Vanlife with a wheelchair in the snow!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
- I have a spinal cord injury and use a wheelchair. I live and travel full time SOLO in my accessible campervan. In this video I am making my way back to Canada after spending my winter in California. I encounter some cold temperatures and snow!
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Young lady, you are outstanding an inspiration to a whole lot of people. You have made your life work for you even with your spinal injury. Wish you a happy for filled life moving forward.
@@Karski1952 thank you for your very kind words! I’m hoping this channel can help motivate others to do things out of the norm, especially if they have life challenges.
@@Keepinitwheel306❤🙏🏻😎
Well said Ka
@@Keepinitwheel306 i'll be 66 1/2 when i start my trip to calgary for the camper install. Your one of a kind lady, so much energy & adventure.
You are a inspiration to all and people with disabilities you are very beautiful and intelligent inspiring
The fact that you take the time to set up camera shots is so much extra work. I hope that doesn't get lost on folks watching. Just WOW !
Thank you for acknowledging that! It is time consuming but so worth it.
I appreciate the way you look at and deal with life. Thanks again for sharing
@@user-freebird49 thanks for watching!
I love your sense of adventure and the fortitude and independence that obviously makes you - you! Enjoy your travels!! I’ll be watching for future videos.
Just stating the obvious: Dang! You are awesome!
You are a badass! Doing great work helping make this world more accessible. I shared your video with my daughter, a professional mountain biker also trying to make outdoor activities more accessible. You passed through my hometown of Bellingham, WA. Love your video 🙌🏽❤️ you are a true inspiration!
@@coraleez no way, she is a pro mtb rider? That would be a dream! My bike gives me so much freedom, I love it.
@@Keepinitwheel306 yes mam, and skier. She has skied with adaptive skiers, watch The Approach 1, and 2 to see the action! Pretty amazing stuff! Who knows maybe you two can connect for a ride one of these days! 🙌🏽💓
You're an awesome person ❤
I enjoyed watching you and Bob on his channel. After, I am pleased I found your channel. I can see. I will enjoy watching your episodes. Thanks.
Yay thanks for finding me and I’m giving you a warm welcome to the channel
Excellent video, content, and camera angles. You are an inspiration to all of us!
Lovely to hear that, thanks for watching
I'm so happy I found your channel. You are amazing. I often limit myself by thinking I can't do that, no more! I'm going to start taking life by the horns! I'm def a new fan ❤🎉
Whoop whoop!! I love to receive comments like yours. Get after it 🙌🙌
Happy I found your ch with Bob you are the most awesome young lady. Everything you do is amazing 😊❤ Be safe always
Thank you kindly, and I’m very cautious on the road. Ok except that time I picked up a bike packer 🤫
You really have given me inspiration for my upcoming UK caravan mission trip in 2026. Thank you and God bless. 🙏🇰🇾🌺
@@DP-xb4lp that’s so cool to hear, thanks for sharing
Dang! Hard to believe it’s snowing there when it hit 99°F all last week in S TX. I never complain about the heat, bc anywhere that gets below freezing for any extended length of time, I wouldn’t know how to survive. Y’all northerners never cease to amaze me.
@@sunshine3914 ah haha, well I’ve actually filmed this about a month ago, but didn’t get a chance to edit it together until now. But there are still places with snow at high elevation in British Columbia.
@@sunshine3914 ah haha, well I actually filmed this about a month ago, but didn’t get a chance to edit it together until now. But there are still places with snow at high elevation in British Columbia.
Well, it's almost 104F (40 C) here in my province with a humidex today. Snow left us about 3 months ago. After all, it's Summer here, too, now. We don't get snow year round.
@@leegifford2942 yeah it’s 31C in my province today…hitting 37 later in the week. Canada sure has extremes!
You are an inspiration ❤ keep making great videos and always take care of yourself ❤ ❤❤
You’re amazing and I love watching your videos ❤❤
@@airforcevet6114 thanks for watching!
You are such an inspiration and so glad we found your channel! Love your videos. Keep shining, your amazing ❤
Thank you! Will do!
You're simply amazing. 😊❤
I feel like it's so easy to take things for granted, like being able to go into a FedEx. You face challenges with grace. Nice perspective shift on the snowy weather! Levi
Glad you made it safely to Canada! Now you can show us Canada!
@@josephmorgan3715 I’ll do my best!
Hopefully your algorithm puts you on more people's recommendations! Girl you rock!
That’s such a neat thing to say, thank you!!
Hi Lisa, I’ve been watching your videos off and on and you’re really encouraging for others specially for us that are in wheelchairs. I lost my right leg above the knee in a truck accident 2018. It really doesn’t stop you from doing stuff but it’s just a bit harder and you have to think a little bit about it And the hardest thing for me is the ask for help and I know that is pretty stupid but I was a pretty independent person before my truck accident anyway thank you for the encouragement I really like motorhome life and I don’t know which way to go either. Buy a four-wheel-drive with the caravan or just buy a motorhomeanyway keep up the good work love and appreciate from for you Cliff from Australia
@@bishopkinlyside8477 I’ve always struggled with asking for help but I’m getting better at it! I hope you find the rig of your dreams!
I read through a number of comments. Many have used the word 'inspiration' to describe you. At the expense of excessive redundancy, I will do the same. I stumbled on your video by accident. I just got home from a social event. Many people were asking me about my upcoming surgery. I had to admit to them that I am concerned, if not a bit scared. I do a lot of outdoor recreation. I am concerned about my ability post surgery. I live in Regina and spend many weeks in BC pursuing adventure. I hope that will still be a part of my future. Your video spoke to me tonight. It said, "Stop worrying. Be brave." You are truly inspiring!!! I hope you understand how much you help and inspire others to be brave and courageous in their own endeavors, regardless of what they are. Perhaps finding your video was not an 'accident'. Thank You!!! 😊
Thank you! I hope surgery goes well, and just know there are so many adaptations out there now that you can explore no matter what.
You stayed five days to go over those trails! I love rain and cozy places but even I would have bailed at 3 days. You have persistence!
@@shannonweatherill5290 I definitely had cabin or “van fever” by day 5….I probably should’ve been smarter and left on day 3
What a beautiful spot! That dish looked great! Wow, you're inspiring me to do this RVing too! Thank you.
@@conniefox8044 thanks for watching 🙂
Beautiful video. Must be so timeconsuming setting up the shots. really enjoyed the video. thank you. very calming for me.
@@jc142 it sure does take extra time…I made sure I ate while the food was warm for this video though! I’m really tempted to get a drone that will just follow me around ha ha
@@Keepinitwheel306hahaha
Very beautiful and poetic.
@@nereidgreen6653 something about the tranquil snow brought out that side in me 😂
Hi, Lisa. Hope all is well. GUESS WHAT! I have a plan! I want to cook for you, but for my food to taster good (to be eatable) the main and by far the most important ingredient of the recipe is that you don't eat for at least 3 days, and must be starving. The ideology of my cooking is that hunger is the best seasoning.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
Pops
Well, who can pass up that offer? I might even eat olives after 3 days of no food!
@Keepinitwheel306 hunger gives us incentive to eat anything! The best ingredient for any recipe is my culinary secret (starvation). Darn it! I just reviewed the secret of my culinary success!
Hot wheels, I'm always rooting for you and sending my positive thoughts and energy your way. You seem like a great person to hang out and have a meaningful friendship. Except that I can't keep up with you. Additionally,I am scared of my shadow and everything around it, but you can defend and protect me. That's why I live in a cave.
Been following you for a while now and I'm inspired by your outlook. You are an amazing person. Love your channel name too, suits mine. All the best from Western Australia 🇦🇺 🇦🇺
@@timwheel8466 ah, another wheelie great name?! Ok, I’ll show myself out the door for that lame one.
Your dinner looks scrumptious 😋
@@donnab9015 it was pretty good! I have been crazing it, and still have all the ingredients…I guess I know what’s for dinner tomorrow. I added the recipe in the video description if you want to try for yourself
I can totally understand not wanting to be stuck inside during the winter. One of the things my dystonia is triggered by is cold. So I'm stuck inside 6-8 months out of the year. And I agree, it is definitely not fun.
@@DisabledandPrepping I did 38 years of winters…I’m glad I found a way out of that! I hope you do too.
Well i am in ontario, and would take SK hands down over this hell hole! Was raised in Thompson MB, winter was winter.......but spring always came.....
Right, one of those issues that I never considered.
Well, consider what life would be like without the wheel itself, modifying the wheel or a round object is so useful in our world of transportation and our millions of moving mechanisms.
God Bless!
@@ellerybice3787 indeed, my wheelchair is an amazing piece of equipment that lets me live my life.
Just wow, hopefully you know that you are helping thousand out there to live their life as they want it to be
@@falconxvid thank you! I’m just trying to pay it forward for those that have helped me 😀
Get to know Jeffie Bear up in Canada !! You and he have a lot in common
I am impressed. Love from Denmark.
Appreciate you stopping by 🙌
Huge respect.
@@ttullis1 🙌 thank you!
The beautiful nature of Canada and the calm serenity of thought for a person is a relaxation - filling the body with fresh forces . Lisa, you are the author of the channel. Traveling through picturesque places, you are looking for a lot of vivid impressions leaving the hustle and bustle of big cities. This is your business, it is easy for you to find harmony and spiritual joy with it. I am interested in watching your channel from Russia. Canada and Russia are very close in terms of territory and climate. I have subscribed to your channel, if you are reading my comment, please write your answer.
Thanks for the sub!! I hope you’re able to leave the hustle and bustle of big cities now and then too.
What a beautiful location. The snow is wonderful, especially if you know you can get out of it and get warm, dry and comfortable. I'll ignore the access hiccup and call it a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing.
@@chantsmantrasandrelaxation5079 it certainly was wonderful! Well, until my water line froze the second night 😅
@@Keepinitwheel306 Australian response: bugger! I live in a part of Aus where we actually get to below freezing temps overnight - so, lately my support worker (am) was complaining about the water pressure...and as it seems fine in the afternoon and evening I think I've finally figured out that it's probably because the pipes have frozen overnight and just need a bit more time to defrost/thaw. What do you do in the van?
@@chantsmantrasandrelaxation5079 I just avoid cold temps 😝 But I usually set an alarm for the middle of the night to run the line so it doesn’t freeze. I misjudged how cold it was that week and it was already frozen.
I want to cry. You are an inspiration and motivation for life. I wish you all the best and lots of health. If I ever meet you on the road, I will cook dinner and I can even repair your car. Greetings from Poland. 🍀💫
Oh wow, a person of many talents! I’ll definitely take you up on that thank you🙏🏼
Thank you for this video. I too am handicapped, but I can’t drive. You’re an inspiration.
@@lynnwilliams7875 I hope you can find another way to explore and push your limits, if that’s what you desire.
@@Keepinitwheel306 I had a companion and we converted a Chevy 3500 15 passenger van into a campervan. Saw the USA 2x. I had to let him go, as I settled back into my hometown, now in my 3rd year of fighting ovarian cancer. I’m Irish strong & I’m a scrapper. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’ll get back there.
Love this border crossing; never had any issues there when coming back to 🇨🇦 after 6 months of 🇺🇸.
Amazing! I’ve never been hassled at a border but that crossing was the slickest by far.
That does look peaceful. I don't blame you for wanting to get out of the city. I'm the same way. I can't stand being in a city.
@@mountainstream8351 one gets spoiled being out in nature, it’s so hard to face city life after those beautiful camps spots. I hope you can avoid cities as much as possible :)
Time to come back to California.
@@slf994 I’d be there in a heartbeat if I had the VISA days. I have to be out of the USA for 6 months to let it reset.
That's going to be a nice dish I can't wait to see it.
As a Canadian, I don’t think I can ever live without the cold - rather take the cold over the heat any day.
I can also deal with cold, at least you can dress for it. But as I described in the video, snow is a huge barrier for my wheelchair. Sometimes I couldn’t even get out my front door or push through a parking lot to get groceries. I’m glad I’ve found a way to avoid snow for the most part.
Keep it up....
@@rakeshbarua5789 thanks!! I intend to 😀
@@Keepinitwheel306 always wellcome
Hi Lisa hope u are doing well this morning
You too!!
I know everything you are saying about winter. I love my winters it’s so beautiful ❤❤❤ but now that I have disabilities and use a power chair myself it’s not fun when it’s -35 and even colder with the wind chill 😂😂😂❤❤
Winter = hibernation for those of us with mobility devices. I hope you find a way to manage!
Wish you the best of everything wherever u r .
@@user-im5tk5te5c thank you! Currently enjoying the first summer-like weekend back in Saskatchewan.
@@Keepinitwheel306 oh yeah, that's good to know. Well at least your enjoying it. I think that's really interesting. I like the noodle dish you made.
It's been a while since I watched your videos.
@@elizzbethjiminez4817 I maybe partially to blame since I’m slow at editing. Now that I’m not driving as much and have free time I’ll be pumping out videos more frequently.
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🥰Great video. I totally understand, I am not a city girl AT ALL!!! I live on a farm. The city gives me anxiety. Ha Ha
Stay safe.☺
Yep, same here! Give me an empty forest any day 😃
BE BLESSED 🛐
WOW....only 180 days....you would have to choose your 180 wisely. Still, when one is stuck in a sticks and bricks one has no choice but to take what's thrown at us. Iowa can have 6 mo. of winter. We've had snow in May before and it starts in October more often than not now. They talk about warming, but that's not what it's doing here. If anything it's cooling. I don't like getting snow 3 times in October with no way to get away from it. Too old for ice and snow.
@@youdontwanttoknow5203 I never would have thought 180 days would be too short of time in the US, my first trip was 14 days 😂
@@Keepinitwheel30614 days would certainly make me want more - I'm glad you have the means to get to warmer places when you need to in order to escape the brutal winters. What you're doing is awesome - providing advice to make the outdoors more accessible🥰😇
Put a friggin call box outside Holy crap. I'm sorry that office really had me 😲😳
A week later I had the same scenario at a second FedEx in BC. So disappointing in this day!
@Keepinitwheel306 maybe it's because I'm American that this is really shocking to me! I went thru an ADA assessment for opening a new hotel, and I learned a lot. Having a Disability Act is so important (sorry, I don't really know anything about Canadian Laws) It's just so shocking to see, like you said it's 2024!!
Canada doesn’t have a disability act yet but it is in the works. I really hope it helps but I’m not getting my hopes up too high.
@Keepinitwheel306 brand new to your channel and I apologize for opening with a rant lol got a new follower here😁
I didn’t know Canadians were only allowed to be in the us for 180 days. I didn’t know there were even limits 😮
@@melissateebarnes8826 it’s true! We don’t have to apply for a VISA but they do keep track of the number of days at the border crossings. I’m glad I can get away for the winter but I’d love to explore the US in the summer too
@@Keepinitwheel306 so you’d have to do some detailed planning to see part of the winter and part of the summer in the US. Or spread out your visit over a couple of years. I guess you are gonna have to come back next year to see us in the summer
@@melissateebarnes8826 either that or get married to an American so I can stay permanently 😂😂
I think I’ll still stick to winters in the US since there are more options for snow-free travel than what Canada offers.
@@Keepinitwheel306 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Canada is the best, but it does get so cold and snowy.
@@havayorkie indeed. I typically can avoid the snow but that week was exceptionally cold and caught me by surprise.
I’m not sure what month you got back to Canada, but it’s not snowing in almost July. lol. Although it has been a very chilly spring and summer in Alberta.
@@havayorkie I’m a little behind with my editing…it was filmed about 5 weeks ago
@@Keepinitwheel306 I figured. Hope you find some nice warm weather!
@@havayorkie it’s been a cold spring where I am but we finally hit 20C this week 😍
Rain....what rain....LOL
My campsite was so muddy I barely left the van haha
Y I u are beatoful soul
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I'm jealous! I want to be Canadian now. 🤣 Okay I will watch the rest of the video now. 🙏🏻😎
Seriously, isn't it sad how we have divided the earth in all these areas - which has resulted in severe desertification in some parts of the world - and turned it all into a circus.
(I was born into a tiny country that is not my home.)
Subbed instantly, btw. I'm a sucker for strong and independent people. ❤ Sorry if that sounds bad. Forgive me. I'm more than halfway through a bottle of Merlot and had a phone call with a vindictive, smallminded civil servant today. I hung up.
Later: You made my world whole today. Thank you. 🙏🏻 I needed that.
@@angelinasouren if you’re American, you can do the same thing as me. 6 months in each country haha
@@Keepinitwheel306hey, I'm Dutch but I have lived in the US and the UK. I know what you mean and am looking into it. Sort of. 😊
(Oh, frrrrreedom!)
Would like to get something going where I can stay 3 to 5 months in countries. I just spent more years in one place (which was a place in the UK) than I had ever done before except when I was a child. I've now been in another place and country for a year and it feels like a thousand years... The other place was better ( I just never knew that there is a lottery of ugliness everywhere). I never thought I would say that. Life's strange.
@@Keepinitwheel306 btw, it's against the law in my tiny country to sleep in a vehicle unless on a paid campsite
Great inspiration for people in wheelchair may JEHOVAH give you strength and endurance God bless
I just went to Vancouver (first ever visit to Canada as an adult) and found the accessibility there to be slightly worse than the US (I live in Los Angeles). This surprised me as I had expected Canada to be even further advanced in accessibility than the US. I am curious, as someone who has spent significant time in both countries, what you think in terms of accessibility in the US vs Canada. By the way I absolutely loved Vancouver and can't wait to go back, as well as visit some others parts of Canada!
Canada does not have the ADA, which means we only rely on building codes for accessibility guidelines - which are mediocre and there isn’t really a method of checking to see if businesses etc are complying unless you file a Human Rights Complaint. This is lengthy and draining.
So to answer your question - it very much depends on the region. Bigger cities in Canada are pretty decent but small towns completely lack access. There’s a reason I go to California each winter …it’s the best place I’ve encountered.
@@Keepinitwheel306 Thanks for getting back to me and sharing your perspective! That makes total sense - I didn't realize that Canada didn't have an ADA equivalent. BTW I really enjoy your channel and watching your adventures!
I’m curious about your trail assessment: who do you do that through? I live in southeastern us and would love to improve the trails in my area! Thanks!!
@@user-zu7gk9ol9f that work has been through two different entities…one called AccessNow, which focuses on crowd sourcing accessibility information. And the other is the Trans Canada Trail, which has trail systems all across Canada
Thank you!
😊 I trust you have sufficient support in Canada but 😊 I do have a camp in New Brunswick if difficulties regarding housing I live in Massachusetts my heart is in Canada I paid the taxes for the year you can assume the rent is paid! I'm not real good with this digital world so please be patient if you need me to send the troops! Warm wishes you're right on schedule
@@allmarkproductions5613 ah amazing! I haven’t ventured to the East Coast in my van yet (just flights), perhaps in a few years.
Find an eskimo of a cold weather tutor.
@@ellerybice3787 I can handle the cold, but my wheelchair does not go through piled up snow
I'm a full-time wheelchair user and would like to know the name of the lift you use to get in and out of the van please.
@@leglessnotlifeless it’s called a Superarm. It’s so much better than a platform lift.
You should get a dual Citizenship then you could go down warmer weather whenever you need to
Unfortunately I don’t qualify for one unless I were to marry an American or have an employer sponsor me.
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I was wondering if you ever have any problems getting gas.
not really! I use full service stations when they’re available but for the most part getting gas is seamless. Once or twice I have encountered a pump that was on a curb and set back a bit but besides requiring a stretch to reach the handle it was ok
I would like to know more about you if that's ok with me asking and get to know you if that's ok just asking
Living in a van sucks.
@@freesoul3371 it’s not for everyone. I do hope that wasn’t the message that you took from my video. My opinion is that Vanlife rocks.
@@Keepinitwheel306 I have been a T-12 SCI since 1981. I have owned vans since the 1980's due to desire to flyfish. Lived in a van for some 5 months up in Alaska drove all over AK up from Santa Barbara, Ca after undergraduate B.A. Been all over the western U.S. flyfishing California, Nevada, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana. Currently have a 2010 GMC Savana awd van that I bought new and converted insulated the walls, put in windows on both sides, Sportsmobile Fresno did the windows. I remote camp at lakes to flyfish 99% of the time. It is a means to an end as it gets me flyfishing as does my kayak. Currently based out of Reno/Truckee/Tahoe and flyfish NorCal area lakes from a few days to a few weeks. Living full time in a van sucks. I am talking about a basic van with no amenities not an rv/sprinter with full amenities, such as set up sink/stove/shower/toilet/ roof ac and heating/refrigerator/freezer. Having to deal with the heat is brutal in the summer. It is 105 right now in Reno, NV. Even at Lake Tahoe at 6000 feet you are roasting. I flyfish Davis Lake all over Tahoe area....even at 80 degrees lake side you are broiling inside a van and mine is set up with flip out windows in the back, windows with screens on the side, cargo door wide open and driver and passenger windows rolled down for maximum air flow .....you are roasting. In the winter it is the reverse. You just can't escape the elements freezing in the winter roasting in the summer stuck in a little box confined spaced. Then there is dealing with a porta potty having to find a place to dump it. That means either going to a camp ground and going into a nasty smelly out house and dumping or dumping it where ever anywhere. Then the issue of parking. Camp sites can charge $$$$$ $30+ a night....so you aren't saving money. It gets very boring at times even if you are at the nicest place. You are alone. No relationships. You stay at camp grounds and that sucks in various ways. People right next to you. No shower in a van? Showering outside when it is freezing? Trying to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. Shaving/ washing hair. I go 3-4-5 days in the winter and after that short time I am craving a hot shower and a shave. I get home and that 30+ minute hot shower is sooooo good washing off the stink. It is so cramped and lacks storage space. No fridge? You have to buy ice constantly and you have to go to grocery stores every 5-7 days or so and pack up and move your campsite. Diet is impacted negatively. I don't like compromising my diet. I need fresh veggies not canned. Cooking you have to break out the coleman stove or bbq. Cooking inside in the summer heat stinks and outside in the winter it stinks. So you always need a camp site you can work around that. Also, Work/job/resume career impacts. Personal relationship impacts. I can go on and on about how it sucks. Once again I am talking about a van with little to no amenities. An RV with full amenities is a different story. But as you said it isn't for everyone and to each their own. Me...I like my van for short trips up to a month max but after that I am all to happy to get home to my bed, heating and a/c and hot shower/bath.
Please, don't forget about the Lord Jesus Christ!!!❤
My problems and struggles in life pail into insignificance after watching your amazing video. What an inspiration and also a great recipe I will follow for sure. TC x
We all have things to overcome, no need to compare but thanks for recognizing some of the things I face 🙂