Riding out a blizzard winter storm in my van

Riding out a blizzard winter storm in my van - Living The Van Life

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6 ай бұрын

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Explore the Cascade Mountains with me as I navigate a blizzard winter storm in my van. Endure high winds, blowing snow, and 20°F temperatures. Watch as I set up camp, take a stormy walk, and ensure my van's safety. Stay tuned for a hot meal cooked from scratch. As night falls, experience the relentless blizzard in this raw, immersive video. #VanLife #WinterAdventure #BlizzardExperience
3qt Instant Pot: amzn.to/3vJz5kJ

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@winter_s_44 6 ай бұрын

Someone once said to me: “Sometimes, your art is just the way you live your life.” Chad, you’re an artist. ❤️

@dillanghee4683 6 ай бұрын

I just made this meal now I can’t stop shitting!!!!

@TinoushGTR 6 ай бұрын

@@dillanghee4683 😂😂🤣🤣

@99959bill 6 ай бұрын

No apology necessary,,, The heater is all part of the experience ...... And what a GREAT LOCATION,,, Snow, Wind, and the whole Van so well equipped ..... I wish I was 40 yrs younger to do it all over again,,, enjoy every second to the MAX .... I had a van in the 70's, 80's, 90's and I really miss it,,, so many things I think of now I should have done then,, so whatever crazy adventure idea you have, DO IT,, you'll be glad you did !!!!!

@mystuff1405 6 ай бұрын

Study,work,make money and all so Obama/Biden inflation can take it away. Do stuff when you are young. It's a shame most things require money.

@pacificnorthwest9416 6 ай бұрын

@@mystuff1405facts :)

@beccafitz22 5 ай бұрын

@@mystuff1405so Obama/Biden took it all away did they? You didn’t have very much apparently 😂🤷🏽‍♀️! Trump took your soul so…that’s who you should be mad at!

@lilyLily1824 25 күн бұрын

@@beccafitz22exactly! Crazy MF’r! Ugh!

@lilyLily1824 25 күн бұрын

I’m 61 and I’m getting a van built! I’m traveling solo w/ my dogs! Fully equipped!

@richardfowell5687 6 ай бұрын

Little adventure or big adventure Chad never fails to deliver. Great food great weather great van great film. Much love and respect to you ❤👍

@danielfluty1373 5 ай бұрын

Pro tip: when scraping food from your cutting board, turn the knife over to scrape with the blunt edge. This will save your blade!

@lackofdubs5975 5 ай бұрын

Lightly brushing a knife over a block won't dull it as quick as most think.. you will have to sharpen it faster, but the difference is so minimal.

@Krigarhund 12 күн бұрын

@@lackofdubs5975 Its not the only reason. You risk scraping of debris from the cutting board with a sharp edge as well.

@NxtVex 6 ай бұрын

You never disappoint and just the start of this video makes it a great one. Thanks for doing what you do.

@christinej9080 6 ай бұрын

The sound of the heater is actually relaxing 😊 This whole video was zen👍

@lackofdubs5975 5 ай бұрын

The sound makes me feel anxious lol. Hate buzzing noises and the sound of wind from a fan. 😂

@maureenclayton7401 5 ай бұрын

A lot of years ago now I drove a sprinter van, it was done out to accommodate our four children and two dogs. I loved it, my husband worked on the oil rigs so a lot of the time it was just me taking the kids all over.,the only thing I found was in the bad weather it didn’t hold as well on the roads as I would have liked.. yours is brilliant. I miss those years, however we have 8 grandkids now and we bought a holiday home instead, my health isn’t what it used to be but I still help out as much as I can. Love watching these videos., from England

@colinmccourt1571 6 ай бұрын

Was just watch the Norwegian Xplorer, who was watching you whilst he was out in the mountains in Norway! He recommended you on his channel.

@DAVexpeditions 6 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy seeing how far mechanically your Sprinter can be pushed beyond the original design of this van. Truly inspirational.

@LivingTheVanLife 6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!

@dillanghee4683 6 ай бұрын

I just made this meal now I can’t stop shitting!!!!

@paulcook68 5 ай бұрын

@😂dillanghee4683

@PsalmS-vi8zl 6 ай бұрын

Chad - I enjoy all your videos but I must say your winter videos are epic! Stay toasty 🙂❤🙏

@faceup9257 6 ай бұрын

of all the van lifer's van, I like your van the most. and i like your enthusiasm for the vehicle and the filming and the places you visit. Your attention to details in 3 of those is unique.

@allanblack8635 5 ай бұрын

I love the sound of the diesel heater. It transports me into a cozy warm van. I found myself with my eyes closed falling asleep with that hum going. No better sound than the sound of a small heater.

@sandrajacob7550 6 ай бұрын

Bless you Chad. Your wonderful adventures are such a blessing for us folks who will never be lucky enough to make the journey. Keep on keeping on. Thank you from the U.K. x

@seona6549 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad I found you again❤ I lost my husband a little over a year ago and disconnected from social media! The van looks amazing 😍, I love it!

@adityaverma3916 4 ай бұрын

You look terrifying

@barber0611 6 ай бұрын

you know what we like!....diesel heater just adds to the authentic ambiance 😁

@Rinzler03ny 6 ай бұрын

I work from home and I watch your video whenever there is a new one because mentally soothing traveling the outdoor especially during winter in the woods. I hope one day I can buy my own sprinter van that is built for such adventures. Keep rocking and trekking, Thanks for taking us to your adventure.

@LivingTheVanLife 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and the very kind words. Keep your eyes on those goals of yours

@wendywitzig119 6 ай бұрын

You made of steel! Not only takes the trash out in a blizzard but films it from multiple angles in that weather. That's Beastmode! Amazing as alaways.

@lndscpe 6 ай бұрын

Chad, its Time to do some eastern adventures, up thru , Indiana, Ohio, PA, NY and others states here out east and road trip up to Maine , so many beautiful areas out this way, love your videos, keep em coming!

@pacificnorthwest9416 6 ай бұрын

Not really, the east coast is lame compared to the west 😎

@lndscpe 6 ай бұрын

@@pacificnorthwest9416 I do love the west coast no doubt! But many areas out east and north, not just the east coast , offer something different and certainly beautiful in there own right :-)

@janb200 5 ай бұрын

@@lndscpe I agree. The northeast is absolutely beautiful and has a great deal to offer.

@1966spyderco 6 ай бұрын

Did that once in Wyoming, woke up to about 10 lodgepole pines fallen around our camper. Stay alert Chad. Great video and spot out in the open

@briansouthworth737 5 ай бұрын

Unless you've been there, it's really cool when there's bad weather and your inside your rig, what ever that might be?, Your cozy and warm like your in your little bubble . . .

@zlatan_2197 6 ай бұрын

Winter atmosphere is something else, especially when it's combined with cosiness of inside the van. Great video once again Chad!

@GeordieAnarchy 6 ай бұрын

Chad, I love this channel!! Keep living it up! ✌️

@100lastgoodnerves8 5 ай бұрын

I really didn’t notice it until you brought it up. Now my brain is infected! Thanks and keep up the amazing work!

@overlandbyrover 6 ай бұрын

I for one love the sound of the diesel heater. It's the sound of dominating winter. To me it's almost as pleasant as the sound of a camp fire. P.S. I'm going to try that recipe!

@DeeFay-fl1hs 6 ай бұрын

LTVL and Norwegian Explorer back to back this evening - what a treat. Outstanding videos every time.

@ericdanielson4177 6 ай бұрын

It's great to watch both of those inside a nice warm house!

@kirileman 6 ай бұрын

I am a simple man. I see a LTVL video, i press the like button.

@greatwhitenorth3717 6 ай бұрын

Van Camp in Blizzard. Grab myself a beverage and sit back and enjoy..nothing better. Thanks Chad

@keypenhikeralan4233 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Chad. If you get stuck in the Oregon Cascades snow, Casey LaDelle can rescue . He has a track vehicle

@davids.4760 6 ай бұрын

Chad, I've been a sub for many years. We have talked a few times at Expo, and I told you this in person, but I'll write it down here too. The thing that hooked me early on about your videos is your attention to the soundscape.. You have such artistry in your use of ambient sound, music, and silence. Combined with your videography, your channel is a joy to follow.. If I were a blind man, I would still watch your videos. Your comment about the heater sound, prompted my comment. I just had to chuckle.....David

@johnsimpson8198 6 ай бұрын

So true David,he's the Master!

@bigcountry443 6 ай бұрын

Chad your amazing brother. Thank you for all your hard work producing amazing content. I definitely enjoyed and learned alot from you. Cheers friend!!

@elishakidd9753 6 ай бұрын

You are living my dream. Maybe one day, I can do what you do, but my way. Lol You do a phenomenal job. All your work and travels has inspired me. Thank you for all that you do.

@OtterPup_ 6 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more LTVL, the energy and power that comes with these winter fronts in Washington state is humbling! Thank you for the videos as always

@Jeditilt 6 ай бұрын

Another great and inspiring episode. Thanks, Chad!

@alburgan8210 5 ай бұрын

My prep cook cuts onions the same way you do.. And here's a tip use the back of ur knife to scrap food off cutting board.. fast way to dull ur knives

@annkleindl3561 6 ай бұрын

Now thats a blizzard!!!! Nice!

@truckcamper_felix 6 ай бұрын

Chad, so many thanks to you for this great cinematography (as always) !👍💪🏻 Cheers from Germany 🍻

@DayZeroFWD 6 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your vanlife videos over all the others.....you live it, most others pose it.

@user-ue1ny3hj2f 5 ай бұрын

My daughter is hiking all the time through this region you are in.

@nayibah4188 6 ай бұрын

Love that sound of the diesel heater. It means you are staying warm and your van is too!!! Keep it running 👍🤙👊👌

@dillanghee4683 6 ай бұрын

I just made this meal now I can’t stop shitting!!!!

@nayibah4188 5 ай бұрын

@dillanghee4683 lol try eating more solids and not things that are shit like consistency

@TLH442 6 ай бұрын

The Foxes are there because they survive. They're extremely social creatures. You can convince then to visit. The way they cry love is amazing.

@MegaRetr 5 ай бұрын

Love that sound of the diesel heater.))))

@wideawaketotruth5301 6 ай бұрын

I have absolutely no problem with background noise! When I am running my diesel heater, it doesn't bother me one bit. No apologies needed here bro.

@KKKAlterEgo 6 ай бұрын

In Russia, they love watching your channel very much. Good luck to you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@ebutuoy201102 6 ай бұрын

For me, the diesel heater sound is good... feels warm..

@joepoppy3264 5 ай бұрын

Cheers to you Chad! Just so happens I am enjoying an adult beverage at this time also!

@miguelordonez7651 5 ай бұрын

you should do an emergency power outage survival night what you would to stay warm and survive the night with no heat source at all

@99959bill 6 ай бұрын

WOW! What a GREAT MEAL to cook in a van in a snow storm with 60mph wind and -4°F outside !!!!!! It don't get any better than this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@joshybrisby 6 ай бұрын

*doesn't

@karelesterhuizen7117 6 ай бұрын

Its been a blast with ya the last how many years, since the Combi and now, thank you for sharing and enjoyed every second. To many more.

@kevinmclaughlin8503 5 ай бұрын

Chad, I am a truck driver and I cherish my diesel heater. I am currently having a short problem and my fan system went out of my truck and had to rely on my diesel heater to get me by until I got it fixed.

@leonmurphey3968 6 ай бұрын

I really do enjoy riding shotgun on your adventures, thank you for taking us along😊

@miggimay6321 6 ай бұрын

Love ur channel so brave to take us all along with u . I'm so envious Chad . Just love ❤️ it all hi from Scotland x

@dyates6380 6 ай бұрын

I love these videos. I've told many people about your channel and how wonderful and unique it is. Be safe and keep on enjoying life. We never know when we'll be called home.

@AbidAhmed786 6 ай бұрын

Winter vlogs are amazing amazing brother 😍❤

@robertaolmeda2547 6 ай бұрын

You should make you an albóndigas soup in your instant pot!! 😋

@dandavey845 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video, keep up the amazing stuff and be safe out there From Vancouver Canada

@helenhull7768 5 ай бұрын

You are so brave and quite amazing too! Thank you for bringing us along!

@murdiesel 6 ай бұрын

Cheers to Chad and thank you for what you do! I hope to be on the west coast with my truck camper! Taker sleezy!

@ryandavis1286 6 ай бұрын

I have been watching for about four years your channel has got me through some hard times thank you for your content keep it up

@billyrichterrocks 6 ай бұрын

These videos get automatic like as soon as it starts playing. The content is better than anything I get anywhere else. I came here for the vanagen but the sprinter is finally starting to grow on me. I try hard to watch em as soon as I see they’re available. Keep it up. You are a huge inspiration for me and my winter adventures here in west Michigan.

@michellerene951 6 ай бұрын

I subscribed to LTVL in June 2021 and it's been such a fun adventure! Im sure we all feel like we've been traveling along there with you!

@TheSmallsRVAdventures 6 ай бұрын

Great video Chad. You always have the greatest adventures. That meal in the instant pot looked so tasty. I have to try it out. Thanks for the share.

@bottomline1864 5 ай бұрын

..Ladies & Gentlemen ,Boys and girls welcome to the adventure 😎,,✌️👌

@andrew9569 6 ай бұрын

Wow, I love how you put this video together especially the epic blizzard scenes. Well done.

@MrKveite1 4 ай бұрын

About 5 weeks ago we had a cute little blizzard here in Norway too exept it had 198 mph wind or 320 kph for those tha prefer that.

@BotGino 6 ай бұрын

Chad, checked out the Catwalks in New Mexico a few weeks ago! So so awesome man 👍 safe travels, Sir!

@RABonsai 6 ай бұрын

Amazing. Just amazing. The frames from the night walk near the end were just epic. Kudos!

@autumnsapphire2785 5 ай бұрын

I fully enjoy watching your videos , I love winter and fall. I grew up in NYC , and have always wanted to Alaska. Watching your videos makes my long work days relaxed in the evening. Thank you for sharing your great adventures with us 😊

@SeattleSeaDragon 6 ай бұрын

I one 100% would be ready to ride along for this adventure. . Snow, winter, companionship. sounds absolutely amazing. . Hope you enjoyed your time in the snow.

@furkanc.3845 5 ай бұрын

Aaaah that's it... Cooking!

@JD-yd3sj 6 ай бұрын

Another Great Video.

@privatesector0422 5 ай бұрын

Hey Chad I just recently subscribed to your channel and super excited to see what you're going through brother I just started van life about 2 years ago and looking forward to continue my new adventures and hopefully some Overland Adventures just like you're doing stay up my dude have a wonderful time have a wonderful life God bless

@grunthum110154 5 ай бұрын

Good to see some serious cooking again!

@adventureswithgnomie6553 6 ай бұрын

I've loved winter camping anytime I have done it. Just takes planning and patience. Well done Chad - Hatch Chili's are my favorite.

@ericcortez6486 6 ай бұрын

Thanks again Chad for the amazing content!

@edwardkeppler5554 5 ай бұрын

Awesome pics, and dinner looks great!

@robertpearlman6089 Ай бұрын

Hey Chad. I've been watching your videos from before the pandemic. Your new van is magnificent. I envy you my friend. I really would like to live a van life myself, but I'm recovering from cardiac arrest. I have an internal Defibrillator that has to be monitored constantly. Just watching you in the van surrounded by a blizzard is remarkable. One question, have you ever been in a situation where some crazy person in the woods was stalking you? That's the one thing that worries me if I was on the road.

@suezaple4950 6 ай бұрын

Love your video's and watching from Ontario Canada, that is quite the storm as for the heater that didn't bother me I was watching you cooking. The snow always looks so beautiful on the trees dosnt eat . nice video as always and some cool shots.

@johnnySMALLpepper 6 ай бұрын

I LOVED WHEN YOU PLAYED THE WEATHER WARNING WHEN THE ADVENTURE STARTED

@kingfan1019 6 ай бұрын

My favorite channel at the moment, amazing videos. Thank you. Greetings from Germany.

@deanostar-man4993 6 ай бұрын

Another cracking video mate start to finish. Living the dream along side you. Cheers 🍻

@RussellMcCollom 6 ай бұрын

Wow, that weather is crazy. I enjoyed watching. Great as always Chad

@GrahamHolmes 6 ай бұрын

Cheers to you and your wonderful channel which brings me so much joy

@Emz_Jhaye 6 ай бұрын

Awesome epic adventure! Specially those cooking! 👍😊 Watching from 🇵🇭

@mbrider56 5 ай бұрын

Awesome stuff as usual chad. Videography is brilliant and what an awesome place to camp out overnight. Cheers Chad.

@johnsimpson8198 6 ай бұрын

Now that's what they mean by snow blowing sideways,great video Chad,love them,stay safe my friend!

@ShawverFilms 5 ай бұрын

Bro, your a beast to do what you do! 🍻

@andyfreer8463 6 ай бұрын

Great video as usual love that food u made and the scenery just out of this world make more your fan andy

@user-el4mn4dm2d 6 ай бұрын

I don't care about the D.Heater, i love it it's all about the sounds, the knife againist the B.B. the pot beeping. Keeping the van perfect etc. Outside that sound of trees moving the wind howling the drone footage when up. The photography the vids. Beautiful the sound of silence & lastly that FOOD oh my GOSH. CHEERS NZ😂

@pierreendter5751 6 ай бұрын

I love this real 4x4 Van.

@robedmunds7163 6 ай бұрын

The most important thing, that van looks tough.

@doloresrodriguez6715 5 ай бұрын

Insta pots are great. You don't have to wait for hours for your meal. Good addition for your van.

@edumalafaia11 5 ай бұрын

That cold place is my favorite place of all traveling channels content on youtube. Man, Alaska is cool!

@thehemiolds455 6 ай бұрын

Cheers 🥂 to your great videos as always Chad your great work is priceless been your own boss is way to go, and love the classic music.😎🍻

@agustinbarroso8781 5 ай бұрын

I learned a new way to dice an onion...Safe Travels

@robanning7235 6 ай бұрын

Cheers 🍻 to you too mate. Love watching your videos, have done since the early Vanagon days.

@richroggio 4 ай бұрын

that was great Chad, keep up the great videos 👍

@thebeardeddad1489 5 ай бұрын

Been here since the little buddy heater... still so crazy how far you've come... yet the content stays as epic as always. i dig the diesel heater hum. I hope you never change. 🤙

@KingKpop 6 ай бұрын

Another great video from you once again! Thanks for the content you bring us everyday. Keep up the amazing work!

@LivingTheVanLife 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@KingKpop 6 ай бұрын

@@LivingTheVanLife of course. Your filmography skills are impressive and I love your adventures!

@cathyfloridagirl2867 6 ай бұрын

CHAD'S IN THE HOUSE ❤Goodness all that Snow its been in the 70s here in Florida Chad 😂i love leftovers i love it when you cook n share your recipes 😋 Glad you made it through that Blizzard 🎉kerp on Truckin😊