What is north to alaska by johnny horton?

"North to Alaska" is a song written by Mike Phillips and performed by Johnny Horton. It was released as a single in 1960 and reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was also used as the theme song for the 1960 movie "North to Alaska" starring John Wayne. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a gold miner traveling to Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1800s. The song is known for its catchy chorus and twangy guitar riff. It has remained a popular country and rockabilly classic and has been covered by several other artists over the years.