Eric, the quality of your videos is second to none. I’m glad you are now doing your own thing and get the freedom to pick and choose what you would like to do. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024 with many adventures to come! All the best!
Hi Eric, I am an old crow (70Yrs) from Norway that have spent many a night tenting in cold and snowy conditions. Very nice to see your tenting film. I may suggest using some insulation under the gas canister and pots as metal conduct heat on to the snow and cool these items much faster when in direct contact with the snow. Consider using a sit pad or branches if available. The same goes for your shoes, insulate them from the snow when seated or "inactive". I always used to bring a candle with me. It can be a morale booster in the tent when wakening up on a cold morning, it can warm cold fingers and used for (carefully) thawing frosen items and as a firestarter. Happy winter camping !
I noticed that your water froze on the top of your water bottle. An old trick is to flip your bottle upside down as ice forms on the top of the liquid water ensuring you don’t’ have to chip through the ice to use the liquid water. Great use of Reflectix.
I was wondering if he'd stored the bottle upside down and it still froze like that. Also wondering why he didn't have some aluminium foil or something under his isobutane canister to keep it off the snow.
.. you can also make a small hardpacked igloo for your water bottle .... creating a pocket of air insulation from the elements .. There are a few makers of insulated bottle jackets ... Mine are from Outdoor Research ,, have had them for many years ,,, work well with hot water or frozen ice in the summer heat ,,used for bike packing ... as well as alpine backpacking ...
I don't care if you were 10 miles or 10 feet from your car, it was still cold! That place was beautiful. I loved the drone shots too. It looked like you had your own little condo there!
Beautiful videography! Hats off to you for actually practicing 'Leave no Trace" !!! Thank you sooooo much for not hacking off a bunch of tree limbs to light a fire and for not leaving a pit of scorched earth. 🙏
Good Job Eric! Enjoyed watching this. BTW the boots you gave a shout out to which are rated to -40ºF is also -40ºC (the only time both F & C agree on anything). 🤣
We just went thru a polar vortex. I did a one hour hike at -44° wearing the Keen Revel Polar boots. Pretty good for that hour. Any longer might have been pushing it. Great video. Banzai!
Building stuff with snow blocks makes me feel like a kid again. I was a part of a crew that practiced building quinzees, snow caves, igloos etc. What I found to work best is to stamp out a snow quarry on the OTHER side of the camp area, then wait 45 minutes for it to sinter, then use a snow saw to make the blocks and shovel to do what you were doing. IMO, that tended to be the most efficient method.
Gosh, your shots are absolutely amazing. Also, it tickled me that even out in the middle of nowhere wilderness you still managed to be found by someone just casually hiking by.
Hi Eric, in the video I saw that you were using a Nalgene water bottle. In the winter (or cold weather), I recommend turning the bottle upside down when you carry it (or in its insulated case). This will prevent the water from freezing the bottle cap and when it comes time to drink or pour its contents if necessary. This is my experience where I practice these winter adventures. Also, one of my tricks before going to bed, I prepare a hot water content that I pour into a thermos vs. nalgene bottle. I then use this thermos inside my sleeping bag between my legs, which acts as a heat source, to help keep me warm for 7 to 8+ hours. If I ever have to leave the tent during the night, I leave the thermos in the sleeping bag and when I come back to it there is no accumulated moisture which can cause some bad sleeping/incomfort. The next morning when I woke up, I already have my water ready for breakfast as a bonus. As for your journey on the Eric Hanson UA-cam channel, I am totally impressed by the quality of the information and the joy you are giving us to learn more while having the desire to do more... I can't wait to see your next videos!!!!
This may be my fave video of yours yet. You took us on an entire emotional journey 😂 The music, lighting, editing, the risk and skills of frozen solo adventure...I gasped out loud at the long shadows of the trees
good stuff. takes me back. 3 years ago i left the mt hood national forest where i lived for 15 years. i did winter survival on a national tv show. and i lived in the mountains. from snowshoeing to mushroom hunting. to archery and trout fishing. mountain biking etc. i did over 1000 videos on mt hood. but 3 years ago i moved back to the midwest. i even had dreams of mt hood last night. just views that blew my mind and were more gorgeous than ever. i lived 2 thousand feet below the tree line in govt camp oregon on mt hood. i was a adventure man and adventure film maker also. but now my vids are not mt adventures like the old days. thanks for bringing us alone. i just found this video. it is my first video i have seen of yours. good stuff
@@eric_hanson yep it was. cooking for shaun white and other olympians. living in the most beautiful forest on the most beautiful mt in the northwest. it was unreal doing so many adventures. i miss it so it is fun to watch others do adventures now. i still do bmx videos each summer and other things. tiny hikes but nothing like i used to do. i been to copper mt to shred. but most my mt time was mt hood. oregon. but i did so many mushroom hunting videos off trail in the most gorgeous rain forest ever. it was so fun. i loved it. i did magazine drills with mp5 ak47 m4 all wearing gas masks while doing mag drills. or just whatever. it was insane. so ya seeing snow or mts just makes me miss it. remember it. i will always have the memories but i am thankful i got over 10 thousand photos and over 1000 videos from my time on mt hood.
Eric, I'm totally thankful for this video. I am studying it because you are just a really solid pro at this stuff. But I also wanted to say, reflectix can be great at the base of your fuel canister in order to stop it from losing heat to the snow.
I know long form trip videos usually aren’t the most lucrative for UA-camrs but I appreciate the content. This was an awesome video. Keep doing your thing!
Beautiful video. I would bring polar booties on winter trips. They are good to wear around camp. They are breathable so if you wear your day socks in them around camp you can dry the socks by body warmth. Important on longer trips. Also when it gets real cold you can wear them into your bag then you don't have cold feet. Adding an insulated footbed/insert in them is a good idea. Another important tip is when you take your boots off for the night make sure to open them up. They will freeze overnight and you need to get your feet into them to thaw them.
Kudos on using a Nalgene filled with hot water to pre-heat your sleeping bag. As you indicated that your boots were cold, the same trick can be used to pre-heat your boots in the morning - use the smaller 8 oz size bottle.
Last winter I went out to Ridgeway State park during one of the first few winter storms. I was the only camper in the park besides some rangers. I had my normal tent which was a Triangular tent covered with a tarp on top and bottom. I had a buddy heater in the tent with me. It dropped down to 10 degrees and snowed all day and night. It was awesome. I winter camped 3 more times last year.
Love the reflectix tips. I believe those MSR Reactor stoves have pressure regulators inside them, so the burner operates on a much lower pressure than what is in the canister. This gives the stove a more even burn output over the life of the canister.
Not done much winter camping, but I have done a lot of winter night hikes (with my dog RIP) and from my experience, you're absolutely correct, sheltering clouds means a warmer night. If you can see the stars clearly... it is going to be a bit brutal. The clear sky is more beautiful, but a cloudy sky will be more comfortable
This is incredible! We just did Mt. Sterling in Smoky Mountains National Park in the snow but that was a little shy of 6,000 feet. Colorado backpacking is on my to-do list next! Amazing video and editing! Sub and Like added!
Awesome video! I love that area!! Back in September 2021 my brother and I camped at Dallas Divide near Telluride. The morning was bit cold (not as cold as this) with the sound of elk bugling near our tent. One of my favorite camping spots. I want to get back there to ski sometime soon.
Hello. A magnificent video but without a doubt what stands out is the panorama and how you have fun on your adventures. Freedom and nature are priceless. Greetings 👍
True! It would've been perfect. I do actually have backcountry skis but I was hesitant to bring them because avalanche conditions were so high I didn't know if I'd go out at all. And I was traveling in my van and I don't have a good way to mount them. Hoping to fix that soon!
@@eric_hanson ... Have not used them ,, but Split skis look like fun for a backpacker ... Short snowboard (Splitboard) that converts into a pair of skis .. then use snake skins to hike on ..
Really enjoyed this adventure, Eric! So peaceful. I have appreciated winter more too living out West! Since you’ve been on your own channel your adventures have just gotten better and better and the video quality is second to none like another person mentioned. Thank you for sharing!
It’s a luxury, but I always have a candle lantern in the tent at night. Surprisingly it will take some of the bite out of the air inside! Great video-cheers southwest Michigan!
Really nicely filmed and edited, Eric. I've winter camped, backpacked, and climbed for 50 years (down to -30F), and know how challenging it is to film and fly drones in those conditions! The worst part for me is the length of the nights. Looking forward to watching more of your content :)
Eric, you probably know this tip: when carrying a Nalgene bottle in the winter, load it upside down in your backpack’s pockets because ice floats upward when it freezes. The ice will end up freezing to the “bottom” of your Nalgene and leave to top of the bottle unfrozen and accessible to unscrew the top off.
I think these winter hiking videos are amazing. It is something I'd love to try out at some point, and of course document my adventure. Great video! Subscribed!
2 me, the San Juan range is , in all, the most wonderful !! Don't get me wrong, the Bob is stunning of its own. Truth is ya can't honestly say 1 is better than the other!!
These are great tips for Winter camping for those hearty enough to venture out in freezing temps. Thanks, Eric for helping us to keep from making disastrous mistakes. I also have the NEMO Tensor Wide Insulated Pad but got it before the Extreme came out. Looking into getting one for this Fall/Winter. Have the absolute best time with your experience. You really ROCK in the Rockies!!! 😁
Awesome video, Eric! Really appreciate all of the effort that it takes to film in conditions like that. I usually don’t even snap a single photo when I’m snow camping.
Well done brother! I make a square of reflex ex to put my stove/canister on. Just a barrier between stove and the snow. Great video and tips. One can be very comfortable in very cold Temps. Good gear is critical. You demonstrated that well!
This video was so beautiful! Incredible. The guy stopping by and blowing up your spot made me laugh! But hey, nothing wrong with not being too far from your car - during a winter expedition especially. I love this area - Telluride is a place I try to visit every year! Need to put the Lizard Head area on my list for next time. Can't wait to see the next video!
Wow, great video. I was just out there in October. It's nice to see it in the winter time. Winter challenges are fun for those who are prepared, as you clearly are. Cheers!
Crazy story, I used to live in Dunton Colorado and would camp with a few of my friends around the area it’s a beautiful area with beautiful views everywhere you look!
This looks like so much fun. Man the red of your tent in the time lapse was intense. So cool. Encouraging me to go out again. With scouts I have camped at well below zero and I agree. Love the challenge and fun.
I think you should invest in the heated jacket that you press the button and it heats it up and the heated socks too and heated gloves cause you like winter camping you’ll keep you nice and warm
I've heard the opposite on letting the bag gain loft. that You should wait until you are ready to get in so that it's filling with warm air not the cold. Also you have to get your Reflective stuff at Lowe's! (my son works there! It's been such a nice workplace for him!)
This was great ☺️ an unexpected trip down memory lane to my first backcountry experience with Outward Bound now almost 20 years ago. Felt good to reconnect to the memory 🙏🏼 thanks for that (now to plan a winter expedition of my own)
nice video, San Juan is one of my favorite places... another is BWCA in Ely MN... I did a trip on moose lake 2nd week of Jan 2024.. still have to put video together, but since you like adventure, that's an awesome place too... Steger Mukluks Arctic are my warmest boots.
Great video, Eric. Feels like you leveled up more than just the winter camping skills! I will be out camping in the snow next weekend, and this made me more excited. Good to see that you got some norwegian equipment too, cheers from Norway!
I absolutely HATE snowshoeing but it beats having none. Eric H. should try "sliding snowshoes" which are very wide, short skis with fish scale pattern grip areas on the bottom and Balata bindings to fit most winter boots. They are FAR easier to use than snowshoes, as are back country skis. BTW, you really need to use a white gas stove in those temps, like an MSR Whisperlite Universal. Otherwise you need to use that same multi fuel stove system with an INVERTED canister. (Inverted canisters REQUIRE a stove with a fuel vaporizer loop;)
Great photography and congrats on your survival skills in such a cold environment. Tip on the water bottles, invert them, they freeze from top down, that way you have liquid on top when you open the lid. Loving your new channel even if I’m a few days behind in watching!
Great vid and also great getting experience like that.i was taught to use snow as a wind block but digging down like that is just making a cold sink where all the cold air settles making it colder
Beautiful shots man. Looks like an amazing time. Cool tip for isobutane in the cold, research the moulder strip. Essentially it's a strip of copper affixed to the canister with an end sticking into the flame. Also making the canister an insulation sleeve help, especially if cooking on snow. Made mine from neoprene, and my moulder strip keeps the canister warm below 0f.
Ah! As a Colorado Girl, loving this video. Perfect capture of the MSR lettering glow at night. Yep, I saw that! Loving the ice crystals. I don't imagine you carry a macro to capture that because , boy are those heavy! Beautiful Drone shots and music. Thank you for your creativity. Colorado Girl
Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to share the beautiful Colorado wilderness with us. The overhead shots were gorgeous! You make even the longerish 😊 videos enjoyable to watch. I mentioned on a comment above that i was wondering if you'd stored your water upside down to keep the top from freezing and if it froze anyway?
Well thanks! I love the long format and I'm glad you didn't find it boring! I did store the water upside down overnight in the insulated thing I made, but I flipped it over after some ice had already formed.
Awesome video! Braving the cold like that is a real challenge. Love the shelter you made. I've been watching the"Outdoor Boys" channel. He builds some amazing snow shelters and has some great tips for winter camping/bushcraft.
I watched a bunch of @outdoorboys before heading out as that guy does some wild stuff! I was hoping for deeper snow to maybe try some other shelter styles. Might go back later when the snowpack is deeper.
I would love to do it also... at least once. What a gorgeous setting. I have never seen the likes of. Thanks so much for sharing. .......... Wow, I'm there (said that for 5 years) gotta get a move on, time runs faster at 60. Stay safe brother. 👴
Great video. I’m sorry but too many creators making gear or advice videos and not enough actually going out and backpacking. You’re actually out there testing, reviewing and advising in real time in full field action. Excellent channel
One of your best videos yet man. I would suggest not having your fuel canister sitting right in the snow like that and making a little coozie out of reflectix for the canister would help with performance on the stove and prevent that instant frost up in the out side
@@eric_hanson that insulation is actually designed for HVAC which is what I do for profession. The best tape to use is aluminum foil tape. It has great adhesion, easy to work with and lightweight compared to other tapes
Great video! Beautiful place, great video work. I've winter camped only a couple times and those were only about 20 F at night so not very cold. But even for that I think my body adjusted itself as I felt quite warm for a day or two when back home in my house.
I would suggest that you face the tent so the wind goes from the foot of your tent over the front. It looks like you placed it so the wind hits you on the side.
The snow wasn't deep enough this trip, however you should try a snow cave sometime. You won't have to carry a tent and you don't have to worry about the wind. You can get the inside above 0 just with a candle and your body heat. It is a blast.
Just a tip you may have already gotten. Store the Nalgene upside down, then if ice forms it will form at the “top” (the bottom of the bottle) rather than at the opening.
Well thank you! I used to host another channel on behalf of another company. So I have lots of UA-cam experience but this channel is only about 6 months old.
Eric, the quality of your videos is second to none. I’m glad you are now doing your own thing and get the freedom to pick and choose what you would like to do. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2024 with many adventures to come! All the best!
Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying the journey doing the solo thing. Cheers friend!
I agree his videos are very high quality
Hi Eric, I am an old crow (70Yrs) from Norway that have spent many a night tenting in cold and snowy conditions. Very nice to see your tenting film. I may suggest using some insulation under the gas canister and pots as metal conduct heat on to the snow and cool these items much faster when in direct contact with the snow. Consider using a sit pad or branches if available. The same goes for your shoes, insulate them from the snow when seated or "inactive". I always used to bring a candle with me. It can be a morale booster in the tent when wakening up on a cold morning, it can warm cold fingers and used for (carefully) thawing frosen items and as a firestarter. Happy winter camping !
I'd love to see a collaboration between you and The Outdoor Boys.
Great idea 👍
Just to be clear Eric needs to go to Alaska and camp with him in the winter.
Honestly I would love that. I wanted to make a quinzhee but I'd love to have an expert around for my first!
Also if you go all the way to Alaska you can go to a few of the National Parks@@eric_hanson
@@anthonyrstrawbridge I have been to PNG and exlored some there. Pretty incredible place, one of my favorite travel experiences ever.
I noticed that your water froze on the top of your water bottle. An old trick is to flip your bottle upside down as ice forms on the top of the liquid water ensuring you don’t’ have to chip through the ice to use the liquid water. Great use of Reflectix.
I was wondering if he'd stored the bottle upside down and it still froze like that. Also wondering why he didn't have some aluminium foil or something under his isobutane canister to keep it off the snow.
.. you can also make a small hardpacked igloo for your water bottle .... creating a pocket of air insulation from the elements .. There are a few makers of insulated bottle jackets ... Mine are from Outdoor Research ,, have had them for many years ,,, work well with hot water or frozen ice in the summer heat ,,used for bike packing ... as well as alpine backpacking ...
I did flip it over but after some ice had formed. Great tip though!
yep, I should've use something under the fuel canister but it still performed great anyway.
Agreed
I don't care if you were 10 miles or 10 feet from your car, it was still cold! That place was beautiful. I loved the drone shots too. It looked like you had your own little condo there!
haha right?! Beautiful little place I made for myself. And yes, cold is cold even if you're close to the car (I was about a mile away)
Beautiful videography! Hats off to you for actually practicing 'Leave no Trace" !!! Thank you sooooo much for not hacking off a bunch of tree limbs to light a fire and for not leaving a pit of scorched earth. 🙏
Good Job Eric! Enjoyed watching this. BTW the boots you gave a shout out to which are rated to -40ºF is also -40ºC (the only time both F & C agree on anything). 🤣
Finally! No one can complain about me not giving the celcius version!
We just went thru a polar vortex. I did a one hour hike at -44° wearing the Keen Revel Polar boots. Pretty good for that hour. Any longer might have been pushing it. Great video. Banzai!
This is incredible. Only 5 minutes in but I just HAD to comment on the amazing cinematography. Great job.
Building stuff with snow blocks makes me feel like a kid again. I was a part of a crew that practiced building quinzees, snow caves, igloos etc. What I found to work best is to stamp out a snow quarry on the OTHER side of the camp area, then wait 45 minutes for it to sinter, then use a snow saw to make the blocks and shovel to do what you were doing. IMO, that tended to be the most efficient method.
Nice! That's a good idea to harvest your snow blocks elsewhere. I'll have to try that! I don't have a snow saw but I want one!
I'm taking notes on all your adventures.... In case I have to run from the Feds too😅😅
Big fan of yours with a horrible sense of humor😅😅
Gosh, your shots are absolutely amazing. Also, it tickled me that even out in the middle of nowhere wilderness you still managed to be found by someone just casually hiking by.
Well thanks! Yeah those crazy Colorado people get out there! I thought that was really funny too.
When I was younger I loved winter camping. But as I get older I enjoy it less and less. Outstanding adventure.
that's understandable. And thank you!
Hi Eric, in the video I saw that you were using a Nalgene water bottle. In the winter (or cold weather), I recommend turning the bottle upside down when you carry it (or in its insulated case). This will prevent the water from freezing the bottle cap and when it comes time to drink or pour its contents if necessary. This is my experience where I practice these winter adventures.
Also, one of my tricks before going to bed, I prepare a hot water content that I pour into a thermos vs. nalgene bottle. I then use this thermos inside my sleeping bag between my legs, which acts as a heat source, to help keep me warm for 7 to 8+ hours. If I ever have to leave the tent during the night, I leave the thermos in the sleeping bag and when I come back to it there is no accumulated moisture which can cause some bad sleeping/incomfort. The next morning when I woke up, I already have my water ready for breakfast as a bonus.
As for your journey on the Eric Hanson UA-cam channel, I am totally impressed by the quality of the information and the joy you are giving us to learn more while having the desire to do more... I can't wait to see your next videos!!!!
This may be my fave video of yours yet. You took us on an entire emotional journey 😂 The music, lighting, editing, the risk and skills of frozen solo adventure...I gasped out loud at the long shadows of the trees
Agreed. This whole thing was fantastic.
Awww shucks, thank you! I am continually trying to improve and grow. So glad you enjoyed the video.
Beautiful. You are one of the few of my many UA-cam subscriptions that I never fast forward through. Such a treasure you have that you share w/ us. TY
Aww thank you so much! I really appreciate that.
good stuff. takes me back. 3 years ago i left the mt hood national forest where i lived for 15 years. i did winter survival on a national tv show. and i lived in the mountains. from snowshoeing to mushroom hunting. to archery and trout fishing. mountain biking etc. i did over 1000 videos on mt hood. but 3 years ago i moved back to the midwest. i even had dreams of mt hood last night. just views that blew my mind and were more gorgeous than ever. i lived 2 thousand feet below the tree line in govt camp oregon on mt hood. i was a adventure man and adventure film maker also. but now my vids are not mt adventures like the old days. thanks for bringing us alone. i just found this video. it is my first video i have seen of yours. good stuff
So glad to hear it! Sounds like a pretty wild time you had!
@@eric_hanson yep it was. cooking for shaun white and other olympians. living in the most beautiful forest on the most beautiful mt in the northwest. it was unreal doing so many adventures. i miss it so it is fun to watch others do adventures now. i still do bmx videos each summer and other things. tiny hikes but nothing like i used to do. i been to copper mt to shred. but most my mt time was mt hood. oregon. but i did so many mushroom hunting videos off trail in the most gorgeous rain forest ever. it was so fun. i loved it. i did magazine drills with mp5 ak47 m4 all wearing gas masks while doing mag drills. or just whatever. it was insane. so ya seeing snow or mts just makes me miss it. remember it. i will always have the memories but i am thankful i got over 10 thousand photos and over 1000 videos from my time on mt hood.
Eric, I'm totally thankful for this video. I am studying it because you are just a really solid pro at this stuff. But I also wanted to say, reflectix can be great at the base of your fuel canister in order to stop it from losing heat to the snow.
aww shucks, thanks! Yes it would've been a great idea to use some reflectix under the fuel canister but it still performed really well anyway.
Respect for anyone brave enough to camp in these conditions
I know long form trip videos usually aren’t the most lucrative for UA-camrs but I appreciate the content. This was an awesome video. Keep doing your thing!
Beautiful video.
I would bring polar booties on winter trips. They are good to wear around camp. They are breathable so if you wear your day socks in them around camp you can dry the socks by body warmth. Important on longer trips. Also when it gets real cold you can wear them into your bag then you don't have cold feet. Adding an insulated footbed/insert in them is a good idea.
Another important tip is when you take your boots off for the night make sure to open them up. They will freeze overnight and you need to get your feet into them to thaw them.
Love the drone shots!!! I want to go winter backpacking now.
Thanks! Feelin' the inspo?
Kudos on using a Nalgene filled with hot water to pre-heat your sleeping bag. As you indicated that your boots were cold, the same trick can be used to pre-heat your boots in the morning - use the smaller 8 oz size bottle.
.. or put them in a plastic bag and put in or under your sleeping bag ..
If my boots were colder I would've done something to heat them up. My toes were chilly but not concerningly so.
Great video and fantastic sunset. Cheers from Norway ❄️👍🙂
Last winter I went out to Ridgeway State park during one of the first few winter storms. I was the only camper in the park besides some rangers. I had my normal tent which was a Triangular tent covered with a tarp on top and bottom. I had a buddy heater in the tent with me. It dropped down to 10 degrees and snowed all day and night. It was awesome. I winter camped 3 more times last year.
one of your best - well done!
shucks, thank you!
Love the reflectix tips. I believe those MSR Reactor stoves have pressure regulators inside them, so the burner operates on a much lower pressure than what is in the canister. This gives the stove a more even burn output over the life of the canister.
That would make sense as it used way less fuel than I expected.
Not done much winter camping, but I have done a lot of winter night hikes (with my dog RIP) and from my experience, you're absolutely correct, sheltering clouds means a warmer night. If you can see the stars clearly... it is going to be a bit brutal. The clear sky is more beautiful, but a cloudy sky will be more comfortable
This is incredible! We just did Mt. Sterling in Smoky Mountains National Park in the snow but that was a little shy of 6,000 feet. Colorado backpacking is on my to-do list next! Amazing video and editing! Sub and Like added!
Awesome video! I love that area!! Back in September 2021 my brother and I camped at Dallas Divide near Telluride. The morning was bit cold (not as cold as this) with the sound of elk bugling near our tent. One of my favorite camping spots. I want to get back there to ski sometime soon.
That's a beautiful area and waking up to elk bugling would be pretty memorable!
Hello. A magnificent video but without a doubt what stands out is the panorama and how you have fun on your adventures. Freedom and nature are priceless. Greetings 👍
Thank you! I appreciate that. I definitely have fun out there!
Winter and snow, harsh conditions are my favorite times to be out in the mountains! Great video. Thanks for posting!
It doesn't get much better!
Snow is magical. Beautiful views in this video!
Love the pristine snow out there.
So inspiring and beautiful. Thank you ❤
snow water melting tip- add a little snow at a time and it melts way faster. Be safe out there.
Gorgeous! You need backcountry skis. That snow looks perfect for gliding around.
True! It would've been perfect. I do actually have backcountry skis but I was hesitant to bring them because avalanche conditions were so high I didn't know if I'd go out at all. And I was traveling in my van and I don't have a good way to mount them. Hoping to fix that soon!
Maybe larger snowshoes would have kept you a little drier and saved some of the effort. That was a lot of pegging. Cool video!
@@eric_hanson ... Have not used them ,, but Split skis look like fun for a backpacker ... Short snowboard (Splitboard) that converts into a pair of skis .. then use snake skins to hike on ..
The night time video timelapse outside the tent was really nice.
Really enjoyed this adventure, Eric! So peaceful. I have appreciated winter more too living out West! Since you’ve been on your own channel your adventures have just gotten better and better and the video quality is second to none like another person mentioned. Thank you for sharing!
Well thank you so much! I've been having fun making my own videos. And I love adding as much cinematic flair as I can!
It’s a luxury, but I always have a candle lantern in the tent at night. Surprisingly it will take some of the bite out of the air inside! Great video-cheers southwest Michigan!
Nice! Yeah I've always heard about using a candle in the tent but I've never tried it. I'll have to try it out sometime, cheers!
@@eric_hanson ... the canister stove used here would easily heat you out in little time ..
Awesome views! Thanks for taking us along!!!
It's such a stunning place!
Great video Eric!
Good decision on camping not too far from your vehicle. Props on wisdom! Love your stuff! Keep it coming!
Really nicely filmed and edited, Eric. I've winter camped, backpacked, and climbed for 50 years (down to -30F), and know how challenging it is to film and fly drones in those conditions! The worst part for me is the length of the nights. Looking forward to watching more of your content :)
Thank you so much! It's very tricky keeping everything running in the cold. But I love the look and feel of a cold landscape!
Great video. I like winter camping. I learn something new and helpful with all your videos. Thanks.
So glad to hear it!
Enjoyed this one. Loved the night tent glow. Drone shots were well done. Glad you stayed warm man.
Thank you! Tent glow looks super cool.
Eric, you probably know this tip: when carrying a Nalgene bottle in the winter, load it upside down in your backpack’s pockets because ice floats upward when it freezes. The ice will end up freezing to the “bottom” of your Nalgene and leave to top of the bottle unfrozen and accessible to unscrew the top off.
I had sort of done that overnight but I did it a little too late and quite a bit of ice had already formed. Smart idea though!
@@eric_hanson We all learn from each other. Great video!
I think these winter hiking videos are amazing. It is something I'd love to try out at some point, and of course document my adventure. Great video! Subscribed!
Glad to hear it, thanks!
2 me, the San Juan range is , in all, the most wonderful !! Don't get me wrong, the Bob is stunning of its own. Truth is ya can't honestly say 1 is better than the other!!
Wonderful stuff Eric 👏 that sunset sequence and music was very moving. A great balance between the technical info and sharing the feel of being there.
great! That's my goal. Definitely want to convey a feeling as much as I want to communicate information.
These are great tips for Winter camping for those hearty enough to venture out in freezing temps. Thanks, Eric for helping us to keep from making disastrous mistakes. I also have the NEMO Tensor Wide Insulated Pad but got it before the Extreme came out. Looking into getting one for this Fall/Winter. Have the absolute best time with your experience. You really ROCK in the Rockies!!! 😁
The updated Nemo Tensor is nice but the Extreme is sooo good for winter camping. Thanks!
Very relaxing video to watch Eric. Thank you for making great UA-cam content. 👍
Maybe make a top for your groovy insulated water bottle sleeve! Same as the bottom, only a tad wider, to slip over the top. Good work!
Awesome video, Eric! Really appreciate all of the effort that it takes to film in conditions like that. I usually don’t even snap a single photo when I’m snow camping.
haha I wouldn't be a very good UA-camr if I didn't shoot anything! But yeah, it can be a chore but that's the job!
Jan Juan’s and the Rockies. Miss it so much❤
Well done brother! I make a square of reflex ex to put my stove/canister on. Just a barrier between stove and the snow. Great video and tips. One can be very comfortable in very cold Temps. Good gear is critical. You demonstrated that well!
This video was so beautiful! Incredible. The guy stopping by and blowing up your spot made me laugh! But hey, nothing wrong with not being too far from your car - during a winter expedition especially. I love this area - Telluride is a place I try to visit every year! Need to put the Lizard Head area on my list for next time. Can't wait to see the next video!
Thank you so much! I was about a mile deep and that guy had been out all day. It was pretty funny and startling! Lizard Head is a super cool area!
Beautiful video and a great adventure. You could use that reflective material to make a cozy fot your meal pouches too.
I think I'm gonna start making cozy pouches for everything I own!
Wow, great video. I was just out there in October. It's nice to see it in the winter time. Winter challenges are fun for those who are prepared, as you clearly are. Cheers!
Thank you! It's amazing how it changes through the seasons. It's. special place!
Breathtaking, inspiring, relaxing, and now planning!
Enjoy it out there!
Crazy story, I used to live in Dunton Colorado and would camp with a few of my friends around the area it’s a beautiful area with beautiful views everywhere you look!
That's an amazing area!
This looks like so much fun. Man the red of your tent in the time lapse was intense. So cool. Encouraging me to go out again. With scouts I have camped at well below zero and I agree. Love the challenge and fun.
It was a blast. Fun to grow through these experiences!
Absolutely stunning spot. Thanks for sharing!
yeah, so beautiful!
Great video.... All my family is from Del Norte. beautiful area.
Eric - an amazing video. Looks like a wonderful evening in the San Juans
Thank you! I love me some San Juans.
I think you should invest in the heated jacket that you press the button and it heats it up and the heated socks too and heated gloves cause you like winter camping you’ll keep you nice and warm
I've heard the opposite on letting the bag gain loft. that You should wait until you are ready to get in so that it's filling with warm air not the cold.
Also you have to get your Reflective stuff at Lowe's! (my son works there! It's been such a nice workplace for him!)
This was great ☺️ an unexpected trip down memory lane to my first backcountry experience with Outward Bound now almost 20 years ago. Felt good to reconnect to the memory 🙏🏼 thanks for that (now to plan a winter expedition of my own)
Nice! Outward Bound is great. Glad I could send you on a little trip!
You know its cold when you can hear its cold lol, I just bailed on a gear test and cant wait for a round two ❤
haha, so crunchy!
Love the San Juans in Colorado. Getting my winter camping kit together to try myself.
Nice! Enjoy it out there.
That looks so fun. Great content
Thank you! It was actually very fun.
nice video, San Juan is one of my favorite places... another is BWCA in Ely MN... I did a trip on moose lake 2nd week of Jan 2024.. still have to put video together, but since you like adventure, that's an awesome place too... Steger Mukluks Arctic are my warmest boots.
Great video, Eric. Feels like you leveled up more than just the winter camping skills! I will be out camping in the snow next weekend, and this made me more excited. Good to see that you got some norwegian equipment too, cheers from Norway!
Thanks! This felt great to be out there and inspired me for more! And I've got Norwegian roots and I love that Norrona jacket!
I absolutely HATE snowshoeing but it beats having none. Eric H. should try "sliding snowshoes" which are very wide, short skis with fish scale pattern grip areas on the bottom and Balata bindings to fit most winter boots. They are FAR easier to use than snowshoes, as are back country skis. BTW, you really need to use a white gas stove in those temps, like an MSR Whisperlite Universal. Otherwise you need to use that same multi fuel stove system with an INVERTED canister. (Inverted canisters REQUIRE a stove with a fuel vaporizer loop;)
Great photography and congrats on your survival skills in such a cold environment. Tip on the water bottles, invert them, they freeze from top down, that way you have liquid on top when you open the lid. Loving your new channel even if I’m a few days behind in watching!
Thank you so much! Yeah I won't make that water bottle mistake again!
Kudos my friend. Awesome video!
Beautiful, Eric! The colors are gorgeous
I loove the colors out there, especially with that jacket.
Great vid and also great getting experience like that.i was taught to use snow as a wind block but digging down like that is just making a cold sink where all the cold air settles making it colder
True. I was concerned about making a cold sink but ultimately I don't think it created problems.
Beautiful shots man. Looks like an amazing time. Cool tip for isobutane in the cold, research the moulder strip. Essentially it's a strip of copper affixed to the canister with an end sticking into the flame. Also making the canister an insulation sleeve help, especially if cooking on snow. Made mine from neoprene, and my moulder strip keeps the canister warm below 0f.
huh, that's a cool tip. thanks!
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy gear reviews but this was so much better. Keep the amazing videos coming.
Thank you so much!
Hi from the UK Eric. Epic scenery, great video!!
Thank you!
Awesome adventure! Cool droneshots too.
Thank you!
Ah! As a Colorado Girl, loving this video. Perfect capture of the MSR lettering glow at night. Yep, I saw that! Loving the ice crystals. I don't imagine you carry a macro to capture that because , boy are those heavy! Beautiful Drone shots and music. Thank you for your creativity. Colorado Girl
I love that little design aspect of the MSR reactor. And no, I didn't bring a macro lens but I have the 15-35 RF lens that is niiice.
Just came across your video. Hello from Ohio. Thank you for your awesome Winter camping 🏕️ adventure ❄️🏔️❄️
Thanks! I appreciate that. Enjoy those Ohio winters!
I love the long form videos!!
Great video buddy nice overnight
Nicely done Eric! ❄️🏕️👍🏻
thanks!
I spoke too soon. Now it’s peppy . Much better. Tks for the vid!
haha, it's all good. I still appreciate the feedback!
I can't imagine the hassle factor of filming under these conditions - thanks for an enjoyable video!
It is a lot. But I love doing it. Glad you enjoyed!
Great little mini series… Nicely filmed and edited. Enjoyed the music too! What’s next?
Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to share the beautiful Colorado wilderness with us. The overhead shots were gorgeous! You make even the longerish 😊 videos enjoyable to watch. I mentioned on a comment above that i was wondering if you'd stored your water upside down to keep the top from freezing and if it froze anyway?
Well thanks! I love the long format and I'm glad you didn't find it boring! I did store the water upside down overnight in the insulated thing I made, but I flipped it over after some ice had already formed.
Nice one Eric!
Also happy to see you in some Norwegian equipment 😊
Hey! That Norrona jacket is bomber.
Awesome video! Braving the cold like that is a real challenge. Love the shelter you made. I've been watching the"Outdoor Boys" channel. He builds some amazing snow shelters and has some great tips for winter camping/bushcraft.
I watched a bunch of @outdoorboys before heading out as that guy does some wild stuff! I was hoping for deeper snow to maybe try some other shelter styles. Might go back later when the snowpack is deeper.
You go skiing yet in Colorado with all the powdered snow must be amazing
BTW Eric, love the video and the music is SPOT ON💯!
Well thank you!
I would love to do it also... at least once. What a gorgeous setting. I have never seen the likes of. Thanks so much for sharing. .......... Wow, I'm there (said that for 5 years) gotta get a move on, time runs faster at 60. Stay safe brother. 👴
thanks, you still have time! Get out there✌️
Great video. I’m sorry but too many creators making gear or advice videos and not enough actually going out and backpacking. You’re actually out there testing, reviewing and advising in real time in full field action. Excellent channel
Thank you so much! I definitely try to really get out there!
One of your best videos yet man. I would suggest not having your fuel canister sitting right in the snow like that and making a little coozie out of reflectix for the canister would help with performance on the stove and prevent that instant frost up in the out side
Thanks! And that's a great idea to make an insulator for the fuel canister as well.
@@eric_hanson that insulation is actually designed for HVAC which is what I do for profession. The best tape to use is aluminum foil tape. It has great adhesion, easy to work with and lightweight compared to other tapes
Great video! Beautiful place, great video work. I've winter camped only a couple times and those were only about 20 F at night so not very cold. But even for that I think my body adjusted itself as I felt quite warm for a day or two when back home in my house.
Thanks! And yeah it's amazing how the body can adjust.
I would suggest that you face the tent so the wind goes from the foot of your tent over the front. It looks like you placed it so the wind hits you on the side.
love the shot at 33:57, beautiful
The snow wasn't deep enough this trip, however you should try a snow cave sometime. You won't have to carry a tent and you don't have to worry about the wind. You can get the inside above 0 just with a candle and your body heat. It is a blast.
I would absolutely love to build a snow cave. I might go back to the area when the snowpack is deeper.
@@eric_hanson And I meant above 32F not 0.😃
Just a tip you may have already gotten. Store the Nalgene upside down, then if ice forms it will form at the “top” (the bottom of the bottle) rather than at the opening.
Yep, a few people have noted that, but that's a good tip!
How many years have you been on YT? It's mind blowing you only have 24k subs. Great work man!
Well thank you! I used to host another channel on behalf of another company. So I have lots of UA-cam experience but this channel is only about 6 months old.