No matter where you film, I always think ‘Wow! It is so beautiful there!’ You are a phenomenal photographer - you bring out the beauty everywhere you travel. 😊
Hands down the best eye of ALL travel RUclipsrs for picture composition, lighting, and the right filming perspective! Every video is a feast for the eyes. And the ending of this one, with the mountain lion or bobcat screech and the sparse text on black background, was very well done.
That whole ending scene with the screeching and running around in the dark and panicked rush to get inside - I've had a few dates end like that ...😁😁😁😁
When I see places such as this, I often wonder what people in the 1800s thought when travelling through with their covered wagons. Absolutely beautiful!
I wonder what myths, legends and fairytales the natives who inhabited these lands for hundreds of years would tell each other before it was colonialized.
Gosh, the composing of the scenes - connection of pictures and music... always knock me off. True art and beauty... and the twist at the end is really scary. Thx for sharing
@@ChristianSchaffer My pleasure... I really love the song connected to the record-player... but I found out its not London Grammar - surely because of the (c)opyright issues? Would You mind sharing the artist and name of the song?
Wow! You escaped twice!! The angels were keeping you close I think. Glad you're safe and sound. Thanks for taking us on the journey. Your work gives life. Peace!
I was mesmerized with your images and music choice and deeply wanting to be in the middle of nowhere on a rock looking at the stars. Until the mountain lion screeched at you, then I told myself Nope Nada No way! Bravo to you 😅
Etes-Vous une chat dans la nuit? Oh my!!! Quite scary when you hear a bump in the night. The van is quite wild with a push-button bed & turn table drawer - Wow! You are living the Van Life Christian - Merci encore!
You have once again created visual magic with the help of beautiful landscapes. The van looks good, the bed is definitely the selling point from a comfort perspective. Thank God you are alright, that was a scary experience indeed.
SOOOOOO glad you didn't get eaten. Our son lives in Denver and when he goes running or climbing we pray that he doesn't have any animal attacks. So far he has managed to not step on the 2 rattlesnakes that he has encountered. Happy to see tyhat your van will soon be as GOOD AS NEW. Stay safe!
You never cease to amaze, Christian!! I so love your honesty and humor. You are an example to me of someone who doesn’t take themself too seriously…yet do everything with excellence! As always, your films are impeccable, inspiring, and an absolute joy! I hope to head out in October, praying to be brave enough to pursue the solitude you have found so life-altering. Thank you for your vulnerability and joy! So grateful that whatever the creature was…it didn’t get you! YIKES! Also, can’t wait to see what changes, if any, you make to your van! I totally respect that you are protective of your friendships, as you should be…but as a mom and grandma, I am concerned about Mariah. Would you feel comfortable just saying if she is ok? I miss her videos, but more importantly, am concerned about her well-being. Thanks again for bringing beauty and joy into our lives! Christine
Mariah said in her last video that she was starting an organisation of some kind. (I don't remember what.) She expected to not do uploads for at least six months.
Another beautiful episode, Christian. 🙏 Yes, that sounded like a fox shrieking. :-) A mountain lion has a deeper, more throaty, growly sound. And, you will feel their power. That was a gorgeous van! Yours is still my favorite. 💛
Oh my god, that one last story was amazingly scary :-D ! Don't know how I would have reacted. You sure did the right thing trying to look bigger/fiercier. And that door...looks like a horror movie scene... Great video Chris, and what a talent Brett has ! His van conversions look absolutely amazing
Another wonderful job Christian. Both the visual and the voice over. I can't imagine what the scream of a mountain lion in my ear would do to me. Beautiful van, and you have to be one of the most minimalistic people I have ever known. You don't drag around a lot of extra junk like most of us. Love you and I can't wait to see the rebuilt interior of your van. Be safe. Love you. ❤🙏
I really appreciate how intelligent and articulate you are in your videos. Great photography, music and vibe from all your work. Keep it up. You know how to tell a story and you're a real talent.
My grandparents were from Lone Pine, my aunt and uncle lived right over that mound in Alabama Hills - I knew every place you were, did an Easter service right up from your parking spot near the Whitney Portal. my childhood summer visits brought back to life … thank you 🥲
The rock formations/hills were beautiful as was the red-sky sunset (your eye for lighting and composition are magical). The van is nice but I like the lighter interior of your van better. The sliding window and the elevator bed are cool. As far as the "cat drama" at the end of the day, I was glad you kept your cool and made it safely inside (bet you were glad you had brought your portable toilet with you after that experience 😂).
I really like the way you fade out the music and bring in the sound of the van. Its such a unique transition that adds an element of suspense that hooks you in to the rest of the video. Not sure if thats a signature thing you do but its a nice touch.
CS! Great to hear from you again. It always makes me smile when I see that you have a new vid up because I know that I am going to hear thoughtful words and see breathtaking shots from new and amazing location. Be well. STAY SAFE! Keep up the inspiring work. jt
A little over a year ago I hiked through those mountains in the background and now here they are in one of your videos. Usually these beautiful places don't look as good on film as in person but you managed to do it.
I cannot believe the shots you captured!! I rewound tonsee again and again saying aloud "cannot be real"!! Amazing and very glad you're ok!! Like the van but it seems to not fit you. Perhaps some of the things but need tonkeep the YOU in your van space. I am doing a build with lots of fun things but I am older, ehhem, and I justify my wants with that lol!! Perhaps a murphy bed will give you best if both without the height issue?? Another great one thanks!! Stay safe friend 😊
Cougar telling you get off my rock this is my spot 😂 ❤ no doubt enough to make you jump out of your skin. Beautiful amazing work Christian thanks for sharing Super nice van
You capture so perfectly what I miss the most about living on the road. I love the way you show the beauty of the landscape and sky and the light dancing all over. It truly is the most spectacular thing to see and it happens all around us every single day, but most of us miss it because we’re stuck inside in some office in some city somewhere. It’s so simple and so incredible. I get the same feelings of heartbreaking awe and peace and inspiration from watching your videos as I did when I could see it with my own eyes. Until I can get back on the road thank you for sharing 🙏🏻 And holy crap I almost peed my pants just listening to your mountain lion story. So scary 😳
Hey, Christian another beautiful video of yours! I always look forward to watching them they're pretty poetic and your voice is so soothing when you narrate your story.... beautiful! Greetings from Salt Lake City, Utah I've made it back to Utah to deal with some military transfer stuff, and I'm going back east on Sunday. Anyway, beautiful video keep up your great story going the world really needs positive vibes! Ciao!
Christian, you had some really incredible video toward the end. You have developed a really good sense for capturing moments that are inspiring. Thank you.
OMG that Mountain Lion scream made me jump (I’m Australian so I haven’t heard that before) I think I would’ve shat myself had it been me😂😂 lol I think you handled it brilliantly! Yup and I love the self close door on my big old VW crafter ( I probably would swung my door shut so hard and quickly it would be in the front seat.). How you waited for the auto door to close…. Hell I would be having a heart attack! Besides said ML scream introduction, the video was amazing show casing the beauty of the area. Thanks for the enlightenment of scenery and new sounds to haunt my dream/nightmares 😂
I wish I could have wrangled that door shut faster….BUT I had tried to before and it just stopped moving and/or went in reverse and that just wasn’t a risk I was willing to take 😅👀
That sound sent chills down my spine. You handled that very well! Be loud, be big, and remove yourself. I tend to think it was a fox because lions hardly ever make it known they are there. That evening hour is the right time though for most predators. You better be carrying that bear spray on night hikes. It works on all animals. Can't wait to see our van after it is finished.
So glad to hear you're okay! You might think it's embarrassing to act like that when you're scared, but when you're out in the wild, sometimes we forget that we are just mammals too. When a wild animal rolls up on you, acting like a big scary wild animal too can literally save your life. Sounds like you scared it! I also have a mountain lion story. I used to live in Southern California in a small rural town and decided to go hiking in the wooded area at night because "it would be spooky" -_- Being alone in the woods at night is wayyy scarier than you think it is! I made it half way down the determined trail when I heard a very large animal give an annoyed, angry growl. I froze and decided just to back up slowly while scanning the forest line intensely with my flashlight. I eventually made it back off the trail in what seemed like forever checking behind myself every 5 seconds. When I got home, I did some googling and found that the growl I heard sounded EXACTLY like a mount lion! It was definitely a "who tf are you, go away" growl and not a "I'm going to eat you" growl. Lesson learned: Walking alone in the woods at night doesn't prove anything and isn't just a spooky activity, it's just stupid. Either bring friends and be prepared, or just don't go. Also, if a mountain lion or black bear ever rolls up on me, my plan is to act like a furious chimp/caveman and just yell and throw stuff around. Hopefully they'll think i'm too much trouble for a meal XD
So scary! Honestly, I’ve spent a lot of time alone in the woods at night. Usually because of poor planning, but I’ve managed to survive well enough. Imagine telling a fellow human from 1000 years ago that we are now incapable of being outside alone at night. Kind of embarrassing tbh 😅
@@ChristianSchaffer being scared, no matter where nowadays, is a bit where it has boiled down to for humanity...sadly. At least you took the right aproach here... :)
@@ChristianSchaffer You did everything so well. Maybe next time it might be good to just go in one of the front doors. We lived up in Mammoth for quite a few years. Year around .. pretty magical. Great video as always. You triumphed 🦊
I’m glad you didn’t get attacked by a mountain lion. I’m certain you are even more glad. An acquaintance told me his story of coming face to face with a mountain lion. He saw three below and upwind of him. He had never seen one in the wild before. Let alone three. So he decided to get a closer look. He was going down the hillside, came into a clearing, and was face to face with one. It scared the living crap out of him. But he lived to tell the tale.
What a scary story. I too had a brush with a mountain lion in Utah that sounded very similar. You did the right thing tho! Heart stopping footage as usual. That rainbow was the Chef’s kiss.
I absolutely love your videos…I get to see places that I will never be able to get to them….your photography is amazing….thank you so much for sharing 😊❤
When I see a notification for your videos it’s like Christmas morning! I know there is a present waiting for me… I just don’t know what is inside. But I know I’m going to like it!
I mean, it could have been aliens and you interrupted their date night. Congressional hearing said they are real 😉. Your storytelling is exceptional. As you retold the mountain lion incident and before the words flashed up on the screen, my mind immediately went to the beginning of your video where the van door slowly opened. Horror movie for sure. That moment must have felt like eternity. Glad you made it through unscathed!
My family is traveling through this area on the way to Yosemite next month. I remembered your videos on the Alabama Hills, which inspired me to see them in the first place. So I decided to watch the video again. As always, nice work.
Omg yes nothing like hearing a mountain lion call to poo and freak out! Such amazing beauty you always show us! Thank you (seems too small) for all the heart filling pleasure it gives. 💝💜
Unbelievably stunning and beautiful. And your footage ain't bad either, haha. Seriously, Christian, your work is amazing, but you are the star. Pretty cool "loaner" van. Can't wait to see your new one.
Stunning photography as always, and the views of Mt Whitney are fantastic. I'm 62 and live in Ptown (East Bay) and came across a mountain lion about 10 yards away when was walking near my house on a bridge across a creek. Not my first rodeo w/ a mountain lion, but It was just past dusk and at first I didn't recognize it until it hunched down and growled/hissed/screamed. I tried to act big and make loud scary noises, but all that came out at first was the feeling of running and a whimper (i.e. all the wrong things)... took a few attempts before anything with "Meaning" came out of my mouth before it turned and finally ran the other way off the bridge. You should not be embarrassed about anything, and hate to tell you, but it will be a long time before you forget that sound. Take care and be safe.
Your videos are a joy to watch! You are a true artist! I love the Alabama Hills. I used to backpack the Sierra's. Climbed Mt. Whitney from the other side after catching our limit daily at Crabtree Lakes. Golden Trout! Doesn't get any better than that. I understand there is a lottery for Mt. Whitney now. I don't think that screech was a Mountain Lion. Believe it or not a fox can make a similar sound. You don't ordinarily think of foxes sounding off that way. But they can.
@@ChristianSchaffer , My first 2 week backpacking trip involved Crabtree Lakes and Mt. Whitney. Now this was many, many years ago. I was backpacking with a friend and neither of us brought a watch. We figured, why? We live by sun time. It took us 2 or 3 days to get to Crabtree Lakes. One day while the both of us were quietly fishing (we saw nobody for about 3 or 4 days) I asked my friend if he knew what day it was. He said he didn't. Suddenly it occurred to me that we needed to keep track of the days so as to not be late getting back to work. My employer would not likely buy the excuse that I lost track of the days. I started counting back. Now on this day we were here. This day were here, and so on. It finally hit me. I called out to my friend, "Hey, today is the 4th of July!"
Beautiful video, Christian! I hope your van gets rebuilt quickly - while that is happening, this 4x4 sprinter actually looks pretty amazing! Love the elevated bed feature. If you ever decide to head back to Switzerland and need a guide, I'd gladly show you all the hidden gems (that I'm still discovering myself for an upcoming video series). Stay happy. :)
Hello from SoCal! Looks like You've got some colors going on. Not sure what you're doing but I love the new feeling! it's like mixing in a little reality with some dreamy :) OMG some of those photos took my breath away like the one with the rainbow. 🌈 the best parts are sometimes scary as long as we get to live to tell those stories. Glad you're safe 🙏
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No matter where you film, I always think ‘Wow! It is so beautiful there!’ You are a phenomenal photographer - you bring out the beauty everywhere you travel. 😊
Agreed! 🙃
Hands down the best eye of ALL travel RUclipsrs for picture composition, lighting, and the right filming perspective! Every video is a feast for the eyes. And the ending of this one, with the mountain lion or bobcat screech and the sparse text on black background, was very well done.
For sure
oh my gosh, thank you Sarah 🥲🤍🙏🏻
🥹🙏🏻 @bernhardkaltenboeck9894
That whole ending scene with the screeching and running around in the dark and panicked rush to get inside - I've had a few dates end like that ...😁😁😁😁
yikes 😂
You are just one remarkable woman who has given me so much confidence to be a 70 year old living off grid! Thank you and God bless you 🙏
I have considered the same. Is it difficult? Any tips etc?
Please be careful
When I see places such as this, I often wonder what people in the 1800s thought when travelling through with their covered wagons. Absolutely beautiful!
I often think of that too! What an exciting time to be alive
They were thinking “Please don’t let me contract dysentery.”
I wonder what myths, legends and fairytales the natives who inhabited these lands for hundreds of years would tell each other before it was colonialized.
"...I wish I had a Sprinter Van ?..."
Gosh, the composing of the scenes - connection of pictures and music... always knock me off. True art and beauty... and the twist at the end is really scary. Thx for sharing
Thank you 🥲🙏🏻
@@ChristianSchaffer My pleasure... I really love the song connected to the record-player... but I found out its not London Grammar - surely because of the (c)opyright issues? Would You mind sharing the artist and name of the song?
Wow! You escaped twice!! The angels were keeping you close I think. Glad you're safe and sound. Thanks for taking us on the journey. Your work gives life. Peace!
Was a bit of a rollercoaster 😅🙏🏻
I was mesmerized with your images and music choice and deeply wanting to be in the middle of nowhere on a rock looking at the stars. Until the mountain lion screeched at you, then I told myself Nope Nada No way! Bravo to you 😅
Pros and cons 😂👻
Thank you for sharing all the beautiful mountain shots and i am happy that you are ok
Thank you
Thank you. As always, you and your work is appreciated.
You have such a beautiful eye for capturing nature . Love your work.
thank you 🥲🙏🏻
🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 this mood is a work of art.
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❤ GR8 VID ~ LOVED IT ❤ getting ready myself to head to the Eastern Sierra's ❤ Hopefully there's no bobcat encounters ❤
Glad you are still here ☺️
Etes-Vous une chat dans la nuit? Oh my!!! Quite scary when you hear a bump in the night. The van is
quite wild with a push-button bed & turn table drawer - Wow! You are living the Van Life Christian -
Merci encore!
ohhhhh those rainbows and rolling clouds and your saturated colors so so so wonderful! thank you.
WOW, you certainly have a way of capturing the beauty of our planet. This video made me homesick for a place that I haven't lived in.
It sure is beautiful out there
Beautiful shots of the Sierras! I grew up in Lone Pine, you just took me home!❤❤❤
Such a stunning place ☺️
You have once again created visual magic with the help of beautiful landscapes. The van looks good, the bed is definitely the selling point from a comfort perspective. Thank God you are alright, that was a scary experience indeed.
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Dido... and Yes, glad you decided to react with animalistic instinct. But then, I thanked God for your safety. 🙏
Your channel is the coolest one I've ever seen about VanLife.♥️😍
I love how often I learn of new music via your videos. The part around ~10 min where you put the record on and then show the clouds and stuff...epic.
SOOOOOO glad you didn't get eaten. Our son lives in Denver and when he goes running or climbing we pray that he doesn't have any animal attacks. So far he has managed to not step on the 2 rattlesnakes that he has encountered. Happy to see tyhat your van will soon be as GOOD AS NEW. Stay safe!
Amazing work as always by far my favorite van life channel
Coffee for you and Brett. Thanks for taking us along!
Oh my gosh how did I miss this 🥲 Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻
You never cease to amaze, Christian!! I so love your honesty and humor. You are an example to me of someone who doesn’t take themself too seriously…yet do everything with excellence! As always, your films are impeccable, inspiring, and an absolute joy! I hope to head out in October, praying to be brave enough to pursue the solitude you have found so life-altering. Thank you for your vulnerability and joy! So grateful that whatever the creature was…it didn’t get you! YIKES! Also, can’t wait to see what changes, if any, you make to your van!
I totally respect that you are protective of your friendships, as you should be…but as a mom and grandma, I am concerned about Mariah. Would you feel comfortable just saying if she is ok? I miss her videos, but more importantly, am concerned about her well-being.
Thanks again for bringing beauty and joy into our lives! Christine
Mariah said in her last video that she was starting an organisation of some kind. (I don't remember what.) She expected to not do uploads for at least six months.
Thanks! I think she was starting a business but said she would be back in 2 months, so maybe i missed something.
Another beautiful episode, Christian. 🙏 Yes, that sounded like a fox shrieking. :-) A mountain lion has a deeper, more throaty, growly sound. And, you will feel their power. That was a gorgeous van! Yours is still my favorite. 💛
I knew someone would know what that was 😂😂
Almost sounds like some kind of bird. I agree, though, not a lion. Cats do that WroOWWR thing.
I have to say that is the BEST VAN I have seen. TAKE CARE and ENJOY ! ! ! !
Oh my god, that one last story was amazingly scary :-D ! Don't know how I would have reacted. You sure did the right thing trying to look bigger/fiercier. And that door...looks like a horror movie scene... Great video Chris, and what a talent Brett has ! His van conversions look absolutely amazing
Another wonderful job Christian. Both the visual and the voice over. I can't imagine what the scream of a mountain lion in my ear would do to me. Beautiful van, and you have to be one of the most minimalistic people I have ever known. You don't drag around a lot of extra junk like most of us. Love you and I can't wait to see the rebuilt interior of your van. Be safe. Love you. ❤🙏
I really appreciate how intelligent and articulate you are in your videos. Great photography, music and vibe from all your work. Keep it up. You know how to tell a story and you're a real talent.
My grandparents were from Lone Pine, my aunt and uncle lived right over that mound in Alabama Hills - I knew every place you were, did an Easter service right up from your parking spot near the Whitney Portal. my childhood summer visits brought back to life … thank you 🥲
The rock formations/hills were beautiful as was the red-sky sunset (your eye for lighting and composition are magical). The van is nice but I like the lighter interior of your van better. The sliding window and the elevator bed are cool. As far as the "cat drama" at the end of the day, I was glad you kept your cool and made it safely inside (bet you were glad you had brought your portable toilet with you after that experience 😂).
I really like the way you fade out the music and bring in the sound of the van. Its such a unique transition that adds an element of suspense that hooks you in to the rest of the video. Not sure if thats a signature thing you do but its a nice touch.
still learning how to work with audio, so I really appreciate that 🥲🙏🏻
Loved that brief shot of the wind on the fringe of the blanket! Nice touch!
CS! Great to hear from you again. It always makes me smile when I see that you have a new vid up because I know that I am going to hear thoughtful words and see breathtaking shots from new and amazing location. Be well. STAY SAFE! Keep up the inspiring work. jt
Thanks Jim ☺️🙏🏻
That's a tough one with the mountain lion. You have my highest respect for handling this so well 😲
It was so scary 😵💫
@@ChristianSchaffer❤*hug*
Thank you for being there!!!
Absolutely beautiful views and be safe happy journey 💕
Oh my, that mountain lion sounded hungry. Thanks for sharing the beauty of Alabama Hills and the stories of fun, fear, and adventures.
A little over a year ago I hiked through those mountains in the background and now here they are in one of your videos. Usually these beautiful places don't look as good on film as in person but you managed to do it.
It’s such a stunning area ☺️
I cannot believe the shots you captured!! I rewound tonsee again and again saying aloud "cannot be real"!! Amazing and very glad you're ok!! Like the van but it seems to not fit you. Perhaps some of the things but need tonkeep the YOU in your van space. I am doing a build with lots of fun things but I am older, ehhem, and I justify my wants with that lol!! Perhaps a murphy bed will give you best if both without the height issue?? Another great one thanks!! Stay safe friend 😊
Sweet cinematography, glad you didnt get eaten, stay frosty.
Really nice van. A record player? Pretty cool, what more could you want. Oh yes, 4x4. super cool. All the best.
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What the…?! So f-ing scary! My goodness. Whew. And…great pictures. The Alabama Hills amaze. Cool van. Thanks for the watch.
Your music taste is soo evolved..has me wanting to ask song titles in almost all the vids haha
Aw thank you 🥲 I find it all on Musicbed 🤍 bit.ly/3D2v504
@@ChristianSchaffer thank you so much! Down the rabbit hole I go!
Mountain lion screams are easily some of the most terrifying sounds I've ever heard. So unnerving. I'm glad you're ok!
My mouth was open for the first section of the Video ❤ and obviously the rest of the Video 😊
The mountain lion situation was something - made me appreciate you even more. Be safe! I love you!
Your encounter with that creature of the night was really scary. Fantastic video ! Wish you the best and be safe😊
thank you 🥲🙌🏻
Beautiful and inspirational. Thank you.
oh my gosh, somehow I missed this! thank you so much 🥹🙏🏻
OMG!!! That had to be terrifying! Great video as always!
Cougar telling you get off my rock this is my spot 😂 ❤ no doubt enough to make you jump out of your skin.
Beautiful amazing work Christian thanks for sharing
Super nice van
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im guessing it was bobby the bobcat still scary enough to make you forget about the stars 😂
You capture so perfectly what I miss the most about living on the road. I love the way you show the beauty of the landscape and sky and the light dancing all over. It truly is the most spectacular thing to see and it happens all around us every single day, but most of us miss it because we’re stuck inside in some office in some city somewhere. It’s so simple and so incredible. I get the same feelings of heartbreaking awe and peace and inspiration from watching your videos as I did when I could see it with my own eyes. Until I can get back on the road thank you for sharing 🙏🏻 And holy crap I almost peed my pants just listening to your mountain lion story. So scary 😳
The road is such a great place to fully immerse. Maybe we’ll cross paths out here someday ☺️
Hey, Christian another beautiful video of yours! I always look forward to watching them they're pretty poetic and your voice is so soothing when you narrate your story.... beautiful! Greetings from Salt Lake City, Utah I've made it back to Utah to deal with some military transfer stuff, and I'm going back east on Sunday. Anyway, beautiful video keep up your great story going the world really needs positive vibes! Ciao!
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not having to make my bed every day !! thats eeeiiikkkees ! the location is just marvellous as always ; lolz all for automatic doors !!
I absolutely love the music you use in your videos and the relaxed beautiful atmosphere you create, thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you! 🥲🙏🏻
Christian, you had some really incredible video toward the end. You have developed a really good sense for capturing moments that are inspiring. Thank you.
cheers 🙌🏻
Beautiful views and beautiful van ❤
Nice ride Christian… you inspire, you are an artist, and you make me stop and enjoy everything around me. Thank you,
Suspenseful adventures and phenomenal cinematography. Roaring good video.
That scream woz bone chillin..and the drama wiv the off roadin iz enough..i hope ur bac wiv ur van soon and ur not too stressed..❤ from London
OMG that Mountain Lion scream made me jump (I’m Australian so I haven’t heard that before) I think I would’ve shat myself had it been me😂😂 lol I think you handled it brilliantly! Yup and I love the self close door on my big old VW crafter ( I probably would swung my door shut so hard and quickly it would be in the front seat.). How you waited for the auto door to close…. Hell I would be having a heart attack! Besides said ML scream introduction, the video was amazing show casing the beauty of the area. Thanks for the enlightenment of scenery and new sounds to haunt my dream/nightmares 😂
I wish I could have wrangled that door shut faster….BUT I had tried to before and it just stopped moving and/or went in reverse and that just wasn’t a risk I was willing to take 😅👀
I am transported with every montage. I have never been so inspired as I am watching your videos. My soul dances 🤍
A happy jack bed is definitely on my list for the next van build.
Barking like a dog, smart, and funny 😂
That sound sent chills down my spine. You handled that very well! Be loud, be big, and remove yourself. I tend to think it was a fox because lions hardly ever make it known they are there. That evening hour is the right time though for most predators. You better be carrying that bear spray on night hikes. It works on all animals. Can't wait to see our van after it is finished.
omg the ending LOL. Terrifying and funny. Glad you're safe!
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So glad to hear you're okay! You might think it's embarrassing to act like that when you're scared, but when you're out in the wild, sometimes we forget that we are just mammals too. When a wild animal rolls up on you, acting like a big scary wild animal too can literally save your life. Sounds like you scared it!
I also have a mountain lion story. I used to live in Southern California in a small rural town and decided to go hiking in the wooded area at night because "it would be spooky" -_- Being alone in the woods at night is wayyy scarier than you think it is! I made it half way down the determined trail when I heard a very large animal give an annoyed, angry growl. I froze and decided just to back up slowly while scanning the forest line intensely with my flashlight. I eventually made it back off the trail in what seemed like forever checking behind myself every 5 seconds.
When I got home, I did some googling and found that the growl I heard sounded EXACTLY like a mount lion! It was definitely a "who tf are you, go away" growl and not a "I'm going to eat you" growl.
Lesson learned: Walking alone in the woods at night doesn't prove anything and isn't just a spooky activity, it's just stupid. Either bring friends and be prepared, or just don't go.
Also, if a mountain lion or black bear ever rolls up on me, my plan is to act like a furious chimp/caveman and just yell and throw stuff around. Hopefully they'll think i'm too much trouble for a meal XD
So scary! Honestly, I’ve spent a lot of time alone in the woods at night. Usually because of poor planning, but I’ve managed to survive well enough. Imagine telling a fellow human from 1000 years ago that we are now incapable of being outside alone at night. Kind of embarrassing tbh 😅
@@ChristianSchaffer being scared, no matter where nowadays, is a bit where it has boiled down to for humanity...sadly. At least you took the right aproach here... :)
I got fooled by a fox once sounding like a female screaming. Fox can make many sounds as i later learned.
I sure hope it was a fox 👀
Yup one has been waking me up the last 3 nights…sounded just like that
Fox for sure, probably a Grey Fox if it was in the Alabama Hills. They hunt at night, rarely see em during the day.
Fox certainly do scream like a woman in distress. 🦊 😊
@@ChristianSchaffer You did everything so well. Maybe next time it might be good to just go in one of the front doors. We lived up in Mammoth for quite a few years. Year around .. pretty magical. Great video as always. You triumphed 🦊
Your footage never ceases to amaze, delivery is superb! Thank you!
I’m glad you didn’t get attacked by a mountain lion. I’m certain you are even more glad. An acquaintance told me his story of coming face to face with a mountain lion. He saw three below and upwind of him. He had never seen one in the wild before. Let alone three. So he decided to get a closer look. He was going down the hillside, came into a clearing, and was face to face with one. It scared the living crap out of him. But he lived to tell the tale.
What a scary story. I too had a brush with a mountain lion in Utah that sounded very similar. You did the right thing tho!
Heart stopping footage as usual. That rainbow was the Chef’s kiss.
@10:08 Those shots...capturing one's complete attention, as if by magic.
I absolutely love your videos…I get to see places that I will never be able to get to them….your photography is amazing….thank you so much for sharing 😊❤
Watching this video makes me want to hit the road again. Thank You for taking me along until I can get there on my own.👍🙏
Happy to receive your videos. They are a delight to my eyes and my soul. Thank you
The photography in your videos is simply magnificent!
Wow what an amazing video and a scary story. Glad you're safe.
Just always unreal always doing the scenery justice with your shots 👌🏻
When I see a notification for your videos it’s like Christmas morning! I know there is a present waiting for me… I just don’t know what is inside. But I know I’m going to like it!
I mean, it could have been aliens and you interrupted their date night. Congressional hearing said they are real 😉. Your storytelling is exceptional. As you retold the mountain lion incident and before the words flashed up on the screen, my mind immediately went to the beginning of your video where the van door slowly opened. Horror movie for sure. That moment must have felt like eternity. Glad you made it through unscathed!
Another beautiful episode. Thank you!
Thanks for watching 🥲🙌🏻
Glad you're ok.
My family is traveling through this area on the way to Yosemite next month. I remembered your videos on the Alabama Hills, which inspired me to see them in the first place. So I decided to watch the video again.
As always, nice work.
Stunning shots, as always…. Calmed my mind, Thankyou
Omg yes nothing like hearing a mountain lion call to poo and freak out! Such amazing beauty you always show us! Thank you (seems too small) for all the heart filling pleasure it gives. 💝💜
Amazing van, amazing views, amazing cinematography. You go girl. That sound, sounded more like a screeching owl.
Stunning footage as always! 😼
thank you 🙌🏻
Hope someday on the road our paths cross. you are truly an inspiration.
Hauntingly beautiful. You have a gift! ❤
Danke!
thank you!! ☺️🙏🏻
Unbelievably stunning and beautiful. And your footage ain't bad either, haha. Seriously, Christian, your work is amazing, but you are the star. Pretty cool "loaner" van. Can't wait to see your new one.
thanks for the love 🥲
That elevated bed is an incredible invention. It gives you so much more space in the van. Enjoy.
Wow you are one brave women my dog came in to see what the lion noise was 😂
Stunning photography as always, and the views of Mt Whitney are fantastic. I'm 62 and live in Ptown (East Bay) and came across a mountain lion about 10 yards away when was walking near my house on a bridge across a creek. Not my first rodeo w/ a mountain lion, but It was just past dusk and at first I didn't recognize it until it hunched down and growled/hissed/screamed. I tried to act big and make loud scary noises, but all that came out at first was the feeling of running and a whimper (i.e. all the wrong things)... took a few attempts before anything with "Meaning" came out of my mouth before it turned and finally ran the other way off the bridge. You should not be embarrassed about anything, and hate to tell you, but it will be a long time before you forget that sound. Take care and be safe.
This is the video that makes everybody want to be vanlifers!❤
Not the end of that video though 😮
Your videos are a joy to watch! You are a true artist! I love the Alabama Hills. I used to backpack the Sierra's. Climbed Mt. Whitney from the other side after catching our limit daily at Crabtree Lakes. Golden Trout! Doesn't get any better than that. I understand there is a lottery for Mt. Whitney now. I don't think that screech was a Mountain Lion. Believe it or not a fox can make a similar sound. You don't ordinarily think of foxes sounding off that way. But they can.
Crabtree Lakes! I camped at Guitar the night before a summit sunrise hike to Mt Whitney. I miss it up there 🥲
@@ChristianSchaffer , My first 2 week backpacking trip involved Crabtree Lakes and Mt. Whitney. Now this was many, many years ago. I was backpacking with a friend and neither of us brought a watch. We figured, why? We live by sun time. It took us 2 or 3 days to get to Crabtree Lakes. One day while the both of us were quietly fishing (we saw nobody for about 3 or 4 days) I asked my friend if he knew what day it was. He said he didn't. Suddenly it occurred to me that we needed to keep track of the days so as to not be late getting back to work. My employer would not likely buy the excuse that I lost track of the days. I started counting back. Now on this day we were here. This day were here, and so on. It finally hit me. I called out to my friend, "Hey, today is the 4th of July!"
Beautiful video as always, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful video, Christian! I hope your van gets rebuilt quickly - while that is happening, this 4x4 sprinter actually looks pretty amazing! Love the elevated bed feature. If you ever decide to head back to Switzerland and need a guide, I'd gladly show you all the hidden gems (that I'm still discovering myself for an upcoming video series). Stay happy. :)
I can’t believe you did a negative con right before you said it’s for sale. Not cool. Looks nice but I prefer your lighter colors and storage
Hello from SoCal! Looks like You've got some colors going on. Not sure what you're doing but I love the new feeling! it's like mixing in a little reality with some dreamy :) OMG some of those photos took my breath away like the one with the rainbow. 🌈 the best parts are sometimes scary as long as we get to live to tell those stories. Glad you're safe 🙏
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I love the Alabama Hills! There were so many older films made there. Thanks for the video!