can we just appreciate how he place the camera then drives then he would come back to get it. he just showed to us how he want to make the video for us entertaining. that's straight up professional
Like the person who posted before me, though I never had children, I’m a 60 years-old disabled woman and I’m living through your videos. Thank you so much for these.
Im a 14 year old boy and none of these sport car's luxury life's are what i want . But you... you are living my dream life getting out on adventures with your own house always with you its just beautiful this is the life i want... Beautiful!....
Eljes, hearing you speak of these kinds of dreams and aspirations you have for your life at such a young age actually inspires ME! Good on you my friend. Good on you. Keep your eye on the goal. Keep the ball in front of you. You will get there. Just keep reminding yourself what it is you want and why you want it. It will happen. Very cool!
By the age of 16 i'm planing on moving out, by the age of 18 i'm planning to make a new chapter on my life... Living in the van , making adventures literally living my dream , you inspire a lot on my life, you look so happy , i will be happy too if i achieve my dream ... Much love to everyone especially to you for inspiring me on my future :)
Used to camp in winter as a boy scout. Now, I'm old, sick, and living the hell out of life watching your videos. Amazing production and skillsets! I love this stuff!
Thank you for your vids, my dad and I used to do this back when I was a teenager. Now I'm old and my dad is gone, it brings back memories. thank you, keep it up.
I hope if you have kids you do the same with them. Please carry on the tradition. My 13 old daughter can hunt fish make a fire in 3 mins with a ferrool rod and build a lead to with a knife and no rope or tools. Its critical to pass this on.
Chad, I haven't finished watching yet but I must comment!!! Uhhh, greatest speech ever for coping skills and a recipe for living ones best life!!!! I am a nurse at a State Hospital in Idaho and am going to use this video to help inspire life skills for adjusting to stressful situations and overcoming difficult situations. (With your permission of course ;)) I am only 18 minutes in and am blown away!!!! Thanks does not do this awesome creation you just gave the world justice, but THANKS!!!!!!! I feel a bro hug is appropriate here!!! Seriously greatest video ever!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!
Jordan, my friend. First off, thank you for your input on all the videos. I always appreciate your comments. And also, Thank you so much for the kind words about the film. It is experiences such as in this video that inspire me and get me even in the frame of mind to think this way. So thank you. I am glad that it has an impact on others. And finally and most importantly... OF COURSE you have my permission and all my support for you to share with anyone and everyone you would like in helping others learn coping skills. I would be very honored to be a part of that. Thanks again for being part of the channel!
Check out Primal outdoors channel as well as Coyote works channel. Those two plus this channel and you will be in good company. What part of Idaho are you in? Cheers mate and happy trails
@@prepperjonpnw6482 I'm in south eastern Idaho, Shelley to be exact. Lots to explore around here. Thanks for the recommendations, I'll check those channels out!
New subscriber here from Michigan. I have been struggling as of late. Physically, mentally and spiritually. While watching this offering from you, it felt like a lightbulb went off in my head and I immediately felt compelled to push myself and finish my task at hand. Your words were simple and direct and I took them to heart. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and sincerity. You are the real deal. Healthy days and happy trails to you Chad.
What you did in clearing all that debris for you to get to the promised land was very honorable. You easily could have quit the journey and given up, but rather, you took on the challenge and you didn’t leave that mess for someone else to have the burden who was less capable than you. It’s a testament to your character.
Hi Chad, recent subscriber here from Australia. Let me just say that I hate the cold but watching your videos has inspired me to give winter camping a crack. Although our winters are probably like your springs! We also get quite adventurous in our 2wd kombis so it's great to see you out there. Cheers from Queensland Australia Greg
The production value and the amount of work you put into this and the quality of content was amazing.. your best video yet... this was like a Netflix movie!!
Please enter name Double that reg production value! Can’t even imagine how much work getting all the footage must have been. Getting out the van, setting up the camera, drive by, stop, grabbing the camera, letting the drone fly, and so on.
Please enter name no foot prints - so Chad must be hiking through the woods to place the camera to get the virgin snow shots. Extra amazing dedication to the craft
Hi Chad ! I have just discovered your videos , and they’re amazing ! I am already hooked on them !! Great stuff , I am specially fond of you going in the wildness alone in the snow , and making your delicious food , that’s something really cool ! I am from Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, and there is nothing even close to this marvelous snow packed scenery here in Brazil , there is no snow here , so for me , your videos are a special treat . Keep on going Chad , I appreciate your hard work and this unique idea of cooking surrounded by blizzard and snow storm !! Cheers from Brazil !
I have to admit, I’m often scrolling through my phone while watching pretty much anything these days because my mind is so busy, but I rode this gorgeous video out with you from beginning to end without a blink. Thank you for sharing this awesome journey. You inspire my wild heart in a mega way. Subscribed 100%.
I never comment on RUclips but damn man. I gotta give you props. That was some tough work clearing that road just to continue on with your adventure. You are inspiring me to find ways to get more adventure in my life. Keep rocking on dude! You've got a fan here!
He has to be using a drone or something cause if you look at the snow in 18:55 there's no tire tracks I'm always wondering how he dose it every time I watch one of his videos
"When you want to reach your goals, you need to cut through the obstacles chip by chip one chip at time" - Chad... Those are some wise words man. I have been watching your videos since last few weeks, liked every one of them. This video though was the best of them. Didn't even realise it was 51.27 mins long, thank you for bringing all the wilderness out to us. And as you say..'keep on trucking'.👍👍👌👌🙏🙏
I'm impressed that you bothered to clear the road! And doing a good deed for anyone else who needs to use the road. Good on ya! Glad I found your channel. Very inspiring.
Greeting from southern Germany. I'm sitting out and looking over the panorama of the Swiss alps in front of me. Our '82 Vanagon is sitting cozy in the garage... Damn I need a diesel heater and some chains to explore the snowy heights of the alps! I'm sharing all your videos with my T3 buddies! Keep up the amazing and inspiring work! Unreal what you're doing!
From her,any her too...and my 19 year old T4 is parked for the winter. Can’t wait to hit the road again. Wish we had more wilderness around Berlin where you can just go out and stay over night...
@@totallyperfectworld around Berlin is more wilderness then we have in Schleswig Holstein. We have 11% forest..... I can see from one end to the other in most of our "wilderness". 100 years ago, a squirrel can jump from Hamburg to Denmark without touching ground..... These days.... The squirrel dies by crossing the street....
@audi lein Hahaha...you might be right. But most areas are privately owned and I don’t know of any place where you could just stay over night. You still have the coast...the ocean is different to the woods, but also pretty awesome...
@@totallyperfectworld so auch deutsch ist einfacher für mich. Klar die Küsten sind natürlich drr Hammer. Fahre aber lieber nach Dänemark. Da ist man deutlich weniger eingeschränkt hier bei uns in SH darfst du auch mal går nichts.... Und dafür zahlst du auch noch fürstlich. Pro Person und Auto. Dazu Kurtaxe bist schnell mal 20€ los mit der Familie nur das du sm strand bist. Nene da lieber Dänemark
This is really the most original content I’ve seen on RUclips in a long time. I can’t wait to do this for myself. Until then I’ll have to live vicariously through you.
I don’t know why this popped up in my recommended videos but I’m so glad it did! The video is so well made, my eyes never left the screen, thank you Chad!
I've watched this video along with other Living the Van Life videos over the past few months. I have to say in this video especially, there are great life lessons. Good job Chad.
Somebody said, we see these vids because it gives us the chance to observe and experience places that we never had the chance to visit and feel how brave we are. Thanks bro. You are an excellent true guy.
I'm revisiting this again during some trying times and cant thank you enough Chad for all your inspirational words and demonstrating raw perseverance and self discovery in your videos...everything you say makes sense and I've learned for many years that pushing yourself makes you stronger! Cheers, brother 🍻
That is a very very huge thank you to my fellow filmmaker and very good friend, Andrew Lahmann for sitting with me and helping me make edit decisions to help bring you guys the tightest content in this video!
"Getting out here getting lost, that's when you find yourself" - chad I know i can't do the things that you do. Thank you for sharing it with us. A little relief from the day to day routine in the now what i call life. Thanks chad.
*chops wood for hours to clear road* gets to camp “Where am I gonna find any wood for the fire?” lol Yes, I understand that the wood across the road was probably still green but I couldn’t help but laugh at this. Seriously though, nothing but Love for LTVL, keep it up!
@@sunnyvalejedi Yes ok that's true :) I was really only referring to the bigger ones we saw him cutting because he was having a hard time they looked "fresh" but maybe I'm wrong
I just love the fact that you are equipped for almost every situation like, the moment you decided to get the big trees out of the road and you threw on your big boots and took your axe idk why but that looked so cool like.... ah i can’t explain it but anyways keep doing what you are doing you are growing really fast!!!
This is the most BOSS video I’ve seen in a long time! Clearing pretty much a down forest to press forward and relating the whole experience to life 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@@LivingTheVanLife -- Nice filming job. But this is hardly a survival video. You're in a public campground on Mt Baker. I kinda laughed at that part. If it's the campground I'm thinking of, cell phone service is available. But if you really want to do survival videos, go to the Yukon or Alaska in winter. Because what you are doing here is silliness. And you're only out to make some bucks off of RUclips. So listen up, everyone. This is not a "survival video".
This video summarized everything I want for myself and my future. Not only physically in terms of exploration and travel, but the insight and emotional intelligence you offer. Thank you for inspiring me
Wow man, i watched this from start to finish and it felt like 15mins! Looked at it and it was 50 mins! couldn't take my eyes off the screen! Love the clever simplicity of the way you go about stuff, really inspired me. Keep these up dude, top man!
I always like your stuff, especially the ones with snow! It's like I feel the warmth being inside the van while it's freezing outside. I like it, even more, now that you mixed it with bushcraft.
im english and we never see winter like this, maybe well north in the highlands of scotland,but england no. i'm 70 years old and you certainly get my outdoor juices flowing with your experiences. superb adventure
I'm from north east England and I totally agree with you...I have a campervan but I'd give anything to plonk myself right next to chad for one mad weekend in our campers
Nature: puts *ONE* tree to block chad Chad: nope just gonna *cut* it with my 60 dollar saw Nature: how about this? (Puts a *Dozen* of trees to block chad) Chad: nice try nature i have an *axe* with me. :D
Burnt Chicken Nugget no not really. The trees were green and wouldn’t burn very well. I adventure in the same area and have encountered the same thing many times, they are almost always green.
Been watching your video for almost a year now. Really enjoy watching all your videos. Love and respect from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
What a great video, so enjoyable to watch. You capture the emotion of the challenges you faced really well and the relief of reaching your goals and a well earned meal
Nearly one hour LTVL you made my Friday evening - thanks for all the effort and have a great weekend. Best regards from Germany (no snow so far this year)
When you came across those trees down I said to my self I hope you didn't have to turn back, and by the grace of God you made it through to go on to your travel ,its been amazing watching your videos.till next time 🙋♀️👍❤
After just one half of the video I had to send you small donation by paypal, because its simply brilliant :-) Wish you all the best from Czech republic.
You know what I love is that he talks to you like your there with him makes you feel like you have a friend and your chilling with him on his journey 💪💪💯💯💚
Yes, I’m back because I couldn’t resist. This is one of my all time favorite videos.....period. You help me believe that I might be able to actually get out in the great outdoors and have an adventure. And if for some reason I can’t I can experience it with you. You are my favorite van life videographer. You should have a show on the National Geographic Channel.💖
WOW. many life lessons learned here. 1. never give up and never give in. 2. roll, roll, roll your boat gently down the stream, merry, merry, merry LIFE IS BUT A DREAM. chad, great vid. i lost my wife to cancer in march 2020 and the pandemic going on. you never know what life will serve you. i will keep moving forwards not backward and follow my dreams. you inspire me. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
This is unreal ! The amount of work that you must have put into setting up the camera for each shot. And how did you get the aerial footage - a drone I guess? There's a real life lesson here - you had the gear, the knowledge, the confidence, and the determination to reach your goal. Gripping to watch - a real gem of a video. Well done !
Love your commentary around the 17:20 mark after clearing the road. Perfect explanation of why we practice and train for anything in life, best case scenario you end up at an amazing camp site. Worst case scenario as you said, you are confident in your skills and equipment ready to tackle the same problem if your life depended on it. Love the content!
My dad just passed away last dec 2019 the way you do things wid passion same wid him thats the reason we keep on watching your videos we can see through you take care chad and may God protect you always my mom is enjoying your videos
So many life lessons in this one video! Dude you are so inspiring! You are a great example of a real masculine man! Fearless, hardworking, inteligent. I aspire to be like you! Thanks for posting these videos. I will soon be doing winter vanlife and I been learning a lot from watching your videos. Thank you!
Reminds me of the time I was in my Saturn Vue and went out in the wilderness, ran into 3 downed pines and 5 boulders and moved all with a good knowledge of physics. Like you I was thinking of the pioneers. At the end I felt so accomplished and self sufficient. I was 63 at the time (7 years ago) and still going out to places others say I should not venture being a solo female. I will definitely be getting that saw.
Hey Chad! I decided to share some of your videos with my 6 year old daughter and she thinks everything about your videos is great. She asked me to let you know that we also baton our wood before starting a fire. Keeping my word! Keep on trucking.
You've just earned my respect. Uncut, Honest, Hardcore, and, The best part... UNCENSORED RAW FOOTAGE Of your adventures, Trials, and... Challenges To bust your ass AND ACCOMPLISH Your goals for the day. I gotta say, though, I'm damned hungry just watching you prep and eat that hard - earned meal. Again, You have definitely EARNED my respect, HANDS DOWN!!! Thank you for finally cranking up this overly - glorified vanlife genre To a whole new level.
Loving the LTVL you're insane but in the best way. God bless you my friend I always feel I'm along for the journey. Keep safe and keep on trucking. From Steve in the UK. 👍
I just come to your channel lately. I am from Albania, trying to build my winter camping car. I have a looong experience in camping life ect. BUT you're so good man. I am not speaking about the ability to survive into the wilderness, but about the maturity you have, the lessons you gave, the visions you have, you point of view about everything !!! God bless you man! Also very professional footage!!! I really could feel what you felt....KEEP GOING !
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I’m a melanated disabled mother/grandmother in a wheelchair and I’m living through you. Thank you for the beautiful videos.
That is a wonderful thing for you to say. You have a good heart.
Bless you
Bless you 😃
bless
Haha melanated. That's a hilarious term. Im using it
Your footage and angles are straight up professional. You would think this channel was produced by the Discovery Channel. Everything about it.
He is a professional
He has one mean drone love from uk 😜
Thank you so much for a very kind comment such as this. I appreciate you being part of the channel!
I absolutely agree!! The intro was like watching a scene from Planet Earth. I was waiting for David Attenborough to start talking about snow birds lol
I had to sit in my passenger seat and imagine it
can we just appreciate how he place the camera then drives then he would come back to get it. he just showed to us how he want to make the video for us entertaining. that's straight up professional
It really does add a touch of class to your videos makes it more entertaining to watch Chad you're the man I mean snowman in your snowvan
Like the person who posted before me, though I never had children, I’m a 60 years-old disabled woman and I’m living through your videos. Thank you so much for these.
30:00 He just cleared a path initially for himself but didnt realize he cleared the way for a follower. Thats cool.
Hahahaha. Good point!
very cool....
Hes an awesome guy in he!
Im a 14 year old boy and none of these sport car's luxury life's are what i want . But you... you are living my dream life getting out on adventures with your own house always with you its just beautiful this is the life i want... Beautiful!....
Hey that's a great aspiration, don't give up and pursue your dream. Who knows maybe you'll have your own channel.
Eljes, hearing you speak of these kinds of dreams and aspirations you have for your life at such a young age actually inspires ME! Good on you my friend. Good on you. Keep your eye on the goal. Keep the ball in front of you. You will get there. Just keep reminding yourself what it is you want and why you want it. It will happen. Very cool!
Go for it! You only live once. Life would never be boring.
By the age of 16 i'm planing on moving out, by the age of 18 i'm planning to make a new chapter on my life... Living in the van , making adventures literally living my dream , you inspire a lot on my life, you look so happy , i will be happy too if i achieve my dream ... Much love to everyone especially to you for inspiring me on my future :)
I actually have the same dream as you Eljes, im a 14 year old boy too, and my dream is just to get out in nature and live the van life.
You’re gonna have half a million subs before u know it man. This is one of my all time favorite channels!
Thank you for the support! Couldn't have done it with out you all!
For sure favorite 👍
@@LivingTheVanLife 250K ANY DAY NOW!
I finally subscribed
This is better produced than most tv shows with crews and story boards
Used to camp in winter as a boy scout. Now, I'm old, sick, and living the hell out of life watching your videos. Amazing production and skillsets! I love this stuff!
Thank you for your vids, my dad and I used to do this back when I was a teenager. Now I'm old and my dad is gone, it brings back memories. thank you, keep it up.
I hope if you have kids you do the same with them. Please carry on the tradition. My 13 old daughter can hunt fish make a fire in 3 mins with a ferrool rod and build a lead to with a knife and no rope or tools.
Its critical to pass this on.
Memories...😢
God rest his soul
life has an expiry date, learn to enjoy it my friend rip
Chad, I haven't finished watching yet but I must comment!!! Uhhh, greatest speech ever for coping skills and a recipe for living ones best life!!!! I am a nurse at a State Hospital in Idaho and am going to use this video to help inspire life skills for adjusting to stressful situations and overcoming difficult situations. (With your permission of course ;)) I am only 18 minutes in and am blown away!!!! Thanks does not do this awesome creation you just gave the world justice, but THANKS!!!!!!! I feel a bro hug is appropriate here!!! Seriously greatest video ever!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!
Jordan, my friend. First off, thank you for your input on all the videos. I always appreciate your comments. And also, Thank you so much for the kind words about the film. It is experiences such as in this video that inspire me and get me even in the frame of mind to think this way. So thank you. I am glad that it has an impact on others. And finally and most importantly... OF COURSE you have my permission and all my support for you to share with anyone and everyone you would like in helping others learn coping skills. I would be very honored to be a part of that. Thanks again for being part of the channel!
Living The Van Life well said.
Check out Primal outdoors channel as well as Coyote works channel. Those two plus this channel and you will be in good company.
What part of Idaho are you in?
Cheers mate and happy trails
@@prepperjonpnw6482 I'm in south eastern Idaho, Shelley to be exact. Lots to explore around here. Thanks for the recommendations, I'll check those channels out!
New subscriber here from Michigan. I have been struggling as of late.
Physically, mentally and spiritually.
While watching this offering from you, it felt like a lightbulb went off in my head and I immediately felt compelled to push myself and finish my task at hand. Your words were simple and direct and I took them to heart. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and sincerity. You are the real deal. Healthy days and happy trails to you Chad.
I wish you the best Christine...that scene busting thru the road was quite inspiring wasn't it?
@@SindyJ37 Yes it was. Still trying everyday to push myself.
@@SisterShirley and keep doing so!!! We will never meet but know that I was inspired by your words as well ♡
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This man is on another level the satisfaction he gets from his life is probably unmatched by any billionaire
What you did in clearing all that debris for you to get to the promised land was very honorable. You easily could have quit the journey and given up, but rather, you took on the challenge and you didn’t leave that mess for someone else to have the burden who was less capable than you. It’s a testament to your character.
This is the power of will, just imagine how many times he set up the camera, makes the shot, and came back for the camera!!!
Hi Chad, recent subscriber here from Australia. Let me just say that I hate the cold but watching your videos has inspired me to give winter camping a crack. Although our winters are probably like your springs!
We also get quite adventurous in our 2wd kombis so it's great to see you out there.
Cheers from Queensland Australia
Greg
Will . . . Who's Will?
Plus the drone work is amazing as well.
Dude he is use drone with GPS but his work is very creative.
@@vanzelstrestorations998 Traveling in a fried-out kombi
On a hippie trail, head full of zombie
-love that tune
The production value and the amount of work you put into this and the quality of content was amazing.. your best video yet... this was like a Netflix movie!!
Please enter name Double that reg production value! Can’t even imagine how much work getting all the footage must have been. Getting out the van, setting up the camera, drive by, stop, grabbing the camera, letting the drone fly, and so on.
Please enter name no foot prints - so Chad must be hiking through the woods to place the camera to get the virgin snow shots. Extra amazing dedication to the craft
Better than a Netflix movie
Your the best adventure vlogger
On RUclips
Lots of love and respect from the U.K.
Thank you very much!
I agree🥰
Where abouts in the U.K. do you live?
@@prepperjonpnw6482 Berkshire
Hi Chad ! I have just discovered your videos , and they’re amazing ! I am already hooked on them !! Great stuff , I am specially fond of you going in the wildness alone in the snow , and making your delicious food , that’s something really cool ! I am from Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, and there is nothing even close to this marvelous snow packed scenery here in Brazil , there is no snow here , so for me , your videos are a special treat .
Keep on going Chad , I appreciate your hard work and this unique idea of cooking surrounded by blizzard and snow storm !! Cheers from Brazil !
I have to admit, I’m often scrolling through my phone while watching pretty much anything these days because my mind is so busy, but I rode this gorgeous video out with you from beginning to end without a blink. Thank you for sharing this awesome journey. You inspire my wild heart in a mega way. Subscribed 100%.
I never comment on RUclips but damn man. I gotta give you props. That was some tough work clearing that road just to continue on with your adventure. You are inspiring me to find ways to get more adventure in my life. Keep rocking on dude! You've got a fan here!
Youre the man Jesse. Thank you for the very VERY kind words. I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Deserves a couple of beers after that work.
That van life is calling my name. I love this guy's positive attitude.
Wow, those HD drone shots of the snow covered trees are simply awe inspiring.. stunning beauty in nature. Thanks for bringing that to us.
Yes they are but who is taking them when he’s driving??
Keep praying and believing and smiling never give up ❤️👍🏼❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sir, this video is some of the finest content I’ve watched in a very long time. Congratulations, you have made something amazing.
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
Living The Van Life No problem! Keep up the amazing work, can’t wait to watch it. I wish you good fortune on all of your future expeditions!
@@LivingTheVanLife Hey bro.. what kind/brand of wood burning camping stove was that in the video?
Think about how many times he had to keep stopping set up the cam off the road drive off then reverse and pick it back up...keep up the awesome vids
maybe he is dronning?
I was thinking about that too...lot of work but he sure knows how to make a damn good video...and a awesome pot of grub
He has to be using a drone or something cause if you look at the snow in 18:55 there's no tire tracks I'm always wondering how he dose it every time I watch one of his videos
yeah maybe he has a drone floating there, and he just stopped and flew it to the van
@@angry_engineer no its not a drone!!
"When you want to reach your goals, you need to cut through the obstacles chip by chip one chip at time" - Chad... Those are some wise words man. I have been watching your videos since last few weeks, liked every one of them. This video though was the best of them. Didn't even realise it was 51.27 mins long, thank you for bringing all the wilderness out to us. And as you say..'keep on trucking'.👍👍👌👌🙏🙏
those are some wise words too....my friends...
I'm impressed that you bothered to clear the road! And doing a good deed for anyone else who needs to use the road. Good on ya! Glad I found your channel. Very inspiring.
Your life will be better if you enter the religion of Islam
Bigfoot runs back hysterically to his family “I just saw Van Life, I just saw Van Life!”
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Hahahahah
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To funny 😝
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The forest service and any other campers that came down that road after you cleared it of those downed trees owes you a bottle of whiskey....
A case of whiskey!
@@jacquelinewilson2279 Thank you!
They should find you and get you that😃
He should have picked up some firewood from the road where he was already chopping it.
I think chad would rather they bought him a decent compact chain saw.
I love taking these trips with you all from the comfort of laying in my bed.
27:26 "be aware of what's around me. Noises and stuff like that". The camera focuses on the background. That was cool.
Greeting from southern Germany. I'm sitting out and looking over the panorama of the Swiss alps in front of me. Our '82 Vanagon is sitting cozy in the garage... Damn I need a diesel heater and some chains to explore the snowy heights of the alps!
I'm sharing all your videos with my T3 buddies!
Keep up the amazing and inspiring work!
Unreal what you're doing!
Yeah another one from Germany. Best wishes from the north to the south!
From her,any her too...and my 19 year old T4 is parked for the winter. Can’t wait to hit the road again. Wish we had more wilderness around Berlin where you can just go out and stay over night...
@@totallyperfectworld around Berlin is more wilderness then we have in Schleswig Holstein. We have 11% forest..... I can see from one end to the other in most of our "wilderness". 100 years ago, a squirrel can jump from Hamburg to Denmark without touching ground..... These days.... The squirrel dies by crossing the street....
@audi lein Hahaha...you might be right. But most areas are privately owned and I don’t know of any place where you could just stay over night. You still have the coast...the ocean is different to the woods, but also pretty awesome...
@@totallyperfectworld so auch deutsch ist einfacher für mich. Klar die Küsten sind natürlich drr Hammer. Fahre aber lieber nach Dänemark. Da ist man deutlich weniger eingeschränkt hier bei uns in SH darfst du auch mal går nichts.... Und dafür zahlst du auch noch fürstlich. Pro Person und Auto. Dazu Kurtaxe bist schnell mal 20€ los mit der Familie nur das du sm strand bist. Nene da lieber Dänemark
This is really the most original content I’ve seen on RUclips in a long time. I can’t wait to do this for myself. Until then I’ll have to live vicariously through you.
This is high quality entertainment! Don't be afraid of making more of these long videos, loved every minute of it!
Greetings from Sweden! 🙏❤️
You r right m in agreement with you.
I’m living for it also!
This is the most satisfying video I’ve seen in a long time, and that’s an understatement. Thanks for sharing brother!
The shots of the van plowing through the snow are awesome! I love what you're doing Chad. Keep adventuring.
Thanks for watching!
I don’t know why this popped up in my recommended videos but I’m so glad it did! The video is so well made, my eyes never left the screen, thank you Chad!
Making everybody on RUclips look bad with content this good
Wait you must not seen omarghoshtv? That's really good but chad makes great content as well 👍
I guess you don't watch much of RUclips
I've watched this video along with other Living the Van Life videos over the past few months. I have to say in this video especially, there are great life lessons. Good job Chad.
Bro, you are the man... And this is the reason we watch. Thank you for taking us with you and not giving up . It was a winter wonderland....
Thank you so much for watching!
I hope those guys that are hammock camping appreciate you clearing those trees out of the road. Another Great Video.💖
My go to videos when I’m in bed, relaxing and cosy! Keep up the great videos. 👍🏼
Perfect!
I'm doing the same cozy in bed watching him cut down trees lol perfect Friday night
Lol… That’s exactly what I’m doing!!!😊
I am enjoying this while I am in my bed with my two faithful Chihuahuas cuddled up nice and warm. So relaxing to watch! Thanks Chad.
Me too! 😂 Is there any better way to spend a Friday night? 👍🏼
Somebody said, we see these vids because it gives us the chance to observe and experience places that we never had the chance to visit and feel how brave we are. Thanks bro. You are an excellent true guy.
YES!!!!! Sitting here goin through youtube looking for something good to watch. THANKS CHAD!!
Sweeeet!!!
@@LivingTheVanLife Yep me too
Man, your shots in your intros are incredible!
Thank you!
@@LivingTheVanLife i like the drone shots!!
Finito lol
I think so..same thought...enjoyed it..
Pat C you program the drone to follow at a certain height and speed. Watch Primal outdoors he does the same thing oh and Coyote works as well.
I'm revisiting this again during some trying times and cant thank you enough Chad for all your inspirational words and demonstrating raw perseverance and self discovery in your videos...everything you say makes sense and I've learned for many years that pushing yourself makes you stronger! Cheers, brother 🍻
I tell you what buddy. I watch this video every time I got a problem. You just show me how to fix every mess around . Thanks a lot!
Right on! Glad I could help- tt
The editing is sick on this man props to you!
That is a very very huge thank you to my fellow filmmaker and very good friend, Andrew Lahmann for sitting with me and helping me make edit decisions to help bring you guys the tightest content in this video!
please keep making these videos. They're actually so entertaining. Bring me with you on one of these trips haha. Btw the food looks amazing.
Thanks Jp!
"Getting out here getting lost, that's when you find yourself" - chad
I know i can't do the things that you do. Thank you for sharing it with us. A little relief from the day to day routine in the now what i call life. Thanks chad.
3:24 is such a beautiful shot. The snow with the trees covered and just enough sun light coming thru is plain stunning.
*chops wood for hours to clear road*
gets to camp
“Where am I gonna find any wood for the fire?”
lol
Yes, I understand that the wood across the road was probably still green but I couldn’t help but laugh at this.
Seriously though, nothing but Love for LTVL, keep it up!
Yeah i didn't get it as well
He spent hours cutting those trees out of the way but still wondering where to find some woods to heat up lmao
Some cable or chain with hooks are pretty handy when it comes to dragging trees.
@@younes-47 The tree has to have been dead for some while for the wood to burn, so the stuff that fell won't burn
@@Sunnbuzz Not necessarily. It's often deadfall.
@@sunnyvalejedi Yes ok that's true :) I was really only referring to the bigger ones we saw him cutting because he was having a hard time they looked "fresh" but maybe I'm wrong
I just love the fact that you are equipped for almost every situation like, the moment you decided to get the big trees out of the road and you threw on your big boots and took your axe idk why but that looked so cool like.... ah i can’t explain it but anyways keep doing what you are doing you are growing really fast!!!
I would’ve cried when I got to the second tree falling 😭😭😭
22:00- Banjo & acoustic. Beautiful sound. 🪕
This is the most BOSS video I’ve seen in a long time! Clearing pretty much a down forest to press forward and relating the whole experience to life 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Probably the best video by far. Never thought i would end up watching all the way to the end.
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Exactly the same as you, Wonjae Lee. When I saw it was 50 minutes, I knew I'd be doing some fast forwards. Nope not a bit. Excellent video!
@@LivingTheVanLife -- Nice filming job. But this is hardly a survival video. You're in a public campground on Mt Baker. I kinda laughed at that part. If it's the campground I'm thinking of, cell phone service is available. But if you really want to do survival videos, go to the Yukon or Alaska in winter. Because what you are doing here is silliness. And you're only out to make some bucks off of RUclips. So listen up, everyone. This is not a "survival video".
Island Guy Cheers! Thanks for watching!
@@LivingTheVanLife You're welcome. I edited my reply to ad more content.
Thanks brother for clearin the road! Family and I are headed up Saturday. We camp up there all the time. Great video, as always! Tim.. from Ferndale.
Just one question; would you have cleared those trees?
@@Cyndy101 100 percent!
LOL!
This video summarized everything I want for myself and my future. Not only physically in terms of exploration and travel, but the insight and emotional intelligence you offer. Thank you for inspiring me
All of your videos are amazing. "When you are lost out here, that's where you find yourself" wow!
you are a cool guy and your video is super. hello everyone from cold Siberia
Camping Siberia 😉👌
Camping Siberia ✌️ Hi
Camping Siberia hello Bro
Hello from Connecticut
HP11208 🙌
All that work! Take my "thumbs-up", sir. You've earned it!
Thank you!!! You’re so awesome 👏 ❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I started watching this video thinking I was seeing some homeless hipster. By the end I have realized that Chad is a Bad. Ass. Dude!!
When you cleared the road, I kept thinking it was good wood for a fire .
Me too. I wanted just gather it up and stow it away in the van somewhere.
He's surrounded by trees.
@@Hondadctrider Yes bu8t the deadfall is under the snow somewhere...
That’s my thought! 🧐🙄😂
I was too but then I I thought about him saying he can’t fit a chainsaw inside so I kinda understood his actions in that way
Wow man, i watched this from start to finish and it felt like 15mins! Looked at it and it was 50 mins! couldn't take my eyes off the screen! Love the clever simplicity of the way you go about stuff, really inspired me. Keep these up dude, top man!
I always like your stuff, especially the ones with snow! It's like I feel the warmth being inside the van while it's freezing outside. I like it, even more, now that you mixed it with bushcraft.
im english and we never see winter like this, maybe well north in the highlands of scotland,but england no.
i'm 70 years old and you certainly get my outdoor juices flowing with your experiences. superb adventure
I'm from north east England and I totally agree with you...I have a campervan but I'd give anything to plonk myself right next to chad for one mad weekend in our campers
We used to get winters like this ...but climate has altered ours.
At a loss for words to describe how great this is! Thanks for being one of the best outdoor lifestyle channels I've come across!
I appreciate that very much. THANK YOU!
Watched every minute and loved it. One of the very best channels on RUclips
Thanks for watching!
What a pretty sight. That van is a beast.
Nature: puts *ONE* tree to block chad
Chad: nope just gonna *cut* it with my 60 dollar saw
Nature: how about this? (Puts a *Dozen* of trees to block chad)
Chad: nice try nature i have an *axe* with me. :D
Top
Those tress looked pretty fresh. He probably could have used one for fire wood. It would work decently. I think.
Burnt Chicken Nugget no not really. The trees were green and wouldn’t burn very well. I adventure in the same area and have encountered the same thing many times, they are almost always green.
Felt like in the movie "interstellar" Dr.Mann's planet
Ha Ha ha! yes!
Been watching your video for almost a year now. Really enjoy watching all your videos.
Love and respect from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Very cool Luke! Thanks for watching! See you on the road sometime!
What a great video, so enjoyable to watch. You capture the emotion of the challenges you faced really well and the relief of reaching your goals and a well earned meal
Nearly one hour LTVL you made my Friday evening - thanks for all the effort and have a great weekend. Best regards from Germany (no snow so far this year)
Thanks Beavis!
SUCH A HANDSOME MAN !!!!!
Sooo rugged.
I LOVE WATCHING HIM !!!!!
😘😍😘😍😎😎😎✌🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻
Lust is a killer.....relax
When you came across those trees down I said to my self I hope you didn't have to turn back, and by the grace of God you made it through to go on to your travel ,its been amazing watching your videos.till next time 🙋♀️👍❤
These are just so calming to watch that I keep coming back and revisiting when I’m trying to relax😜😂
After just one half of the video I had to send you small donation by paypal, because its simply brilliant :-) Wish you all the best from Czech republic.
My friend ! Thank you so SO VERY much for your generosity !!!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your kindness!
16:45 I loved the authentic release of laughter when you finally broke your way through that last log. Thanks for sharing!
Wow
That drone footage is surreal ! ! !
I am almost speechless.
You know what I love is that he talks to you like your there with him makes you feel like you have a friend and your chilling with him on his journey 💪💪💯💯💚
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Yes, I’m back because I couldn’t resist. This is one of my all time favorite videos.....period. You help me believe that I might be able to actually get out in the great outdoors and have an adventure. And if for some reason I can’t I can experience it with you. You are my favorite van life videographer. You should have a show on the National Geographic Channel.💖
That means a whole lot to hear this! Thank you very VERY much. I really appreciate this.
Living The Van Life 💖
Yes! A 51 minute video on a Friday nite is just what I needed!!!!
Yes! Cheers! Thanks for watching!
Now here’s a man with a destiny and intent to get to where he’s going! No tree across the road is gonna stop him 🤗.
Got lot of fire wood
WOW. many life lessons learned here.
1. never give up and never give in.
2. roll, roll, roll your boat gently down the stream, merry, merry, merry LIFE IS BUT A DREAM.
chad, great vid. i lost my wife to cancer in march 2020 and the pandemic going on. you never know what life will serve you. i will keep moving forwards not backward and follow my dreams. you inspire me. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
This is unreal ! The amount of work that you must have put into setting up the camera for each shot. And how did you get the aerial footage - a drone I guess? There's a real life lesson here - you had the gear, the knowledge, the confidence, and the determination to reach your goal. Gripping to watch - a real gem of a video. Well done !
Love your commentary around the 17:20 mark after clearing the road. Perfect explanation of why we practice and train for anything in life, best case scenario you end up at an amazing camp site. Worst case scenario as you said, you are confident in your skills and equipment ready to tackle the same problem if your life depended on it. Love the content!
This video., is by far, one of your best. You did such a good job with this one, keep it up man! Thank you for sharing with us!
My dad just passed away last dec 2019 the way you do things wid passion same wid him thats the reason we keep on watching your videos we can see through you take care chad and may God protect you always my mom is enjoying your videos
So many life lessons in this one video! Dude you are so inspiring! You are a great example of a real masculine man! Fearless, hardworking, inteligent. I aspire to be like you! Thanks for posting these videos. I will soon be doing winter vanlife and I been learning a lot from watching your videos. Thank you!
Reminds me of the time I was in my Saturn Vue and went out in the wilderness, ran into 3 downed pines and 5 boulders and moved all with a good knowledge of physics. Like you I was thinking of the pioneers. At the end I felt so accomplished and self sufficient. I was 63 at the time (7 years ago) and still going out to places others say I should not venture being a solo female. I will definitely be getting that saw.
Where your chain saw
Hey Chad! I decided to share some of your videos with my 6 year old daughter and she thinks everything about your videos is great. She asked me to let you know that we also baton our wood before starting a fire. Keeping my word! Keep on trucking.
I enjoy watching your videos!
Great job!!!! You worked hard clearing that wood! You are inspiring me. Thank you.
You've just earned my respect.
Uncut,
Honest,
Hardcore, and,
The best part...
UNCENSORED RAW FOOTAGE
Of your adventures,
Trials, and...
Challenges
To bust your ass AND ACCOMPLISH
Your goals for the day.
I gotta say, though,
I'm damned hungry just watching you prep and eat that hard - earned meal.
Again,
You have definitely EARNED my respect,
HANDS DOWN!!!
Thank you for finally cranking up this overly - glorified vanlife genre
To a whole new level.
luv your life, a whole new life style.
Loving the LTVL you're insane but in the best way. God bless you my friend I always feel I'm along for the journey. Keep safe and keep on trucking. From Steve in the UK. 👍
Thanks for watching!
You have my respect for not giving up in face of such a huge obstacles. My man here is a warrior.
My favorite channel, such a relatable and nice guy! The cinematics are incredible and so professional!
I just come to your channel lately. I am from Albania, trying to build my winter camping car. I have a looong experience in camping life ect. BUT you're so good man. I am not speaking about the ability to survive into the wilderness, but about the maturity you have, the lessons you gave, the visions you have, you point of view about everything !!! God bless you man! Also very professional footage!!! I really could feel what you felt....KEEP GOING !
The lessons you taught us here, priceless.You and your skills, breathtaking as always.
That place is fantastic ..thanks for showing us your mountain trips you knew what the tree would do..cool. UK.