Episode IV | Return to the Arctic: Winter Vanlife Expedition | Living The Van Life

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

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  • @sharonjohnsonart
    @sharonjohnsonart 11 месяцев назад +35

    Hello, Chad! Living the Van Life! I pray that you will be careful and safe while traveling across the Artic. I love these great videos! Keep on trucking! 🙏🏾❤️🚐🍱🥑🧰

  • @prusad3
    @prusad3 11 месяцев назад +34

    Amaaaazing, perfect video shots! Thanks! Greetings from Poland! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @anticastropgeon
    @anticastropgeon 11 месяцев назад +3

    This series isn't exactly where I was expecting to hear Ebo Krdum's music, but I'm here for it.

  • @charleenhurlburt5369
    @charleenhurlburt5369 11 месяцев назад +27

    Going where not many people can't or won't go is a blessing to all of us Chad! You are a wonder of a human, an
    extraordinary videographer, storyteller, and wiseman! Keep blessing us with your journey! Take good care!

  • @mikerobson6112
    @mikerobson6112 11 месяцев назад +3

    By far the best van life filmmaker nobody evencomes close.!!!!!!

  • @noordicman
    @noordicman 11 месяцев назад +18

    Really, really, really, really, really great job! Love such videos!

  • @howardmacho8317
    @howardmacho8317 11 месяцев назад +23

    Every time I watch one of your incredible journeys, I’m not surprised on how my mouth hangs open in amazement! Your time spent living the van life is a testament to giving people an opportunity to understand that one’s life can be filled with whatever adventure you choose! Soak up all the knowledge you can for whatever pleasure that inspires you and go and live it! Thanks again Chad for the paths you have inspired in many!

  • @Skvffed
    @Skvffed 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for showing us the map and route when reaching a waypoint!

  • @SLloyd-qb8kt
    @SLloyd-qb8kt 11 месяцев назад +24

    The scenery is absolutely stunning...those snow covered trees were amazing!!! Thanks for bringing us along, Chad!!!

    • @mystuff1405
      @mystuff1405 11 месяцев назад +1

      I hope you have an entire backup heat system in place. On a small airplane there is a backup alternator which you check before flight. You should have a backup heater. And why don't you carry an extra 2 tanks of diesel? Someday you will look back at the things you should have done. I have.

  • @abuk44
    @abuk44 11 месяцев назад +2

    21:50 an arabic song talking about the injustice and corruption in africa , and a few phrases about the african revolution and how the future will be brighter 😊
    love the touch !!👍

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  11 месяцев назад +3

      I just know an interesting sounding song when I hear one. The words I don’t necessarily know… but it’s this type of music that I listened to while I traveled thru the area.. and it essentially was my soundtrack to my own movie as I drove.

  • @davehanny
    @davehanny 11 месяцев назад +2

    What a huge change from the old westfalia days! So happy for you! And proud of your accomplishments both physical and mental!

  • @rudeboy1127
    @rudeboy1127 11 месяцев назад +1

    Crazy to believe that we lived there for three years, i miss chena hotsprings and i miss flying in alaska, going out to the glaciers and back…😢😢 truly one of if not the most beautiful state

  • @warbirdwf
    @warbirdwf 11 месяцев назад +11

    What a great series. Really enjoyable to watch. I wish I had 10% of Chad's adventurous nature to get out and enjoy the country through epic road trips.
    I'm looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @CampMore99
    @CampMore99 11 месяцев назад +5

    I find myself unconsciously grinning throughout your story. It's just THAT GOOD to watch your brilliant camera work, music, and narratives. Bravo.

  • @SK-vk7gv
    @SK-vk7gv 11 месяцев назад +1

    Be it script, editing, cinematograhy shots...top class. Chad...thanks for showing us what we dont get to see in normal life.

  • @ReneeSinclair-e7g
    @ReneeSinclair-e7g 3 месяца назад

    I have never been to AK, but I went to the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland in Jan 2024. I have traveled extensively all over the globe, but Lapland has been one of the most unique places I have ever been. The scenery was almost otherworldly. My youngest child is still young enough to believe in Santa so taking him to the Santa village in Lapland while he still believes was a top priority for me.
    I really enjoy your storytelling style! The video shots you got of the scenery/your drive is amazing!

  • @CHAMELE0N
    @CHAMELE0N 11 месяцев назад +6

    Hi Chad, thankyou for bringing us along to your epic winter adventure that very amazing. Love from Bali, Indonesia.

  • @tammiemeadows5278
    @tammiemeadows5278 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sharing the video. We gotta get you to 750k followers and then up to the million mark 🤗🤗🤗. Keep the adventures coming

  • @hayleyjones6302
    @hayleyjones6302 11 месяцев назад +3

    Hot springs looked lovely and the scenery was amazing. Thank you Mr Chad.

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 11 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome video as always Chad. Your Arctic adventures are so epic your truly show us how incredibly beautiful and how spectacular the Arctic really is.

  • @vikram76829
    @vikram76829 11 месяцев назад +1

    hats off to your videography skills combined with your way of storytelling

  • @elmerfrejoles98
    @elmerfrejoles98 11 месяцев назад +1

    You're like Thor with the hammer man! Trying to break the portal road or what? Epic show as always man. Keep going & exploring out there. Safe journey!

  • @ChrisKay-dd3zy
    @ChrisKay-dd3zy 4 месяца назад

    125 miles North of Fairbanks looks like a winter wonderland from another planet!

  • @isabelmendi3973
    @isabelmendi3973 11 месяцев назад +2

    You deserve to reward yourself, every time there’s some opportunity. Amazing spectacular, how the snow has wrapped around those trees, so beautiful and a little strange too. You have a good eye in capturing those amazing sites.

  • @chaosncheckt9356
    @chaosncheckt9356 11 месяцев назад

    We stayed at Cold Foot on our own epic overland from the Panhandle of Florida to Prudhoe Bay. Probably the time of year but during August 2019, the Ranger Station held nightly discussions - living in the area one night, on our way back it was training sled dogs. On our return, after getting into our room we walked up those stairs and saw four gentleman at the nearest outside table. I recognized one immediately......but couldn't for the life of me remember where then the lights went on. He is a youtuber I follow - Toby Gelston at PhotoRec TV. The window to your right - top of the stairs is covered in stickers. We left ours. Hope you left one of yours. Same for when you get to Prudhoe Bay. The big sign outside the General Store is covered in them. Watching this trip brings back tons of good memories. Safe travels.

  • @liedebunker1253
    @liedebunker1253 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you very much for bringing the trip to us.👍👍💖💖

  • @franklyterrence4860
    @franklyterrence4860 11 месяцев назад

    I drove from Michigan, all the way up to Yukon and Alaska, to Fairbanks, through Danali....and down through BC, and the whole west coast of USA to ScCal in 1982. In a VW Rabbit Deisel, back seats out, slept in it on the Alcan and camped out in a Dome Tent all the ways! Best trip of my Life. Washed up in the a.m. in a lot of Mountain streams. Drove the Cassiar Hwy up and down, in 50mhad 2 flat tires "conveniently" close to the only repair station within 50 Miles! lol

  • @zekebones34
    @zekebones34 11 месяцев назад +1

    You added the maps! Hell yea, so much easier to follow where you’re going exactly

  • @robertreynolds2726
    @robertreynolds2726 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love this series. We'll done ✔️

  • @chinham33
    @chinham33 11 месяцев назад

    One of the best vans on RUclips

  • @rolandnyiregyhazki378
    @rolandnyiregyhazki378 11 месяцев назад +3

    After watching each episode, I have a growing desire to travel to a beautiful winter wonderland. Dear Chad, I can't say enough how grateful I am to be a part of these fascinating adventures through your videos. I'm excited for the next episode too! Keep on trucking!😉

  • @nancyst.john-smith3891
    @nancyst.john-smith3891 11 месяцев назад

    Wonderful video! Studded tires are usually the winter tire of choice in Alaska. I lived 30 years on the Kenai Peninsula. My biggest relief came when you got rid of the shorts. My 10 year old daughter and I pulled 2 shorts- wearing guys out of a snow bank down on the Kenai. They nosed in to the snow, on bald tires wearing loafers, no socks. That was a teachable moment on many levels for the boys as well as my daughter. Of course you are more than prepared and you could access warmer clothes in your van. They didn’t carry winter gear at all. That and other missteps have cost lives on winter roads in Alaska.
    My daughter went on to specialize in SAR and emergency/wilderness medicine as a PA-C. Almost 40 years later my brother still works on the north slope. My uncle was one of the first Arco employees to get to the slope. He set up the repair shops in the late 60’s.
    Be safe and enjoy!

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 11 месяцев назад +2

    The snowstorm was nasty I just cant imagine driving in that and what wildlife may run out in front of you. Have to love that soak in the hot springs so refreshing no doubt. Appreciate you driving and filming in this environment cant be an easy task. Interesting clip on the area and the road being put in. The landscape was out of this world amazing those tree's survive that harshness.

  • @martinbeagley4481
    @martinbeagley4481 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely the BEST in content, heartfelt production and the best cinematic presentation of the landscape full stop. Do yourself a favour, don’t watch these on your iPad or ‘phone, you will miss the point and the detail. Do yourself another favour and grab a LTVL hoodie, got mine 18 months ago and have been living in it ❤

  • @brandonroach2097
    @brandonroach2097 11 месяцев назад +1

    Time well spent. Thanks Chad!

  • @cathyfloridagirl2867
    @cathyfloridagirl2867 11 месяцев назад +1

    CHAD'S IN THE HOUSE! Long day I couldn't wait to see your video Chad so worth it! Snow is so beautiful that scenery of the snow covering those trees looked like people figures ...glad your Truckin along Chad safe travels ❤

  • @THEREALDREX
    @THEREALDREX 11 месяцев назад +1

    For real, Chad. You’re legitimately one of the best out there. Thank you for amazing narration, stunning visuals and detailed informative account of your experience. Very well done.

  • @overland-gaming
    @overland-gaming 6 месяцев назад

    It looks absolutely incredible up there! We can't wait to visit and see it in person. Your van is amazing!

  • @sonsoflibertyoverland
    @sonsoflibertyoverland 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is such an incredible series. That scene of the trees caked in snow is amazing. It looks like another planet. The lighting and everything was just perfect. Safe travels!

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds7163 11 месяцев назад

    Something very satisfying about meeting adverse conditions and being so well prepared you can even enjoy them

  • @montyforster3370
    @montyforster3370 11 месяцев назад +1

    Your scenic shots and voice overlay are of the highest quality. Hats off to a guy that spent a lot of time in PNW including Bellingham. Hats off man. Keep on kepping on

  • @chris-8696
    @chris-8696 11 месяцев назад +1

    These films are genuinely exceptional Chad! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. Chris

  • @PsalmS-vi8zl
    @PsalmS-vi8zl 11 месяцев назад +1

    Chad, as someone who is a big chicken when it comes to winter driving, I found myself holding my breath at some of the scary, icey roads you are having to travel on. Glad there was a place for you to get a hot meal and a refreshing LaCroix. 👍 Glad you are warm and safe. 🙏

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead 11 месяцев назад +1

    Those "Snow Tree Statues" are the most incredible thing I'll see today. Thank you for fighting that insane cold to capture that breathtaking footage. Safe travels, friend!

  • @evarupertriding
    @evarupertriding 11 месяцев назад

    Chad! Extra props for having Ted Simon on the iPad! Hope you’re great and Sterling says hey- look forward to crossing paths again soon!

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  11 месяцев назад

      Ha! Hi Eva! Love it. Say hi to Sterling! Hope you guys are well. See ya on the road soon!

  • @brendabinczewski7624
    @brendabinczewski7624 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow thank you Chad for pushing yourself and the van to give your followers a look at the Arctic. The videos are wonderful. Until the next video stay safe.

  • @CarlosJimenez-ws8bt
    @CarlosJimenez-ws8bt 11 месяцев назад +4

    Let's go 🔥💯 thanks Chad really appreciate you being out there showing us since some of us can't 🙏

  • @DigitalSwagg
    @DigitalSwagg 11 месяцев назад +1

    Adding those maps were the icing on the cake! Hollywood production with a one man crew, impressive!

  • @rleerm
    @rleerm 11 месяцев назад

    What great views, and how thankful I am for you travelling and creating these videos, your life depending on your tech and know-how, while I can enjoy from the comfort of my warm couch 😅 Please stay safe

  • @MrRobchavez
    @MrRobchavez 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks Chad for youre good vibes and keep up the good work, this here is my dream.

  • @letitiaann
    @letitiaann 11 месяцев назад +2

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these series. Thank you Chad!

  • @danoalex2977
    @danoalex2977 11 месяцев назад

    Those encapsulated trees looked like stalagmites, never seen that before, super cool.

  • @GeminiJourney1111
    @GeminiJourney1111 11 месяцев назад

    Those frozen signs and trees, yes, intriguing to say the least. When you were up close they gave me the feeling of representing people??!! Love when you give a glimmer of a smile. Trek it baby…🚐🥶☀️

  • @ellierfromthebronx4531
    @ellierfromthebronx4531 11 месяцев назад

    I'm so envious! I love Alaska even though I've never been...thank you for bringing us along!
    Happy holidays Chad!

  • @TiKrx
    @TiKrx 11 месяцев назад

    I could swear that such tires are very slippery in those conditions. The rubber compound is not designed for such a cold climate and it hardens even more slippery. I personally wouldn't dare to go on such a trip without studded winter tires. I live in Finland,So I know kinda what I'm talking about. You have valuable equipment, so give it the tires it deserves. I recommend looking at Nokian studded Tyres. Love watching your videos Chad. Keep doing what you do and remember to enjoy . Keep it between the ditches 👍

  • @andersgve
    @andersgve 11 месяцев назад

    Hello Chad from Sweden. I live about 60 miles above the arctic circle. Engineblock heaters is a must in this climate. Drive careful!

  • @mikedelacruz3135
    @mikedelacruz3135 11 месяцев назад +1

    Simply Stellar footage, and a 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥episode Brotha!! Loving this Return to the Arctic series Chad 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

  • @margysfavourites8444
    @margysfavourites8444 11 месяцев назад

    Former residents of the Yukon , we are so enjoying this series ⭐️🎄⭐️

  • @0youx
    @0youx 11 месяцев назад

    Nature's miracle

  • @TheKjwood34
    @TheKjwood34 10 месяцев назад

    So jealous that hot spring looks awesome

  • @julienvm
    @julienvm 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you, I love your adventure and enjoy watching you drive and prepare your meals and all while I'm sweating at the gym. It makes for a very enjoyable and relaxing experience, that I hope to realize myself one day!

  • @ruchiramunjal6061
    @ruchiramunjal6061 11 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing Video Chad !! Winter Wonderland. Beautiful Scenery. Hot Spring Must Be A Blessing In This Weather. Thanks For Sharing Stories Of Alaska. One Has To Be Well Prepared During These Adventures. Good Luck Chad. And Stay Warm And Safe.

  • @jaimee.m4713
    @jaimee.m4713 11 месяцев назад +1

    a pleasure watching this adventure!!! thanks!!!

  • @webber_ski_rancher
    @webber_ski_rancher 3 месяца назад

    Hell Yeah, the Artic Circle!

  • @Jak3sta22
    @Jak3sta22 5 месяцев назад

    Bro the whole part about the Dalton Highway got me HYPED!

  • @epicroadtripwithpiotrgorski
    @epicroadtripwithpiotrgorski 10 месяцев назад

    Love this Benz! I was always circling around Interstate Airstream one but I see now that 4x4 short one is the way to go!!

  • @dealerovski82
    @dealerovski82 10 месяцев назад

    tip to the avocado sandwich, boil some eggs and mix together with the avocado mesh. You can also add some garlic and onion to flavor it.

  • @17amit
    @17amit 11 месяцев назад

    A lot of work goes into a 30 min episode, driving, rolling, capturing, editing, apart from withstanding the elements. Awesome work Chad! Love all your videos! Take care and god bless!

  • @Baggers_Corner
    @Baggers_Corner 11 месяцев назад

    Absolutely brilliantly made videos. watching from England, United Kingdom

  • @justinarmstrong6742
    @justinarmstrong6742 11 месяцев назад

    I've watched a few of these videos and was wondering what kind of reserch everyone does for the Dalton? One of the most important things to have in any vehicle on that road is a CB. When your climbing or descending the steep parts you should call out on the radio so if there is an issue with one of the big trucks sideways or broken down you can have a little advanced warning. It happens more than we really like to admit. You can also get up updates from the trucks that are going north or south to find out about the road conditions. If anyone drives the haul road please slow down (30-40 mph)when you pass a big truck. The rocks that are on the road even though they're small they still crack windshields when its that cold and is just good road manners for the guys that have to drive that road every day to make there living.

  • @timseguerra
    @timseguerra 11 месяцев назад

    What a great addition of the map! Thank you for this!!

  • @deanchristian3597
    @deanchristian3597 11 месяцев назад

    I was stationed at Ft. Wainwright AK Fairbanks was the town we lived in before moving on post from 1988 to 1991. When I was reassigned to Ft. Stewart GA I was given the option to fly or drive out of Alaska.........I drove........ in a 86 Ford Thunderbird to NYC, oh with my 3 kids. Don't know how we made it in the midst of winter. This video brings back memories and this I get to see everything I missed. Was scared out of my britches but I'll say that Thunderbird held its own in the snow and the cold. If I'd of known I'd of flown.
    Chad your way would've made our trip way more fun😮

  • @YosemiteJ
    @YosemiteJ 11 месяцев назад +1

    Ryan Twomey did this trek a while ago, but during the summer and still was a daunting task. You doing it in the winter is insane!

  • @marciacoker2968
    @marciacoker2968 11 месяцев назад +1

    You are a true máster Chad, on top of every single detail 👏👏

  • @peggyjones392
    @peggyjones392 11 месяцев назад

    Brilliant. I love what looks like snow hoo-doos around minute 16!

  • @aea5130
    @aea5130 3 месяца назад

    OMG1. This is some incredible photography! Wow. Thank you…but it’s scary.

  • @anthonyc1883
    @anthonyc1883 11 месяцев назад

    Love the idea of that oil pan heater. I had one with my 2000 VW Jetta TDI. Living in Chicago isn't like Alaska but we'd regularly get temps at or very near 0 degrees F in the winter, sometimes even lower. Sending warm oil up into a stone-cold engine on start up does a world of good. And the reality is that a good-quality synthetic oil doesn't even need to be made very hot. Giving it even a little warm up means it will flow just fine.

  • @torsteng7043
    @torsteng7043 11 месяцев назад

    Best vanlife content, love it!

  • @finikitooo
    @finikitooo 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the maps, it helps to give us an idea where you are driving. It sure looks mighty cold out there. Thanks for the incrediblevideos! We love them.! Safe travels!

  • @merci-rmvb
    @merci-rmvb 11 месяцев назад +1

    I like this guy, I like the way you live your life, and I hope I can live like this one day.

  • @MikeAWS101
    @MikeAWS101 11 месяцев назад

    It is very enjoyable to see what you have prepared for meal in van. They certainly look delicious.

  • @nigelheathcote6084
    @nigelheathcote6084 11 месяцев назад

    Greetings from,LEICESTER, midlands , England, love your channel, keep on keeping on bro x

  • @ngp2671
    @ngp2671 11 месяцев назад

    As a guy who works night shift alone doing ABSOLUTLEY NOTHING this is pure help.

  • @1966spyderco
    @1966spyderco 11 месяцев назад

    I love watching these new episodes on Sunday Nights before work. Sitting in my man cave garage in Colorado...buddy heater on lol. I've seen my share of snow, cold and lonely roads running my SxS in backcountry Colorado, but nothing even close to this epic journey. Awesome job Chad.

  • @TruckHouseLife
    @TruckHouseLife 11 месяцев назад

    Nice video duder! Just got back from that drive yesterday, Atigun Pass was closed for 2 days cause trucks were stuck on the hill and avalanches came down and I was stuck in a blizzard at the DOT station lol

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  11 месяцев назад +1

      Dude!!! That’s freakin rad!! I hope you filmed that. I had a pretty straight forward trek thru with no major events.

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife 11 месяцев назад

      @@LivingTheVanLife yup!
      hung out with the DOT station boys at the pass, they drove me up to check out the carnage, then I hit a caribou on the way back and somehow got that on film lol pretty wild trip

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  11 месяцев назад

      I see a million views in you future! Hell yeah!

    • @TruckHouseLife
      @TruckHouseLife 11 месяцев назад

      lol@@LivingTheVanLife

  • @edo_hlc
    @edo_hlc 11 месяцев назад

    Every time I look at the map of Alaska I remember the story of Chris McCandless and the Stampede Trail. Take care, this is a phenomenal journey.

  • @mikejones-vd3fg
    @mikejones-vd3fg 11 месяцев назад +1

    Im not sponsored either but once i found out the magic of preasure cookers i recommend them to everyone and have gifted an instant pot last christmas actually. The fact you can cook mash potaoes with less the a cup of water blew my mind, they even taste better becasue they're not soaked in water, so much more efficient, perfect for van life now after seeing toast being made with it... nice! the most versatile cooking insturment on the planet.

    • @scubaval08
      @scubaval08 11 месяцев назад +1

      Avocado toast takes on a new meaning with Chad now showing us the rugged side. 😁 Thanks, Chad, for another epic (AYFKM!) video!

  • @chicac87
    @chicac87 11 месяцев назад

    You’re a savage and major props to you for driving in harsh weather conditions. Love watching your videos. Safe travels!

  • @jfinite
    @jfinite 10 месяцев назад

    Fantastic videography as usual, but 16:42-17:33 is incredible!

  • @rebeccavillarreal2056
    @rebeccavillarreal2056 11 месяцев назад

    Chad, it's so awesome to see your adventures again. I lost track of you. I don't know what happened. I'm so happy I found you again! I've been binge watching lol 😆 Safe travels. And keep on trucking 💪

  • @rajamulk
    @rajamulk 11 месяцев назад

    I'm holding on my screen for your video. Worth waiting! 😍

  • @georgecorreia5314
    @georgecorreia5314 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the video your a bad ass

  • @PDM-95
    @PDM-95 11 месяцев назад +1

    Tremendous content as always!

  • @m.kameron6303
    @m.kameron6303 11 месяцев назад

    Are you there yet??? I can't wait for your next video!!!

  • @markusbjorklund
    @markusbjorklund 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this Arctic series. Extreme and truly inspirational. Stay safe!

  • @samuelsolorzano3201
    @samuelsolorzano3201 11 месяцев назад

    Chad, you should write a book about your arctic adventures.

  • @Rannvijays
    @Rannvijays 11 месяцев назад

    What a coincidence!
    I am also having Avocado mix on toasted bagel while watching your video.

  • @portegobelet
    @portegobelet 11 месяцев назад

    This series is actually better than last year’s, it’s mind boggling it doesn’t generate more views.

  • @jessesager9460
    @jessesager9460 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for another good quality video. I really like that it’s not just someone driving. You’re giving small history lessons along the way, which is real cool.

  • @michaelmanese2228
    @michaelmanese2228 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Chad, for educating us with the history of the existence of the road your at. Stay Safe 😎 Watching from the Philippines and Enjoying your Documentary 🇵🇭