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

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  • @JosephPelleritojr.
    @JosephPelleritojr. 2 дні тому +1

    I was recently diagnosed and I'm struggling to overcome mental illness. I wanted to thank you for your videos that are so beautifully done. My wife and I are preparing to go on the road and live the van life and you have been an inspiration to both of us. You've also been there when I have been trying to find a way forward. God bless you, brother.

  • @Aaronontheradio
    @Aaronontheradio 11 місяців тому +155

    It is a privilege to feel like this journey was made just for me. Chad is like that friend you want. I feel like I should have chipped in for fuel. Thank you so much, Chad, for taking all of us along . I life long dream came true.

    • @paulfrost4678
      @paulfrost4678 11 місяців тому +5

      💯 feel the same , it’s like he does them for you personally and that you’ve been palls for ever .

    • @Woodcutter-e3e
      @Woodcutter-e3e 11 місяців тому +2

      Absolutely, this trip is not a joke.

    • @irenereeves5037
      @irenereeves5037 11 місяців тому +5

      Thank you so much for taking us to the Arctic 🥶 We love all your videos!
      I have a Q. How does the drone survive out in those frigid Temps? And....do you have to get permission to fly over the pipeline?

    • @liedebunker1253
      @liedebunker1253 11 місяців тому +2

      Same to many, who would love to do it themselves but they just cannot do it for various reasons. I watch every single post of this channel.

    • @truckcamper_felix
      @truckcamper_felix 11 місяців тому

      absolutely great "cinema"!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thx. Chad !!🙋

  • @KornflakezRandomStuff
    @KornflakezRandomStuff 8 місяців тому +2

    Look at the artic chickens! LOOK AT THEM!

  • @stepforwardsinto
    @stepforwardsinto 11 місяців тому +21

    Chad - Your personal motivations for taking road trips are truly inspiring. It is evident that this journey means a lot to you and your passion is truly admirable. Your dedication to excellence is all over every production!

  • @michaelmanese2228
    @michaelmanese2228 11 місяців тому +37

    7:04 a Bird's Eye View. Thank you Chad for this Epic and Magnificent Videos ✌️😎❤️🇵🇭

  • @rbuenafe100
    @rbuenafe100 11 місяців тому +23

    The scenery is unreal. It’s so beautiful and majestic but yet deadly. I was in awe of how vast the landscape was and I was getting anxiety of how cold it is. Chad thank you for taking us along your adventures.

  • @anelson78
    @anelson78 11 місяців тому +14

    Happiness starts with yourself and a deep understanding of who you are and what you like and don’t like!
    I think your finest video yet, Chad!
    Thanks for bringing us on your journey!

  • @DoctorRennie
    @DoctorRennie 11 місяців тому +24

    You do a great job of telling the story with amazing cinematography and photos. Being alone while doing this is a lot of work. It also takes a lot of skill for these captures. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    • @robertenn6818
      @robertenn6818 11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, I like others, feel like he is taking us along. Thanks!

  • @intotheoutside4299
    @intotheoutside4299 11 місяців тому +32

    as a truck driver myself i love seeing trucks lined up with steam rolling out of the pipes...

  • @richardfowell5687
    @richardfowell5687 11 місяців тому +45

    Chad is at the top of the tree when it comes to van life films they are simply a cut above the rest and I enjoy every single minute 👍

    • @gsxrJOE92
      @gsxrJOE92 11 місяців тому +1

      💯

    • @bobbank74
      @bobbank74 11 місяців тому +1

      Totally agree. He is the best 👌

    • @isabelmendi3973
      @isabelmendi3973 11 місяців тому +1

      What an amazing experience, and you got a sunny day too. Beautiful video. Very profound.

  • @citystarz209
    @citystarz209 11 місяців тому +8

    The footage you capture with your drone while simultaneously driving is just extraordinary. Been watching your channel for many years and have loved the evolution of your skills and capabilities but you still maintain the excellent commentary and friendly feel of your older videos early on with the Volkswagen

  • @clairebutwhere
    @clairebutwhere 11 місяців тому +3

    i wrote down the quote, “when you sit at home and anticipate how hard something might be, its easy to talk yourself out of those things (or those challenges), but, if you actually hurl yourself into the unknown, you push your limits, you can actually unlock special things within your heart, within your soul.” Chad, you are such an inspiration to me in so many ways and your videos have provided me with a wonderful source of motivation and encouragement as well as comfort and happiness for you and your continual successes. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into the Van Life, not just for all of us but for yourself. Keep on trucking!!!

  • @greatwhitenorth3717
    @greatwhitenorth3717 11 місяців тому +3

    I think everyone has said it but the cinematography, narration, production, content. You feel like you are really there. Unparalleled work Chad...bar none and that includes all the pros.

  • @sarahr9181
    @sarahr9181 11 місяців тому +20

    You put videos together so beautifully; the quality is top notch. Thank you so much for sharing, Chad, and have a merry Christmas!!! 🎄

  • @SBsHappyLittleCloud
    @SBsHappyLittleCloud 11 місяців тому +6

    I have learned more about myself traveling solo in my van than I thought possible. I am improving daily. Your videos are inspiring. Thank you for hearing your adventures.

  • @rolandnyiregyhazki378
    @rolandnyiregyhazki378 11 місяців тому +8

    Chad, after episode five, I don't even know if there are any more words that I haven't said in comments during previous episodes. I think I can only repeat myself when I say thank you so much for allowing me (and us) to join you again this time on this adventure full of spectacular scenery and excitement. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday!!🎄I can't wait to see the next episode as well!

  • @keefwales
    @keefwales 11 місяців тому +4

    The fact you never stopped smiling says it all,well done Chad, that was epic,we enjoyed it all from start to finish 👍😉

  • @SK-vk7gv
    @SK-vk7gv 11 місяців тому +7

    Chad..excellent cinematography and amazing story telling. And that background score ..You are one of the genuine best on youtube.

  • @MattHalpain
    @MattHalpain 11 місяців тому

    I have to remember not to take for granted your ability to create and capture sheer beauty in a "no joke" place of destination.

  • @alexaapoe
    @alexaapoe 11 місяців тому +1

    OMG....Chad! Your message to us as you watched the sunset brought tears to my eyes😢 and touched my ❤️. I wish these young people I worked with heard that message that you only need to prove stuff to you and no one else. You're a beautiful man. I've waited patiently for each episode, as I'm sure all of your followers have. Thank you for the breathtaking views and for taking us along on the journey! Prayers 🙏 🙏 🙏

  • @aea5130
    @aea5130 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow! Double wow!! Anyone who hasn’t seen this video is missing something amazing!

  • @amberchen4751
    @amberchen4751 11 місяців тому

    I feel that passion and touching moment through the small screen, and we speak different languages、living space and even religion.
    But no word can describe how I feel seeing this Mother Nature❤ thank you so much, Chad.
    Love and respect from Taiwan.🇹🇼

  • @michaelmanese2228
    @michaelmanese2228 11 місяців тому +11

    Here we Go‼️ Part V‼️ Happy Holidays Chad. 😎✌️❤️🇵🇭

  • @deanmills5106
    @deanmills5106 11 місяців тому

    I'm 76 and you inspire me. I truly believe that your never to old to dream. Now, I'm sure I'll never have the opportunity to make the same trip as you. What I can do is watch you and dream about it. I want to thank you for giving an older man, not old but, older man dream dreams. Ne careful going home.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  11 місяців тому

      Hello Dean. Thank you for the wonderfully kind words. Much appreciated. I’m so happy to hear that journeys and adventures like this help inspire you. That truly means so much. Thank you for watching. And thanks for being part of the channel.

  • @tammiemeadows5278
    @tammiemeadows5278 11 місяців тому +2

    What a fitting book to read after a long day. And what a journey and a joy it’s been to travel along the road with you. Thanks Chad ❤

  • @Mtvslime100
    @Mtvslime100 11 місяців тому

    No better feeling than being home under a nice warm blanket in the safety of our homes and being able to watch videos like this makes you feel that much better. Keep up the amazing work Chad ☝🏼

  • @ruthlessgoat3702
    @ruthlessgoat3702 2 місяці тому

    Spectacular, breath-taking, unprecedented, the cinematography and editing are without peer. What a wonderful treat for those of us who can only dream of such an adventure.

  • @lizziegutierrez7085
    @lizziegutierrez7085 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing to us your adventures to one of the most unhospitable places on earth. You are brave.

  • @RozkiGameOn
    @RozkiGameOn 11 місяців тому

    every time i feel bored, i just open youtube and watch Chad's adventures.. It feels like I'm doing those adventures myself. Many thanks bro.. you are right.. prove it to yourself, not to others 👍

  • @mehulkolambkar2865
    @mehulkolambkar2865 9 місяців тому +1

    My dream....thanks chad for taking me through ur journey..

  • @thisfinitelife
    @thisfinitelife 11 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for including route map segments in the last coupe of edits! This roadtrip is no joke! Living vicariously through you at the moment - but this kinda trip is on my bucket list!

  • @kingpin7666
    @kingpin7666 11 місяців тому

    Chad showing his issues big and small helps others if they want to follow this path. That’s super cool!

  • @CarlDavison
    @CarlDavison 11 місяців тому +2

    Probably the best footage and film making I have seen all year, stunningly beautiful and rugged terrain coupled with an amazing film maker.

  • @urbanwoods363
    @urbanwoods363 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been pushing this video off because I knew I needed 36:55 mins of uninterrupted time lol. Absolutely awesome Chad!! Thank you for bringing us along on this adventure. 🤘

  • @MG-om9qd
    @MG-om9qd 11 місяців тому

    Yeeeha! Phantastic! Thank you so much for letting us be part of this journey. ❤

  • @cdclemensen
    @cdclemensen 11 місяців тому +1

    This is my favorite video you’ve ever done. Brilliant

  • @NilsPetersen-ht8ec
    @NilsPetersen-ht8ec 11 місяців тому

    To All of us from only you.
    You keep on giving, footage phenomenal, story telling timed perfectly and just gets better and better. I read trough most comments and they are just great where people really put sensitive and positive words in. Let's all give something back. Share so we can get to 1 million, support the channel in anyway you can. Simply. We want more. Hehe.

  • @givinitsome5595
    @givinitsome5595 11 місяців тому +1

    Episode V truely epic, there is no other word to describe this leg of your adventure.
    Stay safe and an eye on your heater filter 👍

  • @iancampbell582
    @iancampbell582 10 місяців тому +1

    Live a little and do a trip with no schedule or planning. True adventure. Control creates boundaries.

  • @SuziPoozi
    @SuziPoozi 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad it wasn't the heater itself that was broken. I would be inclined to have a back up heater when you do these arctic trips. Yay for the easy fix!

  • @beastoop8837
    @beastoop8837 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Chad for sharing a "awesome world" with us.
    Maybe consider this trip in the summer!
    Blessings 👌😀

  • @shuttermonkee
    @shuttermonkee 11 місяців тому +2

    My Sprinter is totally my "walk about" facilitator. I had to smile when you said that. The other thing was when you said “when you sit at home and anticipate how hard something might be, it's easy to talk yourself out of those things". I've been doing a bit of that lately and needed to hear this. Thanks for another great episode. I'm glad we didn't need to read about you freezing to death on the Tundra when your heat went out. ;)

  • @m.kameron6303
    @m.kameron6303 11 місяців тому +3

    I just found your channel. I watched a few minutes of your first Arctic adventure and ended up watching everything you've made from the very start. I'm hooked! And I am thoroughly enjoying every one of your masterpieces! I'd love to think of myself as "adventurous", and maybe sometime earlier I was. Unfortunately, I also managed to clip my own wings somewhere along the way. Sadly, but not finally. I may not be able to drive to the Arctic, but your films have managed to help me come "face to face" with some of the most beautiful mountains in the North, at extreme heights even. I'm sure it's nothing compared to actually being there in person, but it was awesome none the less. You have an artistic eye for film and photography, and the wonderful stories and information to captivate the senses. Your timing is perfect and we'll balance. Thank you for your words of Wisdom. You've inspired me to remember I still have my own wings to flex and unfurl, and that it's never too late to start using them again...

  • @vanman3752
    @vanman3752 11 місяців тому +1

    That was an awesome journey and to end it off with that almost fatal diesel heater failure, now that's some real Steven King stuff. You really had me sitting on the edge of my chair. Well done.

  • @TruckHouseLife
    @TruckHouseLife 11 місяців тому

    Glad you figured your diesel heater out, had my diesel gel up one time in my Webasto in Whitehorse when I filled up in Seattle (diesel #1) and then forgot diesel #1 doesn't have cold weather additive like #2 does lol

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video as always Chad. These adventures to the Arctic are so spectacular and so amazing. You really capture the beauty of the landscape thru your films. It's been a real privilege to ride along on theses amazing adventures.

  • @Rosalina-m9f
    @Rosalina-m9f 4 місяці тому

    Chad, for taking all of us along . I life long dream came true

  • @15secondsboost
    @15secondsboost 26 днів тому

    Beautiful places. Best part is your thrilling commentary .

  • @samehrlich6857
    @samehrlich6857 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been watching u since 2018.. and let me just say this is your best work yet. I’m proud of you bro! Keep pushing! Your a pioneer

  • @savage1469
    @savage1469 11 місяців тому +1

    Those shots through the Atigun Pass were truly Epic !

  • @mrs_lmswclifford
    @mrs_lmswclifford 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful van life with me. I love everything about this channel. The scenery, the meals you cook, the footage, hearing your heart and your why behind it all. You get it and live the real abundant life. God bless you, and Merry Christmas!

  • @rebeccahanson9864
    @rebeccahanson9864 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow thank you Chad for sharing and Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

  • @zirixsmari8273
    @zirixsmari8273 11 місяців тому

    Chad, thanks so much because many of us will never have that wonderful experience but, through your cammera and hard work we have almost lived this experience. This is a great job done.

  • @JohnDoe-xm9ql
    @JohnDoe-xm9ql 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome
    Thank you Chad..
    The risk and work.

  • @Camperowsky
    @Camperowsky 11 місяців тому +1

    OMG!!! amazing drone shots, congratulations on achieving your goal and thanks for documenting it for us, viewers. Admiration and envy that you accomplished this in winter!

  • @sadielaurentiwhitley3762
    @sadielaurentiwhitley3762 11 місяців тому

    Amazed at the beauty this earth has to offer for our adventures and appreciation of this world and life. Thank you for sharing your journey, what a beautiful gift you share.

  • @laudalady61
    @laudalady61 11 місяців тому

    Oh wow! Thank you for taking me there Chad! Not only did I love watching, I love what you said!

  • @RobBeatdownBrown
    @RobBeatdownBrown 11 місяців тому

    This video is unbelievable, man. Production value through the roof! 🎥 Couldn’t stop watching 😮

  • @RoyJLynch
    @RoyJLynch 6 місяців тому

    Bro I respect your tenacity to take this trip. Your words of encouragement are truly inspiring. I respect you 🙏🏾

  • @MagicNomadic
    @MagicNomadic 11 місяців тому +2

    Damn! I really, really enjoyed this one! What a crazy life those people live, just amazing! Thank you for bringing it to us!

  • @suezaple4950
    @suezaple4950 11 місяців тому +1

    WOW, Thank you Chad for bringing us, What spectacular scenery Those mountains are amazing and landscape in general so rugged and isolated Unbelievable!, You are truly blessed to experience this. Hope all went well through the night , look forward to the video. watching from Ontario Canada

  • @IRLmrgreen
    @IRLmrgreen 11 місяців тому +2

    This was my favourite video of the series. Main reason, we saw some real personality and humour come through for you Chad. I feel sometimes the commentary can be a little robotic and repetitive. This one feels like you went a bit ofd script, which was great.
    Epic adventure, loved it! 🤙🏼

  • @StephenSkoutas
    @StephenSkoutas 11 місяців тому +1

    10 out of 10, as always. Nothing else to say except I’m kind of stunned that the drone performed that well in those conditions.

  • @orlandoshideaway
    @orlandoshideaway 11 місяців тому +1

    I love your films. you are an incredible cinematographer. Thank you for the beautiful imagery and fantastic production value that you provide us with

  • @lancew3982
    @lancew3982 3 місяці тому

    It's going to be 107° in my neck of the woods today. I love watching a beautiful video like this. Helps me feel cooler 😊.

  • @dannywyatt1750
    @dannywyatt1750 11 місяців тому

    Your cinematography and general quality of episodes have continued to get better and better. They are definitely professional level now. I really appreciate the effort. Thanks.

  • @SridharSaraf
    @SridharSaraf 11 місяців тому

    Thank you, Thank you & Thank you for taking all of us on this journey. I don’t have the knowledge or the courage to take up such a winter-time adventure.

  • @DeeFay-fl1hs
    @DeeFay-fl1hs 11 місяців тому

    Stunning, captivating, mesmerising. So many times the adjective ‘awesome’ is misused - but on this trip it’s the right word to describe the scenery! What joy to sort out the heater problem!!

  • @EMEnea99
    @EMEnea99 11 місяців тому +3

    You are amazing 😊😮

  • @rover5788
    @rover5788 11 місяців тому +2

    OMG, Chad! What a stunning video!!!!!Merry Christmas and a very awesome and safe 'Living The Van Life' New Year! 🥂

  • @fit4lifenickzagorov592
    @fit4lifenickzagorov592 6 місяців тому

    God bless u Chad keep up your awesome adventures my brother. You inspired alot of us out there, Thank you.

  • @bst19
    @bst19 9 місяців тому

    Atigun Pass: Breathtaking and spectacular! Thank you for sharing this journey! Beautiful Earth it is!

  • @pandacrawler6x6
    @pandacrawler6x6 11 місяців тому

    Awesome Adventure and Beautifull landscape and Views!

    Big Thks for the share 🐼👍🏻

  • @sarelalberts8890
    @sarelalberts8890 11 місяців тому

    Thankyou very much Chad for sharing this amazing journey of yours with us .As you said" getting out of your comfort zone " that is what made it possible for us to see . All the way from South Africa not even our Freezer rooms get so cold . One thing for sure you must know and understand Van's setup very well . Enjoy your Van life .

  • @Votethepower
    @Votethepower 10 місяців тому

    This video is absolutely fascinating! There should be 1 million views! Thank you so much for capturing this breathtaking footage.

  • @aRVeesBlog
    @aRVeesBlog 11 місяців тому

    wow very interesting experience friend

  • @OliverOverland
    @OliverOverland 11 місяців тому +1

    Stunning! Can't wait to see the next episode

  • @clairecox8624
    @clairecox8624 11 місяців тому

    my dad worked on the pipeline in 1975-76. he was at pump station #4 in the Brooks range. he left cassette tapes and photos with him talking about working and living there at the time. it is SO COOL to see this!!! I had hopes of one day seeing it for myself but im in Arizona. long long way away and im not big on solo travel! Thank You.

  • @viveknarayanbose
    @viveknarayanbose 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations Chad for your new success in your Book once again. Keep up your great job with your driving and camera. God bless you.

  • @danoalex2977
    @danoalex2977 11 місяців тому +1

    Whoa, that epiphany watching the sunset was so inspiring and powerful, epic Chad ✨

  • @georgecorreia5314
    @georgecorreia5314 11 місяців тому +1

    A masterpiece video you are truly a new age trail blazer

  • @susang994
    @susang994 11 місяців тому +1

    Another fantastic episode! The scenery is spectacular!

  • @brijnich
    @brijnich 11 місяців тому

    That feeling when you find the fix. I felt your relief. 👍

  • @Hallnadventure
    @Hallnadventure 11 місяців тому

    Thanks Chad,
    Incredible adventure. The starkness of the landscape, the black and white scenery is amazing. Your describing the research and preparation that goes into an adventure of this magnitude is very cool.
    As I watch your experience, I’m reminded of a few of my own adventures.
    The night in remote northern Minnesota when I had a furnace failure in my FWC at -35 degrees F in my camper. I woke up to bitter temperatures in camper. Like you I hit the remote start on my gas powered F350. As I scrambled to get warmer clothes on, the cab of the pickup was warming up. I was able to rectify the issue in the furnace switch and get the furnace fired back up. My 6 days of dispersed camping with temps well below 0 taught me the importance of backup systems and proper precautions for the worst case scenario.
    I have watched your experiences and can truly appreciate your efforts and the locations that you have shared. Adventure on!

  • @aussiegruber86
    @aussiegruber86 11 місяців тому +1

    Amazing landscape,

  • @kahsankahsan
    @kahsankahsan 7 місяців тому

    Simply inspiring and breathtakingly amazing!!!

  • @joshbailey7725
    @joshbailey7725 11 місяців тому

    Wow, great video! Congrats on making it to DH.
    Your ability to not say uh or um is amazing.

  • @Salsadepr40
    @Salsadepr40 11 місяців тому

    Wow! Chad that was very scary. Thank God you found the problem quickly and it was a simple fix. Hope nothing else arises doing you trip back home. We are all watching in any case, You just keep downloading your video and keep your subscriber up to date with any potential life threatening situation. We will defiantly find a way to have everyone in the FIND AND RESCUE service to get to you as quickly as possible. Hope that it won’t come to that. God be with you. 👍

  • @imran9569
    @imran9569 11 місяців тому

    So beautiful scenery with well timing of capturing and this guy is some kind of poet.

  • @dalidydutchgirl634
    @dalidydutchgirl634 11 місяців тому

    💪 he fixed it again ,
    Thanks Chad you are amazing how you find yourself when u all alone and depending on yourself ❤ respect!

  • @rafimees1603
    @rafimees1603 11 місяців тому +9

    Chad your a well deserved content creator. Enjoyable content.

  • @tarilaine7766
    @tarilaine7766 11 місяців тому

    You are Awesome and Brave. Thank you for sharing this journey and the breath taking landscapes.

  • @heidia6270
    @heidia6270 11 місяців тому

    Chad you truly are magical!! You do things people only think of!! Second round with artic circle!! Can’t wait to watch video! Plus you play the best music!! I watched round 1. Looking forward to round 2!

  • @torstennowak5240
    @torstennowak5240 11 місяців тому

    Drove the Dalton Highway from Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay in 2013. I remember every single place. Thanks for these awesome memories. Great movie. Greets from munich, Germany.

  • @kao12561
    @kao12561 10 місяців тому

    thank you man! amazing adventure. and you are solo no disruption nothing.

  • @jjjvclub
    @jjjvclub 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful scenery and sure cold in Dead Horse. Nice job on figuring out the Diesel heater problem. Sure enjoying this series. Thanks so much!

  • @adamfeatherston9322
    @adamfeatherston9322 11 місяців тому

    Epic journey brought to life, with incredible cinematography. Been watching this channel since the early days of the Vanagon, but the film-making and the vehicle are both now next-level.

  • @MrKeenaz
    @MrKeenaz 11 місяців тому

    This is bloody grouse Chad. You cracked me up when you said, Now what do I do. I thought the same once when I tracked across Australia from south to north.

  • @mathiashofmann8777
    @mathiashofmann8777 9 місяців тому +1

    Cool

  • @angelfishtiger
    @angelfishtiger 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing such an incredible journey Chad. The route is magnificent. Love the power of that blast stretch, powerful in its bleak beauty. ❤