Van Life in The Arctic - Part ONE - Living The Van Life

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  • Опубліковано 8 кві 2022
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    Winter Content has always been a huge hit here on Living The Van Life. This winter season, I just was not satisfied with driving to a snowy parking lot and setting up camp. So instead I decided to see what it would take to live in a van in the extreme climate of the arctic. Join me in part 1 of a 3 part series as I drive my 2020 Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter Van to the Arctic Ocean.
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    Winter Van Equipment:
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  • @montanamombo
    @montanamombo 2 роки тому +42

    I'm in a wheelchair, living vicariously through you, friend! THANK YOU!!

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  2 роки тому +10

      Cheers Barb! Thanks for watching!

    • @eedmond1
      @eedmond1 10 місяців тому +2

      Inspiring ❤

    • @superunited9916
      @superunited9916 9 місяців тому +1

      Ooohh my sweet heart.... I just hope that you are living your life at best... 🫂🫂🫂 and everything is fine with you.... Just take care of yourself

  • @HoosierOutdoor
    @HoosierOutdoor 2 роки тому +155

    Putting out content in 2 months solo what a film crew takes a year to do. Production value of your videos blows my mind. Amazing

    • @vanlifebustour
      @vanlifebustour 2 роки тому

      It's crazy!!

    • @deziking
      @deziking 2 роки тому +1

      he is on IMDB videographer for movies i think or something like that. Been while I checked it.

    • @heidia6270
      @heidia6270 2 роки тому

      Agreed!!

  • @justkiddin08
    @justkiddin08 Рік тому +6

    I drove trucks in Alaska for years, one thing I loved was the trip from Anchorage to Seattle, such a beautiful drive. I sure do miss it.

  • @cosmeticofthestars7250
    @cosmeticofthestars7250 2 роки тому +21

    PS Chad one thing I really love about your videos is the constant temperature checks ,it adds another dimension to your videos.

  • @singhthe_king9558
    @singhthe_king9558 2 роки тому +435

    All people wanted was a simple easy going winter camping video.
    Chad : hold my beer, I am travelling to Arctic.

    • @deborahdougherty3208
      @deborahdougherty3208 2 роки тому +7

      Perfect comment!!

    • @luckyjim51
      @luckyjim51 2 роки тому +6

      Well you can hit the cash Machine in Whitehorse and resupply at Walmart... lol! Outside of lonely stretches of highway. It's like driving to work in Minnesota all winter...lol??

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  2 роки тому +29

      @@luckyjim51 hmmmm… unless you have a 2,500 mile commute…?? Haha

    • @dhaval2018
      @dhaval2018 2 роки тому +4

      WHISKEY*

    • @seanballantine4647
      @seanballantine4647 2 роки тому +2

      @@dhaval2018 i was waiting for the whiskey. cheers.

  • @youaligned
    @youaligned 2 роки тому +59

    Love watching your adventures. Thank you for all the hard work that goes into producing videos of this quality. Well done!

    • @g.galordy9853
      @g.galordy9853 2 роки тому +2

      12 days ago ??

    • @TroyGabe
      @TroyGabe 2 роки тому +2

      I think it be good to stash at least 1 or 2 100.00 bills you never know.

    • @anonymoususer855
      @anonymoususer855 2 роки тому +4

      @@g.galordy9853 He likely pays the Patreon and gets early releases. Cheapskates like us have to wait for the content LMAO

  • @theoriginalrabbithole
    @theoriginalrabbithole Рік тому +14

    I gotta say as someone new to the channel, the drone footage of the winter landscapes is just amazing! and the 'fast-forwarding through through front window' is really nice too because is gives you an actual perspective without taking too long. Keep up the good work and keep exploring! There's hundreds of little towns up there going all the way to the Bering Sea as far West as Wales, Alaska. *Liked & Subscribed.

  • @Seatolandcruisen
    @Seatolandcruisen Рік тому +5

    Chad, we just came across your video to the Arctic. You did a Masterful video! Your photography, editing and dialog are super!
    We have been adventurers for over 50 years and now our travels are close to home as we are in our 70’s and 80’s. So we thank you for sharing your travels with us.
    God bless you, keep you safe and healthy and We hope to see you many times to come!
    Capt and Mari

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  Рік тому +2

      Hey, Cat & Mari! Wishing you many more years of travel and adventure. So much to see and experience out there, as I'm sure you can attest to with 50 years of travel under your belts! Thanks for watching and thanks for your support of the channel. Keep on truck'n!

  • @Singhpala
    @Singhpala 2 роки тому +55

    This has to be one of the best content ever made on your channel and on UA-cam 👏
    Nothing but respect and appreciation

  • @DonSudy
    @DonSudy 2 роки тому +125

    Beautiful blend of cinematography, blogging and story telling. Kept me in the journey. Looking forward to the next episode.

    • @HighSpeedNoDrag
      @HighSpeedNoDrag 2 роки тому +4

      Hear Hear! and magnificent editing to say the least.

  • @cryzz0n
    @cryzz0n 2 роки тому +6

    The filming and drone shots are fantastic - I really got a sense of the scale and isolation. Wonderful content - can't wait until the next episode!!

  • @michaelbaillargeon3308
    @michaelbaillargeon3308 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, amazing travels & video of your trip. I saw the first 2. I’m waiting for part 3. You are very courageous to tackle such frozen terrain, especially the areas where you don’t want to break down. Stay safe always and thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

  • @huramobil
    @huramobil 2 роки тому +65

    Awesome content man!

  • @christianbass10
    @christianbass10 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for bringing me there from the Philippines. It is amazing that we thought of the same thing in terms of the changes in landscapes and vegetation. I've been playing red dead redemption 2 and the changes from like desert to some arctic like places in the game and it is just amazing.

  • @maryzaletel4928
    @maryzaletel4928 Рік тому +2

    It is refreshing seeing you live and roam in your van, versus so many vandwellers just showing their stuff and advertising for companies. So glad I found you. Great video! Thanks for being real!!

  • @janh.1815
    @janh.1815 2 роки тому +25

    Well done Chad! Your Sprinter looks like a MRAP, real tank, love it! Can't wait to see part 2. It's unbelievable that you do all this video stuff by your own! National Geographic can't do better. Greats from Germany

    • @MTBchill
      @MTBchill 2 роки тому +1

      It really does lol!

  • @sierramantrvlnus
    @sierramantrvlnus 2 роки тому +301

    I was beginning to think you were in a Mexican jail! Haha! This trip looks like it's going to be fantastic. Can't wait to hear how well your systems work. So far so good!

    • @BillyBob-xd8qj
      @BillyBob-xd8qj 2 роки тому +8

      I thought worse thought one of the cartels got killed him and took his van!

    • @njad3
      @njad3 2 роки тому +1

      He was livin’ free

    • @maylynapsey2790
      @maylynapsey2790 2 роки тому +4

      I was thinking the same thing!!

    • @flopeki
      @flopeki 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah and not even any activity on Instagram. I was thinking same

    • @deborahdougherty3208
      @deborahdougherty3208 2 роки тому +3

      We were worried for sure!

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 2 роки тому +3

    Love the inside of your van the window film is an excellent addition, Sounds like this will be an epic adventure . fantastic footage snowy but beautiful , sure would not want to be stuck out on the highway up there . moving on to part 2

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 2 роки тому +6

    This looks like the start of a fantastic adventure. Basically I'm watching to see how the Mercedes-Benz holds up. I wish you all the luck on this journey and I'll be looking at the next episode in a second 😂👍☮️🇺🇲

  • @TTVAN
    @TTVAN 2 роки тому +8

    OMG, I LOVE YOUR VAN!!! WHO WOULDN'T WANT TO LIVE IN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SPACE!!! I FEEL WARM AND COZY JUST CHECKING IT OUT! I CAN TELL YOU REALLY DID YOUR HOMEWORK!

  • @claramullen
    @claramullen 2 роки тому +30

    Epic... this was definitely worth waiting for. Chad as always your adventures just blow me away thank you for sharing your experiences. Take care.

  • @mitchkenvin259
    @mitchkenvin259 Рік тому +5

    Wonderful job you’ve done. Incredible scenery and it gives me a real feel for what you were going through. Excellent adventure ✌️❤️

  • @jeniferkoch4883
    @jeniferkoch4883 2 роки тому +1

    You really did it this time!! Winter camping to the extreme!!! I know that mac and cheese was delicious and those window coverings gave me comfort I didn't know I needed. Excited for your next adventures and so glad you're comfortable and safe!

  • @RusticTrends
    @RusticTrends 2 роки тому +4

    CHAD its good to see you back. For the love of god. Dont just drop off the earth ever again. I thought something bad happen to you. keep putting out your videos. More then every other month lol. Stay safe and keep in touch with all of us. Keep on truckin.

  • @rebeccahanson9864
    @rebeccahanson9864 2 роки тому +16

    I've been waiting for this and so glad you're back for this adventure. As always your skills for doing these documentaries are outstanding. ❤

  • @vinischroder5053
    @vinischroder5053 2 роки тому +48

    One of the best channels on UA-cam, amazing footage and content, well done Chad! Keep on trucking! Can't wait to see the upcoming chapters!

  • @davidyates5013
    @davidyates5013 2 роки тому +1

    Glad to have you back and on another epic trip... I live for your vids Chad so well put together and informative.... Looks amazing so far cant wait for part 2..Your the man!!!

  • @cliffordwright1603
    @cliffordwright1603 2 роки тому +6

    This is going to be such an adventure. Looking forward to seeing how the van and setup works. Thank you for taking us along

  • @LetmeTellyou11
    @LetmeTellyou11 2 роки тому +119

    Just when van lifers say winter camping, Chad is like: that’s cute .. I am camping in the Arctic.

  • @RichardKeysoftware
    @RichardKeysoftware 2 роки тому +1

    Wow what a journey and a test of faith in your work! Great story telling , music was fitting every step of the way. Nice cinematic drone shots; what's not to love! Thanks that would have taken me a year to produce.

  • @thomasw5003
    @thomasw5003 2 роки тому +6

    Just subscribed to your channel after watching this episode. Awesome adventure! Also went back and watched your build episodes. Love the attention to detail during your build process. Keep the vids coming. Greetings from BC 🇨🇦

  • @brianbass4971
    @brianbass4971 2 роки тому +3

    No one does this better than Chad. From the shots, camera angles, music and monologue this is top tier content. Well done!

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy 2 роки тому +8

    Hi Chad…..glad to see you back buddy, we’ve missed you’re vlogs, always a highlight of tuning into UA-cam 👍🇮🇲

  • @victorlopez2143
    @victorlopez2143 Рік тому

    I watch all 3 parts of your videos and I admire what you did especially by yourself. That's a hell of a trip, especially driving to the 'Top of the World' . Driving in that snow and type of weather is crazy but you did it...in a VAN which is something else in that COLD.

  • @heidia6270
    @heidia6270 2 роки тому +2

    I loved everything about this video! The sprinter van is a beast!! So cool! LOVE the drone shots. Absolutely beautiful landscape up there. The icy roads had me on the edge of my seat. Not gonna lie! I’ve driven icy roads way too many times. Thanks for sharing with us Chad. Can’t wait for part 2!!

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  2 роки тому

      So glad to have you along for the ride, HeidiA! Than,, you!

  • @kevinlofrian9148
    @kevinlofrian9148 2 роки тому +7

    Living The Van Live, Kraig Adams, Eva Zubeck, Rirang On Air. They are the best cinematic nature videographer for youtube right now and also the best storyteller about nature life. I can't imagine my life without watching them. Sorry for my bad english.

  • @ElvaanRanger
    @ElvaanRanger 2 роки тому +6

    Adventure Tiiiiiiiiime! So stoked to follow this journey … Father Winter we coming for ya! 🚌💨❄️❄️❄️❄️

  • @maryannanderson2213
    @maryannanderson2213 Рік тому +6

    This poem is a bit long but I think anyone who takes the time to read the whole thing will love the way it ends. It just fits in beautifully with your trip to the Actic Ocean.
    The Cremation of Sam McGee,
    By Robert W. Service
    Now Sam McGee was from Tennessee, where the cotton blooms and blows.
    Why he left his home in the South to roam 'round the Pole, God only knows.
    He was always cold, but the land of gold seemed to hold him like a spell;
    Though he'd often say in his homely way that 'he'd sooner live in hell'.
    On a Christmas Day we were mushing our way over the Dawson trail.
    Talk of your cold! through the parka's fold it stabbed like a driven nail.
    If our eyes we'd close, then the lashes froze till sometimes we couldn't see;
    It wasn't much fun, but the only one to whimper was Sam McGee.
    And that very night, as we lay packed tight in our robes beneath the snow,
    And the dogs were fed, and the stars o'erhead were dancing heel and toe,
    He turned to me, and 'Cap,' says he, 'I'll cash in this trip, I guess;
    And if I do, I'm asking that you won't refuse my last request.'
    Well, he seemed so low that I couldn't say no; then he says with a sort of moan:
    'It's the cursed cold, and it's got right hold till I'm chilled clean through to the bone.
    Yet 'taint being dead - it's my awful dread of the icy grave that pains;
    So I want you to swear that, foul or fair, you'll cremate my last remains.'
    A pal's last need is a thing to heed, so I swore I would not fail;
    And we started on at the streak of dawn; but God! he looked ghastly pale.
    He crouched on the sleigh, and he raved all day of his home in Tennessee;
    And before nightfall a corpse was all that was left of Sam McGee.
    There wasn't a breath in that land of death, and I hurried, horror-driven,
    With a corpse half hid that I couldn't get rid, because of a promise given;
    It was lashed to the sleigh, and it seemed to say: 'You may tax your brawn and brains,
    But you promised true, and it's up to you to cremate those last remains.'
    Now a promise made is a debt unpaid, and the trail has its own stern code.
    In the days to come, though my lips were dumb, in my heart how I cursed that load.
    In the long, long night, by the lone firelight, while the huskies, round in a ring,
    Howled out their woes to the homeless snows -O God! how I loathed the thing.
    And every day that quiet clay seemed to heavy and heavier grow;
    And on I went, though the dogs were spent and the grub was getting low;
    The trail was bad, and I felt half mad, but I swore I would not give in;
    And I'd often sing to the hateful thing, and it hearkened with a grin.
    Till I came to the marge of Lake Lebarge, and a derelict there lay;
    It was jammed in the ice, but I saw in a trice it was called the 'Alice May.'
    And I looked at it, and I thought a bit, and I looked at my frozen chum;
    Then 'Here,' said I, with a sudden cry, 'is my cre-ma-tor-eum.'
    Some planks I tore from the cabin floor, and I lit the boiler fire;
    Some coal I found that was lying around, and I heaped the fuel higher;
    The flames just soared, and the furnace roared - such a blaze you seldom see;
    And I burrowed a hole in the glowing coal, and I stuffed in Sam McGee.
    Then I made a hike, for I didn't like to hear him sizzle so;
    And the heavens scowled, and the huskies howled, and the wind began to blow.
    It was icy cold, but the hot sweat rolled down my cheeks, and I don't know why;
    And the greasy smoke in an inky cloak went streaking down the sky.
    I do not know how long in the snow I wrestled with grisly fear;
    But the stars came out and they danced about ere again I ventured near;
    I was sick with dread, but I bravely said: 'I'll just take a peep inside.
    I guess he's cooked, and it's time I looked then the door I opened wide.
    And there sat Sam, looking cool and calm, in the heart of the furnace roar;
    And he wore a smile you could see a mile, and he said: 'Please close that door.
    It's fine in here, but I greatly fear you'll let in the cold and storm -
    Since I left Plumtree, down in Tennessee, it's the first time I've been warm.'
    There are strange things done in the midnight sun
    By the men who moil for gold;
    The Arctic trails have their secret tales
    That would make your blood run cold;
    The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,
    But the queerest they ever did see
    Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge
    I cremated Sam McGee.
    I would love to see a comment from anyone who read the entire poem and know what you thought of it.

  • @philipajarapoo7675
    @philipajarapoo7675 2 роки тому +43

    I feel like I’m living vicariously through you. I’m watching you go on all of these adventures from my couch inside of my house and I suddenly wish I had a sprinter van instead. Keep on wandering, man. One day I’ll also go on my own adventures.

  • @wchan5419
    @wchan5419 2 роки тому +3

    Happy to see you doing what you do best. You have been away practically the whole winter but am glad to finally see some winter camping action.

  • @wandervan2648
    @wandervan2648 2 роки тому +9

    Man, the landscapes in this journey are AWESOME! I almost feel like I am there with you! Take Care!

  • @jeannie20001
    @jeannie20001 2 роки тому

    "Wow Chad you sure have been missing around here. I'm so glad to see you and hear your voice, knowing that you're doing great. Welcome back home from all of your family here on your channel. We truly miss ya. Your photos are beautiful as always. Waiting for more video's you got this. We love you here stay safe and keep on trucking. 🙏🎈🎊🎇🎉🎆🎈🙏

  • @beth4015
    @beth4015 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. I love the scenery from all the different angles. Watching your videos will probably be the closest I get to experience the Artics. Safe journeys to you!

  • @soniazenati3002
    @soniazenati3002 2 роки тому +6

    I was waiting for this kind of adventures from you. I like your motto: there is no time like the present, the journey starts now. Artic ah!! Insane views, amazing scenery. Thank you for sharing this with us.
    Soooo looking forward to seeing part 2.
    From the other side of the 🌏 greatings from 🇬🇧 UK
    Ps... Love the soundtrack.

  • @sharonjohnsonart
    @sharonjohnsonart 2 роки тому +7

    Good afternoon, Chad! I'm glad to see you on another adventure. I hope all is well. Be bless! 🙏🏾👏🏽🚐

  • @JSmooove
    @JSmooove 2 роки тому

    i did this drive but back to the states just less than a year ago. the best trip of my life.

  • @cosmeticofthestars7250
    @cosmeticofthestars7250 2 роки тому +1

    Great one Chad !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait to watch.

  • @onestrike6582
    @onestrike6582 2 роки тому +2

    This is the moment I've been waiting for,4 years ago the Arctic adventure of LTVL now u did it congrats dude I'm happy for you..

  • @rebug5614
    @rebug5614 2 роки тому +6

    Love these extreme cold adventures! Bet your very proud of how far you & your channel have come & everything you've accomplished! I sure would be 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jrthompson1988
    @jrthompson1988 2 роки тому +1

    I love watching your videos but it always takes me two or three days to find the time to watch it all. Love the trip up North, definitely a bucket list item for me!

  • @jeremybremer1819
    @jeremybremer1819 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, Chad! Your work just keeps getting better and better! Best of luck on your adventure!

  • @aymillz
    @aymillz 2 роки тому +3

    CHAD ! I am so happy you dropped this.
    I appreciate you sharing this experience with us, it was actually amazing. Definitely worth the wait.

  • @davidclark7973
    @davidclark7973 2 роки тому +3

    So glad you’re back dude. Been following you for years. Keep your head up, lots to be proud of . Love from the North East of England ❤️

  • @martiepowell7631
    @martiepowell7631 2 роки тому +1

    I dig it Chad! Incredible adventure. Looking forward to b the next installment 🥶❄️🌬

  • @GhostsOfThings
    @GhostsOfThings 2 роки тому +1

    This is very cool. I live in BC and I've always thought about heading all the way up to Tuktoyaktuk when I get a more reliable vehicle so I was excited to see this pop up! Looking forward to the next one.

  • @sybilhardy8683
    @sybilhardy8683 2 роки тому +5

    I knew you were going to come out with something awesome...but WOW. Cannot wait for the other installment(s). I am here for this Artic adventure.

  • @earthangel8730
    @earthangel8730 2 роки тому +3

    Living the good life! There's nothing like the adventures we have alone. Bravo Chad!

  • @lufc76
    @lufc76 2 роки тому +3

    Great series so far, can't wait to watch the rest.
    I wonder how many folk you have converted into van dwellers..? You make it look so interesting and dare I say it, easy, which I am sure it isn't an easy life to lead, losing all/most of your creature comforts of a home but I would love to do it one day, I don't think I would ever have the opportunity tbh. I will live vicariously through channels like yours for the time being. 👍

  • @andrewmartin7421
    @andrewmartin7421 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome this is pal! You are literally living the dream here! Absolutely love your van set up! Loving your content 🤘🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @thomasfox8027
    @thomasfox8027 2 роки тому +4

    Dude you have TRULY outdone yourself with this one! Going to the Arctic ocean has always been on my bucket list!!

  • @TravelwithAnindya
    @TravelwithAnindya 2 роки тому +5

    Finally, the wait is over, was longing for this content for the last 2 months. Awesome content Man 🤜, keep on trucking!!!

  • @winter_s_44
    @winter_s_44 Рік тому +1

    This is such a joy to watch. Thank you for all the time you put in. ❤️

  • @vincentrisalvato9921
    @vincentrisalvato9921 2 роки тому

    JUST FOUND UR CHANNEL AND ALREADY IM HOOKED.....
    CANT WAIT TO SEE UR FUTURE VIDEOS AND GONNA GO BACK AND WATCH UR OLDER VIDEOS..
    BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS ON UR TRAVELS....

  • @joecalarco2227
    @joecalarco2227 2 роки тому +8

    From one extreme in the sand to the other in the snow. Epic drone shots!!! Glad you are good

  • @frankys.1893
    @frankys.1893 2 роки тому +4

    Fantastic idea, fantastic content, fantastic video! Thank you for taking us along on this awesome adventure! It might be the best of all the winter camping adventures yet and I'm looking forward to the next part!

  • @jamesbelfast7213
    @jamesbelfast7213 2 роки тому +1

    Great video Chad loving the snowy scenery and wilderness of it all

  • @liveontheandycashshow1775
    @liveontheandycashshow1775 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing I’m glad you did this trip it got me so excited to actually one day be able to do it thank you the views of planet earth are so beautiful

  • @wolfgangmikeleit4630
    @wolfgangmikeleit4630 2 роки тому +5

    Dear Chad, this is really an adventure! Literally a very cool trip...😉. But it´s fascinating, what kind of great pictures you made so far. I´m looking forward to the 2nd part, I´m curious, how the van is performing under such brutal conditions. Really worth for waiting so long, thanks for this great video! Many greetings from Wuppertal, Germany, Wolfgang. 😃👍👍👍

  • @tomeaton6588
    @tomeaton6588 2 роки тому +8

    This has got to be one of your best vids yet... I'm intrigued how you got the drone footage too.!! Anyways looking forward to the next one. The van looks fricken awesome 👌 thanks Chad very inspiring..😃

  • @mademoisellecm1
    @mademoisellecm1 Рік тому

    This is so exciting to watch! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. Be safe.

  • @harriethunter8910
    @harriethunter8910 2 роки тому

    Greetings from Australia. What a wonderful adventure for you. Thanks for taking us on the ride. Take care and safe travels. Look forward to the next episode.

  • @marcelsuv3246
    @marcelsuv3246 2 роки тому +3

    Chad, nice video, glad your back! All the best and can't wait for the next part!

  • @seaalien
    @seaalien 2 роки тому +2

    I love it when you travel north through BC; you take me to areas of my province I have never been to! Looking forward to part 2, safe travels Chad!

  • @roryatkinson3303
    @roryatkinson3303 2 роки тому +3

    As a uk viewer I have to admit even the small things like converting Fahrenheit into degrees Celsius is a sign that u think of all ur viewers. Good video and a new subscriber

  • @billkelly1196
    @billkelly1196 2 роки тому

    Thank you Chad!
    That is a long hike from where you came from.
    I used to truck that from Edmonton to Whitehorse in the late 70' , hauling Jet B fuel on A Trains Steamboat mountain is not there anymore and older parts of the Alaska highway.
    If it were not for the threat of the Japanese in WW2 the Alaska highway would not have been built. And awesome hiking trails along there too.
    The last time I drove up there was with a production company " Due South. I was the only one that had driven that way in all the members of the union. That was 1993.
    I like your content and your respect for safety and manufactures to be conscious of their equipment.
    Well done Chad.
    Bill Kelly

  • @AndreaWitt745
    @AndreaWitt745 2 роки тому +2

    Yay!!! I absolutely love your cold weather videos... Well, they're more like films to give correct credit. The drone footage in this is amazing so far, and I can't wait for part two!

  • @Astra8676
    @Astra8676 2 роки тому +4

    dude, your a brave man for doing this journey, respect!!

  • @trevorrandall6989
    @trevorrandall6989 2 роки тому +2

    Superb Chad. Nobody does drone shots quite like you. Stay safe..........and warm.

  • @iamthelazerviking23
    @iamthelazerviking23 2 роки тому +3

    He’s got a great attitude about the journey & I appreciate the candid shots of remote gas stations & lodges as well as the drone footage showing the vast expanses he’s sojourning through. About 23 years ago I set off into interior Alaska for two summers for many of the same reasons / seeking adventure & finding one’s self. Thank you for the content, man.

  • @jzchillin
    @jzchillin 2 роки тому +8

    good to see you back! I recall when Foresty F. did this run to the Arctic Circle in his old van and enjoyed it and am looking to see your adventure unfold...

    • @bencuraza6503
      @bencuraza6503 2 роки тому

      Watching this I was thinking FF will have to see if this Adventure would be on FF Bucket List BUT I’m Way Behind and I will have to Search FF Been there Done that. Thanks for Sharing this Tidbit.

  • @maathathor4003
    @maathathor4003 2 роки тому +2

    Chad. I love watching all your adventures. What a great life you are blessed with. You have worked hard to make you dreams come true. I would call you life a success, do you feel the same?. I love the cold weather trips or rainy trips the most. Thank- you so much for letting me travel with you through watching your video's. Keep them comming.You are great!!!

  • @michaelboyko5024
    @michaelboyko5024 2 роки тому

    I'm shivering from cold even watching such Arctic car travel! That's really cool. I've experienced a little bit of almost the same once, and since that night I have a heavy winter jacket in my car even in summer, I'd put it I bear it in the trunk all the year round. Yes, I had a car break down on a winter road at 3am on the 30 of December, with the frost -36°C and even -42°C by 4am.... Winter roads are no games, a break down can cause casualties really very quickly. In the Arctic regions locals never travel alone, but obligatory by two cars, should there happen any of the cars broken they leave it and jump in the other a hurry up to a safe place...

  • @georgeburns7251
    @georgeburns7251 2 роки тому +1

    That place with the spaghetti and ribs made me hungry. The iced roads looked scary. Nice video. The drone shots were excellent. Like you choice in night caps. Enjoyed all your efforts to make a gyrations vid

  • @EPzeronineBodyBuilding
    @EPzeronineBodyBuilding 2 роки тому +6

    This was epic bro. I can't wait for part 2!

  • @rahalati
    @rahalati 2 роки тому +3

    Hay, we missed you guy! I knew you're coming back with an epic adventure. Thanks for an astonishing episode

  • @wayoftheroads
    @wayoftheroads Рік тому +1

    Loved watching this series again after making the trip for ourselves. Beautiful filmmaking ! Cheers

  • @mrcreakdt3696
    @mrcreakdt3696 2 роки тому

    23:43 I felt like watching a mission impossible movie... That sound track that surroundings ...and above all THE VAN...💯 Universal picture 🎥🎬.this will hit 10M in no time. Legitimately done.

  • @dragonan8459
    @dragonan8459 2 роки тому +10

    Glad to see your safe and well Chad, though for sure something happened down south.
    No wonder it has taken so long for you to put out a video, can't wait for part 2 of this great adventure

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks 👍

    • @dragonan8459
      @dragonan8459 2 роки тому

      @@LivingTheVanLife it's so nice I had to watch it twice.
      Keep up the great work and stay safe and always representing Washington👍👍

  • @kathbeth43
    @kathbeth43 2 роки тому +8

    YES! This has what I've been waiting for. Welcome back Chad to winter camping. I found your channel last winter and fell in love with it. I am so happy you are back into winter camping. Stay safe and warm! Hello from Michigan!

  • @bloodypool2922
    @bloodypool2922 Рік тому +1

    The camping trips or adventures depend on the mood of a person....it doesn't matter if its summer,,winter or any season you just gotta go for it and enjoy it😎😎

  • @margarettuimising9995
    @margarettuimising9995 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful. What a brave journey..kudos!!

  • @dustinharrison3491
    @dustinharrison3491 2 роки тому +26

    If Chad's heart content was to be an F1 driver, he'd have multiple Championships won by now. The dude just goes balls out at life and it's truly inspiring!

  • @cafesolo777
    @cafesolo777 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic content as always, keeping it real with a mac and cheese after that long haul. It's great to see you back!

  • @lucindabutler1100
    @lucindabutler1100 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, I'm so glad I stumbled across this channel, truly awesome vlog, thanks for sharing your journey with us. Thankfully you had the stash of cash, could of been tricky! The scenery, well just outstanding, looking forward to part 2...right now! x

  • @lisahoschkeandrade9751
    @lisahoschkeandrade9751 Рік тому

    Really loving your adventure, the beautiful scenery is amazing and stunning. Looking forward to watching the rest. Keep up the awesome work

  • @gail130
    @gail130 2 роки тому +2

    Chad it's been a minute, I certainly missed all your adventures.good to see you.

  • @AdvantureZach
    @AdvantureZach 2 роки тому +3

    First Vanlife adventure I’ve been excited for in a long time! Loved the first half!

  • @NeverlandSystemAngel
    @NeverlandSystemAngel 2 роки тому

    I love the arctic. Alaska is home for me, and always will be to my heart.

  • @Me20011
    @Me20011 2 роки тому

    Dam, You knocked this one right on the head...Enjoy....What a perfect trip.

  • @johncronin2084
    @johncronin2084 2 роки тому +6

    As an Irishman who lived in Canada for 10 years pretty envious that I never created the opportunity to do anything like your doing but now I am doing through you great job Chad.