A 63-year-old GMC truck, found in a junkyard in Wasilla, Alaska, becomes the foundation for Hese Tolonen's quest for a new home on Vancouver Island.
“Alcan Highway is a roadmovie of freedom and friendship.”
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A 63-year-old GMC truck, found in a junkyard in Wasilla, Alaska, becomes the foundation for Hese Tolonen's quest for a new home on Vancouver Island.
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Hese Tolonen, a Helsinki native without a permanent home, seeks stability on Vancouver Island. In Wasilla, Alaska, he buys a 63-year-old GMC truck for $700. With friends Jon Ayres and mechanic Rhys Palmer, he repairs the vehicle and mounts an Airstream Land Yacht on top. The trio embarks on a road trip, encountering challenges as they travel along the Alcan Highway toward their destination.
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Why Watch
- Meet Hese Tolonen, a man without a permanent home.
- See the repair of a 63-year-old GMC truck.
- Follow the road trip to Vancouver Island.
Did You Know
- Hese Tolonen found a 63-year-old GMC truck for $700 in Wasilla, Alaska.
- The truck had not been started for 40 years before Hese purchased it.
- Hese was one of the founders of the motorcycle magazine Kopteri in 1992.
- Hese died in a motorcycle accident in 2020 after being hit by a car.
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Who directed the Alcan Highway documentary?
Aleksi Salmenperä directed the Alcan Highway documentary.
What year was the Alcan Highway filmed?
The Alcan Highway was filmed in 2011.
What happened to Hese Tolonen in 2020?
Hese Tolonen died in a road accident in 2020 after being struck by a car while on his motorcycle.
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