Hiking & Adventure

WILLIS EXPEDITION

Arctic Overland Route · Summer 2026

Who we are

Expedition Overview

The WILLIS Expedition is a long‑form, solo overland journey focused on interior routes across the United States, Western Canada, Alaska, and the Arctic. The expedition avoids coastal and population‑dense corridors, prioritizing two‑lane highways, remote regions, and terrain where preparation and reliability matter.

Interior Alaska travel — including Valdez and the Kenai Peninsula — will be completed before committing to Arctic highway routes. After completing Arctic objectives, the expedition turns east and south through Western Canada and Montana, returning home through interior western corridors.

This is not a race or a guided tour. It is a self‑supported expedition built around distance, terrain, and sustained remote travel.

Expedition Facts

Planned Distance
~7,300 miles
(7,000–7,800)
Duration
~120 days
Flexible
Elevation Change
~550,000 ft
Cumulative
Remote Travel
3,000+ miles
No services
Geography
United States
Canada
Arctic Highways
Dalton Hwy
Dempster Hwy
Vehicle
2004 Ford F-250
6.0L Diesel
Format
One Driver
Solo Operation

Embrace the challenge, find your strength.

Remote interior routes demand preparation, patience, and respect for distance — this expedition is built around those principles.

WILLIS ETHOS

WILLIS Expedition Adventures is built around a simple idea: meaningful travel happens where comfort ends.

Preparation Over Spectacle

This expedition prioritizes preparation, mechanical reliability, and disciplined route planning rather than speed or attention. The objective is responsible travel, respecting distance, weather, and isolation.

Built on Legacy

The WILLIS name represents generational respect for hard work, self-reliance, and building things that last. This mission carries that mindset forward into modern overland travel.

Looking Ahead

If successful, this expedition will lead to future missions, including a planned Nepal trek to Everest Base Camp in 2027, blending endurance with modern logistics and documentation.

Route Snapshot

Live Updates

Live From the Road

Field updates, terrain, and real‑time expedition moments.

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Jeff@willisadventures.com

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Sponsor & Partner Inquiries

WILLIS Expedition Adventures is open to limited partnerships that align with the realities of remote overland travel and expedition ethics.

Ideal partners include:

  • Vehicle and mechanical systems

  • Outdoor and expedition equipment

  • Safety, navigation, and communications

  • Documentary or storytelling platforms

Partnerships are selective and based on long‑term brand alignment, not one‑off promotion.

Contact Instruction Line: For sponsorship or collaboration inquiries, contact directly