction.
And, another woman Raymie and her husband Adam bought me a flight from Fairbanks to Anchorage with their air miles.
Amongst these and more, I have had the privilege of meeting some of the most generous and big hearted people ever here in Alaska. I’m so thankful for them all.
The wrap-up.....
The latest update
Okay.... a few days ago I lost my road support and had to complete the remainder of my walk unsupported. The night before last I found a place to sleep , sort of out of the elements, which are very harsh still up here. I hadn’t seen a bear my entire journey , but that changed that night. After almost 15,000 miles my journey almost came to an abrupt end. I was very lucky. Here’s what happened.....
More wildlife
Some of the cool wildlife along the way.
Alright... I’m in Deadhorse, Alaska at the moment. I have 7 more miles to go to reach the Arctic Ocean. I’m waiting for NBC to arrive to complete my trek Probably will happen tomorrow, the 31st. In the meantime I have a couple videos and pics from the last few days to get out. Including a very traumatic encounter with a grizzly bear.
The Arctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Soooo close!!!
My only companion every step of the way. 😀
The Dalton Highway
Here’s a good pic of where we are now. We’ve been following the pipeline for about 250 miles.
Hey everyone
I am 160 miles from Prudhoe Bay, still going! I haven’t had a signal in weeks, since Fairbanks. But, suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, I have this weak signal. Strange!
Hopefully, this will post. If so, I’ll try a couple of pics or video. I’m feeling good and the foot is better. I still have to walk on crutches to get far. In the Arctic circle now. Still cold and snowy up here. Yesterday I crossed the Adikin Pass, which was the last major mountain range crossing for me at 4750 feet. Brrrrr.
I will be arriving in Prudhoe Bay on the 30th where NBC should be meeting me to do a follow up story if all goes well. Exciting!! Thanks for your continuing support.
Heading out from Fairbanks. Into the Arctic Circle.
We will be arriving in Fairbanks tomorrow on the 5th of May. Final rest and re-supply before the big push to Prudhoe Bay. Really need a shower! Whoooo Hoooo!!!
Still going!
My final border crossing on the 28th of April.
Crossing the final border.
Poor internet signal in these parts , but still going.
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As it turns out, my walk took me to a place that I never expected to go. Physically, I arrived at Prudhoe Bay, but emotionally, over the course of 17 1/2 months, I reached a place deeper within myself than I had ever ventured before. A place I had always been afraid to pursue before. But, confronting my fears was one of the incentives for embarking on this walk in the first place.
The wrap-up.....
The latest update
Okay.... a few days ago I lost my road support and had to complete the remainder of my walk unsupported. The night before last I found a place to sleep , sort of out of the elements, which are very harsh still up here. I hadn’t seen a bear my entire journey , but that changed that night. After almost 15,000 miles my journey almost came to an abrupt end. I was very lucky. Here’s what happened.....
Some of the cool wildlife along the way.
Alright... I’m in Deadhorse, Alaska at the moment. I have 7 more miles to go to reach the Arctic Ocean. I’m waiting for NBC to arrive to complete my trek Probably will happen tomorrow, the 31st. In the meantime I have a couple videos and pics from the last few days to get out. Including a very traumatic encounter with a grizzly bear.
The Arctic Circle
Arctic Circle
Heading out from Fairbanks. Into the Arctic Circle.
My final border crossing on the 28th of April.
Into Alaska! My last border crossing.
Crossing the final border.
Ian’s split pea soup *WARNING* Portions of this video may not be suitable for children. Or even adults! Just kidding Or am I? Ok... you decide.
Only 1000 miles to go!!!
Ian’s morning chore.
Latest update
Finally... a signal!
Check out the Cargo Can Picker-Upper. CHA-CHING!!!!!
One morning on the Canadian road
Crutches update
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