The FIFTY - Bonus Ep. - The Ultimate Winter Van

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3 жыл бұрын

A tour of the newest tool of The FIFTY, built by Alpine Vans LLC. This van was designed to handle the harsh cold of winter, the remote trailheads of The FIFTY and the thousands of miles spent chasing 'The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America'. See what it takes to build a van to survive winter on the road, the new technology made to insulate and build a lightweight van and what accessories are necessary for a van. Take a look inside and see what makes this van, the "Ultimate Winter Van".
For more info on the van and to order one yourself go to: alpinevans.com. Base builds start at $32k for your build.
Van Parts list:
Window Insulation: strawfoothandmade.com
Eberspacher Heaters: www.eberspacher.com
Dometic Sink Stove: www.dometic.com/en-us/outdoor/food-and-beverage/mobile-cooking/rv-and-boat-cooktops/dometic-rangesink-combination-20558
YETI Silo Water Cooler: www.yeti.com/en_US/coolers/hard-coolers/water-coolers/
YETI Go Box: www.yeti.com/en_US/cargo/loadout-gobox-30/
Thule Wall Organizer: www.thule.com/en-us/van-accessories/storage/thule-wall-organizer-_-306924
Thule GoBox: www.thule.com/en-us/van-accessories/storage/thule-go-box-medium-storage-solution-blackgray-_-306929
Thule Hideaway Awning: www.thule.com/en-us/van-accessories/awnings/thule-hideaway-rack-mount-85-ft-awning-anthracite-_-490008
ROUTE Info:
Want to use the maps used to guide The FIFTY, here is 14 day Free Trial and 20% discount to OnX Backcountry App: www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r...
WEATHER:
For a 60 day trial to an All-Access subscription to OpenSnow click here: bit.ly/3TTZhA5
GEAR Used Throughout The FIFTY:
Salomon QST 106: alnk.to/6bRkaUX
Salomon MTN Binding: alnk.to/dLdUm1C
Salomon Carbon S3 Poles: alnk.to/87VEXX0
Yeti Rambler 20oz: alnk.to/gzS237q
Swatch BioCeramic: bit.ly/3gQhCzo
Hyperlite Porter 5400: bit.ly/3XJVCHC
Smith Summit Helmet: alnk.to/ehYjxBD
Smith Wildcat: alnk.to/d3ySqO7
Smith Pursuit Glacier Glasses: alnk.to/7M6hfmL
Smith Squad Mag: alnk.to/hDmzW2F
LeBent Cody Pro Sock: alnk.to/cHJmtdU
LeBent Base Layer: alnk.to/58mMi9D
Arcade Capture Belt: alnk.to/4MxozAr
Mammut Carbon Probe 280: alnk.to/cHJmtfT
Mammut Alugator Pro Light: alnk.to/8iQpWSn
Mammut Barryvox S: alnk.to/2uDpzVA
Pomoca Free Pro 2.0: alnk.to/aeUKJS9
Thule Duffle: alnk.to/9IatNqU
Thule Ski Bag: alnk.to/gKMN24C
Hestra Falt Guide Glove: alnk.to/gKMVh4f
Hestra Overmitt:alnk.to/gKMVh4f
Hestra Merino Touchpoint Liners: alnk.to/gKMVh4f
Honey Stinger Energy: bit.ly/3sPpX9g
Strainge Beast Kombucha: bit.ly/3sK6vLj
TinCup Whiskey: bit.ly/3FvbSpb

Пікірлер: 262

@mrlukaszczyk 3 жыл бұрын

That roof needs Starlink for some serious Netflix and chill moments with Bjarne! 😂

@nicholasrandell2310 3 жыл бұрын

The drop-down outdoor table is such a fun little addition. Using a brand-name Petzl Micro-Trac for a 2 pound table is a hilarious little flex :P.

@CodyTownsend 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, definitely a flex, but if I ever forget to pack one for a glacier trip I know where to find one!

@stevemehne 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my shit when you showed the drying closet. Genius.

@andrewsteavpack9079 3 жыл бұрын

4:16 I love that he’s using a Petzl Microtrax with a stopper knot just for the style points when an eye hook would work. Totally my style 😂

@jpx1 3 жыл бұрын

eyehooks rattle

@dougmarder 3 жыл бұрын

Not a stopper knot. That's a halyard hitch. Aaarrrggh.

@andrewsteavpack9079 3 жыл бұрын

@@dougmarder Regardless, he could either use the microtrax teeth to grab the cord, or use a eye hook with a knot which is pretty funny. Utilizing the microtrax teeth to hold up a table would be really cool though

@Stwmaniak 3 жыл бұрын

@@dougmarder the connection points are halyards. The section that abuts the microtrax is a stopper

@PhilippKlein 3 жыл бұрын

The Micro-traxion table setup is just the cherry on top. A dream build for any skier!

@Mindwave416 2 жыл бұрын

lawl the micro traxion made me laugh

@paklons 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Cody. The drying closet is top, wood engraving adds soul to the van. Well thought. Enjoy winter 2021!

@willrichards4579 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love the set up! We’ve been full time in a 40’ Class A for over a year now. Being able to take your home to any mountain you want is awesome. I’m already planning out this years ski season! Can’t wait. Congrats on the killer van!

@samuraimajgier3855 3 жыл бұрын

I love it! Just purchased a RV but still would love to have this for my New England ski tours. Definitely going to look into. Let the snow fly!

@bbking0064 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the van was built how you need it - even though it costs. A quality outcome.

@ZonDog 3 жыл бұрын

Love that drying closet. Perfect for any mountianeer!

@davidsamuels4246 3 жыл бұрын

Cody, you did an excellent job presenting your van, the Salomon crew is lucky to have you as part of the team. Easy to see the value you must be bringing the product and marketing teams.

@thomasboyle 3 жыл бұрын

For your next bonus episode, it would be awesome to see behind the scenes of filming everything + what camera gear you guys use!

@jhcoverdrive9287 2 жыл бұрын

I love that pull off overlooking Donner. I spent many a preseason sunrise right there with my coffee when I lived in Truckee...the lightning was always perfect. These videos are bringing up all the best vibes; thank you much, Cody! Edit: the van is killer too, lol!

@brianemunroe 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great build...and the drying closet is a fantastic idea, love it! And the L-Track pushes everything over the top...very rad!

@CodyTownsend 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you man.

@dareangelmusic 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great setup! Perfect for those intense adventures and some better nights sleep I'm sure!

@adamedunn 3 жыл бұрын

Love the design, everything from the layout, details, color, graphics, it’s all impeccable style

@CodyTownsend 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@hugodaboss910 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the 50 project even if it is taking a while, it’s one of the few things keeping me sane whilst I can’t get to any slopes because of corona

@Erbombla 2 жыл бұрын

Very well thought out and executed build. Love all the personal touches!

@skeight976 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a van, I live in Tahoe. I had to get one of those Diesel heaters! Those things are life-changing, I need to build a closet like yours though. I have some good boot/glove/helmet dryer system so far. A second ceiling fan would be sweet, I need to but out more windows in mine too. My girlfriend wants that flarespace for ours.

@poknobtwister9625 3 жыл бұрын

Dream van! I like how there's still enough room for his giant moustache

@advanturemagazine 2 жыл бұрын

Quality van, built for purpose! Have a great season Cody.

@twstf8905 2 жыл бұрын

I bet Honnold _loves_ this Van. 👍 (Although his is pretty cool too, for his personal needs.)

@me.1475 3 жыл бұрын

the captain chairs turning around for the table it so sweet

@TheMadMagician87 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, so many of these ideas are what I've been slowly building into my 2005 Merc T1N 4x4 Sprinter over the last few years. I have a similar background to the guys at Alpine and also love skiing, so maybe I shouldn't be surprised there are similarities in the ideas (mine has just been built in an 'I am much poorer' way!😊). L-Track is great stuff, I have it everywhere and also designed everything to be removable, that way I can haul the dirt bike and sports bikes that I race when not skiing and use the same track for tie down points. Also brilliant for flexible tie downs of all sorts of random stuff when in 'just a general van' mode.

@FarOutRide 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thanks for letting us use your parking spot by the way, see you out there :)

@MetroLongboarding 3 жыл бұрын

I AM SO FIRED UP YOU GOT A VAN!! this season of the fifty is going to be AMAZING!!

@KevinSmith-wr1sy Жыл бұрын

Simply amazing to call that place home!

@LyonsLeo 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Artwork by Leighan Falley maybe the best part of that awesome setup. Cool to see the alpine community is that small.

@tomgreenway2084 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one! Love the van! Extremely jealous...

@Jay-tc9on 3 жыл бұрын

You guys absolutely killed this build. The layout is great and all of the skier touches make it perfect. How is the stability with the van being lifted and on off-road tires on the highway?

@alpinevans8540 3 жыл бұрын

The van has the Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade from Vancompass- it’s pretty surefooted.

@PrecisionRifleGroup 2 жыл бұрын

UNREAL!! I’m so impressed!

@bensutton522 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cody- that was fantastic.

@clarkmackinnon01 2 жыл бұрын

Love that as soon as you open the door the shoutout to the builders goes out

@travisjohnson8210 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!! The creature comforts look good!

@stephenclark15 2 жыл бұрын

this is the sickest van I've ever seen Cody!!!!

@Legend-wu7pj 2 жыл бұрын

A drip tray to a spout out under the van from the wardrobe like the ski rack would be a sweet touch.

@aligator5255 3 жыл бұрын

wow this wan is more geared than a swiss army knife. Well done to the builders. Looks like it worth more than an actual house ahah. You are a lucky man. Keep up the good work Cody this serie is amazing.

@CodyTownsend 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely lucky. Thanks.

@marklambert8111 3 жыл бұрын

For some reason this was surprisingly entertaining

@jwhoward182 3 жыл бұрын

I think it is because Cody really likes his van. And he should, really well thought out.

@jbarryclkrec 3 жыл бұрын

Epic! Great job. Now onto the truck stop showers!

@Trish.Norman 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a truck with the bed enclosed ;-). The best thing I think is the short wheel base, air compressor, 4WD, and heaters. NICE!!!

@dmoney161 3 жыл бұрын

This van is goals, sick video

@marti1923 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing ! I'm currently building and arranging my own van... Can't say it looks as good as yours ahah

@gregluesink7195 3 жыл бұрын

Missed opening line pun opportunity: "Bonus Dias"

@CodyTownsend 3 жыл бұрын

🤔

@NoProDad 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome van Cody! Sweet ski rack! 👍

@lydia19b 7 ай бұрын

Any idea where it's from? Looking for something for our van!

@jamesrogers98 3 жыл бұрын

So dope. Giving Bjarne a run for his money!

@enjoyjavy 3 жыл бұрын

Such a Dream van! 💛

@sprintermaximus 2 жыл бұрын

So jealous of this van, mate. So jealous. I need this.

@j8vi3r 2 жыл бұрын

Paint job is sick!

@mottohorn 3 жыл бұрын

thought the truck was pretty cool, this looks even warmer! awesome. Can't wait to see the next 50 project vids

@nomadicSwede 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos on the Kalles Kaviar in the fridge, well played!

@BourderijKabouter 9 ай бұрын

I have a winter van as well. I would love to see a follow up video after you have used the van for a few seasons. Any things you figured out, features you added, or removed? I am always looking for good ideas for our van and there is not much content for true ski/snowboard vans.

@lasharonbrown9454 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea using L-Track for removable cabinetry.

@jeffspicoli2643 3 жыл бұрын

Do you even have power bruh? Cody - "Hold my Redbull..."

@k.j.hulander2204 2 жыл бұрын

This looks great and I especially love that you mounted the cabinets on a rail system. But… it’s pretty much a standard European van conversion in terms of layout 🤷‍♂️

@MurCurieux 3 жыл бұрын

The wait was worth it - just creamed!

@weispicture 3 жыл бұрын

that mini traxion with a stopper knot is neat

@skibikehike 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Van!

@nimjarider1990 2 жыл бұрын

What do you do for going to the toilet and having a proper wash like a shower? The longer wheel base sprinters you can fit bathrooms in, would of made more sense when there’s no services stations for miles when in mountainous areas.

@thecma3 2 жыл бұрын

Alright Cody, it's Fall, I'm ready for the new episodes...😁

@roberttemme6162 2 жыл бұрын

Sick graphics inside & out bro!

@clemslab5636 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing build :) Just a quick note from the french : coup de gras means hit by grease, coup de grace (pronounced grass) == cherry on top

@CodyTownsend 3 жыл бұрын

Ah merci!

@evandean3944 2 жыл бұрын

Doooood. Coup de grace != "cherry on top." Unless one craves nothing more than the sweet mercy of death.

@martingirard3885 3 жыл бұрын

Wow very cool van.

@marklambert8111 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap this van is so efficient

@stephenclark15 Жыл бұрын

Dude, this is INSANELY LEGIT 😂❤

@jacksonhoran2695 3 жыл бұрын

Super rad build

@cazsmith2358 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome setup

@canoerichie1 3 жыл бұрын

living the dream brother

@TheJFari 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing build. I am envious. Can you provide details on the products used to make the fold out guest bed?

@joshpwnsnoobs 3 жыл бұрын

the warming closet....top tier

@thomassawyer7314 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool !

@kckc9955 2 жыл бұрын

Sick build

@austindodge6933 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video and van

@JLucRob 3 жыл бұрын

Love the van. That drying closet is such a great feature! Concerning the drying closet, where is the humid air coming out of the closet from? Thanks!

@NicholasLeader0 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering the same - leave closet door open?

@mikecuriak6140 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you the best of luck with the diesel Espars in winter. I would love to hear your thoughts on them come spring.

@MiraLeeAvonIndepSalesRep 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@ScottyGross 3 жыл бұрын

Wicked rad!

@colincarver893 Жыл бұрын

Rad van!

@MitchJewers 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I need a van like this 👀👀

@arlen5914 3 жыл бұрын

Yea yea this is cool… SHOWING SOME MORE SUMMITS

@johansjoberg1931 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for sharing, very inspiring!! We have ordered a KABE van (will be delivered in October, planning to spend some time in the Alps). Some things I want to upgrade is the table top and kitchen counter (white laminat) and also mount a drop-down outdoor table. I really like yours, what kind of wood do you have? 🙏⛷😊Best Johan

@michaelmcclaren1604 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing build! For someone who dreams of spending winters in a van like this skiing everyday, the only thing missing is a crapper and a shower. Cant wait for the new episodes.

@wyattyoung8177 3 жыл бұрын

This that ski movie money🤤

@Leons_camper 3 жыл бұрын

Nice detail

@sounddesignmix3002 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm, no potty/black water? I'd need that. Otherwise cool build. Love the clothes dryer and wet ski storage!

@user-qk1dz2be9v 3 жыл бұрын

bro im so jealous need me one of those

@stevekepple5396 2 жыл бұрын

Such a tight build for winter missions. The bonus seat/bed is perfect, who manufactures that unit?

@marklambert8111 3 жыл бұрын

Nice van

@neil2385 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@NorthwestLights206 3 жыл бұрын

love the music - nice touch to the usual EDM. The real question is what brand is that sick shirt?

@jamilwalji8622 3 жыл бұрын

This video contains crib tour vibes

@lydia19b 7 ай бұрын

This is sweet!! Any idea where the ski racks are from? We’ve been dying to find something similar for our van

@ronbUtube 6 ай бұрын

Nice for a custom build. Fairly utilitarian from the many I see. Not a diesel fan for cold and high altitude overnighting, though. Any issues with the diesel furnaces, yet? I prefer Propex propane furnaces, and I just doubled up with 13,000btu for those subzero nights. Like that you installed respectible solar. I did add a 20amp dc to dc charger for those cloudy short days to charge on the drive. You need a low watt microwave!-')

@dougmarder 3 жыл бұрын

I was >>this

@mettflow2648 3 жыл бұрын

The van has the Stage 4.3 suspension upgrade from Vancompass- it’s pretty surefooted.

@jpx1 3 жыл бұрын

Love that ski rack and that seat. How is the ski rack made?

@scottfederoff353 3 жыл бұрын

I want one!

@jeanb7158 3 жыл бұрын

C’mon Cody, make us jealous

@cv6473 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way you can elaborate on the foam core wood. I searched and can't find anywhere. Wanting to use that for my DYI conversion van?

@giffcutler7825 2 жыл бұрын

did you add boot warmers 12 volt to your drying closet ? if so what brand please

@LMBpunk7 2 жыл бұрын

For anyone wondering the quick difference in AWD vs 4WD. AWD: Always on, no choice whether all 4 wheels spin or not. 4WD: Selectable, you can engage all 4 wheels when you want rather than all the time.

@samcheplick226 Жыл бұрын

That…and the fact that 4wd is synonymous with a locking differential/transfer case while AWD does not.